Sept. 22 - Oct. 5, 2010
Price is
Per person
$3399
Based on
Double Occupancy
14 Day / 13 night tour highlights:
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Airfare from Minneapolis and motorcoach while on tour
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All accommodations including luggage handling
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Full Day Guided Tour of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg, NS
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
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Alexander Bell Museum
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Cabot Trail with local guide and Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Prince Edward Island Guided Tour & Charlottetown Canada’s Birthplace
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Avonlea the “Village of Anne of Green Gables,” Green Gables House and Museum
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Prince Edward Island National Park
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Included Lobster Dinner on Prince Edward Island
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Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge
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Hopewell Cape, NB, Flower Pot Rocks Visitor’s Center and Bay of Fundy
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Magnetic Hill, Moncton New Brunswick
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Malabeam Reception Center in Grand Falls, NB
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Quebec City Guided Tour, “Paris of Canada!”
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Quebec City area: Island or Orleans, Montmorency, Ste-Anne Basilica
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Montreal Guided City Tour including the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal
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Ottawa Guided City Tour, the “London of Canada!”& Byward Market
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Guided Tour of Parliament Building in Ottawa
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Rideau Canal Boat Tour, Ottawa
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Sault Ste. Marie, MI cruise through the Locks with an included lunch
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Meals as listed on Itinerary – D: Dinner, L: Lunch B: Continental Breakfast
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Included Group Travel & Cancellation Insurance Protection
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Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Courteous Driver
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Knowledgeable Tour Director.
FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
MARY WEAVER – CLASSIC CLUB DIRECTOR
300 W. 1ST ST. PO BOX 231
PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470
218-732-3393
Day 1: Wed. Sept 22: Early this morning, board your motorcoach in
Park Rapids, Wadena, Long Prairie & Sauk Center bound for the
Minneapolis Airport. Here you will board your flight to Halifax, NS.
Today is a designated travel day; upon arrival in Halifax we are
transferred to our hotel for a two night stay.
Day 2: Thurs.Sept 23:This morning we
depart for a full day guided tour of
Halifax, Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove.
Halifax, the capitol of Nova Scotia, is the
business, educational and cultural center of
Maritime Canada. Next, we drive further
afield to Lunenburg, NS, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Lunenburg is one of Nova Scotia’s most
historic and beautiful towns. The colorful waterfront, and captivating
architecture radiate the flavor of the town’s seafaring heritage dating
back to 1760. Spend time browsing the town, having lunch at one of
the many restaurants that line the pier, or take in the Fisheries
Museum of the Atlantic. This afternoon we travel to Peggy’s Cove,
one of several fishing villages built around the snug harbors of the
craggy coast. (B)
Day 3: Fri. Sept 24: This morning enjoy an included visit to the
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic housing one of the largest
collections from the Titanic. Here you will have plenty of time to
view the many artifacts or watch the feature movies to learn more
about this area. We depart the beautiful city of Halifax for a scenic
drive north to Baddeck, NS located on Cape Breton Island, our
home for the next two nights. (B,D)
Day 4: Sat. Sept 25: This morning we board
our motorcoach for a beautiful guided tour of
Cape Breton Highlands National Park and
the Cabot Trail. Bound by the Gulf of St.
Lawrence on the west and the Atlantic on the East, the Cabot Trail is
brimming with majestic mountain beauty, the Pacific Ocean, flora and
fauna and enticing history. This park was the first National Park of
the Atlantic Provinces. It covers 366 miles of highlands and
resembles the coastal regions of Scotland. The Cabot Trail winds
along the edge of the park’s rugged, forested slopes, providing a
scenic 186-mile drive. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Sun. Sept 26: This morning we visit the Alexander Graham
Bell Museum which interprets the work of Alexander Graham Bell
and his associates. The complex functions as a centre for the study of
Bell´s scientific and humanitarian work as illustrated by the artifacts
preserved there. We depart and travel south to Caribou Island, NS
where we ferry across the Northumberland Straits to Princess Edward
Island and on to Charlottetown, our home for the next two nights (B)
Day 6: Mon. Sept 27: Today a local guide will be with us for a full
day to help us explore Prince Edward Island. We start the day by
visiting Avonlea, the “Village of Anne of
Green Gables”. Take time to browse through
the village and see island life in the 1800’s.
Visit the candy factory for free chocolate
samples or the 1872 Long River Church that
L.M. Montgomery attended with her cousins.
Participate in an oyster shucking demonstration,
or enjoy a musical performance. This afternoon we continue with our
guide as we learn about Prince Edward Island’s agriculture other
tourist sites.
We visit P.E.I National Park, and beautiful
Kensington Water Gardens. Tonight we enjoy an included Lobster
Dinner, enjoying one of the local delicacies. (B,D)
Day 7: Tue. Sept 28: This morning we leave Prince Edward Island
via the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest, continuous multispan bridge. We travel on to Hopewell Cape, on the Bay of Fundy
which is home to the Flower Pot Rocks. Here we enjoy a guided
tour and learn about the largest tidal changes in the world. You can
walk on the ocean floor at low tide, where the water has dropped over
50-feet exposing the flowerpot rocks. Following our included lunch
we depart for Magnetic Hill in Moncton, NB., where the coach will
drive to the bottom of the hill, and when put in neutral the bus will
magically roll back up the hill. We continue on to Fredericton, NB
our home for the evening. (B,L)
Day 8: Wed. Sept 29: This morning we continue our drive through
New Brunswick where we make a brief stop at Malabeam Reception
Center in Grand Falls, NB. Here we are able to view the 75-foot
falls and cataract that gives the town its name. This afternoon we
continue into Quebec, traveling along the St. Lawrence Seaway to
Quebec City. This scenic drive provides great views of the famous
seaway as ships make their way between the
Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes.
We
overnight in Quebec City.
Day 9: Thur. Sept 30: Today our local guide
will provide us with great information as we
enjoy a full day guided tour of Quebec City
and the Countryside surrounding the city including the Island of
Orleans, Montmorency, Waterfalls, Beaupre Coast and Ste-Anne
Basilica. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River,
Quebec City is the only walled city North of Mexico. Our guide will
share the history and culture of this beautiful city. We go within the
walls, built to protect the French from the United States, to visit the
many historic buildings built from the 17th century. Late this
afternoon we travel to Montreal. (B)
Day 10: Fri. Oct 1: This morning our local guide will take us
throughout Montreal on a guided city tour to teach us about
Canada’s bilingual multicultural city.
First explored by the
Frenchman, Jacques Cartier in 1535, he climbed the hill in the middle
of the island and called the land Mount Royal. Included in our tour
will be the city of Montreal, Mount Royal Park, sight of the
World’s Fair in 1967, the Basilica and Montreal Harbor. Our
journey continues to Ottawa, ON. where we spend the next two
nights. (B)
Day 11: Sat. Oct 2: We spend the entire day in Ottawa exploring
Canada’s Capitol City. Queen Victoria chose this site in 1857 due
to the beauty of the area, now noted for more than 70 parks, tree lined
streets and noble landmarks. We begin with a locally guided tour of
the city stopping at many of the historic buildings and beautiful parks.
We enjoy a brief stop at the Byward Market for lunch before our
boat ride through Rideau Canal. This canal was opened in 1832 as a
precaution in case of war with the United States and is still used
today. It is now operated as a recreational waterway. Many photo
opportunities abound in this beautiful city. (B,D)
Day 12: Sun. Oct 3: This morning a guided tour of the Canadian
Parliament Building will help you to understand more about the
Canadian Government. Built in 1859, the Parliament Building is the
center of the Canadian Government. This afternoon we travel across
northern, ON to the Sudbury area for our home for the evening. (B)
Day 13: Mon. Oct 4: This morning we travel back into the US at
Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Here we board a boat to travel through the
famous locks which bring ships between Lake Superior and Lake
Huron, raising and lowering 21 feet. We also enjoy a delicious
included lunch onboard. We continue on this afternoon spending the
evening in Michigan. (B,L)
Day 14: Tue. Oct 5: As our adventure comes to a close, we reflect
on the beauty of the Atlantic Provinces, early Acadian history, and the
splendid scenery of Eastern Canada. Today our drop off schedule will
reflect the schedule on Day 1 locations for your convenience. (B)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
TOUR COST: $3399 P/P DOUBLE OCCUPANCY--$4199 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
1. Fill out the Registration form completely and sign
2. Deposit amount is $450 p/p or $900 per couple– This includes your insurance premium. This is a cash price; we
accept personal checks, money order/cashier’s checks or cash. Credit cards will incur a surcharge of 3.5%.
3. Mail completed registration form and deposit to your group leader.
4. Registration deadline: first come, first served. Your name will be added to the roster when registration and deposit is
received by World Class Tours. Registrations will be accepted until tour is full; book early.
5. Final payment: Invoice for final payment will be mailed 45-60 days prior to departure; payment due upon receipt.
6. There is walking on this tour, please plan accordingly.
7. A Passport is required for this tour as we will be traveling to Canada.
PACE
Leisurely
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Active
SIGHTSEEING
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Natural
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CANCELLATION – PENALTIES – TRAVEL INSURANCE
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Prior to 70 days - 100% refund of the tour deposit, however the insurance premium is non-refundable
69 to 50 days prior to departure -Brochure deposit amounts + insurance premium non-refundable
49 to 30 days prior to departure -50% of total charges + insurance premium non-refundable
29 days to 14 days 75% of total charges +insurance premium non-refundable
Less than 14 days to nonappearance 100% of total charges + insurance premium non-refundable
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THIS TOUR: Please see group brochure for insurance
coverage. Premium of $200.00 for double occupancy and $250.00 for Single Occupancy for insurance is included with
deposit and pre-existing medical conditions are covered as long as insurance premium is paid at time of deposit and the
insured is medically able to travel at the time of deposit. Please contact our office for more details.
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NOVA SCOTIA SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 5, 2010
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Av Day High/ Night Low Temps:
Halifax
Prince Edward Island
Sep
66/49
66/50
Av Rain Aug/Sep
2.5
2.9
Av Day High/ Night Low Temps:
Montreal/Quebec City
Ottawa
Sep
68 / 50
68/50
Av Rain Aug/Sep
2.9
2.9
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reservation for accommodation, transportation, sight-seeing, restaurants, or any other services included with this itinerary. Therefore tour members agree that the
sponsoring organizations and World Class Tours, Inc. are not liable for any accidents or injuries, loss or damage of personal property, delays or irregularities, liability
or expenses to person or property due to act of default of the air carrier, hotels or any companies providing services. Each passenger understands that they do have the
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in the best interest of all tour passengers. This tour as all sightseeing tours does have walking involved, please prepare accordingly.
LUGGAGE RESPONSIBILITY: Luggage handling of 1 piece per person is included in the tour cost at the owner’s risk. If not already included, we do recommend
you purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen luggage loss or damage. Should a wheelchair or walker be needed for this tour, passenger must notify us in
advance, and there will be an additional charge added for handling. This will be allowed only if space is available to store during the tour You are also required to
bring along a personal care assistant to push a wheelchair or to help you during this tour should you require assistance.
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changes to the itinerary and are not responsible to any person for expense, loss of time or money or other circumstances resulting from the change in itinerary or change
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necessary, and to substitute hotels, tour features, and change of routings as conditions require.
FUEL SURCHARGES & TAX INCREASES: Airlines and Motorcoach companies have the right to access a fuel surcharge if there is a significant increase in fuel
costs. In the event this is added, the additional cost will be billed to each passenger.
MONETARY EXCHANGE RATE: A current exchange rate was used to calculate the Canadian portion of this tour. Any significant increase in the exchange rate
may be passed on at the time of final billing.
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