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Our new programme combines the best of
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Day 1:Arrive in Halifax Transfer independently to your hotel. Pick up your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the front desk as you check in.The remainder of the day is at leisure for exploring this bustling oceanside city. Overnight in Halifax. Day 2: Halifax to Baddeck (365km) Take the Bras d’or Drive eastbound and cross into Cape Breton Island via the Strait of Canso. Discover central Cape Breton with its renown Bras d’Or Lake, considered to be one of the world’s best sailing and boating venues. Drive through tranquil scenery and small communities that continue to celebrate Nova Scotia’s Scottish, Indian and Acadian heritage. Make your way to the delightful resort community of Baddeck where a fascinating museum is dedicated to the life and works of Alexander Graham Bell. Stay 2 nights in Baddeck. Day 3: Baddeck Take a scenic drive on the Cabot Trail into the highlands of northern Cape Breton.The trail runs past lochs and glens settled by Scottish Highlanders and along scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. Meander through the rugged Cape Breton Highlands National Park enjoying stunning views of sea-swept headlands, steep cliffs and tranquil beaches. Hiking trails lead into the interior of the park where stunning vistas appear at each turn. Return to Baddeck through the lush Margaree Valley. Day 4: Baddeck to Corner Brook (460lm - land only) A scenic ferry crossing between North Sydney in Nova Scotia and Channel-Portaux-Basques in Newfoundland starts your day en route to Corner Brook. As the ferry sails across the Cabot Strait, keep a close watch for whales and dolphins. White puffins and birds of prey living on the spectacular cliffs can also be seen. Coastal barrens and forested mountains dominate the first impresisons of Newfoundland’s landscape.The best way to experience the rugged beauty of the wavepounded coast is by hiking some of the excellent nature trails en route to Corner Brook. Overnight in Corner Brook. Day 5: Corner Brook to Twillingate (300km) Drive east through a landscape covered with woodlands, and visit some of the historic sites of the mysterious Beothuks, who once inhabited the island. Explore Gros Morne National Park, declared a United Nations World Heritage Site in 1988 to preserve diverse plants and wildlife of this geologically fascinating stretch of land.Then head for the Kittiwake Coast, where dense forests give way to fabulous seascapes of inlets, coves and islands. Explore the ‘Road to the Isles’, and excellent vantage point for observing towering icebergs, en route to Twillingate. Overnight in Twillingate. Day 6:Twillingate to Gander (80km) Stroll along the Streets of Twillingate exploring one of Newfoundland’s most picturesque fishing villages.Then take a scenic drive to Gander and take in the breathtaking views of the scenery strewn with charming fishing villages. Gander, steeped in aviation history, is located in the heart of the province’s finest fishing area. Overnight in Gander. Day 7: Gander to Clarenville (150km) En route to Clarenville, you will experience the tranquility and wildlife of Terra Nova National Park. Explore the pristine wilderness along the numerous hiking trails or navigate the coastline by sea kayak. From the hills and deserted beaches, you can observe minke, pilot and humpback whales close to shore, while dolphins and orcas can be seen cruising Bonavista Bay.To see moose, black bears and foxes, simply hike into the marshes and forests of the interior. Overnight in Clarenville. Day 8: Clarenville to St. John’s (190km) Drive along the Trans-Canada Highway to St. John’s.Travel along Conception Bay where frequent mist lends a mystical aura to parks and villages. Continue to St. John’s, Newfoundland’s provincial capital, where colourful streets compete with the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. Stay 2 nights in St. John’s. Day 9: St. John’s Explore the city of St. John’s and the surrounding area.The city is one of the oldest in North America, and it emphasizes innovation and progress while cherishing continuity.Wander through the steep narrow streets of the old city and climb the rock of Signal Hill. See its many historic buildings and sites, and visit its annual festivals and events. Day 10: St. John’s to Sydney (130km - land only) Bid farewell to Newfoundland and cross the Avalon Peninsula to catch the early morning ferry. Enjoy an all-day cruise on the Atlantic Ocean keeping a keen eye out for marine wildlife. Disembark in North Sydney during the early evening and continue to the city of Sydney. Overnight in Sydney. Day 11: End of tour (220km) Follow the Marine Drive back to Halifax, end of tour. |
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