On the Road: New England and the Canadian Maritimes
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Highlights
- Examine the world's highest tides with naturalists on the Bay of Fundy
- Delve into the historic beginnings of the cities of Portland, Saint John, Charlottetown and Halifax
- Explore the Cabot Trail, looking for vast wildlife among the dense forests that meet with the ocean coast
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- 14 nights of accommodations
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 20 expert-led field trips
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hyatt Place Portland - Old Port
Arrivals and Welcome to Portland, Maine
Afternoon: Program Registration: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the hotel lobby to register with the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hyatt Place Portland - Old Port
Old Port District Walking Field Trip
Activity note: Walking on cobblestone and paved streets and standing on a guided visit, beginning at the hotel, through the Old Port dis...
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Accommodation: Fort Knox Park Inn
Maine Maritime History
Activity note: After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Bucksport with stops along the way. Total mileage traveled by motorcoach is 120 miles. Walk...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: St. Andrews Motor Inn
Castine and The Settlement of St. Andrews, NB
Activity note: After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to St. Andrews, NB with stops along the way. Total mileage traveled ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hopewell Rocks Motel & Country Inn
The Bay of Fundy Tides
Activity note: After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Hopwell, NB after lunch. Total mileage traveled by motorcoach is 178 mi...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Dundee Arms Inn
Prince Edward Island and Green Gables Heritage Place
Activity note: After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Charlottetown, PEI with stops along the way. Total mileage traveled by m...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Dundee Arms Inn
Beaconsfield Carriage House, Great George Street, Scenic PEI
Activity note: Walking up to ½ Mile & standing on paved side walks, stopping at historic sites during walk of Great George S...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gisele's Inn
Hector Heritage Quay, Welcome to Nova Scotia
Activity note: After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Baddeck, NS with stops along the way. Total mileage traveled by motorcoach ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gisele's Inn
The Beautiful Cabot Trail
Activity note: The drive along the Cabot Trail is 189 miles, with frequent stops that include short walks and visits.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
M...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Delta Barrington
Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Activity note: After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Halifax, NS with stops along the way. Total mileage traveled by motorcoach is 218 miles. Walkin...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Delta Barrington
Peggy's Cove, Discover Halifax
Activity note: Walking and standing on unpaved terrain and rock at Peggy’s Cove on a self-guided exploration. Walking and standing for short distances during...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Delta Saint John
Grand Pré National Historic Site, Acadian History
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Visit St. John, New Brunswick
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Acadia National Park
Activity note: Full-day motorcoach exploration of Acadia National Park with frequent stops and short walks.
Breakfast: I...
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Departures from Portland, Maine
Activity note: The transfer from Bar Harbor to Portland International Jetport is 170 miles, and takes approximately 4 hours with one rest stop. Arriving at approximately 12:30 p.m. Please do not schedule f...
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