**Spectacular Newfoundland: Coast to Coast - 13 Days

(Pgm #13535)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Discover the true character of Newfoundland as you traverse the island from coast to coast .Known to locals as "the Rock," the main island of Newfoundland and Labrador sports a rugged coast and picturesque peninsulas where some of the world's rarest land formations can be seen alongside the traces of four centuries of human settlement...

Birding Coastal Newfoundland: Sea Bird Capital of North America - 9 Days

(Pgm #20577)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Join birding experts for an intimate exploration of globally significant seabird capitals, search for whales and glistening Arctic icebergs in coastal waters, and hike atop rugged cliffs and in boreal forests. Newfoundland offers one of the best pelagic birding experiences, boasting vast coastal and island nesting colonies of more than 40 million seabirds.

Boston to Montréal: A Cultural and Historical Journey - 13 Days

(Pgm #15419)

Learning Adventures, Cruising Expeditions, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Examine events, visit historic ports and gain an understanding of how the sea shaped cultures and economies. Learn about the shared heritage of New England and New France as you journey on the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Coastal and Mountain Hiking in Gros Morne National Park - 7 Days

Shallow Bay Motel (Pgm #15232)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Hike back to - and through - the creation of our planet and the 5 millennia of human inhabitation and struggle for survival in the timeless, rugged and battered coasts of Gros Morne National Park and northern Newfoundland. Unravel geological mysteries, discover the secrets of Arctic survival and open a window into the sea.

Fossils, Minerals, Tides and Culture: Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy - 6 Days

Fundy Geological Museum (Pgm #12425)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Learn about the natural history of Nova Scotia, with the oldest rocks in the world, and see how the ice age formed Peggy's Cove 20,000 years ago. Explore local history and pay tribute to the rich heritage of the Mi’kmaq, Acadians and Loyalists.

Hike the Discovery Trail: Five Centuries of Newfoundland Coastal Life - 7 Days

William Coaker Heritage Foundation (Pgm #12391)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Hike the renowned Skerwink trail with its coastal sea stacks. Travel by boat to an abandoned island, learn about the ocean's ecology and talk with local fishermen about the Fishery "past and present"...

History & Culture of the Canadian Maritimes - 11 Days

(Pgm #3788)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Embrace the colourful history of the Canadian Maritime region with explorations of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island...

Newfoundland and Labrador: Gros Morne and the Great Northern Peninsula - 11 Days

(Pgm #19794)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

The Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador are places where nature's forces are stripped raw to meet in a dramatic contest of rock and water — get an intimate view of this magnificent landscape, its wildlife and remote coastal communities.

The Island Way of Life: Prince Edward Island and the Magdalens - 8 Days

(Pgm #2737)

Learning Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

From literary fantasy to real history, artistry and lives, explore the red rocks and Green Gables of Prince Edward Island and the white sand dunes and salt marshes of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.