New Brunswick and the Fundy Isles
Guided by knowledgeable naturalists, this relaxing holiday explores the rich marine eco-system of Canada's Bay of Fundy. With its wide range of wildlife, this is the perfect holiday for anyone with an interest in the natural world.
- Outstanding wildlife including whales, seals, porpoise and seabirds
- Magnificent coastal scenery
- Highly-rated, knowledgeable guides
Detailed information
| 2009 Tour
Itinerary |
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Days 1-2: |
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Arrival in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island National Park (2 nights) where walks are across dunes, tidal marshes and mixed woodland. |
Day 3: Journey onto mainland New Brunswick to French-speaking Acadia visiting Fort Beausejour, site of the region’s last Anglo-French battle and boardwalks at Sackville. Stay in Alma (3 nights) in the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Fundy National Park.
Days 4-5: Enjoy walks to Mary’s Point, home to one of the most important shorebird migrations in the world, and Hopewell Rocks. We also walk the wide grassy meadows inland of the Fundy National Park.
Days 6-8: Take the morning ferry to Grand Manan Island (3 nights), for some remarkable coastal walks and opportunities for whale watching.
Days 9-11: We walk
in the New River Provincial Park past secluded beaches, looking out for seals, insect eating plants and a wide range of bird species. Continue to the picturesque town of St Martins (3 nights) for walks along the unspoilt coastline of the Bay of Fundy to the impressive canyon of the pristine Big Salmon River.
Day 12: Transfer to St John for our departure flight.
Day 13: Arrive UK
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| About
the walks - Natural World programme |
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Walks are taken at a relaxed pace to concentrate on the wildlife and scenery.
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Guided Walks:
Most walks are 2-5 miles with some longer routes of 6-8 miles on three days. |
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| Dates
and prices |
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| 1 September 2008 (11nts) |
£2,550 |
£1,659 |
| 15 July 2009 (11nts) |
£2,549 |
£1,769 |
| 5 August 2009 (11nts) |
£2,549 |
£1,769 |
| 26 August 2009 (11nts) |
£2,549 |
£1,769 |
Single room supplement: 2008 holidays £319, 2009 holidays £340
# Land itineraries finish on day 12. Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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All departures offer pleasantly warm, but rarely hot, temperatures (20ºC - 25ºC), with little to choose between the dates as far as wildlife is concerned.
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| Accommodation |
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Small country
inns that provide good food and a
warm welcome.
Where you'll stay
Prince Edward Island National Park - 2 nights
Alma - 3 nights
Grand Manan Island - 3 nights
St Martins - 3 nights
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 17/06/08 (provisional)
Air Canada
Heathrow - Charlottetown (via Halifax)
Out 12:50 (Wed) - 16:00 (Wed)
Saint John - Heathrow
Return 20:05 (Sun) - 09:35 (Mon)
Manchester flights via Heathrow and Halifax. Connecting flights from £120.
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| What
the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Canada on scheduled airlines, with appropriate
in-flight meals.
- 11 nights' accommodation in Canada in en-suite rooms.
- Full Board from dinner on day of arrival to breakfast on departure excluding one dinner.
- Services of two knowledgeable tour directors.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by minibus.
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