June 14-18 2010
5 Day Tour
This is a breathtaking adventure of tiny villages, rugged hills and valleys and of course lots of great food! Words fail to express the true beauty of this area. Come travel this special part of the world with us and we’ll guarantee that you’ll never forget it!
Day 1 Cornwall-Rimouski We’ll travel the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River stopping in the Quebec City area for lunch. This afternoon it’s a pretty drive following the south side of the river with the Laurentian Mountains banking the sky to the north. We’ll overnight in Rimouski overlooking the boardwalk and the river. Our day will end with a visit to the Lighthouse Museum where we learn the story and history of the “Empress of Ireland”
Day 2 Rimouski-Percé. We cross the Gaspé Peninsula at it’s narrowest point and travel through one of the prettiest spots in Eastern Canada, that of the Matapedia Valley. We’ll have lunch in New Brunswick today before we veer east to the north shore of the Bay of Chaleur and on to Percé for a two night stay at Hotel Le Mirage over looking the bay and Bonaventure Island. The view from the dining room and your hotel room is exceptional. (B, D)
Day 3 Percé This morning weather permitting, a boat ride awaits you to sail around the famous Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, home of a natural bird sanctuary. On past tours,
we have seen basque shark, eagles, several seals, and of course thousands of birds during our cruise. It was exciting! You’ll have free time this afternoon to enjoy and explore the Village of Percé before a highly animated visit to a 1928 general store. (B, D)
Day 4 Percé-Rimouski. It’s a little different route today as we travel north around the Gaspé Peninsula hugging the shoreline back along the mighty St. Lawrence to Rimouski. The drive is simply awe inspiring. This afternoon we’ll explore and view the horticultural art of the beautiful Reford Garden. (B, L)
Day 5 Rimouski-Cornwall. We’re homeward bound today with a stop this morning at the Woodcarvers of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. Lunch will be in Quebec City arriving back in Cornwall early this evening. (B)
Tour Inclusions:
• 4 nights hotel accommodation
• Transportation via deluxe highway coach
• Breakfast daily, 2 dinners, 1 lunch
• Boat tour Bonaventure Island
• Entrance to Redford Gardens, Woodcarver’s & Lighthouse Museum
• Luggage handling
• Cancellation insurance
• All applicable taxes & gratuities on inclusions
• Jolly Tour Director
Cost per person
Single $989
Double $799
Triple $769
Quad $719
Deposit per person upon registration $100