AGAWA CANYON

September 22-27, 2008

6 Day Tour

DAY 2 SUDBURY • SAULT STE MARIE. Our first stop of the day will be a most interesting visit to Big Nickel Mine. This afternoon we follow the shoreline of the North Channel of Georgian Bay to Sault Ste. Marie for a two night stay. The rustic landscape of the Ontario Northland arrayed in beautiful fall colours, is truly a scenic feast.

DAY 3 It’s an early start today and we’ll have breakfast and lunch on board the Agawa Train as we travel deep into the heart of the Northern Ontario Wilderness. The prettiest drive east of the Canadian Rockies awaits us today.(B, L)

DAY 4 SAULT STE MARIE • GAYLORD, MICHIGAN. We cross into the U.S. this morning and take the world’s longest suspension bridge at St. Ignace. A twenty minute boat ride takes us across to Mackinac Island, a place called “Fairyland from out of the past.” The island is devoid of motor vehicles so enjoy your step back in time. A buggy ride awaits us at dock side to give us a grand tour of the island.

DAY 5 GAYLORD • FRANKENMUTH • SARNIA. You’ll think you’ve crossed the ocean today. Why? Because Frankenmuth is dubbed “Little Bavaria”. We’ll visit the famous Bronner’s Christmas Store with over 100 Christmas trees decorated and on display. If Bronner’s doesn't have it, then it hasn’t been made yet. We’ll overnight in Sarnia tonight.(B, L)

“DREAMCATCHER” EXPRESS NORTH BAY

September 25-27, 2008

3 Day Tour

The turning of the leaves in our Canadian fall, makes for a delightful time to go for a drive. The landscapes clothed in rust, gold, red and green as we drive north in the Ottawa Valley are exquisite. We’ll spend a day aboard the Dream Catcher Express, a fall colour train which features a dome car, professional entertainers and a licensed snack car. It travels 100 km northward from North Bay to Temagami, and returns on the same day. A number of unique experiences are available in Temagami, and we have included a trip to visit Temagami’s fire tower and scenic lookout, as well as an aboriginal culture tour with lunch included. You’ll have time to look about Temagami and will not want to miss the Heritage Train Station. We’ll visit the Dion Quintuplet Museum, and devote our last day to discovery in Algonquin Park.

DAY 1 CORNWALL • NORTH BAY. We’ll enjoy lunch at Mattawa today before arriving at the Dion Quintuplet Museum in North Bay for a tour. The beautiful Clarion Resort will be your home for the next two nights.(D, L)

DAY 2 NORTH BAY • TEMAGAMI. Following breakfast this morning, we arrive at the train station in North Bay in lots of time for each person to be presented with information packets prior to boarding the train. For anyone with some mobility problems, a golf cart is available for transportation to and from the scenic lookout and fire tower in Temagami. This promises to be a very special day. Tonight we will dine at the Clarion.(B, L, D)

OUTER BANKS ADVENTURE

October 6-11, 2008

6 day tour

The coastal location of this tour destination, makes it a virtual playground for adventures. A string of sandy barrier islands that bow out into the Atlantic Ocean, yet cup the shoreline, are filled with adventure, art, wonderful dining spots, and history. There is a well-kept balance of solitude and activity, weaving the past and present together, and it can be yours to discover in this tour.

DAY 1 CORNWALL • PHILADELPHIA. Our first day will find us crossing the border in the 1000 Islands and having lunch in the Syracuse area. It will be a beautiful drive through the colourful mountain regions of upper Pennsylvania this afternoon as we head southeast to an urban area of Philadelphia for our over night.

DAY 2 PHILADELPHIA • KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC. We’ll make a stop at the welcome centre in Kitty Hawk and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla this afternoon before arriving at our destination in the Outer Banks, Kill Devil Hills, for our three night stay at the Ramada Plaza Oceanfront. Look forward to sampling bounty from the sea as well as southern style ribs tonight.(B, D)

DAY 3 This morning we’ll visit the Wright Brothers Memorial and Museum to learn about their first flight. You’ll see a full-scale reproduction of the Wright 1903 Powered Flyer plus interpretive presentations and special exhibits. We’ll spend time in the Town of Manteo, home to the Lost Colony, visit Festival Park Museum to learn more of NC history and legends, and see the film “The Legend of Two Path”. We’ll also tour the sailing ship Elizabeth II, a replica of the ship that the first colonists arrived in from England. Tonight it is show time with the Outer Banks Music Showcase.(B, D)

DAY 5 KILL DEVIL HILLS, OUTER BANKS • LANCASTER COUNTY, PA. We leave this charming spot and head north today. This afternoon we’ll explore a little of the countryside where the Amish and Mennonite of Pennsylvania make their homes. Enjoy farm style Mennonite cooking tonight over dinner.(B, D)

DAY 6 LANCASTER, PA. • CORNWALL. Tour will stop at duty free before crossing the border into Canada this afternoon.(B)

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

September 29 - October 5, 2008

7 Day Tour

Allow us to show you this beautiful jewel of a province known as ‘Abeqweit’ meaning ‘Cradled on the Waves’. This simple little island’s beauty is a patchwork quilt of nature’s colour. The variation of greens banked by the red soil is a pretty sight to behold. You will not want to leave this tranquil setting. PEI may be little in size, but it has played a big role in what Canada has become today.

DAY 1 CORNWALL • GRAND FALLS, NB. Our first day will take us east through the Province of Québec and into New Brunswick for our first overnight.

DAY 2 GRAND FALLS • SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. Our journey today takes us along the beautiful St. John River, following the upper and lower valley. En route we visit the deepest gorge east of Niagara Falls, taking time for photos. Hartland will be our next stop at the Longest Covered Bridge in the world with lunch in the Fredericton area. This afternoon we visit the Magnetic Hill in Moncton and then make our way across the Confederation Bridge to the island called the “Garden of the Gulf” and our home for the next four nights.(B)

DAY 3 Today will begin with a great breakfast at the Loyalist. We’ll board our coach and begin touring Summerside with our local guide. The day will be full with visits to Indian River, Anne of Green Gables Museum at Park Corner, Kensington, Long River, a great photo stop at Hosteddar’s View Scape on the French River, visits to Green Gables House and National Park, and a final stop at the fishing wharf in North Rustico before returning to Summerside.(B)

DAY 4 This morning we are going to Visit the Acadian Museum in Miscouche, and the Potato Museum in O’Leary. This afternoon we’ll drive to North Cape to observe the reef and visit The Wind Test Site Interpretive Centre.(B)

DAY 5 This morning we’ll travel to the capital City of Charlottetown for a brief city tour and a visit to Province House. Live our Nation’s History from 1864 to present day through state-of-the-art displays, multimedia and new technology. Enjoy some free time over lunch for shopping and exploring in downtown Charlottetown. We’ll wind up the day with a visit to The Prince Edward Island Preserve Co., in New Glasgow followed by a scrumptious Lobster Supper before returning to our Hotel.(B, D)