Journey Through Gaspé Peninsula ~ August 31 - September 5, 2026 (6 Days)

with Wine)

• Board the motor coach at your scheduled location and DEPARTURE time. See table with departure

details. 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.

• Stops for passenger pickups will be brief and we ask that you remain on board while new guests join us.

Tentative Pickup Times:

Nova Scotia Locations: New Brunswick Locations:

• Halifax, Sobey’s Lacewood Dr – 6:45 am Shuttle meet main coach in Moncton;

• Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn – 7:15 am • Lincoln Big Stop Irving – 6:45 am

• Quality Inn Halifax Airport Hotel – 7:35 am • Saint John, Route 1 Irving – 8:00 am

• Truro Heights Irving Big Stop – 8:15 am • Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonald’s –10:00 am, 25-

min rest stop Prince Edward Island Location:

➢ Royalty Crossing, near Superstore entrance – 7:40 am

• Lunch (on own) is at approximately noon at a restaurant en route to Campbellton.

• Relax while we check the group into the Quality Hotel, distribute your room key, and have your bag

delivered to your room (one per person).

• Join your fellow travellers and your tour manager for a group welcome dinner this evening, with a glass

of wine / beer included.

• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure and your expense.

Group Lobster Dinner)

• Enjoy a continental breakfast this morning before crossing 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!

• Get set for a morning of history during our visit to the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site.

Learn about the last naval battle between France and Britain for possession of New World territory,

considered the closing chapter of New France, which from that day forward belonged to Great Britain.

• Lunch today will be on your own.

• This afternoon we arrive in Percé, Quebec. This town is perched at the tip of the world famous Gaspé

Peninsula granting you the breath-taking view of the Percé Rock.

• We check in to the Riotel Perce, 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. L’hôtel Le Mirage has unbeatable views! 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 an unforgettable feast for all the senses. Breathe

in the fresh sea air and relax. Time to take those memorable pictures.

• This evening, join the group for a lobster dinner (substitute available) at a near by restaurant.

• The rest of evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

• Enjoy an American breakfast that is included this morning at your hotel.

• We then take a short drive into the village of Gaspé to enjoy some of the local boutiques and lunch on your own before departing on our scenic boat cruise.

• Be sure to plan some time for a light lunch prior to meeting for your boat cruise.

• This afternoon we are scheduled for an exciting adventure 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. 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 at your beautiful seaside hotel!

• We will gather again this evening for another group dinner at a nearby restaurant.

• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

• Enjoy another delightful American breakfast this morning.

• Lunch today will be on your own.

• Today we will explore the Jardin De Doris (Doris Gardens) entrance fees included. At the Jardin De Doris we will spend approximately 1 hour 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.

• Board the coach for our short drive to Riotel Matane. Your Tour Manager checks you in and has your bags
sent to your room.

• Tonight, meet your tour manager and fellow Collins Tours friends for another group dinner at the hotel
overlooking fantastic views of the Gaspe!

(B, Farewell D)

• After enjoying your hot 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 45 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.

• We will arrive this afternoon at out 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 a delicious , “Farewell Group Dinner” with wine or beer

included. (Included). Let’s raise our glasses to an incredible return to the province of Quebec!

• The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy, as you please.

• After our hot breakfast (included) we check-out and head for home.

• We will stop for a brunch stop at Grey Rock Casino on route. We then continue and say goodbye to our

friends who depart for the rest of drop-off points as indicated in the schedule below.

• *Tour itineraries are ONLY a guideline (estimate) and may need to be modified by your tour manager.

Tentative Drop Off Times:

New Brunswick Locations: Nova Scotia Locations:

➢ Lincoln, Irving Big Stop – 2:30 pm 20 min stop ➢ Truro Heights Irving Big Stop – 6:30 pm

➢ Saint John, Route 1 Irving – shuttle from Lincoln ➢ Quality Inn Halifax Airport Hotel – 7:15 pm

Arrive Route 1 Irving at 4:25 pm ➢ Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn – 7:40 pm

➢ Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonald’s – 4:35 pm ➢ Halifax, Sobeys Lacewood Drive – 8:15 pm

with 30-minute dinner break if needed. Prince Edward Island Location:

➢ Royalty Crossing – 7:00 pm