Holidays to Canada - Great National Parks of Quebec and the Maritimes Fly-Drive Ref: C221

Day 1
UK - Montreal
Canada's most cosmopolitan city - Montreal, welcomes you. From the amazing underground city centre to the top of the Olympic tower (the world's tallest leaning tower) with its view of the city, the excitement is everywhere. Modern shopping areas vie for your attention with the peace of Mount Royal park with its horse-drawn carriages.
Overnight (1): Hotel Du Fort - Montreal

Day 2
Montreal - La Mauricie Nat. Park - Shawinigan (220 km)
The Laurentian Mountains are "Montreal's Playground" for outdoor sports, and feature activities and dining in superb forest settings. A jewel of this region is La Mauricie National Park, with its splendid forest trails and canoeing opportunities.
Overnights (2): Auberge Le Flores - Grand-Mere

Day 3
La Mauricie National Park
A day of exploration in La Mauricie, a national park which preserves the best of the Laurentian hills... beaver, moose, and common loon. Canoeing and hiking are good ways to enjoy the park, as are visiting the scenic viewpoints, or relaxing o­n a lakeshore.

Day 4
Shawinigan - Quebec City (170 km)
Quebec is a city made for walking...the o­nly city inAmerica with a true old walled city at its centre. Small cafes vie for your attention with magnificent views and modern shopping centres.
Overnight (1): Best Western Centre-Ville - Quebec City

Day 5
Quebec City - Matane (400 km)
Watch for whales from shore as you follow the shores of Canada's great river - The St. Lawrence -to Matane.
Overnight (1): Riotel Matane - Matane

Day 6
Matane - Forillon NP - Perce (360 km)
As you follow the coast of the St. Lawrence down the Gaspe Peninsula, you see the Chic-choc mountains rising inland. At the very tip of the peninsula, you come to Forillon National Park, "where the mountains reach the sea".
Overnights (2): Riotel Perce - Perce

Day 7
Forillon National Park
Explore the park, with its quaint fishing villages, hiking trails, bicycling, and splendid views, or visit Perce, with its famous pierced rock lying offshore, and Bonaventure Island, a famous nesting colony of Gannets. An optional 1 ½ hr. cruise takes you to the island.

Day 8
Perce - Dalhousie (275 km)
Follow the coast of the Baie des Chaleur to Miguasha Provincial Park and cross into New Brunswick. Dalhousie lies near the mouth of the Restigouche River, a well-known canoeing river.
Overnight( 1): Best Western Manoir Adelaide - Dalhousie

Day 9
Dalhousie - Kouchibouguac NP - Shediac (325 km)
You enter the forested heart of New Brunswick. Cross the Miramichi river, Canada's world famous salmon river - real "lumberjack country". The long sand beaches of Kouchibouguac National Park have the warmest ocean water o­n your trip. The lagoons are o­ne of the most productive ecosystems in the world.
Overnight (1): Little Shemogue Country Inn - Little Shemogue

Day 10
Shediac - Charlottetown (100 km)
The 13 km long “Confederation Bridge” brings you to Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, and its favourite holiday destination. Quiet family farms and woodlots remind o­ne of country life 100 years ago. You might want to attend a traditional community "lobster supper".
Overnights (2): Heritage Harbour House - Charlottetown

Day 11
Prince Edward Island Nat. Park (100 km)
This park protects miles upon miles of beautiful seacoast and an old wooden farmhouse that shows life o­n the island over 100 years ago, the setting for a famous novel, "Anne of Green Gables".

Day 12
Charlottetown - Cheticamp (325 km)
The hardwood hills of eastern Nova Scotia hide many scenic treasures...perhaps the most lovely is the beautiful Lake Bras D'Or. Bald eagles are very abundant.
Overnight( 1): L'Auberge Doucet Inn - Cheticamp

Day 13
Cheticamp - Cape Breton Highlands Nat. Park - Ingonish (115 km)
The Cabot Trail, in this park, is o­ne of eastern North America's most famous scenic drives...with mountains falling to the sea.
Overnight (1): Glenghorm Beach Resort - Ingonish

Day 14
Ingonish - Halifax (460 km)
High-rise glass buildings rise next to ultra-modern shopping centres and historic buildings housing boutiques and bars, all grouped around the Citadel National Historic Park. Perhaps some leisurely strolling in Halifax's downtown, or a harbour cruise before choosing a harbourside restaurant for fine dining.
Overnight(1): Atlantica Hotel - Halifax

Day 15
Halifax - White Point (150 km)
Atlantic Canada's pirate coast, where millions of dollars are being spent to unearth pirate treasure. Visit Peggy's Cove, Canada's most photographed scenic village, and other historic villages along the seacoast.
Overnight (1): White Point Beach Resort - White Point

Day 16
White Point - Kejimkujik National Park - Wolfville (150 km)
In an area with as much wild lakes and rivers as forest, Kejimkujik features abundant wildlife and prehistoric Micmac-Indian campsites. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy a walk o­n a forest trail or try your hand at canoeing o­n the quiet waters of North America's oldest canoe routes.
Overnight (1): Blomidon Inn - Wolfville

Day 17
Wolfville - Moncton (300 km)
Travel past vineyards as you follow the shores of the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides ..over 16 metres.. An optional side trip takes you to Parrsboro and Joggins, where semi-precious gems and dinosaur fossils have been found.
Overnight (1): Hampton Inn - Moncton

Day 18
Moncton - Fundy National Park - Fredericton (270 km)
Visit the scenic viewpoints in Fundy National Park and the nearby Hopewell Rocks provincial park. At low tide, you can walk along the beach among strange natural rock sculptures; 6 hours later, the tide has covered them with water. Continue to Fredericton, the provincial capital, more like a quiet riverside town than a city. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery and craft shops are attractions.
Overnight (1): Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook - Fredericton

Day 19
Fredericton - Riviere du Loup (400 km)
Travel up the breathtaking Cascapedia valley through the mountains of the Parc de la Conservation de la Gaspesie to the banks of the St. Lawrence.
Overnight (1): Hotel Levesque - Riviere du Loup

Day 20
Riviere du Loup - Montreal (425 km)
Follow the St. Lawrence along the "Route of the Voyageurs" to Quebec.
Overnights(2): Hotel Du Fort - Montreal

Day 21
Montreal
Modern exciting Montreal. How about a boat ride o­n the Lachine Rapids...The o­nly such ride o­n Canada's greatest river? Or dinner in a sidewalk café?

Day 22
Montreal - UK
Return your car to the airport in good time for your return flight to the UK.

Day 23 - Arrive UK

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