Journey Through Gaspé Peninsula ~ July 7 - 12, 2026 (6 Days)
Waitlisted Collins Tours is pleased to announce the summer 2026 vacation to scenic seaside Gaspé peninsula. The tour includes one night in Campbellton, New Brunswick, two nights at the Riôtel Percé in the charming tourist town of Percé overlooking the famous "pierced" rock jutting out of the sea for which the town is named, followed by one night each in Matane and one in Rimouski. Join us as we discover the natural wonder of the Percé Rock, a boat ride tour for an up-close at both the Rock and Bonaventure Island, the breathtaking Jardins de Doris and learn about the devastating history of the Empress of Ireland, and the maritime history shaped by the importance of the mouth of the mighty St Lawrence River.
Pricing: Sold Out - Check our second date, Aug 31- Sep 5, 2026, HERE Double Occupancy (Per Person): Regular Price: $1,949 per person Triple Occupancy (Per Person): Regular Price: $1,799 per person Single Occupancy: Regular Price: $2,499 SOLD OUT Deposit: $500 per person Reduced Deposit during Sale: $275/per person Balance Due: May 6th, 2026 ***************All HST Included In Pricing*************** **Non-refundable.
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Location: Quality Inn Hotel, (Welcome Dinner
• Board the motor coach at your scheduled location and departure time as noted below. Please ensure
that you arrive at least 10-15 minutes before departure, giving you ample time to get comfortably seated
and your luggage properly stowed on the motorcoach.
• Stops for passenger pickups will be brief and we ask that you remain on board while new guests join us.
Final Pickup Times:
Nova Scotia Locations: New Brunswick Locations:
• Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn – 7:15am Shuttle to meet main coach Moncton Magnetic Hill McDonalds:
• Halifax Airport Hotel – 7:35am • Saint John, Route 1 Irving – 7:00am (Shuttle to Lincoln)
• Truro Heights Irving Big Stop – 8:15am • Lincoln Big Stop Irving – 8:10am (Shuttle to Moncton)
• Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonald’s –9:50am
Prince Edward Island Location:
➢ Royalty Crossing, Superstore entrance – 7:40am (Shuttle to meet main coach Magnetic Hill McDonalds)
• Lunch (on own) is at approximately noon at a restaurant en route to Campbellton.
• Following lunch, we continue our drive for our late afternoon arrival at the Quality Inn Hotel. Relax as
your tour manager handles the groups check-in, distributes your room keys, and has your bags delivered
to your room (one per person) – all a part of the Collins Tours Signature check in process you will receive
throughout the tour.
• Take some time to freshen up before joining your tour manager and fellow travellers for a group
welcome dinner this evening, with a glass of wine / beer included (meal and beer / wine included).
Time to toast to your adventures ahead!
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure and your expense.
Location: Campbellton - Percé, QC – Riotel Percé Hotel (B,
• Enjoy a continental breakfast this morning before we get set to cross the J.C. Van Horne Bridge over the
Restigouche River to Pointe-a-la-Croix Quebec. Don’t forget to set back those watches by one hour as we
enter Eastern Standard Time (EST)!
• Prepare for a fascinating morning of history at the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site.
Discover the story of the last naval battle fought between France and Great Britain for control of territory
in the New World. Often regarded as the final chapter of New France, this pivotal conflict marked the
beginning of British rule over the region.
• Lunch today will be on your own (your expense).
• This afternoon we will arrive in Percé, Quebec. This town is perched at the tip of the world famous Gaspé
Peninsula granting you a breath-taking view of the Percé Rock.
• We check in to the Riotel Perce Hotel for our 2-night stay, located in the centre of the village, right on the
water’s edge and opposite the Parc National de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé. The hotel rooms
offer an unmatched view of the stunning Percé Rock and the Bonaventure Island; and with its
breathtaking view of the sea, the dining room serves as an unforgettable feast for all the senses. Breathe
in the fresh sea air and relax and take those memorable pictures.
• This evening, join your tour manager and fellow travellers a lobster dinner (substitute available for those
with allergies) at a near by restaurant (included).
• Following dinner, the remainder of evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Location: Percé (B, Group D)
• Following breakfast, we take a short drive into the village of Gaspé
to enjoy some of the local boutiques and lunch (your expense)
before departing on our scenic boat cruise.
• This afternoon we are scheduled for an exciting adventure on a
boat cruise! (Included). The highlight of the tour - this is your
chance to see Percé Rock up close during our scenic boat ride to the
rock and neighbouring Bonaventure Island to learn about the
numerous birds who call this island home.
• Once ashore, take time to further explore this friendly coastal
village, complete with colourful boutiques, studios, restaurants, and charming cafés. If you wish you may
return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon in your beautiful seaside hotel!
• Join your tour manager and fellow traveller as we gather again this evening for another group dinner at
a nearby restaurant (included).
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Location: Percé – Riotel Matane, Matane, QC (B, Group D)
• We will make stops for breaks and lunch today along our route
(your expense).
• Today we will explore the Jardin De Doris (Doris Gardens)
entrance fees included. At the Jardin De Doris we will spend
approximately 2 hours exploring the over 185,000 square feet of
gardens with a wide variety of flowers & plants to enjoy. Maybe
you would like to spend some time by the duck and goose pond
or try your hand telling time at the large sundials throughout the
garden. Enjoy the garden at your leisure.
• We then board the coach for our short drive to the Riotel Matane Hotel. Your Tour Manager will once
again check the group into the hotel, distribute your rooms keys and have your bags delivered to your
rooms.
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• Take some time to freshen up and meet your tour manager and fellow Collins Tours friends for another
group dinner. Our restaurant is conveniently located beside our hotel with fantastic views of the Gaspe!
(included dinner)
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure (your expense).
Location: Matane – Le Navigateur Hotel, Rimouski, QC (B, Farewell
• After enjoying your American breakfast (included) this morning we will depart Point-au-Pere for our visit
to the National Historic Site of the Empress of Ireland. Here you will enjoy 1 hour and 30 minutes
approximately, in the Museum and viewing of the film of the Empress of Ireland tragedy. The sinking of
the Empress of Ireland was the second largest shipwreck in the history of the Maritimes, next to the
Titanic, of course. You will also get a chance to see “Father Point,”
one of the tallest lighthouses in Canada.
• This afternoon, enjoy some free time and lunch on your own in
the town of Rimouski (your expense).
• We make our way for our afternoon arrival at our hotel for the
night, Le Navigateur in Rimouski. Your hotel is located
Downtown, near the Promenade de la Mer and the Rimouski
Convention Center. You can enjoy impeccable comfort, updated
facilities, and genuine service for the evening.
• Join the tour manager and fellow passengers for your final meal -
a delicious, “Farewell Group Dinner” with wine or beer (Included). Let’s raise our glasses to an incredible
journey to the province of Quebec!
• The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy, as you please (your expense).
Location: Rimouski – Home (B)
• We will make rest stops and a stop for a lunch along our route today (your expense).
• You will be returned to the same location you were picked up. The following times are our approximate
return times home.
Tentative Drop Off Times:
New Brunswick Locations: Nova Scotia Locations:
➢ Lincoln, Irving Big Stop – 3:00pm (15 min stop) ➢ Truro Heights Irving Big Stop – 7:00pm
➢ Saint John, Route 1 Irving – shuttle from Lincoln ➢ Quality Inn Halifax Airport Hotel – 7:50pm
Arrive Route 1 Irving at 4:15pm ➢ Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn – 8:15pm
➢ Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonald’s – 4:45pm Prince Edward Island Location:
with 30-minute dinner break if needed. ➢ Charlottetown, Royalty Crossing – 7:15pm
shuttle from Magnetic Hill McDonalds
Tour Details
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Expert Guides
- 24/7 Support
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