Cabot Trail in Fall, Cape Breton Island photo credit: CWorthy, Getty Images

Kakabeka Falls, Ontairo

Picnic on Lake Superior Shore, Northern Ontario

Group Photo

Coach at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel

Niagara Falls and Hornblower Cruise, Ontario

Lunenburg Historic District, Lunenburg NS. Credit: Eric Longbottom

REVISED TOUR – ALL CANADIAN!

CROSS CANADA by MOTORCOACH

AUTUMN SPLENDOUR TOUR

29 DAYS – MOTORCOACH tour or join group along the way for a 20-Day Fly Option

FEATURING A FREE DAY IN CHARLOTTETOWN

Experience the trip of a lifetime! Travelling across Canada by motorcoach offers you the best vantage point to view the awesome beauty of this country! Pass the golden prairie fields and around the Great Lakes to Canada’s historical cities and ocean playground. Let autumn enfold you in its spectacular show of multi-hued foliage of red, green, crimson, orange and gold.

Alberta: 29 days | September 8, 2021
Saskatchewan: 27 days | September 9, 2021
Fly option: 20 days
Canada East
Motorcoach
Passport Required

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Edmonton to Calgary to Swift Current

An experience to be long remembered begins as you set off on your Adventure to Eastern Canada. Depart Edmonton, travel south via Red Deer to Calgary meeting your travel companions enroute. Cross the Alberta/Saskatchewan border to arrive in Swift Current for overnight.

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Swift Current to Winnipeg

Saskatchewan passengers join the tour as you follow the Trans-Canada Highway into Manitoba, overnighting in the capital city of Winnipeg. Upon arrival enjoy an INFORMAL WELCOME.

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Winnipeg to Thunder Bay

Cross into Ontario and travel through the scenic “Lake of the Woods” area. Make a stop to view KAKABEKA FALLS before arriving in Thunder Bay, site of the Lakehead Terminal Grain Elevators.

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Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie

Enjoy rugged scenery along the north shore of the great Lake Superior as you travel to the “City of Locks”. Stops along the way include the TERRY FOX MONUMENT, near where Terry’s heroic run tragically ended. Learn about the fabled Gitche Gumee while enjoying an included PICNIC LUNCH by the lakeshore. Watch for WAWA, famed as a stop-over for Canada geese, before arrival in Sault Ste Marie.

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Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto

Observe the tallest smokestack in the Commonwealth at the home of the BIG NICKEL in Sudbury. This is Inco’s largest-producing nickel mine on the continent. Follow the shoreline of beautiful Georgian Bay before arriving in Toronto. FLY PASSENGERS join the Nagel Tours group travelling by motorcoach from Alberta.

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Toronto to Kingston

Begin your day at the CN TOWER with a spectacular view of Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Learn about this sophisticated city while on tour with a local STEP-ON-GUIDE before departing for the historic city of Kingston for overnight.

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Kingston to Ottawa

(2 nights) ‘All Aboard’ and enjoy your morning BOAT CRUISE on the St. Lawrence River through the heart of the 1000 ISLANDS. After lunch travel to Canada’s capital for the next two nights.

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Ottawa

Start your day with a GUIDED TOUR of PARLIAMENT. A local STEP-ON-GUIDE joins us for a tour of this beautiful city. Your hotel is conveniently located to give you time to explore the area at leisure after the tour.

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Ottawa to Montreal

Travel into Quebec, Canada’s largest province and arrive in Montreal for an afternoon GUIDED TOUR.

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Montreal to Quebec City

(2 nights) Marvel at the beauty as you drive through historical villages along the banks of the mighty St Lawrence River and continue to the oldest French settlement in North America. Experience its charm along the narrow winding streets of the only walled city north of Mexico.

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Quebec City

Accompanied by a local expert, explore over 400 years of history as portrayed on a GUIDED TOUR of this fortified city. The day includes stops at the famous shrine of STE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRE and an OLD-FASHIONED BAKE OVEN and cafeteria renowned for its maple butter, while driving Canada’s oldest road. Before returning to your hotel, enjoy a fun evening featuring DINNER at an authentic SUGAR SHACK – a perfect ending to an interesting day.

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Quebec City to Fredericton

Visit ST-JEAN-PORT-JOLI to see the works of the famous wood-carvers. Continue into the first of the Maritime Provinces, New Brunswick. HARTLAND COVERED BRIDGE National Historic Site (longest in the world) is only an introduction to what lies ahead in the unique world of Atlantic Canada. Arrive in Fredericton for overnight.

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Fredericton to Charlottetown

(3 nights) Your morning drive through the rolling hills and dairy region of New Brunswick brings you to MAGNETIC HILL in Moncton where cars coast uphill, or seem to! Visit the fishing village of SHEDIAC for a photo opportunity with the WORLD’S LARGEST LOBSTER. Cross the Northumberland Strait via CONFEDERATION BRIDGE to arrive in Prince Edward Island for a three-night stay. This curved, 12.9km (8mile) long bridge is the longest in the world crossing ice-covered water. Tonight experience a true “Island Tradition” as our guest at a HOSTED LOBSTER DINNER. (meal option available)

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Charlottetown

With a LOCAL GUIDE see the unique sights of the island including GREEN GABLES HERITAGE PLACE, CAVENDISH BEACH and CHARLOTTETOWN. This evening choose to be entertained at Confederation Centre of the Arts by Charlottetown’s Canadian Classic Anne of Green Gables – The Musical (optional), or relax on your own.

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Charlottetown

A FREE DAY to enjoy historic Charlottetown! Choose to follow the signs and storyboards of ‘tales of old’ while exploring historic Great George Street or watch for cruise ships while wandering the waterfront of Confederation Landing Park. Tickle your taste buds with one of many local flavours along the way.

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Charlottetown to Baddeck

(2 nights) Travel to Wood Islands and board the FERRY to Caribou on the Nova Scotia mainland. Drive across the Strait of Canso, the deepest causeway in the world, onto Cape Breton Island. Continue to the resort town of Baddeck, nestled along the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake for a two-night stay. Prior to arriving at your hotel, visit the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM to see the many exhibits of this famous inventor who spent much of his life on Cape Breton Island. HOSTED DINNER.

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Baddeck

The spectacular scenery of Cape Breton Island unfolds during a circle tour of the CABOT TRAIL. Enjoy picture stops and a PICNIC LUNCH as you travel through CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK with its coastal mountain peaks, quaint seaports and rugged coastline. HOSTED DINNER.

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Baddeck to Halifax

(2 nights) Continue your journey to Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital. Be impressed by the natural beauty of this harbour-front setting. Touch a piece of military history with an afternoon visit to the Halifax CITADEL National Historic Site as it comes to life with the sounds and colour of the mid-1800s. No longer a military fortification, today it continues to serve as a majestic window to the past atop Citadel Hill overlooking this ‘city on the sea.’ Arrive at your centrally-located hotel for two nights.

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Halifax

Your GUIDED TOUR this morning introduces you to Atlantic Canada’s largest city. The call of the ocean and beauty of the sea will lure you to picturesque LUNENBURG along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Continue to one of Canada’s most popular stops in Atlantic Canada, PEGGY’S COVE. With its lighthouse sitting on a massive granite ledge, this cove is a mecca for artists and photographers alike. Enjoy a late afternoon visit and optional meal in this very East Coast locale. Return to Halifax for overnight.

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Halifax to Saint John

“Spread your tiny wings and tour away” while at the ANNE MURRAY CENTRE in Springhill, hometown of Canada’s famous “Snowbird”. Re-enter New Brunswick and stop in HOPEWELL CAPE, the location of the highest tides in the world. View the Flower Pot Rocks carved by the Fundy tides. These peculiar formations are forested islands at high tide and resemble flowerpots at low tide. Travel through FUNDY NATIONAL PARK and arrive in Canada’s Loyalist City, Saint John. Witness the REVERSING RAPIDS where the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides pour, push and rise into the Saint John River to reverse its direction before you head to your hotel.

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Saint John to Levis

Leaving the Maritime Provinces today, retrace your steps along the Saint John River into Quebec. Marvel at the change in fall colours since making your way east. Heading upriver follow the highway along the St. Lawrence until stopping for overnight near the bridges to Quebec City.

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Levis to Whitby

Following the south shore route through Quebec, bypass Montreal to return to Ontario. Your overnight will be in the suburban town of Whitby, home during World War II to the top-secret Camp X, a British/Canadian spy training facility rumoured to have trained famous authors Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming.

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Whitby to Niagara Falls

Taking the bypass around busy Toronto, head to the Niagara Peninsula area known for its rich farmlands. The special climate of the peninsula makes it perfect for growing soft fruit, including many thousands of acres of vineyards producing grapes for award-winning wines. Your mid-morning arrival in Niagara Falls allows time to explore the famous Clifton Hill. After lunch enjoy a boat ride to the base of the falls with HORNBLOWER CRUISES. Join your travel companions this evening for a HOSTED DINNER with a panoramic view of the Falls, one of the world’s greatest wonders.

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Niagara Falls to Bracebridge

FLY PASSENGERS depart for Toronto Airport by local shuttle. The all-motorcoach group can enjoy a last look at the Falls before taking time to explore the rural countryside on your way back to Northern Ontario. Experience the rolling agricultural landscape of Southern Ontario as you travel through small historic villages, university towns and urban centres. Enjoy lunch in the tiny village of Creemore and later learn about brewing craft beer while on tour at the CREEMORE SPRINGS BREWERY. Continue north into Muskoka, Ontario’s recreational cottage county, stopping overnight at Bracebridge.

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Bracebridge to Sault Ste. Marie

Plan to see more fall colors on display as you travel through the famous Muskoka Lakes area, home to hundreds of seasonal cottages. Travel to this recreational area is popular for those looking to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Pass through Sudbury before returning to Sault Ste. Marie for overnight.

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Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay

As you venture into Northern Ontario, notice how the vibrant reds and oranges of the fall colours are now replaced by shades of yellow and gold. Views of Lake Superior are even more spectacular as you follow the Trans Canada Highway to Thunder Bay for overnight.

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Thunder Bay to Winnipeg

Making your way through the scenic lake and forest area of northern Ontario, return to the Western Provinces. Arrive in Winnipeg for overnight. This evening we invite you to enjoy a HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER.

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Winnipeg to Swift Current

Travel through southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan today on your way to Swift Current for overnight. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers from Saskatchewan.

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Swift Current to Calgary to Edmonton

As you near home, reminisce about the sights you have seen and the friendships you have made.

Included in Your Holiday

First class transportation on an air‑conditioned, washroom‑equipped motorcoach
Quality accommodation and tax
Services of an experienced Tour Director and Driver
Baggage handling, one average piece per person
Travel Bag
Traveller’s Handbook
Admission to attractions and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
Ferry crossings as indicated
Informal Welcome
Kakabeka Falls
Terry Fox Monument
Picnic Lunch/Neys Provincial Park
Wawa
Big Nickel
CN Tower
1000 Islands Boat Cruise
Guided tour of Parliament
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre
Old fashioned Bake Oven
Dinner at a Sugar Shack
St-Jean‑Port-Joli
Hartland Covered Bridge National Historic Site
Magnetic Hill
World’s largest lobster at Shediac
Confederation Bridge
Lobster Dinner

Guided tour of Prince Edward Island including: Green Gables Heritage Place, Cavendish Beach, Charlottetown
Free day in Charlottetown
Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Cabot Trail
Picnic Lunch
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
The Citadel
Lunenburg
Peggy’s Cove
Anne Murray Centre
Hopewell Cape
Fundy National Park
Reversing Rapids
Hornblower Cruises
Niagara Falls Dinner
Creemore Springs Brewery Tour
Farewell Dinner
Locally Guided City Tours as outlined in the itinerary: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Charlottetown and area, Halifax
Meals Include: Continental Breakfasts Alberta 16, Saskatchewan 14, 2 Picnic Lunches, 6 Dinners including Sugar Shack Dinner, Lobster Dinner, Baddeck Dinner (2), Niagara Falls Dinner and Farewell Dinner.

Alberta 2021 Pricing

Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars

Triple

$4,899.00

GST: $244.95

Twin

$5,769.00

GST: $288.45

Single

$8,079.00

GST: $403.95

Early Booking Discount

twin sharing per person.

$115.00

Saskatchewan 2021 Pricing

Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars

Triple

$4,799.00

GST: $239.95

Twin

$5,619.00

GST: $280.95

Single

$7,829.00

GST: $391.45

Early Booking Discount

twin sharing per person.

$112.00