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High Tides
& Scenic Trains
Discover the pleasures of overnight rail travel between Montreal and New Brunswick. Experience the astonishing high and low tides of the Bay of Fundy at Hopewell Rocks. Stay in a cozy B&B right on the water. Enjoy St Andrews in the elegant and historic Fairmont Algonquin.
Cartan Tour Highlights
Day 1- Arrive Montreal Welcome to Montreal. A city of
sophistication and style, where the restaurant guide is required reading. Where
fashion calls home and the shopping is hard to beat. Montreal offers a
convenient airport shuttle that takes you to your hotel. The Fairmont Queen
Elizabeth is one of Montreal’s premier hotels. Known for excellent service,
their staff is waiting to welcome you and assist with your check in
arrangements. Day 2 – Montreal to Moncton You have the full day to enjoy Montreal.
Your city sightseeing tour will help you understand Montreal’s history and
achievements. Along the way you realize why people love living in this city.
Your visit takes you a top of Mount Royal through neighborhoods with splendid
houses and a striking view of downtown Montreal and the St. Lawrence River. Also
atop Mount Royal is St. Joseph's Oratory, one of the most visited shrines in the
world. On the way to Olympic Park you will pass through some of Montreal's early
neighborhoods with stairways have a very interesting history. Notre-Dame
Basilica is beautiful and an exceptional example of Gothic Revival
architecture. Old Montreal, located along the shores of the St. Lawrence
River leads into the Old Port, one of the largest redeveloped old ports in the
world. Visit Bonsecours Market and City Hall in this area. Your train departs
at 6:45PM this evening and the station is right under your hotel. Once on board
the VIA Rail staff will see you comfortably settled into your bedroom. As an
Easterly class passenger, you are invited to use the new service lounge that has
been introduced on the Ocean. Here you can enjoy a cocktail and mingle with
your fellow travelers. Day 3 – Arrive Moncton Your train is due to arrive at 11:10AM.
Your car rental company will assist with your car rental arrangements. Due to
your early arrival, your room at the Delta Beausejour may not be available for
check in, so we leave your bags with the bell desk and set off to explore
Moncton. Today would be a great day to visit Water Theme Park, Magnetic Hill
Zoo, and Magnetic Hill, where you can put your car in neutral and go up hill!
Just a short drive from Moncton is the town of Shediac the Lobster Capitol of
the World, where we have arranged for you to experience the Shediac Bay Lobster
Dinner Cruise. Your first task will be catching the lobsters. Once that is
done your crew will share some lobster cooking tricks, followed by a delicious
lobster dinner on board your cruise. Day 4 – Bay of Fundy On the way to the “Rocks” & "Fundy National Park" there is the Salem & Hillsborough railroad museum, with an operating 1912 steam engine. At the Hopewell Rocks, you will experience the highest tidal paddling in the world and the world famous "Flower Pot Rocks" at high tide. Arrangements will depend on the tides, as high tide and low tide make dramatic changes in the landscape. You will be amazed you walk beside the mammoth sandstone flower pots... millions of years in the making. Ancient seawater rises to the height of a four-storey building - the highest in the world! Created by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon, tidal waters flow in and out of the Bay's funnel-like opening. Imagine, twice daily, 200 billion tons of water enter and leave the Bay - equal to all the rivers on the planet! So check with the locals and schedule your visit for the period of optimum change. The Bay of Fundy is a unique
and unforgettable eco system. The constant stirring of the nutrient-rich waters
causes immerse blooms of plankton that nourish the 15 species of whales that
visit. There are fewer than 400 Right whales left in the world and some of these
rare creatures can be seen every year in the Bay of Fundy. Thirty-four species
of shorebirds have been recorded using the marshes and mudlands of the upper Bay
of Fundy. Between 75 to 95 per cent of the world's population of semi-pal mated
sandpipers depend on the Fundy mudflats for their survival. One sandpiper can
eat between 9,000 and 20,000 shrimp per day to double its weight for a 72-hour,
non-stop flight to South America for the winter. Day 5 – Moncton to Inn on the Cove Follow the scenic Fundy Coastal
drive as you make your way to the lovely Inn on the Cove. Day 6 – Inn on the Cove We couldn’t let you miss seeing
a waterfall that changes direction, so we have included the St. John Reversing
Falls Sightseeing Boat Tour. Day 7 – Inn on the Cove to St. Andrews One of the prettiest towns you will ever
see is St. Andrews by the Sea. Visitors discover a serene town steeped with
history and sprinkled with unique shops and artisans studios. Here is the
century old Fairmont Algonquin, a grand hotel with classic styling and
exceptional service and amenities. If you are a golfer, don’t pass up a chance
to play the Signature Golf Course. Garden lovers may want to visit the 27 acre
Kingsbrae horticultural garden but be reminded that you can visit Campobello
Island, site of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s summer residence. Day 8 – St Andrews Overnight – The Fairmont Algonquin Day 9 – St Andrews to Moncton – Overnight trains to Montreal Enjoy a leisurely drive with
coastal views, as your train departs at 5:40PM. Enjoy another night of rail
travel in the comfort of your private bedroom. Day 10 – Arrive Montreal You arrive at 8am, leaving the opportunity to spend time in Montreal. VIA Rail’s baggage service will hold your bags for a nominal fee. Your airport transfer departs from the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. If you would like more information on any of our tours, please go to our "Request Form". Site Map For Tour Package Information Contact SNOWBIRD TRAVEL AGENCY Snowbird Travel Agency@Copyright 1998-2008. All rights
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