2.5 - 3 hours of the best sights and stories our area offers featuring 3 stops inside Acadia National Park. There is more to Acadia than meets the eye! We'll take you to the places you HAVE to see, all the while providing you with the stories behind the sights…After our tour, you’ll know about everything from how last nights lobster dinner was caught to how Cadillac Mountain got its name. Stops include the top of Cadilla...
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Experience Saint John up close and personal as our nationally certified guides bring the past to life through stories and visits to some of the interesting and well known landmarks in Saint John. Visit Reversing Falls and learn the fascinating phenomena of how the tides reverse. See King Street, the shortest steepest main street in all of Canada. Your guide will offer a specialized tour that will be long remembered. *Jewish Museum a...
Your driver/guide will pick you up dockside. The tour begins with highlights of Halifax, the largest city east of Montreal and the capital of Nova Scotia. Founded in 1749 to protect British interests in North America, Halifax is steeped in maritime history. Leaving Halifax, passengers will enjoy a forty-five minute drive along the scenic coastal route to Peggy's Cove. One of Canada's most visited places, the lighthouse, perch...
Begin your tour with a visit into the Old Town of Quebec and a visit to the historic Place Royale. For over four centuries the area has been a successful trading centre, before its recognition as the “birthplace of French America” became the focal point of its attraction. Your guide will point out some of the museums and historic buildings before paying a visit to the Petit Champlain, the oldest commercial centre in North America. ...
Louisbourg harbour has provided safe anchorage for some 250 years. Its lighthouse is one of the oldest to be recorded on mariners' charts of North America. In modern times the town relies on the fisheries and the largest national historic site in Canada for its economic development. Parks Canada has spent over $60 million to restore fully one-quarter of the 18th-century town, including many of its buildings and much of its mason...
Founded in 1758 by Col. J. F. W. Des Barres, Sydney was first settled by loyalists from New York State. Immigrants from the Scottish Highlands followed 20 years later and added much of the Scottish flavour we see today. Sydney boomed at the turn of the century with the building of the Dominion Steel and Coal Company plant at Whitney Pier. Kelly's Mountain: Saint Anne's Gut: The lookoff after the climb over Kelly's Moun...
Leisurely explore Québec’s major sights on this full-day exploration complemented by lunch. Begin your tour with a visit into the Old Town of Quebec and a visit to the historic Place Royale. For over four centuries the area has been a successful trading centre, before its recognition as the “birthplace of French America” became the focal point of its attraction. Your guide will point out some of the museums and historic buildings bef...
Designed around what our Capital is most famous for, over 2 hours filled of adventure in history combined with Island hospitality- After receiving a warm welcome from your expert guide, you’ll board your motor-coach- the ideal way to experience the charm of our city streets. Drive by some of our city’s best: Province House, Beaconsfield, the Lieutenant Governor's mansion, Victoria Park, University of Prince Edward Island and much m...
Known as the Lighthouse Route, the road leading from Halifax to Peggy's Cove along rugged Atlantic coastline is breathtaking. The tour takes you along the picturesque coast through the villages of Prospect, Shad Bay and West Dover where there are many beautiful photo opportunities. West Dover: Adorned with weather-beaten fishing shacks, the village of West Dover is perched seemingly precariously on a foreboding coastline. As we ...
Experience Saint John up close and personal as our nationally certified guides bring the past to life through stories and visits to some of the interesting and well known landmarks in Saint John. Visit Reversing Falls and learn the fascinating phenomena of how the tides reverse. See King Street, the shortest steepest main street in all of Canada. Your guide will offer a specialized tour that will be long remembered. ...
Historic St Andrews, at one time the summer resort for the rich and famous, is a delightful 6-hour tour. Museums, galleries, the country goal, time to shop and historic homes are just a few of the things we see & do on this tour. A visit to famous Algonquin Hotel, built in the 1800’s is sure to be a highlight. Enjoy some free time along Water Street to shop in the many unique antique gift shops and art galleries. Your guide wil...
St Martins is just the quaintest of fishing villages. A wonderful experience awaits you to visit the twinned covered bridges, lighthouses and even walk on the ocean floor – at low tide of course. It is a photographer’s delight. There will also be an opportunity to have a mug up of world famous clam chowder. Add $15 for Lunch if wanted...
This six-hour tour will take you to some of the smaller rural communities surrounding Saint John. Discover country villages such as Kingston, with its historic church. We will see the heart of farm country and learn about one of the main stays of the New Brunswick economy. See spectacular scenery as we travel along the St John and Kennebecasis River. Stop at a country store for unique handcrafts and snacks. Keep a watch for , covered...
You will meet your guide at port and embark on your Boston adventure tour. See Boston’s main attractions such as Copley Square, Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, Back Bay, Newbury Street, The Public Garden, the Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House, the North End, and Old North Church. We will cross the Charles River to Cambridge. We will pass through MIT and stop in Harvard University and Harvard Square for ...
Boston and Marblehead We will start our tour heading north of the city to Marblehead, Massachusetts, which is home to the most majestic and beautiful harbor on the eastern seaboard, and is an art and cultural center, north of Boston. Renowned as the Yachting Capital of America and Birthplace of the American Navy, Marblehead offers the perfect ingredients for your romantic getaway or family vacation. Steeped in History, Marblehead i...
Portland, located on Casco Bay, is Maine’s largest city as well as its creative hub. Many craftspeople, artists, and other creative types have chosen to live and work here, positioning the city as one of the most fashionable locations in the Northeast. Portland’s Old Port, constructed in the 1800s, has been converted into a first-class shopping and dining district. However, the original Federal-style architecture of the area has been im...
Windsor: Gateway to the Annapolis Valley: The first stop of the day will be in Windsor, originally known as Pisiquid, to see the tidal flats. Next a visit to the Haliburton House Museum steps back in time to the era of Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton's well-known book, The Clockmaker. The museum features prints based on Sam Slick, the character that made Haliburton famous. One of the principal reasons Windsor was settled by the Br...
For our Whale Watching trip we keep it simple and head straight for whale watching. Because of the catamaran's speed we can offer you the most efficient Maine whale watching trip available. We will get you there fast to give you the most viewing time. The gulf of Maine is host to humpback, finback and Minke whales. Our Galley will be open during the voyage with a variety of food and beverages including beer and wine....
This is an incredible trip, fully narrated, on the gulf of Maine. We look for and find a variety of whale species along with seals, eagles, porpoises, dolphins, offshore birds, lighthouses and North Atlantic Puffins. Our vessel offers galley and bar service, indoor cabins, restrooms and plenty of outdoor viewing space. Atlantic PuffinsWe will visit Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. Within the wildlife refuge is the island of Peti...
Baker Island is one of the highlights of Acadia National Park. Travel aboard the M/V Miss Samantha to Baker Island and land on shore by launch. Join our Acadia National Park naturalist who will provide fascinating stories of human and natural history. On Baker Island, enjoy beautiful vistas, the dance floor rock formation, and the Gilley Farm dating back to 1806. Be sure to bring warm clothes and rain gear. ...
Join us aboard The Acadian for a cruise in the protected waters of Frenchman Bay, off Bar Harbor, Maine. We'll cruise past some of the most breathtaking scenery in New England. From the shear granite cliffs of Schooner Head to the smooth rock beaches behind Ironbound Island, you'll see a rugged maritime landscape etched by glaciers and battered by sea & wind. Yet, despite the harsh environment, seals still haul out on the ...
Join us aboard the Miss Samantha, Bar Harbor, Maine's newest and biggest lobster passenger boat. During the first part of the trip, you'll watch us haul lobster traps from the ocean floor as the captain explains how the trap works. In addition to lobster and crab, you'll see and be able to touch sea urchins, starfish, and sea cucumbers. The kids will love it and so will you. Harbor SealsAbout half way through our cruis...
Hourly rental of car, Van or Minibuses - Minimum 4 hrs. Any where in Boston, within the city limits. Tolls and parking not included....
Transfer to and from the airport to within Boston city limits....
On this guided tour you will get to see Newport's historic buildings and restored homes. Drive through the 10 Mile Ocean Drive and the famous mansions along tree-lined Bellevue Avenue. At the turn of the century, Newport was the premier summer colony for the newly rich of the Gilded Age. No family exemplified this era more than the Vanderbilts. Your tour today will include visits to two of the legendary estates of this noted...
