Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
August 25, 2025 – 24 Days
Vancouver Island
August 25, 2025 – 24 Days
BC Interior
August 25, 2025 – 24 Days
Activity Level 3
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Maritimes & Newfoundland
2025 will be the 48th year that Wells Gray has offered Maritimes tours! All our hotels, attractions, and restaurants are chosen carefully to ensure you have a memorable experience. We stay 10 nights in Newfoundland because we strongly believe you should see this scenic province while you are touring eastern Canada. It has been a highlight of our Atlantic Canada tours since 1990. Many hotel stays are for 2 or 3 nights, so you do not have the inconvenience of repacking your suitcase every morning. To reduce driving time, we fly to Halifax and return from St. John’s, NL. Come and see the wonderful Atlantic Provinces!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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36 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$9,495$11,560 |
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$9,595$11,660 |
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$9,535$11,600 |
- Please add 5% GST.
Early Booking Bonus!
$150 discount on first 12 seats; $75 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
High Activity: You are an active traveller who wants to explore wherever you go. You don’t mind a mix of full days, early morning starts, and some late nights. You can walk longer distances, up to 4 km without difficulty which may be over uneven ground, beaches or shorelines; climb in and out of small boats without assistance; walk on docks which may have steep ramps at low tide; stand for prolonged periods; and climb 3 flights of stairs easily and unassisted. You do not have cognitive impairments such as memory loss or confusion, difficulty expressing thoughts, repeating questions, or getting lost.
There is lots of walking at the Halifax Citadel, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, King’s Landing, Fortress of Louisbourg, and the historic district of Charlottetown. There is a multi-storey flight of stairs down to the beach at Hopewell Rocks, but you can see the Rocks from the top. Expect walks of 3 blocks (15 mins each way) to and from the Grafton Theatre in Halifax. You can decline to go on the Glace Bay underground mine tour. A few hotels do not have elevators. There can be long walks in the airports. Luggage handling may not be available at some hotels. Keep in mind that this is a 24-day tour which can be tiring.
This tour is not appropriate for people with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility assistance devices; hiking poles are fine. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Please read the Activity Level 3 declaration attached to this brochure. By paying the tour deposit, you agree that you are capable of travelling on an Activity Level 3 tour.
Tour Size
This tour can accommodate 40 participants.
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Only 40 travelers: In past years, we have accepted up to 48 passengers on this tour. Many customers have asked for smaller groups, so this tour is limited to only 40 travelers. Early booking is recommended, as there is always a waiting list.
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Payments: A deposit of $800 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due May 22, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level 3 Declaration, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $150 discount on the first 12 seats and $75 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after May 22, 2025.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to April 22, 2025, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From April 23 to May 22, the cancellation charge is $400 per person. From May 23 to June 20, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. From June 21 to July 22, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After July 22, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in Canada, but medical costs can vary wildly from one province/territory to another. Remember that travel insurance typically provides cancellation coverage if you get sick the day before at home or you are in an accident or your flight is cancelled due to weather. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction of $975 and book your own flight which allows seat selection. You can also use this option if you want to redeem airline points.
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Flight delays due to weather: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours Ltd. will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay.
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Photo Credits: Adobe Stock (Peggy’s Cove, L’Anse aux Meadows, Cape Spear Lighthouse, and St. John’s), Pixabay (Confederation Bridge), and Roland Neave (Fortress of Louisbourg).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 226 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until May 22, 2025.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842