PEI: An Island Getaway
August 16-22, 2012 (7 Days)
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From Green Gable house, to the red soil and green fields, to the ultra modern Confederation Bridge Prince Edward Island has it all. Come with us as we explore this historic and tranquil province.
Day 1 – Edmundston
6:30 am – Board coach at the St. Laurent Mall (In front of East Side Mario’s)
7:00am– Board coach at Queensway Tours Office (1516 Merivale Rd)
We ask everyone to be at your respective pick up point 15 minutes prior to departure.
This morning we begin our journey to the storybook island of PEI traveling through Ontario, Quebec to New Brunswick where we will overnight in Edmundston at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, 100 Rice St, Edmundston, N.B E3V 1T4, phone 506-739-7321.
Day 2 – Summerside
We start our day with a continental breakfast, continuing through the province of New Brunswick before arriving in beautiful Prince Edward Island by way of the Confederation Bridge. After crossing this 13-kilometer bridge, we take time to visit the Gateway Village featuring crafts, souvenirs and food pavilions.
We make our way to Summerside our home for the next 3 Nights. Summerside’s historic architecture, fascinating museums and non stop festivals are sure to delight. Our hotel for the next four nights is the Quality Inn and Suites; Garden of the Gulf, 618 Water St East, Summerside, PEI, CIN 2V5, phone 902-436-2295.
After checking into the hotel we will enjoy dinner and theatre at the Brothers Two.
Day 3 – Charlottetown
Enjoy your continental breakfast! Our full day begins with a scenic drive. We make our way to Charlottetown, where our first stop is a visit to the Cows Creamery to learn the history of “Cows” in the Milky Whey Theatre. Taste and discover how Cows famous ice cream and cheddars are made.
Next we will enjoy a 90 minute guided tour of this Capital City where the fathers of Confederation met to create Canada. Lunch is on your own before we claim our seats for a performance of Anne of Green Gables, The Musical. Canada’s longest running Musical! Following our performance we will take time to shop and meander around Peake’s Wharf. Dinner is included this evening in Charlottetown.
Day 4 – Anne’s Land
Continental breakfast to start our day! The fun begins with an informal drive to the “North Shore” area. We will visit the famous Cavendish Beach; along with Green Gables House, Stanley Bridge shops and the PEI Preserve Co. You will have plenty of opportunity for pictures so be sure to bring along your camera.
During the scenic drive you will see bright red soil, the rolling green hills, and quaint fishing villages which make this province a magnificent place to visit.
This evening we will enjoy a traditional lobster dinner.
Day 5 – North Cape
Following our continental breakfast this morning, we depart for another scenic drive, heading up to the North Cape. Enroute we will detour to visit the amazing Bottle Houses. Here we will witness over 25,000 recycled bottles ingenuously cemented together to create this unique attraction. Back to the main highway we continue on our north-western drive reaching North Cape close to lunch. Here we will enjoy the spectacular view and learn about the North Cape Wind Farm; which was developed by the Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation.
It consists of 16 Vestas wind turbines, each rated at 660 kW, for a total installed capacity of 10.56 megawatts (MW) – enough to power over 4,000 homes. Lunch is on your own. This afternoon we will visit the PEI Potato museum. Located in the community of O’Leary in the western part of Canada’s smallest province, it is surrounded by fertile potato growing fields where the humble potato has played an important role in the economy for many years. The museum depicts an interesting display of the potato industry, and houses a large collection of farm implements and machinery related to the growing and harvesting of potatoes. In fact, this museum contains the largest exhibit of potato artifacts in the world!
This evening we will include our farewell to PEI dinner at the Brothers Two restaurant!
Day 6 – Riviere du Loup
Today we say goodbye to Prince Edward Island as we travel back across the Confederation Bridge on route to Riviere Du Loup for our final night together. Our hotel this evening is the Hotel Universel, 311 Boulevard Hotel de Ville, Riviere du Loup, PQ G5R 5S4 phone 418-862-9520
Day 7 – Home
Our travels continue back through Quebec and Ontario arriving home in the early evening.
Your Tour Package Includes:
- Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 Continental Breakfasts
- 1 Lobster Dinner
- Dinner and Theatre at the Brothers Two
- Dinner in Charlottetown and Farewell dinner in Summerside
- Visit to Gateway Village, Confederation Bridge, Guided tour of Charlottetown, Performance of Anne of Green Cables the Musical
- Admission to Anne of Green Gables Heritage Park, Cows Creamery, Green Gables House, Cavendish Beach, Bottle House and PEI Potato Museum
- Visits to Stanley Bridge Shops, PEI Preserve Co, Gateway Village and Peakes Quay
- Portage for 1 Suitcase Per Person
- Services of a McCoy Tours Representative
NOTE:
- A deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
- Refunds are not available within 30 days of travel.
- Regular stops will be made for comfort breaks and meals.
- For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products (perfume, cologne or hand sanitizer).
- Clients may have to transfer coaches as we have participates joining our tours from all over South Eastern Ontario.
- Tipping for tour escort and driver is voluntary and depending on quality of service.
Luggage:
Baggage service will be provided. You will receive your luggage tags upon check in prior to departure. Please ensure that you adhere to our baggage policies. McCoy Tours will pay only the portage charges for ONE large suitcase per person. You are responsible for your carry-on baggage.
Important: McCoy Tours strongly recommends purchasing Cancellation & Emergency Medical Insurance for multi day, out of country tours. RBC Insurance is available through McCoy Tours.
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