A HISTORIC CITY TOUR
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax is Nova Scotia’s vibrant capital city founded in 1749. Leave the pier and start the excursion by passing through bustling downtown Halifax. On the way you will see Province House, the seat of Government and Canada’s oldest legislative building, referred to as “a gem of Georgian architecture” by Charles Dickens, who passed through here in the 1840s. You will also visit Halifax Citadel National Historic Site for a first-hand look at this majestic hilltop fortress completed in 1856 ; the Citadel is one of the most visited sites in Canada. You will also pass by the Historic Properties, a popular complex of 19-century wharves and warehouses transformed into upscale boutique and charming restaurants. A walk through Halifax Public Gardens, one of the oldest examples of Victorian Public Gardens in North America, will complete the excursion.

ULTIMATE ANNE OF GREEN GABLE EXPERIENCE
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Leave the pier and driving along the Blue Heron Drive” you will view rolling farmlands, stunning seascapes, tiny villages as you get ready to meet Anne of Green Gables and authentic descendants of Lucy Maud Montgomery. The first stop of the tour will be Silver Bush and the Anne of Green Gables Museum ; you will then embark on a horse and carriage ride along the Lake of Shining Waters. Then, next stop will be Cavendish to Prince, the old farm site that inspired Montgomery’s first novel, “Anne of Green Gables”, published in 1908.

HISTORIC & NEW QUEBEC WITH MONTMORENCY FALLS
Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Hailed as the most French city outside of France, Québec is a spectacle of never-ending sights. You will discover the charm and character of the old town as you explore the historic landmarks such as Dufferin Terrace and the Château Frontenac, for a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains. Your guide will give you a brief overview of the site and then you will explore the castle independently. Drive by Place-Royale, this beautifully restored market square of typical XVII and XVIII century stone architecture. Place Royal is the heart of the lower town and was the site of Champlain’s first settlement and is also the location of the oldest standing catholic church in North America, Notre-Dame-des Victoires. You will then reach Cap Diamant for a photo stop opportunity ; this place takes its name after the shiny stones explorer Jacques-Cartier mistook for diamonds. From here you will have spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River, Lower Town and surrounding countryside. . Return to the port passing through the Plains of Abraham, the Musée National des beaux-arts du Québec and the Parliament building.

RELIVE HISTORY AT THE FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

A journey back in time and to 1744 at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Meticulously restored to its original appearance, Louisbourg is Canada’s most ambitious attempt to recall the past relationship between France and the American colonies. The excursion will be in two parts, beginning with a 45-minute guided outside walking tour of the restored buildings including the Chateau St. Louis with its beautiful furniture, tapestries and paintings. Free time to explore this fascinating site on your own ; live the experience of a day in 1744 as you stroll the lively streets, perhaps stopping for a snack. Re-enactments erupt at every turn as you explore the city, admiring the many buildings furnished to period or browsing through the myriad of exhibits.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & “DOWNEAST” LOBSTER TASTING
Bar Harbor, Maine, USA

This excursion combines the highlightes of the Acadia National Park with a real “Downeast” lobster bake. You will begin your excursion with a visit to one the most visited Parks in the United States : Acadia National Park. You will pass through the quaint town of Bar Harbor to admire some of the charming Victorian Mansions on the way. Then, along the 27 miles Park Loop Road you will enter the Park and drive along the ocean’s edge and the spectacular scenery of Maine’s rocky coastline. Short stop at Thunder Hole for a dramatic view of the ocean swells against the granite cliffs and, weather permitting, a stop atop the 1530-foot Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on North America’s Eastern seabord. During the second part of the tour you will be treated to a true “Downeast” lobster bake in a beautiful setting along the coast. Pulled fresh from ocean water, you will enjoy typical Maine lobster drizzled with butter as well as all the trimmings.