P.E.I and Iles de la Madeleine

DAY 1 – June 16, 2025
Moncton, NB

Join your fellow travelers this morning at Toronto Pearson airport for our flight to Moncton, NB to begin our East Coast journey. Early evening arrival and check in at Delta Hotels Beausejour, with Dinner included. (D)

DAY 2 – June 17, 2025

Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Breakfast included before our first Maritime experience, Lobster Tales! Expand your knowledge and become a true lobster connoisseur as your guide explains the history & art of lobster fishing, offering a hands-on experience that will deepen your appreciation for this iconic crustacean. Listen as your tour guide shows you how to prepare and eat delicious, freshly cooked lobster. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy a fisherman’s feast as you take in the scenery and experience the hospitality local Acadians are so famous for. After your meal, catch the balmy breezes on the roomy upper deck and marvel at the scenic views and coastal landscapes of Shediac Bay as you listen to traditional Acadian music. Continue our journey to Prince Edward Island via the famous "fixed link" bridge. Continue to Charlottetown for the next 2 nights. We overnight at the Hotel Charlottetown. (B,L)

DAY 3 – June 18, 2025
Charlottetown

Following breakfast, we begin with a tour of Historic Charlottetown before we tour Prince Edward Island with its’ quaint fishing villages, Cavendish, and the home of Anne of Green Gables. Evening on your own. (B)

DAY 4 – June 19, 2025
Iles de la Madeleine, QC

A casual morning before we continue to Souris, P.E.I., where we will board the afternoon ferry to the Magdalen Islands. The crossing will take approximately 5 hours. Comprised of about twelve islands, Îles de la Madeleine is located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence but is actually only 100 km in total length. The ferry will arrive at Cap-aux-Meules and here you will discover a beautiful Maritime setting of small villages, miles of amazing beaches and very friendly people that trace their roots to Acadian origins. We check into our hotel for a three-night stay, with dinner included this evening. (B,D)

DAY 5 – June 20,2025
Iles de la Madeleine

Today we have arranged a guided tour to the western islands of Ile du Cap aux Meules and Ile du Havre-Aubert. This will help orient you to all of the restaurants and shops that are within an easy walk of the Ship’s dock and provide a unique firsthand look at the culture of Îles de la Madeleine. Lunch is included as part of the day tour. (B,L)

DAY 6 - June 21, 2025
Iles de la Madeleine

Our scheduled day tour today will take us to the eastern islands, passing many impressive Sand Dunes along the way. We will tour a smokehouse, cheese factory, see beautiful Havre-aux-Maisons and visit the Grande-Entrée harbour. Be sure to have your camera ready as we will view some dramatic Sand Stone cliffs that make for terrific pictures. Tonight, a lobster dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 - June 22, 2025
Toronto/End of tour

This morning the ferry leaves at 8:00 a.m. and we sail across the Gulf of St. Lawrence to P.E.I. Depending on ferry schedule, we may have further free time downtown Charlottetown, prior to checking into our return flight home. Thank you for joining BST Vacations. (B)

COST INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip airfare Toronto to Moncton, return Charlottetown to Toronto
• Relaxing Motor Coach Transportation
• Six nights’ accommodation
• Hotel tax
• Luggage handling – one per person
• 6 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• PEI Island Tour
• Ferry crossings to and from Îles de la Madeleine
• Two Guided Day Trips of Îles de la Madeleine
• Confederation Bridge Toll
• HST and applicable taxes
• Services of a BST Tour Manager
• BST professional fee

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Items of a personal nature such as food and drinks on land portion of tour unless specified, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
• Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and/or Out-of-Province Medical Insurance
• New Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond our control
• Fees for Passports or Visas that may be required
• Any item not specified as being included

COST PER PERSON in Canadian Dollars

Twin - $4,279.00
(including taxes and fees of $243.57 & $459.55 HST)

Triple - $3,999.00
(including taxes and fees of $237.64 & $436.58 HST)

Single- $5,089.00
(including taxes and fees of $263.29 & $535.60 HST)

To Confirm Space on the Tour, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is required at time of booking.

Balance of payment is due April 10, 2025. At the time of booking, we will also require a photocopy of the information page of your passport.

Weather in June will be between 15-25 degrees celius, so be sure to dress in layers.

BST Escorted Group Terms & Conditions

(These Terms & Conditions do not apply to Charters. Separate T & C apply.)

Please carefully review the Terms & Conditions outlined below. Any reservation made with BST constitutes a binding agreement signifying your acceptance of, and your agreement to follow, these Terms & Conditions, and to be bound by them.

To process your reservation, we will need your personal information including your name, address, telephone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, citizenship, and information you have disclosed regarding health, medical, dietary, mobility and other special requirements. BST will require a copy of your valid passport at time of deposit.

Deposit and Final Payment

Deposit is due at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit amount due is $500.00 CAD per person.

The final payment deadline is due in our office on or before the date included on your invoice.

All payments once received are non-refundable. Please refer to insurance sections below.

Please make cheques payable to Blowes and Stewart Travel. We also accept in-office cash / debit payments, or Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. E-transfers may be sent to pgraham@bstvacations.ca

Completion of the electronic credit card authorization form or the PDF credit card authorization form commits you to your reservation and the charges on your credit card.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a reservation if payment has not been received by the specified due date.

Final Travel details will be issued 2 weeks prior to departure.

Not Included in the Trip Cost

All quoted trip costs do not include items of a personal nature such as but not limited to; medical insurance, cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, phone calls, airline baggage fees where applicable and meals that are not included or listed in the itinerary.

Escorted Group Cancellation Policy

All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

BST highly recommends the purchase of cancellation/interruption insurance for all trips. BST will not be held responsible for loss of monies due to cancellation/changes.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all trips outside of the Province of Ontario. If client has out of province medical insurance with a separate insurance provider, BST must be advised of insurance company name, policy number & company contact information prior to trip commencement.

Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client. For additional information on packages/plans offered, please visit https://www.igoinsured.com/Direct/ManulifeGlobal.aspx? ag=STEWPET&lang=E

Global Pandemic

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Customer agrees to follow all current and future regulations/protocols set forth for safety in compliance with government policies at your own expense.

BST is not responsible for any fees for, or associated with, mandatory government testing in destination or for returning to Canada, quarantine or expenses relating to any Global Pandemic or similar. If additional insurance protection is declined, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify if their travel insurance policy covers a Global Pandemic.

BST will not be held liable should customers be denied boarding due to insufficient proof of a negative Global Pandemic test prior to departure, or displaying symptoms of a Global Pandemic upon check in. No monies will be refunded to customers who have been denied boarding or refunded at port of entry.

Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control.

When travelling outside of Canada all Canadian passengers require a valid passport. If travelling with a foreign passport (not Canadian) BST must be advised at time of booking so we can advise accordingly. Most countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond the expected return date.

Some countries may also have visa requirements for entry. Any fees to obtain visas or additional travel documentation that may be required are the responsibility of the traveler. Entry into another country cannot be guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of the local authorities. BST takes no responsibility for a customer being denied entry into another country. Cancellation charges and any additional fees will be at the customer’s expense.

It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain information, and to have in their possession, all the required documentation to travel (such as passports, visa where applicable, etc.) required by the relevant governmental authorities, for themselves and passengers in their care. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

BST is not responsible for any missing or inappropriate documents. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied boarding and automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

BST accepts any passengers that have a disability, intellectual or physical condition providing they are able to care for themselves during the trip which includes boarding the plane/bus on their own; participating in any included tours/sightseeing without assistance; the ability to understand meeting points/times and the ability to care for their own documents. BST will accept any passenger who’s intellectual or physical condition is such as to render him/her incapable of caring for him/herself without assistance, provided that he/she is accompanied by an attendant (at an additional cost) who is responsible for the passenger enroute and with the care of such attendant, he/she will not require attention or assistance beyond that which is usually provided by BST tour escort. Some destinations may not be suitable for physical mobility issues.

Baggage restrictions vary by airline and destination. Specific details will be provided with your final travel documents.

Please ensure that you have secured baggage tags to your luggage prior to arriving at the airport, train station or boarding the coach.

Please note that you are responsible for carrying your own luggage and are responsible for the safety and security of your luggage at all times. BST will not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage due to breakage, fire, water, or theft, during transport on the plane, coach, train or at hotel. Ask your agent for details of Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance coverage.

Airline seating requests are taken into consideration and sent to each airline if applicable. Additional charges apply for premium seating on aircraft. Specific seating on coaches or trains cannot be guaranteed. BST will try to accommodate all requests.

BST reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the trip at any time before or during the trip should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort, and enjoyment of the other members. Persons leaving the trip after commencement will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client.

When travelling outside of Ontario, please note local customs may differ and conditions of travel may not be the same as home. Clients not travelling on full itinerary as outlined assume full responsibility for any cancellation penalties or fees incurred due to cancellation or alteration to itinerary in any way.

Our Role

In offering travel arrangements for sale, BST acts solely as the organizer of the tours and responsible for making all reservations as outlined. BST cannot be held responsible for supplier errors or omissions. We do not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any supplier and we assume no responsibility for, and shall not be expected or required to pay for any financial loss, personal injury, other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which you may experience either by reason of (1) non-performance by any supplier for whatever reason (2) wrongful causes, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any supplier or its employees or on the part of any other party not under the control of BST (3) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any aircraft, train, bus, automobile, accommodation, ship or other equipment or instrumentality operated and owned or otherwise used by a supplier or (4) BST is not liable for any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from circumstances beyond its direct control such as unexpected weather conditions, civil unrest, acts of God, force Majeure or any other unforeseen circumstances.