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Pacific Gold Tours
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Delta, British Columbia,
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Phone: 604-943-3200
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Departure
& Return Dates
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Land
Cost
Per person Based
on Double
Occupancy |
| Toronto, ON
to
St. John’s, NF |
| 21
Days |
Canadian Funds |
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| Wed
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Aug |
27 |
to |
Mon |
Sep |
16 |
| Wed
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Sep |
10 |
to |
Mon |
Sep |
30 |
| Thurs |
Sep |
18 |
to |
Tue |
Oct |
08 |
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Book Early & SAVE
up to $350
per couple
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| Tax &
Service Charge |
| Triple
Discount |
| Quad
Discount |
| Single
Supplement |
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- Please add GST to the tour cost
- Airline ticketing is not recommended until guarantee of the departure at
least 60 days prior to departure
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- Services of a professional Tour Director & Driver
- Welcome Get Acquainted Dinner
- Superior Accommodation throughout the tour when available
- 23 Meals 20 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
- Transportation via luxury motorcoach
- Tips on all baggage & included meals
- Airport Transfers in Toronto & St. John’s
- Locally guided City Tour of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec
City, Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax, Charlottetown & St. John’s
- View of Toronto’s harbour and skyline from the top of the CN Tower
- Costumed Step-on-Guide Services at many National Historic
Sites, ie Citadel, Historic Fortress of Louisbourg, etc.
- Ride on “Maid of the Mist”
- Admission to the Canadian Museum of Civilization
- St. Jean Port Joli
- Montreal’s Notre Dame Basilica
- St. Joesph’s Oratory
- View of Reversing Falls
- Visit famous Hopewell Cape and Bay of Fundy
- Port Royal National Historic Park
- Citadel Historic Site
- Peggy’s Cove
- Grande Pre National Park
- Anne Murray Museum
- Confederation Bridge
- Anne of Green Gables House
- Traditional Lobster Dinner in P.E.I.
- Alexander Graham Bell Museum
- Scenic Cabot Trail
- Railway Society of NFLD Historical Train Site
- Gros Morne National Park
- Twillingate Museum and Lighthouse
- Peacekeepers Park & Silent Witness
- Terra Nova National Park
- “Screech-in” Party – Traditional Newfoundland Welcome
- Visit old Cable Relay Stations
- Farewell Dinner
- Baggage handling (One bag per person)
- 2% of tour cost as Gold Dollars credit towards next Pacific
Gold Tour
- Pacific Gold deluxe tote bag
- Admissions for all attractions & sightseeing as per itinerary
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| Day
1 |
Home Cities to Toronto, ON |
D |
Fly in from home cities to the
Toronto International Airport.
A complimentary airport return
transfer is provided by Pacific Gold
Tours. Enjoy a full service hotel, as the
afternoon is free to do as you wish. Meet
your tour director in the hotel lobby this
evening. Join your tour director and fellow
passengers for a Pacific Gold Welcome Get
Acquainted Dinner at the hotel.
| Day
2 |
CN Tower & Niagara Falls,
ON |
B |
Welcome aboard our motorcoach this
morning! Sit back, relax and enjoy the luxury
of our modern motorcoach. Of course, it is airconditioned
and washroom equipped for your
comfort and enjoyment. This morning we are treated
to a locally guided city tour of Toronto, including such highlights as the City Hall, the
banking district, the University of Toronto and Casa Loma. After lunch we visit the CN
Tower, the World's Tallest Building (553M), and go to the top for an astounding view of Toronto's
harbour and skyline. This afternoon we travel to Niagara Falls, our home for the night. Relax and
enjoy free time in Niagara Falls.
| Day
3 |
Niagara Falls to Kingston, ON |
B |
We enjoy a very relaxing, light day. Prepare for picture stops along the gorgeous Niagara Parkway at "Brock
Monument", the "Floral Clock" and "Whirlpool Rapids" this morning. By midmorning we enjoy a thrilling
excursion aboard the "Maid of the
Mist" for an incredible sight of the
enormous falls. We proceed along the
Queen Elizabeth Highway to Niagaraon-
the-Lake, a charming village, for
a scattered lunch and browsing. Later
on, our leisurely drive along the rolling
countryside takes us to the city of
Kingston, ON, for the night.
| Day
4 |
Kingston, ON to Ottawa, ON |
B |
Our leisurely morning drive along the St. Lawrence River
we travel towards the capital city of our great nation -
Ottawa. Ottawa has been described as one of the most
beautiful capitals in the world. We arrive at Rideau Street
Mall for some browsing
and a scattered lunch. This
afternoon we visit the worldrenowned
Canadian Museum
of Civilization and Royal
Canadian Mint. We check
into our full service, first-class
downtown hotel for the night.
| Day
5 |
Ottawa, ON to Montreal, PQ |
B |
 This morning, we are met by a local guide for a deluxe tour of
Ottawa, including a guided tour of the Parliament Buildings (subject to change), the Prime Minister's residence,
Rideau Hall and more! After a leisurely lunch, we board our luxury coach and travel to the "cosmopolitan" city
of Montreal. We arrive to Old Montreal for a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica this afternoon. We spend some
time in Old Montreal for browsing and souvenir shopping before checking
into our hotel for the night.
| Day
6 |
Montreal, PQ to Quebec City, PQ |
B |
This morning a guided tour of Montreal helps you to appreciate the history and
architecture of this great city. This historical tour of
Montreal includes the Olympic Park and a view of
the city from Mount Royal. After the tour, we take
time to explore St. Joseph's Oratory, one of the
world's largest basilicas. Our further travel brings
us to Old Quebec City for a cultural experience and
perhaps a delicious French cuisine evening meal.
| Day
7 |
Quebec City, PQ to Riviere-du-Loup,
PQ |
B |
We begin a day filled with cultural excitement. The narrow streets and quaint
buildings of the "Old Town", the only walled city on the
continent, other than Mexico, exude a romantic atmosphere.
We enjoy a locally guided tour of Quebec City including the
World Famous Chateau Frontenac, the Latin Quarter, Plains
of Abraham, and much more! Later on, a short drive brings
us to St. Jean Port Joli, where artists and artisans produce
distinctive wood sculptures, hand weaving, hooked rugs
and other crafts. The French heritage is evident everywhere.
A further drive takes us to Riviere du Loup, Quebec, for an
overnight stay.
| Day
8 |
Riviere du Loup, PQ to Saint John, NB |
B |
Today our stops include the "world's longest covered bridge" (1,282 foot) at Hartland,
New Brunswick. It was originally constructed by the Hartland Bridge Company and
officially opened on July 4, 1901. Our further drive brings us to the capital city of
New Brunswick, Fredericton, for a brief tour of the
city. Later, there's a world of wonder waiting for
us in Saint John, "The Fundy City". We enjoy a brief
tour of Saint John, where we learn about the Bay
of Fundy, as its great tides roll in from the Atlantic
Ocean. We also learn about the local mystery of
the reversing waterfall before checking into the
hotel for the night.
| Day
9 |
Saint John, NB to Digby Ferry & Halifax, NS
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2 Nts, B |
 Early rise and shine as we catch a scenic ferry across the Bay of Fundy to Digby,
NS. This afternoon we visit Port Royal National Historic Park, which features
the restoration of the original Port Royal, the oldest European settlement in Canada.
Costumed interpreters relate the first treacherous
winters spent here in the "new land." We travel into the
beautiful fruit-growing region of the Maritimes - The Annapolis
Valley. With its delightful villages and orchards,
Annapolis Valley is Atlantic Canada's richest agricultural
region. The scenic town of Annapolis Royal has over 150
heritage buildings including the oldest wooden house
in Canada, Fort Anne NHS. Our further drive brings us to
Grand Pre National Park for a visit. The graceful stone
church stands as a memorial to the Acadians, as during
the Deportation from 1755 and 1763, the Acadians were
forcefully exiled from their homes and farms. Finally, we arrive to Halifax, our
home for the next two nights.
We are treated to a locally guided deluxe tour of the naval city of Halifax. The tour
highlights the downtown area including the financial district, City Hall, Pier 21,
the story of the Halifax Explosion, the waterfront,
Public Gardens, Province House, the universities,
residential areas, Halifax's involvement in the
recovery operation of the Titanic and a guided tour
at Citadel Hill. We enjoy a scattered lunch at the
Halifax Historic Properties. After lunch, our leisurely
drive brings us to the rustic charm of the famous
fishing village of
Peggy's Cove.
Peggy's Cove is
world famous for
its picturesque
lighthouse on the
rocky shores of the Atlantic. Enjoy some free
time for browsing and exploring Peggy's Cove this late afternoon. We return to our full service
hotel.
| Day
11 |
Halifax, NS to Charlottetown, PEI |
2
Nts, B |
We say goodbye to the naval city of Halifax. Today,
we visit the Anne Murray Museum in Springhill.
Our further drive brings us to the incredible
Hopewell Cape where we have the opportunity
to walk on the ocean floor at low tide (Subject
to tide condition)! Later on we stop at the
Confederation Bridge for picture taking and arrive
to PEI. We continue our drive into Summerside/
Charlottetown for the next two nights.
| Day
12 |
Summerside & Charlottetown, PEI |
B, D |
Prepare for adventure, sightseeing and fun. We are
treated to a locally guided, tour of Prince Edward
Island this morning. Our tour includes a Charlottetown
City Tour, Anne of Green Gables, Woodleigh
Replicas and Province House. The treat of the
day comes as we enjoy a traditional lobster dinner
in New Glasgow, PEI.
| Day13 |
Charlottetown, PEI to Sydney, NS |
3 Nts, B |
Enjoy a beautiful and scenic ferry ride this morning from
Woods Island, PEI to Caribou, NS. Our leisurely drive east
across the Strait of Canso brings us into Cape Breton, the island
of the hearty and independent Scots, the original European
settlers of this historic island, that also is rich in French
heritage. Enjoy the most dramatic and scenic views of the
cliffs and moors as we travel to Baddeck for a visit to the Alexander
Graham Bell National Historic Site. Here is where Mr.
Bell conceived and tested some of his spectacular inventions!
We spend the night in Baddeck, NS.
| Day
14 |
Scenic Cabot Trail |
B |
We get started for our full day scenic adventure on Cabot
Trail, named after the famous explorer who first sighted
the island in 1497. Watch as we pass the meandering glens,
rugged coastlines, white gypsum bluffs and the always-pounding
surf. We make some photo stops enroute to make this a
very special day, indeed. Enjoy the most relaxing and
scenic adventure of the tour. We retire for the night
back in Sydney.
This morning we visit the historical Fortress of Louisbourg and watch history unfold
during our sightseeing tour of the famous 18th century Fortress. It is beautifully
restored with inhabitants dressed in period costume, and it stands today as it was
200 years ago! Ample time of 4 hours is allowed to enjoy this historical Monument
thoroughly. Later on this afternoon we return back to our Sydney hotel. The rest of
the day is at your leisure.
| Day
16 |
Sydney, NS to Corner Brook, NF |
B |
This morning, we start our adventure as we board the Marine Atlantic Ferry at North
Sydney, NS to Port Aux Basques, NF (subject to Ferry schedule). Sit back, relax and
watch for marine life as we sail across the Cabot Strait. Our overnight stop is in the
beautiful city of Corner Brook on Humber Fjord.
| Day
17 |
Corner Brook, NF to Grand Falls, NF |
B |
 Today we make a stop at the Railway Society of
Newfoundland Historical Train Site and Captain
Cook's Monument for a picture opportunity.
We get off the beaten path and take a trip
into Gros Morne National Park, designated a
world Heritage site, with breathtaking scenery.
We stop at Rocky Harbour and the park's Visitor
Centre. We travel eastward on the Trans Canada
Highway. We visit the Salmonid Interpretation
Centre (subject to availability). During the
"Road to the Isles" drive, the area's amusingly
named settlements such as Virgin Arm, Crow
Head and Hatchet Harbour indicate the unique local nature. At historic Twillingate, we visit
the Museum and the Long Point Lighthouse.
We arrive in Grand Falls, NF for an overnight stay.
| Day
18 |
Grand Falls, NF to Clarenville, NF |
B |
We leave Grand Falls this morning. Our first
stop of the day is at Peacekeepers Park &
Silent Witness. Next we visit the beautiful
Terra Nova National Park and its Marine
Interpretive Centre. A short drive brings
us to Clarenville for our overnight stay.
Tonight we enjoy a "screech-in" party, the
traditional Newfoundland welcome at the
hotel.
| Day
19 |
Clarenville, NF to St. John's, NF |
2 Nts, B |
We travel to the Avalon Peninsula. Sit back and relax as we drive through Heart's
Delight and Heart's Desire to the small
town of Heart's Content. We visit the
old cable relay station, where the first
transatlantic cable was landed in 1866.
We make a short stop in Harbour Grace,
an old pirate town, where Amelia Earhart
took off in 1932 for her pioneering
solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
We continue our scenic drive through
Conception Bay to St. John's, NF. A city
unlike any other, the "City of Legends" is cradled in a harbour carved from granite
and is surrounded by hills running down to the ocean. Quaint side streets of a
thousand colours and friendly faces wait to greet you. We stay in St. John for the
next two nights.
| Day
20 |
St. John's, NF |
D, B |
We enjoy a locally guided city tour of St. John's this
morning. The escorted tour covers Cabot Tower,
Signal Hill, the Historic Church, Confederation
Building, City Hall and much more. This afternoon
we drive around Cape Spear, the most easterly point
in North America, beautiful Petty Harbour and the
historic waterfront. Late afternoon is free to explore
the city and its waterfront on your own. Make use
of the free time for last minute souvenir shopping
for your loved ones. This evening, join your tour
director and fellow passengers for a traditional
Maritimes dinner courtesy of Pacific Gold Tours.
All good things must come
to an end! We take with us
our memories of a wonderful
'Atlantic Canada' experience
as we travel to the airport
for our return flight home.
Complimentary airport taxi
transfer is included by Pacific
Gold Tours.
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