Special Tour Packages and Travel Options

 

Pre- and Post-Conference Offerings

Pre-Conference Prince Edward Island Tour

Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st

From friendly communities, to secluded beaches, and beautiful landscapes – come explore PEI and all its wonders.

Discover one of the world’s greatest islands on this fun filled tour from Halifax.  See what Lucy Maud Montgomery’s inspiration was when writing the romantic novel “Anne of Green Gables”.  Pass by beautiful farmlands with hundreds of hectares of lush green fields of grains & potatoes growing in rich red soil.  You will be staying in Charlottetown, the provinces capital.  One of the highlights will certainly be when you cross on the new 13-kilometer Confederation Bridge, the longest continuous marine span bridge in the world.

Pricing is determined by the number of people registering with a group:

Double:$372 Canadian

Triple: $336 Canadian

Quad: $319 Canadian

Single: $478 Canadian

 

Post-Conference Cape Breton Cabot Trail Tour

Thursday, June 26th and Wednesday June 27th

If you are looking for historic sites, outdoor adventure, and cultural experiences – Cape Breton Island is the place for you!

 

Cape Breton Island’s most famous resident, Alexander Graham Bell, once said, “I have travelled around the globe.  I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.”  Scottish traditions and Gaelic folklore come alive on this delightful two-day tour.

Pricing is determined by the number of people registering with a group:

Double: $431 Canadian

Triple: $409 Canadian

Quad: $398 Canadian

Single: $488 Canadian

All Pre-Conference and Post-Conference prices include:

  • 1 nights accommodation
  • Motorcoach transportation and expenses
  • Admissions to all sightseeing opportunities
  • All bridge, ferry, and road tolls
  • The handling of one suitcase per person
  • 2 Meals; 1 Lobster Lunch; 1 Breakfast

 

Prices do not include:

  • Meals other than those mentioned above
  • Optional sightseeing admissions
  • Customary gratuity to the Tour Director and Driver

 

All guests will be required to place a deposit of $100 Canadian per person before April 20th, 2008 for the Pre-Conference tour and before April 26th, 2008 for the Post-Conference tour.

Please book all Pre-Conference and Post-Conference offerings through Ambassatours at www.ambassatours.com.

 

Travel Companion Program

To ensure your travel companion is experiencing the best of Nova Scotia’s wonder, we have outlined the following activities for them to partake in:

Ambassatour Valley Winery Tour

Monday June 23, 2008

 

Spend a leisurely day experiencing the wineries of Nova Scotia and scenic beauty of the Annapolis Valley. Your Nova Scotia wine experience includes wine tasting at three of the province's premiere wineries (Sainte Famille, Domaine de Grand Pré and Gaspereau Valley Vineyards) as well as a two-course gourmet lunch with paired wines at Domaine de Grand Pré's celebrated 'Le Caveau' restaurant. After lunch, it is on to Gaspereau Valley Vineyards for a wine and artisanal cheese tasting featuring products from Fox Hill Farm located in nearby Port Williams. This tasting will also include a sample of an award-winning Icewine. Begin the day a Nova Scotia wine enthusiast, end the day a Nova Scotia wine lover

Duration: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Price: $95.00 per person

Please visit http://www.ambassatours.com to register for this activity

Ambassatour Peggy’s Cove Tour

Tuesday June 24, 2008

Peggy’s Cove has been an artist and explorers paradise for well over 150 years. This picture postcard village, on the rugged Atlantic shoreline, stands on solid rock above the crashing surf.  The lighthouse, the only one in North America to have a post office within it, is the most photographed lighthouse in the world. Enjoy some free time to exploring the rocks, the trails, the village and the gift shops.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $48.00 per person

Please visit http://www.ambassatours.com to register for this activity

Tall Ship Silva Harbour Cruise

Available at various times throughout the conference

Take in the sights of Halifax’s waterfront & enjoy the view of this charming seaside city, with miles of shoreline guarded by George’s Island & its graceful lighthouse. Discover the history of Halifax from one of its most peaceful places. Keep a look out for marine life while enjoying a cold drink or snack from the licensed bar

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: $19.95 plus tax per person

Times: 11:45am, 1:45pm, and 3:45pm

Interested companions should visit Tall Ship Silva online at www.tallshipsilva.com to register for a timeslot.