EDUCATIONAL and CULTURAL TOURS

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Day 14 Thursday 12 Oct Day 16 Saturday 14 Oct Day 20 Wednesday 18 Oct

Day 15 Friday 13 Oct

Day 17 Sunday 15 Oct

Day 21 Thursday 19 Oct

Quebec to Montreal

Set out by coach after a leisurely start for

the city of Montreal. Along with Quebec,

Montreal is one of the two most beauti-

ful, diverse and exciting destinations in

French speaking Canada. Set on an is-

land in the St Lawrence River Montreal

is sure to delight. On arrival you check

in to your hotel before having a guided

walking tour which includes cobble-

stoned French colonial ‘Vieux’ Montre-

al, the Gothic style Notre Dame Basilica

and the old port of Montreal. Dinner has

been arranged in old Montreal.

Overnight Montreal

Breakfast ● Dinner

Montreal

Relish Montreal’s Joie de vivre today

with a guided tour to the Botanical Gar-

dens, Mount Royal Park for lovely

views over the city, the charming Latin

Quarter, McGill University and the

Chateau Ramezay historical museum

which gives a good insight into the his-

tory of the New France. Also included

is a guided tour of the excellent Pointe-a

-Calliere local history Museum. Dinner

is at your leisure this evening to imbibe

local cuisine and there is a host of ex-

cellent French inspired eateries to

choose from.

Overnight Montreal

Breakfast

Montreal

Today is a leisure day in Montreal.

Myriad excellent museums, quaint

cafes, shops etc. can be enjoyed today

at your pace. Your tour leader was a

native of Montreal and is on hand to

help you get the most out of your day.

Overnight Montreal

Breakfast

Laurentian Mountains

Have a wonderfully scenic and relaxing

coach excursion to the Laurentian

Mountains today with stops in the vil-

lages of St Sauveur, St Agathe-de-

Monts and Mont Tremblant Park. The

autumn colour should be beautiful.

Meander through rugged forest-clad

hills and deep valleys rich in flora and a

sanctuary for moose, deer, beavers and

foxes. Dinner tonight is in a local res-

taurant.

Overnight Montreal

Breakfast ● Dinner

Day 18 Monday 16 Oct

Montreal to Ottawa

Depart Montreal by coach after break-

fast for Ottawa the modern Canadian

National capital. On arrival you have a

locally guided tour of the impressive

Canadian Parliament buildings, the resi-

dences of the Prime Minister and the

Governor General, the National Arts

centre and the Byward markets. Admis-

sion to the Canadian Museum of History

is also included. Tonight a celebratory

farewell dinner has been arranged.

Overnight Ottawa

Breakfast ● Farewell Dinner

Day 19 Tuesday 17 Oct

Depart Ottawa for Australia

Transfer to Ottawa airport after lunch

today for your return flight via Vancou-

ver to Australia. The morning is at your

leisure.

Overnight in Flight

Breakfast ● Meals in Flight

In Transit

Today is in transit as you cross the Pacific

and the International Date Line.

Arrive in Adelaide

Arrive in Sydney this morning where you

connect with your Qantas flight to Ade-

laide which arrives around midday.

...enriching lives through cultural exchange

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St Johns ● Newfoundland ● Halifax ● Nova Scotia ● Baddeck ● Cape Breton Island Cabot Trail ● Peggys Cove ● Lunenburg ● Charlottetown ● Prince Edward Island Overnight train ● Quebec ● St Lawrence River Cruise ● Montreal ● Ottawa

Day 1 Friday 29 Sep

Day 2 Saturday 30 Sep

St Johns Newfoundland

After a restful morning you set out in the

afternoon to sightsee around St Johns.

One of North America’s oldest cities, St.

John’s is now the capital and commercial

centre of Newfoundland. Your tour fea-

tures the famous ‘Jellybean Row’ houses

which give this city its distinctive charac-

ter. The vibrant rainbow colours really are

a visual feast. You then visit the fortifica-

tions of Signal Hill from where Marconi

sent his first radio transmission as well as

Conception Bay and Cape Spear, the east-

ernmost point of North America. Return

to your hotel for a cosy welcome dinner.

Overnight St Johns

Breakfast ● Dinner

Adelaide to St Johns Newfoundland

Depart Adelaide and fly via Sydney and

Toronto with Air Canada to St Johns. As

you cross the international date line you

will arrive on the same day.

Meals in Flight

Overnight St Johns

Day 3 Sunday 01 Oct

St Johns and Quidi Vidi

This morning you visit the Johnson Geo

Centre to explore the amazing life story of

our planet as well as the Titanic Story.

You also visit the Rooms, a cultural centre

which preserves and protects the heritage,

history and culture of Newfoundland and

Labrador. It also offers lovely views over

St Johns. You then continue to historic

Quidi Vidi (pronounced ‘Kiddy Viddy’) a

picturesque fishing village this afternoon.

Admire this rugged, pristine island with

its mystery and raw beauty.

Overnight St Johns

Breakfast

Day 4 Monday 02 Oct

St Johns to Halifax

After breakfast you visit the small Royal

Newfoundland Regiment museum. This

significant collection of archives docu-

ments among other things a connection to

Australia in the deployment of the New-

foundland Regiment to Gallipoli in Au-

gust 1915 to join British and Australian

troops. You then fly to Halifax Nova Sco-

tia where you check in to your hotel be-

fore enjoying a guided tour of the city

including Citadel Hill, Province House,

historic properties and public gardens.

Overnight Halifax

Breakfast ● Dinner

E astern Canada offers discerning travellers elegant cultured cities, pristine

coastlines and breathtaking scenic landscapes. Relish the Joie de Vivre and

allure of ‘New France’ in old walled Quebec, the most truly unique city in

North America and its delightfully cosmopolitan neighbour Montreal. Be

uplifted by the maritime feel, picture perfect fishing villages and windswept coastlines of

Newfoundland and Nova Scotia and be delighted by unspoilt national parks, splendid

gardens and autumn colour. This diverse cultural journey explores the rich history, herit-

age and nature of the indigenous Mi’kmaq, the British and French who settled on their

land. With several nights in most places, the opportunity is yours to deeply appreciate

European- styled Canada and its magnificent Atlantic provinces with WEA’s Canadian-

Australian tour leader Karen Adams. Simply inspiring and beautiful at every turn.

Tour Leader: Dr Karen Adams has a vast background as an educator and university

lecturer and has a passion for people, cultures, music and travel. A most popular WEA

tour leader Karen is articulate and caring and knows Eastern Canada well.

Tour Includes: Adelaide to Adelaide flights and internal flights with Air Canada ● All

transport including sleeper on overnight train to Quebec ● All hotel accommodation ●

All entrance fees & sightseeing as per itinerary ● Fully escorted plus expert local guides

● Meal as per itinerary ● Pre and Post tour meetings ● Comprehensive tour notes

Day 6 Wednesday 04 Oct

Day 7 Thursday 05 Oct

Day 8 Friday 06 Oct

Day 9 Saturday 07 Oct

Day 10 Sunday 08 Oct

Day 11 Monday 09 Oct

Day 12 Tuesday 10 Oct

Day 13 Wednesday 11 Oct

Day 5 Tuesday 03 Oct

Halifax

Explore much loved and photographed

Peggy’s Cove on St Margaret’s Bay to-

day. A quaint fishing village, Peggy’s

most famous icon is its 1868 characteris-

tic north Atlantic lighthouse. Next travel

along the Lighthouse route to the authen-

tic UNESCO World Heritage protected

town of Lunenburg on the Fairhaven Pen-

insula. Established in 1753 it is consid-

ered the best surviving British colonial

town in North America. Much like a liv-

ing museum, enjoy Lunenburg’s colour-

ful narrow streets, brightly painted histor-

ic wooden homes, lovely harbour side,

galleries and museums.

Overnight Halifax

Breakfast ● Dinner

Halifax to Baddeck

Travel through the heart of Nova Scotia

today and over the Canso Causeway to

Cape Breton Island. Continue along the

shores of Bras d’Or Lake to the 18th cen-

tury Fortress of Louisbourg a National

Historic site and living history museum.

Learn of the famous battle that became

the turning point in the Anglo- French

struggle and Canada today. Arrive in the

delightful resort community of Baddeck

this afternoon, the area of which has been

home to indigenous Mi’kmaq, French

and British over many centuries. It boasts

numerous historic buildings, art and craft

galleries and a charming ambience.

Overnight Baddeck

Breakfast

Cape Breton Island and St Ann’s

Today you visit lovely St Ann’s for time

at leisure and to see the Great Hall of

Clan’s Celtic museum which displays

Scottish history and culture. The Alexan-

der Graham Bell Museum and the Eska-

soni Mi’kmaq First Nations People Cul-

tural Centre are also highlights. Discover

Baddeck to Charlottetown In the morning you drive via New Glas-

gow to Caribou from where you board

the ferry to Wood Islands on Prince Ed-

ward Island. You then continue to Char-

lottetown noted as the ‘Birth place of

Confederation, and the island’s capital.

Your hotel is near Peak’s Wharfe and

waterfront where you can find lovely

eateries.

Overnight Charlottetown

Breakfast

Cabot Trail

Follow the Cabot Trail today, a wonder-

ful scenic highlight, into the highlands of

northern Cape Breton Island. The route

curves around windswept headlands and

clings to cliffs that drop in to rocky

coves and beaches. Wind through the

Cape Breton National Park and see the

wide open expanse of the Gulf of St

Lawrence before returning to Baddeck

through the lush Margaree Valley.

Overnight Baddeck

Breakfast ● Dinner

the vibrant culture of both the Mi’kmaq

and the Scottish who settled on their

land. Sample traditional food, cultural

performance, dance, drums and language

and learn about ancient traditions and

ceremonies with heritage interpreters.

(order of visits to be confirmed).

Overnight Baddeck

Breakfast ● Dinner

Charlottetown to Quebec

This morning you visit Province House

National Historic site and heritage Green

Gables, the Victorian home and idyllic

farmstead of Anne from the famed novel

first published in 1908. Enjoy the beauti-

ful flower gardens and museum before

crossing the 12.9 kilometre Confedera-

tion Bridge to New Brunswick and Am-

herst where you board your overnight

train to St Foy near Quebec.

Overnight on train

Breakfast

Quebec

Arrive at St Foy station this morning and

take a coach to nearby Quebec. Breakfast

is served at your hotel (but room check

later) before having a guided tour of the

old walled city of Quebec. Designated a

World Heritage site by the United Nations

Quebec is unique in North America and

will delight you as you explore the lower

town, Battlefields Park, the Citadel, the

Place Royale and the ornate city gates of

the upper town with your local guide. The

afternoon is at your leisure to explore

‘Vieux Quebec’ or ‘Old Quebec’ where

every house tells a story and every square

exudes the spirit of New France. Tonight

dinner has been arranged in a cosy tavern.

Overnight Quebec

Breakfast ● Dinner

Boat cruise and Montmorency Falls

Relish seeing Canada’s oldest city from

the deck of a cruise boat on the St Law-

rence River today. A guide relates the

story of New France and the origins of

Quebec’s most noted landmarks such as

spectacular Chateau Frontenac, Cap Dia-

mant, Ile d’Orleans and Montmorency

Falls which is about 12 kilometres down-

stream from Quebec City. The falls are

higher than Niagra at 83 metres. After

returning by coach you are free to relax

and explore.

Overnight Quebec

Breakfast

Quebec

Today is at your leisure to enjoy fabulous

Quebec at your own pace.

Overnight Quebec

Breakfast