Monday, July 18, 2011

Canadian Maritimes Original Itinerary

Tuesday, July 19 - Leave around noon.  Drive pretty much all night.

Wednesday, July 20 - Drive to Prince Edward Island.  Arrive around suppertime.  Stay in Econo Lodge in Charlottetown PEI. 20 Lower Malpeque Road, Charlottetown PEI.  (902) 368-1110. $164.63.  Cancel by 7/20 1800. #01262112.

Thursday, July 21 - Drive 1 hr to Georgetown, PEI.  Take Giant Bar Clam Dig Adventure with Tranquility Cove Adventures.  $89.00 adult/$69.00 child.  10:30-4:00pm.  Arrive at 10:15.  He will run credit card upon arrival.  Leave from 1 Kent Street, Fisherman's Wharf in Georgetown.  Reserved via phone w/ Perry Gotell 1/7/2011  This is a warm summer activity but dress appropriately for the day.  Bring warm clothing to warm up after the water experience.  They provide wet suits, water socks, mask, snorkel and sunblock.  All inclusive snacks are provided free onboard--Energy bars, coffee, cold drinks, fresh fruit.  After Giant Bar Clam Dig Adventure, drive 40 min to Wood Island PEI.  Take ferry Wood Island PEI-->Caribou NS.  NFL Ferries (877) 762-7245.  Arrive at least by 7:40pm for 8pm departure.  #119825  $75 for ferry (paid).  Stay in Comfort Inn in New Glasgow, NS.  740 Westville Rd., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia  (902) 755-6450 $160.99.  Cancel by 7/21 1600. #01263276.

Friday, July 22 - Drive to Meat Cove Camping on Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 5-6 hrs+stops.  (902) 383-2379.  Hike Skyline Trail along the way near Cheticamp (2-3hrsmax--probably 1.5-2hrs).  Spend night.  No reservations....first come/first serve.

Saturday, July 23 - Sea Kayak at Meat Cove.  Hike Franey Trail (2-3hrs) near Ingonish.  Be at North Sydney port AT LEAST by 9:30pm for 11:30pm (Sunday AM) sailing.  North Sydney Terminal, 355 Purves Street, North Sydney, NS B2A 3V2, Phone: 1-800-341-7981.  Booking # 1563632  $331.79  Cancel/change with 48 hrs. or $25 fee.

Sunday, July 24 - Drive 5 hrs up west coast to Gros Morne National Park.  Camp at Berry Hill Campground.  Confirmation# WGM0228762911B  (Bring printed confirmation) $61.80 total.  Sightsee along the way.  Eat at Fisherman's Landing Restaurant.

Monday, July 25 - Take Western Brook Pond Tour with BonTours.  (888) 458-2016.  Reserved but not paid for 10am.  You can purchase your ticket & park pass on the day of the tour either at our ticket kiosk located in the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour or right at the dock after the 3km walk into the tour with CASH ONLY. Please note it it CASH ONLY AT THE DOCK!  Also offered @ 1pm & 4pm.  $120.  2hr tour + 45 min walk each way.  Explore area.  Camp at Berry Hill Campground.
Tuesday, July 26 - Break camp.  Hike the Lookout or Tablelands.  Drive to Point Aux Basques (5 hrs).  Be at Port aux Basques port AT LEAST by 10:30pm for 12:30am (Wed AM) sailing.  Port aux Basques Terminal  $331.79  Cancel/change with 48 hrs. or $25 fee.

Wednesday, July 27 - Arrive in North Sydney at 7am.  Drive to Halifax.  5 hours.  Check out Pier 21 in Halifax.  Comfort Hotel, 88 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, NS (902) 405-4555 Booking #70088080.  $163.05.  Cancel by 7/27 4pm.

Thursday, July 28 - Drive to Westport NS on Brier Island (2.5 hrs+2 ferries that run every hr) and stay at Brier Island Lodge.  Northern Point Road, Westport, NS. (902) 839-2300 Reserved w/ Ray #RJ4028 on 11/3/10.  2 queen beds w/ ocean/lighthouse view 2nd floor.  $139.00 + tax.

Friday, July 29 - Whale Watch with Brier Island Whale Watch.  [emailed & prepaid w/ personal credit card 11/3/10]  Please be sure to call us the morning of your cruise to check on weather conditions.  (Our office opens at 7:30 am) Fog and rain is not a problem but wind may delay or even cancel departures.  Bring a warm hat (toque) and gloves with you.  You will be provided with a full-length floater suit.   Bring food and drink with you if you wish, as we do not serve anything on the boat. Check in at 9:30am at office.  10:30am leave time.  Zodiac $55?/$45? Should get 10% discount.  2-2.5 hrs trip. 24hr advance cancellation required for refund.  1-800-656-3660.
Stay at Admiral Digby Inn in Digby, NS.  441 Shore Road, Digby, NS.  902-245-2531 or 1-800-465-6262. Confirmation #645623.  Cancellation by 7/29 1600.  $149.50 + $10 for J.

Saturday, July 30 - Take ferry to New Brunswick.  Digby-->St. John NB.  Acadia Ferry.  $236.  Arrive at 7am for 8am departure.  #119826 (paid) 3 hr trip.  (877) 762-7245.  Drive to Albany NY or Niagara.  Stay in Choice hotel.

Sunday, July 31 - View Niagara Falls.  Drive home.

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