New England & Canadian Maritimes

On the Road: New England and the Canadian Maritimes

Program No. 19585RJ

From Portland, Maine to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, explore unique ecosystems, maritime history, idyllic villages and world-famous cuisine with local experts.

At a Glance

On this cross-border adventure, discover the bustling cities, serene harbors and beautiful wild spaces of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes — learning about the connections between them. En route to Canada, stop in Maine towns such as historic and eclectic Castine. Experience the wild beauty of the Cabot Trail and Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia as well as the Bay of Fundy tides and fabled Hopewell Rocks. In Acadia National Park, breathe in the crisp air while taking in the lush, untainted landscape. Discover why this corner of the world is like no other, all while enjoying unique accommodations and local delicacies such as lobster and mussels!

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Examine the world's highest tides with naturalists on the Bay of Fundy.
Delve into the historic beginnings of the cities of Portland, Saint John, Charlottetown and Halifax.
Explore the Cabot Trail, looking for vast wildlife among the dense forests that meet with the ocean coast.

General Notes

This is an On the Road program that stays at nine different hotels, traveling about 1,500 miles over fifteen days. We try our best to explore each individual area as best we can and allow for plenty of stops. Please be aware that bus time is crucial and travel may take up to a few hours at a time.

Gerald Berlin View biography

After thirty plus years in health care education, Gerry embarked on a path of a long held interest in hospitality. His adventures include an eight-year stint at a Bar Harbor inn where he held various positions in food service, concierge, and guest services. Gerry also worked in the cruise industry in Bar Harbor as a member of the pier team. That last job led to Gerry’s interest in leading groups so he can share beautiful Mount Desert Island, Maine and the spectacular Acadia National Park.

Nancy Coolidge View biography

Nancy Coolidge graduated from Mount Holyoke College, and later attended the Harvard-Radcliffe Program in business administration and worked in a bank trust department. In 1979, she became a founding trustee of the Lynch Foundation. She later moved to the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA), where she served as staff director from 1983 to 1992. She has since led groups to maritime Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, and Antarctica. She continues her work with the Lynch Foundation.

Mary McGovern View biography

Mary McGovern was born in New York and has lived in New England, Florida, and Bavaria. She earned her bachelor's in international business and participated in a trade mission to Japan, which included a family homestay. Mary is a professional group leader in New York City and Washington, DC, and has led field trips on the East Coast and in Germany. In her free time, Mary travels with family and friends to experience new destinations and revisit old favorites.

David Goss View biography

David Goss was born and raised on Saint John's west side. David began storytelling as a scout leader and, in 1978, expanded his role to the wider community in a program called Walks n' Talks, which he has continued to this day. He was a columnist for the Telegraph Journal for 18 years, and had around 3,500 published articles on local history across Canada. He has also authored 15 books of New Brunswick and Saint John history, focusing on folklore, tall tales, and ghost stories.

Patrick Callaway View biography

Patrick Callaway is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Maine; his dissertation is entitled "Feeding the Empire: Grain, Warfare, and the Persistence of the British Atlantic Economy, 1765-1815." Particularly, his research focuses on the role of American grain exports to the empire, the failed efforts of British officials to replace the United States as a source of grain, and the effects of the Napoleonic Wars on this exchange. He earned his M.A. in history from Montana State University in 2008.

Linda Pomerleau View biography

Linda Pomerleau is a Mainer both by birth and by choice. Since retiring from a 25-year teaching career, during which she taught Maine history and language arts to 8th graders, she has been sharing her love of Maine by leading groups in Acadia National Park and all of Mount Desert Island. Linda enjoys kayaking, biking, hiking, and snowshoeing. She also enjoys spending time looking for moose and deer with her NYC grandkids when they are in Maine, as well as fostering their love of reading.

Jill Swaim View biography

Jill Swaim is a retired elementary and middle school teacher. She taught for 39 years in San Diego, Oceanside, and Santa Paula, California. She has worked for Road Scholar since 2003 as a group leader, and has become a volunteer ambassador for the organization. Her hobbies include spending time with her grandchildren, travel, and volunteering.

Genny Simard View biography

Genny Simard was born in Montreal, but graduated from Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. After working for six years at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre as an educator, she decided to start her own touring company based in St Andrews-by-the-Sea in 2015. She gets her quirky stories from well-known local historians, and she enthusiastically shares them with all visitors. You can find her driving around town in her tour Jeep, or simply hanging off the wharf to find cool sea creatures.

Jim Fitch View biography

Jim Fitch received his degree in international business from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. After spending three years teaching entrepreneurship principles to chocolate farmers and young adults in the Dominican Republic as a Peace Corps volunteer, Jim joined Road Scholar. He has facilitated over 75 programs to Cuba and has since been added to Road Scholar's "Maine & Canadian Maritime" team. Jim enjoys spending time outdoors, playing piano, catching a ballgame at Fenway Park, and discovering hidden treasures around his New England playground.

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