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| Day 1 | Friday, 9/3/2010 - We fly to Halifax. This evening meet our fellow travelers and Tour Director at a welcome reception. Citidel Hotel — Halifax, NS
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| Day 2 | Saturday, 9/4/2010 - Today we cross the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. We board a ferry and sail to Newfoundland. St. Christopher’s Hotel — Port aux Basques, Newfoundland (B,L)
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| Day 3 | Sunday, 9/5/2010 - Drive through the Codroy Valley and on to Corner Brook, the largest city on the west coast. Our journey continues to the fishing community of Port au Choix. We visit Port au Choix National Historic Site, before checking in to our accommodations for the night. Sea Echo Motel — Port au Choix, Newfoundland (B,L,D)
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| Day 4 | Monday, 9/6/2010 - We ferry from St. Barbe across the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site. Spend the night in Labrador. Northern Light Inn — L’Anse-au-Clair, Labrador (B,D)
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| Day 5 | Tuesday, 9/7/2010 - Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows Nat’l Historic Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago. This evening attend The Great Viking Feast at Leifsburdir. The Haven Inn — St Anthony, Newfoundland
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| Day 6 | Wednesday, 9/8/2010 - Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour (weather permitting). June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs! We then travel to Cow Head for a two-night stay. Shallow Bay Motel — Cow Head, Newfoundland (B,D)
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| Day 7 | Thursday, 9/9/2010 - Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of our tour. Visit the Broom Point fishing exhibit and Lobster Cove Lighthouse. Enjoy a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) through the deep waters of the fjord. It is an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery is unequaled in eastern Canada. Shallow Bay Motel — Cow Head, Newfoundland (B,D)
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| Day 8 | Friday, 9/10/2010 - Today we visit the Mary March Regional Museum before arriving in Gander to stay two nights. Sinbad’s Hotel — Gander, Newfoundland (B,D)
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| Day 9 | Saturday, 9/11/2010 - A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay and on to Twillingate. We visit Long Point Lighthouse. Return to Gander to visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Sinbad’s Hotel — Gander, Newfoundland (B,L,D)
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| Day 10 | Sunday, 9/12/2010 - oday we visit Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada’s national parks. Arrive in the capital city of St. John’s, our home for 2 nights. Enjoy a tour of this old seaport. Delta St. John’s Hotel — St John's, Newfoundland (B) |
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| Day 11 | Monday, 9/13/2010 - Free time to explore on our own. Later we enjoy one of the highlights of our trip, a boat tour to the Witless Bay bird sanctuary (weather permitting). Later visit Cape Spear National Historic Site before returning to St. John’s for a farewell dinner. Delta St. John’s Hotel — St John's, Newfoundland (B,D)
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| Day 12 | Tuesday, 9/14/2010 - We transfer to the airport for our flight home.
A valid Passport is required. |
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