CROSS CANADA by MOTOR COACH

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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.  Visit the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM to explore a collection of exhibits dedicated to the life and works of this famous inventor who spent much of his life here. Savour a taste of Nova Scotia tonight with an included 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 the HIGHLANDS National Park with its coastal mountain peaks, quaint seaports and rugged coastline. Share your favourite Cape Breton highlights with fellow friends at tonight’s included DINNER.

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Baddeck to Halifax

(2 nights) Continue to Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital and Atlantic Canada’s largest city.  Be impressed by the natural beauty of this harbourfront setting during an afternoon GUIDED TOUR. Enjoy two nights in this “city on the sea” at the centrally located Atlantica Hotel.

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Halifax

Let the call of the ocean and beauty of the sea lure you to LUNENBURG, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its colorful historic architecture and vibrant waterfront discover what makes it one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque towns. Early afternoon visit 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 the perfect setting to savour local flavours with an included MEAL of Fish n’Chips. The afternoon is FREE to relax or explore on your own. Choose a visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at PIER 21 where you can research the arrival of your ancestors or touch a piece of military history at the Halifax CITADEL National Historic Site as it comes to life with the sights and sounds of the mid-1800s.

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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, location of the highest tides in the world.  View the Flower Pot Rocks carved by the Fundy tides.  Journey through the scenic FUNDY NATIONAL PARK and arrive in Canada’s Loyalist City, Saint John.

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Saint John to Fredericton

Come witness the REVERSING RAPIDS where twice daily, the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides pour, push and rise forcing the Saint John River to reverse its direction. Travel to ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA, Canada’s first seaside resort. While at KING’S LANDING, see what life was like in New Brunswick 200 years ago.  No time like the present to discover the past! Overnight in the capital city of Fredericton.

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Fredericton to Levis

Before leaving the last Maritime province, venture across the HARTLAND COVERED BRIDGE, longest in the world.  Visit SAINT-JEAN-PORT-JOLI to see the works of the famous wood carvers.  Catch a view of Quebec City from across the river as you overnight in Levis.

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Levis to Ottawa

(2 nights) Pass through south shore farmlands before arriving in Montreal for lunch. Lots of options to choose from in the OLD PORT district before viewing more of this iconic city on a scenic drive to MONT ROYAL. Continue to Canada’s picturesque capital for the next two nights.

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Ottawa

Start your day on a GUIDED TOUR of this beautiful city. See the centre of Canada’s government during a GUIDED TOUR of PARLIAMENT. (The ROYAL CANADIAN MINT is offered if parliament is in session) Your hotel is conveniently located to allow time to explore on your own.  Join your travel companions tonight for an included DINNER.

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Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie

FLY PASSENGERS depart for Ottawa airport to allow for early afternoon flights. The all-motorcoach group will follow the Ottawa River Valley to experience some of the best fall color areas in Ontario. Pass through North Bay and Sudbury before returning to the very centre of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie. 

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Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay

As Mother Nature continues to amaze, follow the Lake Superior coast northbound. Known to the Ojibwe people as gichigami, views of Lake Superior from here are spectacular. Revisit Thunder Bay for overnight.

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Thunder Bay to Winnipeg

Leave the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Shield and return to the Western Provinces. End your day in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Share tour memories at a HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER.

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Winnipeg to Swift Current

Travel through southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan 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 with new-found friends.