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<H1>Atlantic Canada: Just Over the Border but a Million Miles Away</H1><SPAN
class=body><B>By Charis Atlas Heelan</B><BR><B><I>June 28, 2005</I></B>
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<P>Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland/Labrador and
Quebec Maritime are the five provinces that make up Canada's Atlantic coast and
some of the more pristine landscapes and wildlife viewing areas on the planet.
Summer and early fall are the best seasons to see the Atlantic coast in all its
splendor -- the birds, the whales and the warmer weather make traveling at this
time ideal. Whether you drive or fly over the border, there will be plenty of
outdoor activities to keep you busy.</P>
<P>Because certain areas of the Canadian Atlantic coast are so close to the
northeast coast of the US, many people choose to just drive north and venture
into new and exciting territories. Currently you can still cross the border with
your driver's license as identification, but starting December 31, 2007, you'll
require a passport for any foray into Canadian provinces. </P>
<P>If you find yourself jumping over the border from Maine, you may want to
consider a self-drive tour of the magnificent lighthouses of New Brunswick.
These self-guided tours take approximately three days and include visits to
remote islands accessible by free ferries. Visit <B><A
href="http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/en-CA/HNPackages/HNTours.htm"
target=_blank>www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca</A></B> for details.</P>
<P><B>Brewster</B>'s (tel. <B>888/401-6802</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.brewster.ca/" target=_blank>www.brewster.ca</A></B>)
nine-day/eight night "<B><A
href="http://www.brewster.ca/Holidays/details.asp?package_id=4632"
target=_blank>New Brunswick Explorer</A></B>" tour is a combination self-drive
and rail vacation, loaded with attractions and sightseeing excursions to help
you experience the best of Canada's eastern culture. It includes seven-nights'
hotel accommodations, one night on board VIA Rail's <I>Easterly Class</I> from
Montreal to Moncton (with meals), seven-days' mid-size car rental, a National
Historic Site Pass, Le Pays de Sagouine (with lunch), Reversing Falls
sightseeing tour and admissions to Kouchibouguac National Park, Kingsbrae
Garden, Hopewell Rocks, Aquarium and Marine Centre in Shippagan and Fundy
National Park. The package is priced from $1,351 per person based on triple
share and $1,460 for double share. Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7% is
additional. Drop-off charges, insurance costs and parking fees for vehicles are
not included in package price.</P>
<P>Their "<B><A
href="http://www.brewster.ca/Holidays/details.asp?package_id=4716"
target=_blank>Eastern Odyssey</A></B> from St. John's" self-drive package is
priced from $997 plus taxes per person and includes eight-nights hotel
accommodation, nine-days mid-size car rental, Whale Watching tour, and admission
to the National Historic sites of Signal Hill, Cape Spear, Castle Hill, Ryan
Premises and Terra Nova National Park. Visit St. John's, Clarenville, Fisher's
Loft, Salmonier Country Manor and Mt Carmel.</P>
<P>For sheer beauty and isolation, it is difficult to surpass the Iles de la
Madeleine, located near the Cabot Strait in Quebec Maritime. Although Quebec
Maritime is often not included in the regional area of Atlantic Canada,
geographically it is only separated from the Atlantic coastline by the Gulf of
St Lawrence so we've included it here. Although you can drive the entire length
of the Madeleine islands easily in a day, there are almost 200 miles of virgin
and beaches here and an abundance of freshly caught seafood to indulge in. This
touch a France is accessible by ferry (tel. <B>888/986-3278</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.ctma.ca/" target=_blank>www.ctma.ca</A></B>), which sails daily
from Souris (Prince Edward Island), from Montréal every Friday and from the
Gaspé Peninsula every Saturday.</P>
<P><B>Club Vacances Les Iles</B> (<B>tel. 888/537-4537</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.clubiles.qc.ca/" target=_blank>www.clubiles.qc.ca</A></B>)
offers a number of short or longer stay packages to the islands. The Iles de la
Madeleine "Summer Holidays" package includes seven-nights accommodation at the
Islands Vacation Resort, seven-breakfasts and seven-suppers, a complete program
of activities and visits (mud baths, clams digging etc), nature walks (birds,
flora, beaches and cliffs), island soirées (talks, music, walks), water sports
equipment, bike rentals and a kids club. The package is valid until August 31,
2005, and is priced from $535 per person. A 10% supplement applies from July 10
to August 18, 2005). Or enjoy three-nights at the Islands Vacation Resort from
$234 plus tax per person based on double occupancy.</P>
<P>Between now and October, explore the Îles de la Madeleine, the Gaspé
Peninsula and Québec City on a weeklong cruise down the majestic St. Lawrence
River in a package that includes seven-nights in a cabin with private bathroom,
14-meals, assistance and a self-guided program. Accommodation in a three-star
inn, interpretive guide on the islands and bike rentals are optional. The cruise
is priced at $730 per person double occupancy taxes through <B>Groupe CTMA</B>
(tel. <B>888/986-3278</B>; <B><A href="http://www.ctma.ca/"
target=_blank>www.ctma.ca</A></B>).</P>
<P>The <B>CAT Bay ferries</B> (tel. <B>888/249-7245</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.catferry.com/" target=_blank>www.catferry.com</A></B>)
transport you around the Atlantic coastal area but can also arrange discounted
transport and accommodation packages for you. Relax in Nova Scotia with
two-nights at the White Point Beach Resort, including return passage on The CAT
Bay ferries high-speed catamaran from just $240 in October or $316 from July to
September 2005. Whilst there you can take in a round of golf, play tennis, go
boating or enjoy the luxurious spa and famous white sand beach. Or how about the
five-day-four-night "Cabot Trail Run" package which includes round-trip passage
for you and your car aboard The Cat, four-nights accommodation and admission to
Cape Breton Highland National Park and the Alexander Graham Bell National
Historic Site. The package, which departs from Halifax starts at $429 plus taxes
per person. For reservations or more information, telephone.</P>
<P>If you enjoy playing golf on your vacation, visit Canada's number one golf
resort -- the Prince Edward Island Golf Trail and stay at two of the luxurious
<B>Prince Edward Island Rodd Resorts</B> (<B>800/565-7633</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.roddhotelsandresorts.com/"
target=_blank>www.roddhotelsandresorts.com</A></B>). A four-night package starts
from $424 per person in October and includes two-nights at the Rodd Crowbush
Golf and Beach Resort or Rodd Brudenell River and two-nights Rodd Mill River,
five rounds of Golf including shared power cart, a one-hour lesson at Canadian
Golf Academy and Prince Edward Island Golf Trail Outerwear. The price goes up to
$581 per person for the same package during July, August and September 2005. You
can upgrade rooms or stay in a Queen, King or two-bedroom cottage for up to $80
more. Two-night "Spa and Golf Getaways" start from $235 per couple for
two-nights from now until the end of October 2005.</P>
<P><B>Caravan Tours</B> (<B>800/337-3836</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.caravantours.com/" target=_blank>www.caravantours.com</A></B>)
has an eight-day fully escorted tour of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
starting at $895 per person. Tours depart from Halifax every Monday throughout
July, August and September, but this super value price is only valid for the
October 3 and 10, 2005 departures. The tour includes airport transfers,
seven-nights accommodation, 13 meals, whale watching and visits to Peggy's Cove,
Citadel Hill, Bay of Fundy, Jourimain National Wildlife area, Prince Edward
Island, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Chéticamp and Fortress of Louisbourg.
Airfare to Halifax is additional.</P>
<P><B>Freshtracks</B> (tel. <B>800/866-4744</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.freshtracks.ca/" target=_blank>www.freshtracks.ca</A></B>)
offers more independent ways to see the best of the east. The self-drive "Tides
and Parks of Atlantic Canada" tour includes accommodation for 19 nights (two
nights each in Halifax, Digby, St. John's, Charlottetown, Baddeck and Corner
Brook, one each in Moncton, Fredericton, Bridgewater, Twillingate, Gander,
Clarenville and Sydney. Also featured are Gros Morne National Park wildlife
viewing, ferry passages from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to
Channel-Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland and from Argentia, Newfoundland to North
Sydney, (car and passenger), a personalized Canada Roadbook, local sightseeing
and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides,
hotel vouchers, customized day-by-day routing maps and provincial Maritime
taxes. Highlights of this Canada holiday include Prince Edward Island, Cape
Breton, the Bras d'Or Lake, Cabot Trail and Newfoundland's magnificent
coastline, where you'll have the opportunity to see whales and massive icebergs.
Departures are from Halifax every Tuesday and Sunday throughout the summer
(until August 30, 2005) and the tour is priced at $1,535 per person based on
dual occupancy. Airfare to Halifax, airport transfers and car rental is
additional, but Freshtracks can assist you with your car rental
arrangements.</P>
<P><B>Maxxim Vacations</B> (tel. <B>800/567-6666</B>; <B><A
href="http://www.maxximvacations.com/"
target=_blank>www.maxximvacations.com</A></B>) has a six-night special - "The
Whales, 'bergs and Birds" Newfoundland and Labrador package, starting at $979
per person. Packages include round-trip airfare from Boston to St. John's,
six-nights accommodation and car rental with unlimited mileage and a whale
watching boat tour. See Humpback whales, seabird colonies, and a massive iceberg
parade. Their regular seven-night Whales package is usually $1,299 per person.
Add $100 from Chicago or New York, $120 from Miami and $190 from Los
Angeles.</P>
<P>Maxxim also has several escorted motor coach tours to multiple provinces,
Newfoundland, Labrador and Quebec Maritime. Their "Atlantic Maritime" tour is a
six-night escorted tour that takes in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince
Edward Island. Tours depart weekly on a Friday throughout July, August and
September is priced at $1,669 from Boston, $1,679 from Atlanta and $1,779 from
Chicago or New York. The price includes round-trip airfare, six-nights
accommodation and all sightseeing.</P>
<P>Midweek and 14-day advance purchase round-trip airfares this summer from New
York to Halifax range from $268 to $503 on various airlines through
<B>Cheapflights.com</B> (www.cheapflights.com). Direct flights tend to be a
little more expensive, starting at around $393. From Miami, the prices range
from $370 to $533 and from Los Angeles from $418 to $598. Flights to Montreal
are cheaper, starting at around $200 round-trip from New York.</P>
<P>For more information about the provinces of Canada's Atlantic coastline,
visit <B><A href="http://www.atlanticcanada.com/individ/index.htm"
target=_blank>www.atlanticcanada.com</A></B>. You can talk with fellow travelers
on our <A href="http://www.frommers.com/cgi-bin/WebX?13@@.ee6b30c"
target=_blank>Atlantic Provinces Message Boards</A> as well.</P></SPAN>
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