QUEBEC & THE CANADIAN MARITIMES

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Day 1 – June 01, 2026: Arrive Quebec City, Quebec

Welcome to Quebec City! Meet your local tour host and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. (D)

Day 2 – June 02, 2026: Quebec City, Quebec

Enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City and Ile d’Orleans with local step-on guide. Included visits to Chocolate Shop, Fromages de l’Ile d’Orleans and Cidrerie/Verger Bilodeau. Enjoy dinner at Erabliere du Lac Beauport this evening. (B,D)

Day 3 – June 03, 2026: Matane, Quebec

Travel along the scenic route to Gaspé, stopping to explore the Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site, rich with nautical history, and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful gardens at Les Jardins de Métis. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – June 04, 2026: Percé, Quebec

Journey to Percé and set sail on a scenic cruise around the iconic Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, taking in the striking coastal views and abundant seabird colonies from the water. (B, L)

Day 5 – June 05, 2026: Moncton, New Brunswick

A full travel day through the beautiful scenery to arrive to Moncton. Lunch included enroute. (B, L, D)

Day 6 – June 06, 2026: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Marvel at the dramatic Hopewell Rocks, where the world’s highest tides have carved towering sandstone formations, often called the “flowerpot rocks.” Walk along the ocean floor at low tide to experience this natural wonder up close before continuing across the Confederation Bridge into Prince Edward Island for a visit to Roberts Family Farm. (B, L, D)

Day 7 – June 07, 2026: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Explore Prince Edward Island’s agricultural heritage with visits to Allan Equipment, the Experimental Farm, and the historic Farmers Bank of Rustico. Then take in the beauty of PEI National Park and Cavendish Beach before ending the day with a traditional lobster supper. (B,D)

Day 8 – June 08, 2026: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

This day takes you to the Canadian Centre for Climate Change & Adaptation to learn about cutting-edge research before enjoying a free afternoon to explore Charlottetown at your own pace. (B, L, D)

Day 9 – June 09, 2026: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Travel onward to Cape Breton with a sweet stop at the renowned Peace by Chocolate store in Antigonish, then settle in for an evening of dining and lively musical entertainment. (B,L,D)

Day 10: June 10, 2026: Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Travel one of the world’s most scenic drives as you wind along the Cabot Trail, where rugged coastline meets the highlands of Cape Breton. Experience breathtaking ocean vistas, charming fishing villages, and the natural beauty of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, all enhanced by the insight of a local guide. (B,L,D)

Day 11: June 11, 2026: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Journey to the picturesque Annapolis Valley, where you’ll visit a working dairy farm and enjoy a delicious winery lunch with tasting before continuing on to Halifax.

Day 12: June 12, 2026: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Discover the charm of Nova Scotia’s South Shore with a local guide, where the colorful UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg meets the iconic lighthouse and rugged coastline of Peggy’s Cove. This scenic region offers a perfect blend of maritime history, coastal beauty, and small-town warmth. Visit the Ecology Action Centre for an overview of their Kelp Kurious project to learn about opportunities in the seaweed farming sector. Return to Halifax and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 13: June 13, 2026: End of Tour