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CANADA & NEW ENGLAND
Fall colour cruise from Boston to Québec City
Casco Bay, Maine
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
L'Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland
HIGHLIGHTS
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” This quote by American Author Jim Bishop is sure to be on your mind as you journey through New England and Canada’s Maritime provinces.
Admire the deep red and gold hues of the leaves as you travel through the Berkshire mountains to Boston. Savour a true Downeast Lobster Bake in Maine. Taste sweet, sticky maple taffy at an authentic sugar shack in Québec. Adore the charm and warmth of the maritimes throughout the coastal communities of Newfoundland.
During your journey, the brisk autumn smells and vibrant colours will make you happy to gain this new perspective for familial North American destinations.
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B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
01 NEW YORK STATE
Join us at one of our convenient pick-up spots
04 HALIFAX & LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA For most of its early history, Halifax was the
07 ST. ANTHONY
Though he named the town of St. Anthony, it
in Southwestern Ontario and enjoy a scenic drive to Albany, New York. Our welcome dinner gives you time to relax and meet your fellow travellers. (D) The Desmond, Albany, NY (1 night)
primary North Atlantic base for the Royal Navy. We visit the quaint community of Peggy’s Cove, one of the prettiest and best- known communities in the region. We enjoy a relaxing and scenic drive to Lunenburg. This gorgeous town has been designated
05 DAY AT SEA (B,L,D)
06 ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND
St. John’s is the perfect combination of big- city luxury and traditional small-town charm. First, our knowledgeable guide introduces us to the brilliant vistas from atop Cabot Tower and Signal Hill. We then revel in the quaint towns of Quidi Vidi and Petty Harbour, both inlets where you will find friendly fishing communities and their remarkable boats. We then continue on to see the brightly-coloured houses along Jelly Bean Row and amble throughout the shops and restaurants of the downtown core. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Historic St. John’s and Cape Spear
was already a seasonal camp to French and Basque fishermen when explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in 1534. Today we delve deep into the history of the settlement of North America with an immersive visit to L’Anse Aux Meadows. Step into history as this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a window into the first European settlers in North America,
02 SCENIC DRIVE TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
a UNESCO World Heritage Site to ensure protection for much of its architecture and civic design. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg
and depicts how the Vikings of the time lived through their traditional sod hut, the trading port of Norsted, and the impressive Chieftain’s Hall. (B,L,D) Included excursion: L’Anse Aux Meadows: A Viking Experience
This morning we travel to Boston, Massachu- setts through the rolling mountains of the Berkshires. On arrival in Boston, we head to the pier and board the MS Zuiderdam, your home for the next ten nights. Enjoy lunch
on board and settle in to your comfortable stateroom and relax. All meals will be served on board unless otherwise indicated. (B,L,D) MS Zuiderdam (10 nights)
08 DAY AT SEA (B,L,D)
09 HAVRE-SAINT-PIERRE, QUEBEC
Located within the Mingan Islands, we learn about and celebrate the culture of the local Innu people, starting with a visit to the Maison de la Culture, an important gathering place for the local First Nations. Then we share in the stories and traditional practices of this vibrant community at their traditional pharmacy. Savour in their passed-down recipes, when we taste traditional Innu food in a Shaputan Tent, an opportunity to form an authentic
03 PORTLAND, MAINE
From the 19th-century buildings of the Old
Port, to the upright-and-wing houses of captains and merchants, the past is alive and well in Portland. Get a feel for this Downeast way of life during our scenic ferry ride to Casco Bay and the charming Inn on Peaks Island,
host to our delicious lobster bake buffet lunch. Following lunch enjoy free time to explore
the inspiring waterfront. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Peak Island Lobster Bake