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GRAND CIRCLE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE
The Canadian Maritimes: Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
2021
Learn how to personalize your experience on this vacation
®
Grand Circle Travel
Worldwide Discovery at an Extraordinary Value
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Grand Circle Travel ®
347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Dear Traveler,
While we may not be physically able to travel at the moment, the act of planning—or even just
dreaming—always gives my spirits a boost.
At Grand Circle, we’re already planning for the day when we can resume our travels. We’re working
closely with our Program Directors and regional offices around the world to implement a number
of measures to give you greater peace of mind—because your health and safety is our top priority.
Inside, you’ll learn more about the NEW specific precautions we are taking.
I hope this Grand Circle Travel Planning Guide inspires you to join us on our The Canadian
Maritimes: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island vacation, to go beyond the iconic
sites and into the true heart of the Canadian Maritimes thanks to our groups of no more than 42
travelers (with an average of 30). Plus, our Canadian Program Director will reveal their country’s
hidden wonders and help us discover its essence like only an insider can. And our local regional
office in Boston is staffed with an experienced team of associates ready to help in case any
unexpected circumstances arise.
Throughout our explorations, we’ll meet local people to get an intimate glimpse into the real
the Canadian Maritimes, not just a surface view. Help fisherman haul up the day’s catch at an
oyster farm on Prince Edward Island; then enjoy a taste of a freshly-shucked sample. And you’ll
learn about Nova Scotia’s Celtic heritage at Gaelic College in Baddeck, where a local will show off
kilt-making, dancing, language, and other traditions. Plus, a portion of our proceeds goes toward
the charitable efforts of Grand Circle Foundation—see inside for more details on how your travel
dollar helps make the world a better place.
We understand that no two people are the same. That’s why more than 80% of our travelers take
advantage of the freedom to personalize their experience. Join the 46% of travelers who extend
their time abroad. Add the pre-trip extension to Canada: Quebec City, Montreal, post-trip extension
to Canada: Ottawa, or both of these extensions to your Canada vacation.
I hope you find this Grand Circle Travel Planning Guide helpful. If you have any further questions,
don’t hesitate to contact one of our Travel Counselors at 1-800-221-2610.
Warm regards,
Harriet R. Lewis
Vice Chairman
Overseas Adventure Travel
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WHAT’S INSIDE
TRIP SUMMARY
Health & Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
It’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Departure Dates and Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DETAILED DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rigors, Vaccines & General Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Money Matters: Local Currency & Tipping Guidelines . . . . . . . 31
Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Climate & Average Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
About Your Destinations: Culture, Etiquette & More . . . . . . . . 46
Demographics & History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Resources: Suggested Reading & Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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What to Expect When
We Travel Again
Health and safety measures on our vacations
The health and safety of our travelers is always our #1 priority and we understand travelers are concerned about
traveling abroad in light of the unprecedented crisis we are currently facing. For that reason, we wanted to share
with you the specific measures we are taking on our Grand Circle vacations to support social distancing and give
our travelers greater peace of mind when we begin to travel again. We are working with our 36 regional offices
and more than 2,500 regional associates and Program Directors around the world, as well as listening to
feedback from our travelers to create and update these new health and safety protocols. We will be addressing
each of our trips and making specific updates to each itinerary to ensure the safety of our travelers.
TRAVELER SCREENING PROCESS & SAFETY FACE COVERINGS & HAND SANITIZER
MEASURES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN FIRST • N95 face masks (or the equivalent in the country), gloves,
DESTINATION ON ADVENTURE and hand sanitizer will be provided to all travelers
• Your Program Director will contact you approximately 3 throughout the trip, however travelers can bring
weeks prior to departure to introduce himself or herself their own preferred face covering and hand sanitizer
and provide you with specific information regarding from home.
updated safety and health measures and protocols you
can expect on your trip.
WHISPERS HEADSETS
• Whispers will be provided for all included features and
• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has activities to support social distancing—and remain with
updated its security screening procedures, including each traveler for the entire trip.
increasing the distance between travelers as they enter
security check points, requiring travelers to return to the • Whispers will be thoroughly sanitized before the trip
area outside of security if prohibited items are found, and begins and alcohol wipes will be provided for personal
having travelers scan their own boarding passes. daily sanitizing.
• Many airlines and airports have specific safety INCLUDED FEATURES & ACTIVITIES
procedures they are following, so travelers are • All included features and activities to popular locations
encouraged to check with their airline prior to their or sites will be rearranged to avoid large crowds—this
adventure and arrive at the airport early as these may mean that we will arrive early or visit the location
updated protocols will add more time to check in and later in the day.
security check points.
• Travelers will be broken into smaller groups as needed
TRAVELER SCREENING UPON ARRIVAL AT for Home-Hosted meals to support social distancing.
FIRST DESTINATION ON ADVENTURE
• Our local regional offices have carefully selected
• All travelers will have their temperature checked at the
included features and activities with a focus on the
airport by a Grand Circle representative or Program
safety of our travelers, however all included features and
Director using a non-contact infrared temperature
activities are optional, so travelers can choose whether
scanner before transferring to the first accommodation
to participate in an activity or explore on their own.
or lodging on their adventure.
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• Our Program Directors will offer alternate options if a • All trips will feature smaller restaurants to support
traveler chooses not to participate in an included feature. social distancing and whenever possible, our small group
will be the only diners present during the meal.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & COACHES
• All local transportation and coaches will operate at • To promote social distancing when dining in local
approximately half the vehicle’s capacity. restaurants, our group may be separated into smaller
groups and each dine in a different restaurant.
• All coaches will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
with disinfectant before each use. • Items usually shared, like bread and butter or salt and
pepper, will be served to each person individually
• The driver will have his or her temperature upon request.
checked daily.
SCREENING PROCESS & SAFETY MEASURES
ACCOMMODATIONS & LODGING FOR PROGRAM DIRECTORS
• Our local regional offices have carefully selected your • Health screenings of Program Directors, including a
accommodations by city or town on our trips because of COVID-19 test, will be completed before joining the trip.
their high standards for quality.
• All Program Directors will be trained on health and
• In some instances, we have changed accommodations safety protocols to follow during the trip.
or lodgings to better ensure the health and safety of
our travelers. We will continue to make updates to our • All Program Directors will check his or her
accommodations and lodgings as needed to ensure the temperature daily.
highest quality of service and safety for our travelers.
• Your Program Director will be available to you 24/7, with
• Our local regional offices will contact each the support of our local regional office.
accommodation or lodging prior to our small group’s
arrival to ensure enhanced safety and health protocols • Your Program Director will be prepared to make
for cleaning and sanitization of rooms, public areas, and adjustments to the itinerary as needed during the
elevators have been properly followed. adventure.
• Your Program Director will contact you shortly after We will do all we can to ensure our travelers’ safety and
check in to ensure you are comfortable with the health while on our vacations, but we need your help.
cleanliness and sanitization of your room. We expect travelers to follow best health and hygiene
practices to prevent the spread of illness as well—from
• The staff at all of our accommodations and lodgings washing your hands regularly, covering your mouth when
will have 24/7 access to a doctor or medical staff, should coughing or sneezing, and following social distancing
medical assistance be needed. guidelines. By working together, we can create a safer
travel experience for everyone.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
• Whenever possible, meals in restaurants will be
individually plated and served.
• Buffet breakfasts will still be available and the dining
staff will follow best health and hygiene practices to
ensure food safety and prevent the spread of illness.
Learn about all of the safety measures we are implementing on our vacations at
www.gct.com/health-safety-guidelines
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The Canadian Maritimes: Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
Canada: Halifax, Saint John, St. Andrews, Charlottetown, Baddeck
Countries: 1 | Cities: 5 | National Parks: 1
Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
IT’S INCLUDED
14 days from $3695 • Choose to purchase Grand Circle’s airfare, and your airport transfers,
Including international airfare
government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges are included. Or, make
from New York
your own air arrangements
Travel from only $264 per day • Accommodations for 13 nights in comfortable rooms with private baths
• 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 5 dinners
14 days from $3095 • 15 included features: 12 guided tours and 3 exclusive Discovery Series
Tour only events: Oyster farming • Les Trois Pignons visit • Celtic experience
Travel from only $222 per day • Exclusive services of a local Grand Circle Program Director (assigned to no
more than 42 travelers)
Single Supplement: FREE
• Gratuities on your main trip for local guides and motorcoach drivers
• Personal headset on all included and optional tours
MAXIMIZE YOUR • Private motorcoach land travel
DISCOVERIES & VALUE
• Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip
Quebec City & Montreal, Quebec
5 nights pre-trip from $1595
Ottawa, Ontario To get a richer view of the Included Features on this trip,
3 nights post-trip from $1095 watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.gct.com/nsc2021
The Canadian Maritimes: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
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THE CANADIAN MARITIMES: RISK-FREE BOOKING POLICY: RESERVE WITH
CONFIDENCE—NOW THROUGH 12/31/21
NOVA SCOTIA, NEW We will waive any change fees if you transfer to another departure date for
any reason—up until 24 hours prior to departure.
BRUNSWICK & PRINCE See details at www.gct.com/riskfree-booking.
EDWARD ISLAND
2021 DATES & PRICES
DEPART FROM: MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST; OCTOBER SEPTEMBER
New York $3695 $3895 $3795 $4095 $4295
Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Newark,
$3795 $3995 $3895 $4195 $4395
Philadelphia
Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Washington, DC $3895 $4095 $3995 $4295 $4495
Denver, Houston, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix,
$3995 $4195 $4095 $4395 $4595
San Diego, Tampa
Los Angeles, San Francisco $4095 $4295 $4195 $4495 $4695
Portland, Seattle $4195 $4395 $4295 $4595 $4795
Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details.
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST; OCTOBER SEPTEMBER
Land tour only $3095 $3295 $3195 $3495 $3695
NSC2021
Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. All prices and availability are effective as of the date of
this publication, and are subject to change without notice. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website: www.gct.com/tc. Every effort
has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors.
For specific departure dates, current availability, and detailed pricing, visit www.gct.com/nsc2021pricing
SAVE UP TO 10% WITH OUR FREE SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS
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Each departure has limited solo space For details, visit www.gct.com/va
For details, visit www.gct.com/gbd available—call today.
Publication Date: 1/6/20
1-800-221-2610 • www.gct.com/nsc2021
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Freedom to Personalize Your Experience
Your Choice, Your Trip, Your Way
Extending the length of your stay in a destination can improve your overall travel experience—and allow you to seek out
even more eye-opening cultural interactions. Your local Program Director will help to ensure you’re getting the personalized
experiences you’re looking for. In fact, 85% of our travelers are personalizing their experience in more than 85 countries.
Call us at 1-800-221-2610 to discuss personalizing your vacation today or visit us online at www.gct.com/
personalize-nsc2021.
Maximize Your Time & Value: 55% of our travelers Back-to-Back Trips: 90% of our travelers who
choose to take a pre- or post-trip extension combined two vacations rated it excellent
See more of the world and maximize your value by taking One of the most common vacations travelers combine with
advantage of your already-included airfare. On this this one is Best of the Canadian Rockies: Calgary to Vancouver.
vacation, you can choose between Quebec City & Montreal, If you’re already overseas, why not see more of the world
Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario. and avoid another international flight? Plus, you’ll save
$250 per person when you reserve two trips right after
“Break Away” Options: 30% of our travelers choose one another.
to arrive early or stay late in their destination
Before or after your main tour or trip extension, “break Air Options: More than 50% of our travelers
away” anywhere you’d like to go to do more exploring customize their flights
entirely on your own. We make every effort to provide you with non-stop
flights and acceptable connection times to and from
Please note: Our Travel Counselors can help you plan your
your destination. You also have several other ways you can
airfare if you’d like to “break away,” however since this option
personalize your air itinerary, including choosing your
is completely on your own, you will need to plan your own
departure city and airline, upgrading your seat, and more.
accommodations, meals, tours, and transfers.
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14-Day Land Tour
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
PRE-TRIP
Quebec City & Montreal, Quebec
POST-TRIP
Ottawa, Ontario
Your Day-to-Day Itinerary
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GRAND CIRCLE TRAVEL
Grand Circle Travel, founded in 1958 to serve the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), is
the leader in international travel and discovery for Americans over age 50. Grand Circle vacations have
been recommended by The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, The Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure,
The Wall Street Journal, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, and others. But our most impressive reviews
come from our travelers. More than two million people have traveled with us, and the overwhelming
majority say they’d gladly do so again.
LAND TOUR
During your Grand Circle vacation, you’ll have reliable assistance available at all times from an on-site
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give you an inside perspective on your destinations. You will also be supported along the way by local
tour guides, who lead you expertly through particular sites and cities.
Many Program Directors are graduates of professional education programs for travel guides. In
addition, they receive specialized training directly from Grand Circle, based on what we’ve learned
from past travelers about how to make the trip most enjoyable. Your Program Director offers both
a deep knowledge of the region and a commitment to make this a very pleasant, informative, and
rewarding travel experience for you.
He or she will provide sightseeing trips, handle all travel details, reserve optional tours you choose to
take, oversee your Discovery Series events, and provide any other assistance you may need.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE
» Choose to purchase Grand Circle’s airfare, » ([FOXVLYHVHUYLFHVRIDORFDOGrand Circle
and your airport transfers, government Program Director (assigned to no more
taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges than 42 travelers)
are included. Or, make your own air » Gratuities on your main trip for local guides
arrangements and motorcoach drivers
» Accommodations for 13 nights in » Personal headset on all included and
comfortable rooms with private baths optional tours
» 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, » Private motorcoach land travel
and 5 dinners
» Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per
» 15 included features: 12 guided tours and person, including tips
3 exclusive Discovery Series events: Oyster
» 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward
farming • Les Trois Pignons visit • Celtic
your next trip
experience
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
10WHAT THIS TRIP IS LIKE
GROUP SIZE
» A maximum of 42 travelers, led by a local
Grand Circle Program Director
PACING
» 6 locations in 14 days, including 1
single-night stay in Halifax
» 4 days feature 6-8 hours of travel by
motorcoach
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
» Walk 1 mile unassisted and participate
in 3-4 hours of physical activities daily,
including stairs
» Not accessible for travelers using
wheelchairs or scooters
» Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other
mobility aids must travel with a companion
who can assist them
» We reserve the right for Program Directors
to restrict participation, or in some
circumstances send travelers home, if their
limitations impact the group’s experience
TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
» Uneven walking surfaces, including
unpaved paths, steep hills, stairs, and
cobblestones
» Travel by 55-seat motorcoach and ferry
CLIMATE
» Daytime temperatures range from 55-75°F
during touring season
» June-August are the warmest months
» May, late September, and October weather
can be unpredictable and change quickly
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
11The Canadian Maritimes: Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
2021
Endless storybook coastlines and primeval landscapes set the backdrop for Canada’s alluring Atlantic
provinces—but it’s the rich maritime heritage and friendly locals that give this region its distinct appeal.
Experience the diverse highlights of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, from historic
Halifax to Cape Breton Island’s Scottish heritage, and more.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Quebec City & Montreal, Quebec
5 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP
Relish the unique charm and proud heritage of French Canada, exploring Quebec’s namesake capital
and Montreal, its largest city—both scenically situated on the St. Lawrence River. Uncover the enduring
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Ottawa, Ontario
3 NIGHTS POST-TRIP
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Parliament Hill, cruise the Ottawa River, and enjoy time at leisure to make your own meaningful discoveries
in Canada’s dynamic capital.
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
12DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Halifax, Nova Scotia buildings. You’ll also visit Point Pleasant Park,
featuring the 18th-century Prince of Wales
• Destination: Halifax
Tower (the oldest defensive tower of its kind
• Accommodations: Delta Hotel Barrington
in North America), and the Fairview Lawn
or similar
Cemetery, where the Titanic gravesite is located.
Morning/Afternoon: Travel to Halifax today, Halifax sent three of her ships to recover those
with your arrival time depending on your lost in the tragedy. You’ll end your tour in the
departure city. Transfer to your hotel where waterfront area.
you will meet fellow travelers completing their
Quebec City & Montreal, Quebec trip extension. Lunch: On your own—ask your Program
Director for local restaurant recommendations.
Dinner/Evening: You are free to make
independent discoveries this evening, with Afternoon: Free for your own discoveries—ask
dinner on your own. Ask your Program Director your Program Director for recommendations.
for restaurant recommendations. Perhaps you’ll learn more about Halifax’s
seafaring heritage and view more artifacts
from the Titanic at the Maritime Museum of
Day 2 Explore Halifax
the Atlantic, which also features a special
• Destination: Halifax exhibit on the Halifax Harbor explosion of
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 1917. Or maybe you’ll choose to explore St.
• Accommodations: Delta Hotel Barrington Paul’s Anglican Church, the oldest building in
or similar Halifax (constructed in 1749), or simply roam
the sophisticated shops and art galleries. For
Breakfast: At the hotel.
a unique perspective of Halifax’s skyline, hop
Morning: Join your Program Director for aboard the ferry to Dartmouth for a ten-minute
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Nova Scotia’s dynamic coastal capital on an
Dinner: Gather with your fellow travelers at a
included tour. Start your explorations with a
local restaurant for a Welcome Dinner.
visit to Halifax Citadel (Fort George), the hilltop
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Constructed in 1749, the same year Halifax was rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
founded, the strategically designed structure Program Director for recommendations.
features a distinctive star-shaped design
and commanding views of the harbor—the
Day 3 Halifax • Visit Lunenburg &
second-largest natural harbor in the world.
Peggy’s Cove
Continue on with a panoramic drive through • Destination: Halifax
downtown to witness some of the city’s main • Included Meals: Breakfast
landmarks, including the famous Old Town
• Accommodations: Delta Hotel Barrington
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in 1803, and the historic harbor area with
its restored stone warehouses and old wharf Breakfast: At the hotel.
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
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own. The best surviving example of a British of this regional specialty, and the opportunity
planned colonial settlement, Lunenburg’s Old to learn about the importance that lobster
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Afternoon: You’ll disembark in Shediac, then
in 1753, the town still features charming,
continue on your way to Saint John, the largest
colorful wooden houses, some dating back to
city in the province of New Brunswick. Upon
the 18th century.
your arrival this evening, you’ll check in to
Lunch: On your own—ask your Program your hotel and have the remainder of the day
Director for local restaurant recommendations. at leisure.
Afternoon: Depart Lunenburg for Peggy’s Dinner/Evening: Continue your independent
Cover. Set on the eastern shore of St. Margarets explorations this evening, with dinner on your
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and home to historic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, recommendations.
an iconic and frequently photographed coastal
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folklore about “Peggy of the Cove,” the sole
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survivor of a shipwreck, which you’re sure to
• Destination: Saint John
hear more about during your time here.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Return to Halifax late this afternoon. • Accommodations: Delta Hotels by Marriott
Saint John or similar
Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your Breakfast: At the hotel.
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
Morning: Take a walking tour of some of
recommendations.
Saint John’s highlights, including the historic
districts and King’s Square. You’ll also discover
Day 4 Halifax • Saint John, the bustling City Market, whose aisles and
New Brunswick stalls feature tantalizing treats from bakeries,
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Saint John or similar
Lunch: On your own—ask your Program
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Morning: Depart Halifax after breakfast to Afternoon:(QMR\VRPHIUHHWLPHIRU\RXU
begin your transfer to New Brunswick. You’ll own discoveries—ask your Program Director
travel by motorcoach through the Nova Scotia for recommendations. Perhaps you’ll
countryside to Shediac, where you’ll board a immerse yourself in the region’s maritime
cruise of the bay. heritage at the New Brunswick Museum—the
oldest continuously-operated museum in
Canada—which features exhibits detailing the
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
14province’s art, culture, and diverse natural streets. The town boasts 100 houses that are
beauty. Or, simply wander the city’s historic more than 200 years old and many more dating
core, admiring its well-preserved architecture, from the 19th century, including the gabled
or take a stroll along the picturesque Algonquin Resort, once a summer playground
waterfront. for wealthy Bostonians and New Yorkers.
We’ll regroup this afternoon and depart Dinner: At a local restaurant.
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Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
Geopark, a diverse geological landscape with
rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
almost one billion years of history spanning
Program Director for recommendations.
almost 1,000 square miles. Here, we’ll visit the
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of Fundy, known as the Reversing Falls after the Day 7 St. Andrews • Visit Campobello
unique phenomenon caused by the tide, as well Island • Whale watch
as the Irving Nature Park and Rockwood Park. • Destination: St. Andrews
Dinner: At a local restaurant. • Included Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodations: The Algonquin Resort
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the or similar
rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Program Director for recommendations.
Morning: Board a ferry to discover Campobello
Day 6 Saint John • St. Andrews Island, favored for its coastal tranquility
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accessible from both the Maritimes and New
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Cottage—FDR’s family summer retreat. The
or similar
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Breakfast: At the hotel. remarkably preserved (it was built in the late
1800s and renovated in the Arts and Crafts
Morning: Begin your transfer to St. Andrews,
architectural style in 1915), and is set amidst
your next destination. During your drive
the sprawling grounds of the Roosevelt
out of town, you’ll enjoy another look at the
Campobello International Park.
Reversing Falls.
After your time on Campobello Island,
Lunch: On your own—ask your Program
embark on a nature cruise and whale watch
Director for local restaurant recommendations.
through “One of the Marine Wonders of
Afternoon: Arrive in St. Andrews. Known as “St. the World,” the Bay of Fundy (weather
Andrews by-the-Sea,” the town was settled by permitting). This cruise—if the famous fog
British Loyalists after the American Revolution obliges—is a fascinating exploration of the
DQGLWV(QJOLVK$PHULFDQKHULWDJHUHPDLQV wildlife and marine character in the inlet
evident in the historic buildings that line almost Passamaquoddy Bay.
every street. The king’s surveyor mapped out
the town in 1783 and divided it into 60 perfect
square blocks separated by wide, tree-lined
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15Lunch/Afternoon: Yours to do as you please. Dinner/Evening: Make independent discoveries
Your Program Director will be happy to this evening, with dinner on your own.
recommend a spot for lunch and free time Ask your Program Director for restaurant
activities. recommendations.
Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your Day 9 Charlottetown • Oyster farming
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant experience • Visit Anne of Green
recommendations. Gables Museum • Prince Edward Island
National Park
Day 8 St. Andrews • Visit Hopewell Rocks • Destination: Charlottetown
• Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Destination: Charlottetown • Accommodations: Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
or similar
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodations: Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Breakfast: At the hotel.
or similar
Morning:'LVFRYHUD3(,TXLQWHVVHQFH̜WKH
Breakfast: At the hotel. Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver
Bush. Author Lucy Maud Montgomery
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found inspiration in Silver Bush for her
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1908 novel, $QQHRI*UHHQ*DEOHVas well as
province, known for its sandstone cliffs,
her other beloved tales of Anne Shirley, the
blossoming gardens, and wide beaches. You’ll
gregarious, adventurous orphan. Her maternal
stop en route to marvel at Hopewell Rocks, a
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collection of whimsical formations standing
a place she called “the wonder castle of my
from 40 to 70 feet tall.
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Lunch: At a local restaurant near grounds, then take part in a potato planting
Hopewell Rocks. experience.
Afternoon: Continue your journey towards After touring the museum, head to Raspberry
3ULQFH(GZDUG,VODQG:KHQWKH)UHQFK Point Oysters for a unique inside look into
H[SORUHU-DFTXHV&DUWLHUODQGHGRQ3(,LQ oyster farming during an exclusive Discovery
the native Mi’kmaq people called the island 6HULHVRXWLQJ0HHWDORFDOͫVKHUPDQZKR
home. French-Acadian, Scottish, and Irish specializes in oyster farming, and learn about
settlers later landed on the island, creating his livelihood and the farming process—then
the rich heritage that remains evident today. shuck a few fresh oysters to sample this raw
7KRXJKWRXULVPDQGͫVKLQJDUHLPSRUWDQWWR delicacy.
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Lunch: At a local restaurant.
with farms—this tiny province produces most
of Canada’s potatoes, hence its moniker of Afternoon: Discover the island’s scenery in
“Spud Island.” Arrive in Charlottetown, the 3ULQFH(GZDUG,VODQG1DWLRQDO3DUNZKHUH
SURYLQFLDOFDSLWDORI3(,ODWHWKLVDIWHUQRRQ you’ll enjoy time to amble along the red-sand
shores of Cavendish Beach or stroll its
boardwalk.
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16Dinner: On your own—ask your Program Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
Director for restaurant recommendations. rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
Program Director for recommendations.
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
Program Director for recommendations. Day 11 Baddeck • Celtic experience
Perhaps soak in the small-town appeal and • Destination: Baddeck
UHOD[HGDWPRVSKHUHRI3(,̞VODUJHVWFLW\2QHRI • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
WKHPRVWVLJQLͫFDQWHYHQWVLQ&DQDGLDQKLVWRU\ • Accommodations: Gisele’s Country Inn
took place here: The Charlottetown Conference or similar
laid the groundwork for the establishment
Breakfast: At the hotel.
of the Canada we know today at the Province
House in 1864, which is now a national historic Morning: (QMR\DQH[FOXVLYH'LVFRYHU\6HULHV
site open to visitors. event that takes you to Gaelic College for a true
Celtic experience. The word “Celtic” refers
Day 10 Charlottetown • Baddeck, WRDEUDQFKRIWKH,QGR(XURSHDQIDPLO\RI
Nova Scotia languages, including Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and
Breton—but it also describes the culture.
• Destination: Baddeck
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner First, watch as skilled kilt-makers transform 26
• Accommodations: Gisele’s Country Inn feet of fabric into a traditional Scottish garment
or similar right before your eyes. Then, learn a bit of the
Celtic language from a natural Gaelic-speaker.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
You’ll also take part in a customary community
Morning:'ULYHWKURXJKWKHEHDXWLIXO3(, song session, known as a “milling frolic” and
countryside this morning on your way to Wood featuring traditional Celtic song and dance.
Islands, where you’ll board a ferry to Caribou, Don’t forget to pack your dancing shoes, as
1RYD6FRWLD̜WKHͫUVWOHJRI\RXUMRXUQH\WR you’ll learn different marches, strathspeys,
Baddeck. After the scenic 75-minute ride, head jigs, and reels during a dance demonstration
WR3LFWRXZKHUHWKHͫUVW6FRWWLVKLPPLJUDQWV with one of our seasoned performers.
landed in the late 1700s, hence its nickname:
Afterwards, you’ll have time to discover the
the “Birthplace of New Scotland.”
Great Hall of the Clans Museum, also on
Lunch:(QMR\DQLQFOXGHGOXQFKDWDUHVWDXUDQW campus, which features eight interactive
in Pictou. GLVSOD\V*DHOLFͫOPVDQGDKLVWRU\RIWKHͫUVW
Scottish settlers to this area.
Afternoon: Make your way to Baddeck, set
on the shores of the lovely and expansive Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island—the
Afternoon: Return to Baddeck, where the rest
northeastern part of Nova Scotia, separated
of the day is at leisure. Your Program Director
from the mainland by the Strait of Canso. The
can recommend free time activities to suit your
balance of the afternoon is free for your own
interests.
discoveries—ask your Program Director for
recommendations.
Dinner: At the hotel.
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17Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent Morning: Visit the Alexander Graham Bell
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your Museum, which houses some of the great
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant inventor’s personal effects and documents, as
recommendations. well as some of his remarkable inventions. Set
on 25 beautifully landscaped acres, this historic
Day 12 Baddeck • Explore the Cabot Trail site also offers stunning views of Bras d’Or
Lake. Bell lived and worked here for 35 years,
• Destination: Baddeck
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• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
history and inventions on display.
• Accommodations: Gisele’s Country Inn
or similar Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Breakfast: At the hotel. Afternoon: Continue to Halifax where you’ll
enjoy free time for your own discoveries—ask
Morning:([SORUH&DERW7UDLOZKHUHMDJJHG
your Program Director for recommendations.
peaks rise straight out of the sea along the
coastline. The namesake of John Cabot, the Dinner: Gather with your fellow travelers for a
Italian-born seafarer who sailed to Cape Breton Farewell Dinner.
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Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
King Henry VII, this panoramic drive features
rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
picturesque vistas of vast skies above and
Program Director for recommendations.
open seas below. Circle the northern part of
the island, where the seaside settlements and
craggy shoreline evoke images of the Scottish Day 14 Halifax • Return to U.S.
Highlands. • Included Meals: Breakfast
Lunch: (QMR\DVFHQLFSLFQLFOXQFKLQWKH Breakfast: At the hotel.
pastoral grandeur of Cape Breton Highlands
Morning: Transfer to the airport for your
National Park.
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Afternoon: Free for your own discoveries—ask on our Ottawa, Ontario or New! St. John’s,
your Program Director for recommendations. Newfoundland extension.
Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
recommendations.
Day 13 Baddeck • Visit the Alexander
Graham Bell Museum • Halifax
• Destination: Halifax
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodations: Delta Hotel Barrington
or similar
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
18PRE-TRIP
Quebec City & Montreal, Quebec
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE
» Accommodations for 5 nights » Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach
» 7 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner drivers on your extension and all
optional tours
» 2 included tours: Quebec City, Montreal
» All transfers
» ([FOXVLYHVHUYLFHVRID*UDQG&LUFOH
Program Director
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION ITINERARY
Relish the unique charm and proud heritage of French Canada, exploring Quebec’s namesake capital
and Montreal, its largest city—both scenically situated on the St. Lawrence River. Uncover the enduring
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the mansard-roofed 17th- and 18th-century
• Destination: Quebec City
homes that line them. Immaculately preserved
• Accommodations: Hotel Le Concorde Quebec
ramparts, a North American rarity, encircle Old
or similar
Quebec and feature two notable gates—Porte
Morning/Afternoon: Travel to Quebec City St-Louis and Porte St-Jean.
today, with your arrival time depending on your
departure city. 'HͫQLQJWKHFLW\̞VVN\OLQHLVWKHODQGPDUN
Chateau Frontenac: Set atop a towering cape
overlooking the St. Lawrence River, it was
Day 2 Explore Quebec City
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• Destination: Quebec City in 1893. Along the banks of the St. Lawrence lie
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner two sites of historical military importance—La
• Accommodations: Hotel Le Concorde Quebec Citadelle and the Plains of Abraham national
or similar park. North America’s largest fort, La Citadelle
was started by the French in the 18th century
Breakfast: At the hotel.
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Morning: Discover Quebec’s capital and one and is an active military base to this day. Its
of the oldest settlements in North America neighboring Plains of Abraham, part of The
during a morning tour. Founded in 1608 by %DWWOHͫHOGV3DUNZDVWKHVLWHRIWKHSLYRWDO
French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Quebec
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Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
19Battle of Quebec during the Seven Years’ War Day 4 Quebec City • Explore Montreal
(the French and Indian War, as the U.S. knows
• Destination: Montreal
it) between the French and British.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lunch/Afternoon: Yours to do as you please. • Accommodations: Best Western Ville-Marie
Your Program Director will be happy to Hotel or similar
recommend a spot for lunch and free time
Breakfast: At the hotel.
activities.
Morning: Travel to Montreal, Quebec’s largest
Dinner: Gather with your fellow travelers for a
city (and Canada’s second largest behind
Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Toronto), Montreal is also set against the St.
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the /DZUHQFH5LYHUDQGERDVWVWKH2OG:RUOGͬDLU
rest of your evening as you wish—ask your expected of a French Canadian hub—along
Program Director for recommendations. with a vibrant cultural scene. This afternoon,
set off on a panoramic tour of downtown to see
some of the city’s main attractions, including
Day 3 Quebec City
Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d’Armes square,
• Destination: Quebec City
and the nearly 200-year-old McGill University.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodations: Hotel Le Concorde Quebec Lunch: At a local restaurant.
or similar
Afternoon: Free for your own discoveries—ask
Breakfast: At the hotel. your Program Director for recommendations.
Morning: Free for your own discoveries—ask Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent
your Program Director for recommendations. discoveries this evening, with dinner on your
Amble along the Terrasse Dufferin, a path own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
that hugs the edge of the cliff where Chateau recommendations.
Frontenac is located, to soak in panoramic
views of the riverside city. Return to Old Day 5 Montreal
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• Destination: Montreal
further explore its charming lanes, or head to
• Included Meals: Breakfast
its equally walkable counterpart, the downtown
district. • Accommodations: Best Western Ville-Marie
Hotel or similar
Lunch/Afternoon: Yours to do as you please.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Your Program Director will be happy to
recommend a spot for lunch and free time Morning: Free for your own discoveries in
activities. Montreal—ask your Program Director for
recommendations. Perhaps you’ll marvel at the
Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent
widely diverse species on display at the vast
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your
Jardin Botanique, the third-largest botanical
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
garden in the world that includes 20 thematic
recommendations.
gardens and a bonsai “garden,” to name a
few. Learn about the city’s history at Musée
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20view an art collection spanning millennia
at the 0XV«HGHV%HDX[$UWVGH0RQWU«DO, or
witness contemporary pieces by both Canadian
and international artists at the Musée d’Art
Contemporain. Or return to the Notre-Dame
Basilica to witness its ornate interior, complete
with gilded sculptures, detailed woodwork, and
colorful stained-glass windows.
Lunch/Afternoon: Yours to do as you please.
Your Program Director will be happy to
recommend a spot for lunch and free time
activities.
Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
recommendations.
Day 6 Montreal • Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: At the hotel.
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to Halifax to begin your The Canadian Maritimes:
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward
Island vacation.
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-221-2610
21POST-TRIP
Ottawa, Ontario
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE
» Accommodations for 3 nights » ([FOXVLYHVHUYLFHVRID*UDQG&LUFOH
» 4 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner Program Director
» 1 included tour: Ottawa » Gratuities for motorcoach drivers on
your extension
» All transfers
POST-TRIP EXTENSION ITINERARY
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Parliament Hill, cruise the Ottawa River, and enjoy time at leisure to make your own meaningful discoveries
in Canada’s dynamic capital.
Day 1 Halifax, Nova Scotia • Day 2 Explore Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario • Included Meals: Breakfast
• Destination: Ottawa • Accommodations: Novotel Ottawa or similar
• Accommodations: Novotel Ottawa or similar Breakfast: At the hotel.
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Ottawa. After you arrive, check into your
tour. When Queen Victoria proclaimed this
hotel and enjoy a few hours of free time
raucous logging town Canada’s capital in
before joining your Program Director for
1857, Toronto and Montreal shuddered at the
an orientation walk of the surrounding
rebuff. The choice was primarily based on
neighborhood.
Ottawa’s location—far from America and easily
Lunch/Afternoon: Yours to do as you please. defended—and the city itself was far from
Your Program Director will be happy to the “Washington of the North” that Canadian
recommend a spot for lunch and free time RIͫFLDOVGHVLUHG,WUHPDLQHGWKDWZD\XQWLOWKH
activities. 1940’s, when a Paris city planner was called
upon to give the capital a major facelift. Today,
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discoveries this evening, with dinner on your parks, museums, and cultural facilities.
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
recommendations. You’ll discover what modern-day Ottawa
has to offer on today’s guided tour, which
includes a visit to Parliament Hill, featuring
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22WKHPDJQLͫFHQW&HQWHU%ORFN7KHQHR*RWKLF artistic exhibitions, ranging from modernist
structure is crowned by the 291-foot Peace photography to classical masterpieces from
Tower, built in honor of Canadian citizens (XURSHDQSDLQWHUVDVZHOODVZRUNVE\
killed in both world wars. You’ll also visit the Canadian and indigenous artists.
Royal Canadian Mint, housed in the same
Dinner: Join your fellow travelers for a Farewell
castle-like building that has headquartered the
Dinner at a local restaurant to toast your
money-printing operation since 1908, and tour
discoveries.
the city’s peaceful canals.
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
Lunch: On your own—ask your Program
rest of your evening as you wish—ask your
Director for local restaurant recommendations.
Program Director for recommendations.
Afternoon:The rest of the day is yours to
spend at leisure in Ottawa. You might choose Day 4 Ottawa • Return to U.S.
to cross the river into Quebec to discover the
• Destination: Ottawa
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• Included Meals: Breakfast
part of Canada’s capital region but distinctly
Quebecois in attitude, over 80% of Hull’s Breakfast: At the hotel.
residents speak French.
Morning: Transfer to the airport for your
Dinner/Evening: Continue making independent ͬLJKWKRPH
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your
own. Ask your Program Director for restaurant
recommendations.
Day 3 Ottawa
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodations: Novotel Ottawa or similar
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: (QMR\DQRWKHUORRNDWWKHFLW\IURP
a unique vantage point during a boat cruise
on the Ottawa River. Take in the city skyline
and the green spaces that line the river’s edge
as you cruise, and learn more about Ottawa’s
history from an onboard guide.
Lunch/Afternoon: Yours to do as you please.
Your Program Director will be happy to
recommend a spot for lunch and free time
activities. If Parliament is in session, you can
watch Canada’s political process in work from
the gallery, or you might choose to seek out
the treasures of the city’s many museums.
The National Gallery of Canada displays many
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23ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP:
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prepared for this vacation, on subjects ranging from passports to weather,
and currency to recommended reading.
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you reserve your departure of this trip, which outlines everything you’ll
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Counselors will be ready and eager to address any additional questions
you may have.
With all of our resources available to you, enjoy peace of mind …
and look forward to the incredible discoveries that await.
24CONTENTS
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . .26
RIGORS, VACCINES & GENERAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MONEY MATTERS: LOCAL CURRENCY & TIPPING GUIDELINES . . .31
Top 3 Suggestions
Local Currency
Tipping Guidelines
AIR, OPTIONAL TOURS & STAYING IN TOUCH . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
PACKING: WHAT TO BRING & LUGGAGE LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS: CULTURE, ETIQUETTE & MORE . . .46
Culture & Points to Know
Shopping
DEMOGRAPHICS & HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
RESOURCES: SUGGESTED READING & MOVIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
25TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Your Passport
• Must be in good condition
• Must be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S.
• Must have the required number of blank pages (details below)
• The blank pages must be labeled “Visas” at the top. Pages labeled “Amendments and
Endorsements” are not acceptable
Need to Renew Your Passport?
Contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778, or visit their
website at www.travel.state.gov for information on obtaining a new passport or renewing
your existing passport. You may also contact our recommended visa service company, PVS
International, at 1-800-556-9990 for help with your passport.
Recommended Blank Pages
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• Main trip only: You will require 3 blank pages
• Pre- and/or post-trip extensions: No additional pages are needed.
No Visas Required
Travelers with a U.S. passport do not need any visas for this vacation, including the optional trip
extensions.
Traveling Without a U.S. Passport?
If you are not a U.S. citizen, or if your passport is from any country other than the U.S., it is your
responsibility to check with your local consulate, embassy, or a visa services company about visa
requirements. We recommend the services of PVS International, a national visa service located in
Washington D.C.; they can be reached at 1-800-556-9990 or www.pvsinternational.org.
Traveling With a Minor?
Traveling with a minor may require certain documentation for border crossings. For further detail
on the required documentation, please contact the local embassy or state government.
26Emergency Photocopies of Key Documents
We recommend you carry color photocopies of key documents including the photo page of your
passport plus any applicable visas, air itinerary, credit cards (front and back), and an alternative
form of ID. Add emergency phone numbers like your credit card company and the number for
your travel protection plan. Store copies separate from the originals.
If you plan to email this information to yourself, please keep in mind that email is not always
secure; consider using password protection or encryption. Also email is not always available
ZRUOGZLGH$VDQDOWHUQDWLYH\RXFRXOGORDGWKHVHGRFXPHQWVRQWRDͬDVKGULYHLQVWHDGZKLFK
can do double-duty as a place to backup photos during your trip.
Overseas Taxes & Fees
This tour may have taxes and fees that cannot be included in your airline ticket price because you
are required to pay them in person onsite. All taxes are subject to change without notice and can
be paid in cash (either U.S. or local currency). If applicable, you will receive a list of these fees with
your Final Documents.
Entry Process in Canada
As part of their routine entry process Canadian authorities may run a background check or ask
general questions about the purpose and duration of your stay, your health, what funds are
available to you during your trip, etc. This same process applies if you exit and re-enter Canada.
For more details see the Canadian embassy’s website at www.can-am.gc.ca/.
27RIGORS, VACCINES & GENERAL HEALTH
Keep Your Abilities In Mind
Please review the information below prior to departing on this trip. We reserve the right for our
Program Directors to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home if their
limitations are impacting the group’s experience.
GROUP SIZE
• A maximum of 42 travelers, led by a local Grand Circle Program Director
PACING
• 6 locations in 14 days, including 1 single-night stay in Halifax
• 4 days feature 6-8 hours of travel by motorcoach
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Walk 1 mile unassisted and participate in 3-4 hours of physical activities daily,
including stairs
• Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
• Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who
can assist them
• We reserve the right for Program Directors to restrict participation, or in some
circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience
TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
• Uneven walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, steep hills, stairs, and cobblestones
• Travel by 55-seat motorcoach and ferry
CLIMATE
• Daytime temperatures range from 55-75°F during touring season
• June-August are the warmest months
• May, late September, and October weather can be unpredictable and change quickly
Long Drives & Other Rigors
This trip requires long motorcoach transfers. Please feel free to bring whatever you need to be
comfortable on the bus (pillow, blanket, etc.) and come prepared for long drives.
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