Québec/New Brunswick/Nova Scotia
On the Road: Québec City to the Canadian Maritimes
Program No. 21432RJ
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On the Road: Québec City to the Canadian Maritimes
On the Road: Québec City to the Canadian Maritimes
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The trip to Quebec City and the Canadian Maritimes far exceeded my expectations. I was impressed by the local guides' knowledge, and our main guide, Philippe, was exceptionally knowledgeable about all things Canadian. It was a delight in every way, and I look forward to the next RS experience.
— Review left October 3, 2025
We enjoyed our trip to Quebec and the Maritimes so very much! We expected the highlight to be the overnight train ride, and indeed we enjoyed it very much, but were delighted with all the other information we gained about the Maritimes.
— Review left September 5, 2025
I truly enjoyed this trip. The itinerary was well planned and had a good mix of planned activities and free time. My fellow travelers were all delightful.. And, the food was excellent.
The best part about the trip was our guide, Phillipe Theirault. His knowledge was amazing, his video presentations while we were on the bus were excellent - informative, interesting and overall very well done. They certainly kept me from my typical behavior of dozing on the bus while someone droned on about something.
As an extra bonus, Phillipe took those of us who were interested on after dinner walking tours around the cities. The weather was beautiful and I learned a lot more about the cities, their culture and their people. No guide I've ever had has done this.
When one of my fellow travelers was taken ill, had to go to the ER and miss part of the trip, Pierre dedicated himself to making sure he got proper medical attention, his wife was taken care of and that they were able to rejoin the group as soon as he was recovered enough to resume travel. Having contracted COVID several years ago on tour with another company, the contrast in the level of care was amazing. I was pretty much ignored by the tour company (along with 7 others in the group who also became ill). They just assigned an outside person as a contact who did practically nothing.
— Review left September 1, 2025
The trip was well organized and our leader, Steeve, was fabulous. So enthusiastic and well-informed about the Canadian Maritimes. The daily schedules were easy to follow and not too strenuous. We had a wonderful, cohesive group of 19 people. While in Quebec I did feel there was a little too much down time or "on our own" time. This was from the second day lunch, through dinner and then through lunch on the day of departure..somewhat of a lull in the program.
— Review left August 27, 2025
This trip to Quebec City and the Maritime Provinces was fabulous! We learned so much history and enjoyed the gorgeous scenery. I can’t think of anything that would make it better except more time there.
— Review left August 16, 2025
An absolutely fabulous experience. Beautiful scenery, excellent instructors and cordial companions. I highly recommend Road Scholars for anyone interested in learning while traveling.
— Review left August 5, 2025
The trip to Quebec, PEI and the Maritimes exceeded our expectations. Our group was congenital and easy to be with, the guides were exceptional and the content and pace of the tour was exactly as we had been led to believe. It was great.
— Review left August 4, 2025
My recent trip to Quebec and the Maritimes was exciting because our guide Phillipe made it interesting, fun and memorable. It was a great learning experience.
— Review left August 2, 2025
This program definitely exceeded my expectations. The program content and itinerary were excellent and our group leader, Philippe, was outstanding!
— Review left June 29, 2025
This was my first solo trip and I was unsure how it would go, but I had a great time the small group was perfect. Everyone was welcoming and the trip was great.
— Review left June 29, 2025
The tour I was on to the Maritimes and Quebec City was great. Our program leader Patricia was outstanding! The other people in the program were from various parts of the country and enjoyed getting to know them. They enhanced the experience. This was my first trip with Road Scholar and I intend to take more!
— Review left September 2, 2024
Very interesting, different from other programs we have attended, friendly staff and participants, beautiful country with very nice people, good food and much to learn. Our leader was terrific!!
— Review left August 26, 2024
Amazing experience. We learned a lot, had fun, met interesting people, ate great food and were able to walk some of it off. The sites were beautiful and interesting.
— Review left August 23, 2024
Good trip, great guides, lecturers. The train cabins are a little tiny, so be prepared.
— Review left August 16, 2024
Treat yourself to a fabulous trip to Quebec and Maritimes and you will learn how wonderful their history is and your days will be filled with beautiful landscapes, extraordinary culture, and food that is out of this world.
— Review left August 16, 2024
Loved this very educational trip through eastern Canada! Group leader was fantastic, and it was enjoyed with a warm and welcoming group.
— Review left August 3, 2024
This was my first Road Scholar trip and it exceeded my expectations in every way! Philippe, our group leader, grew up in the area and was able to explain Quebecois and Acadian history and culture in a way that was both interesting and easy to understand. I fell in love with Quebec City and intend to go back again and again. Philippe and the other local experts helped me to understand how the formation of Canada and the United States are related and how they differ, and how this has led to the political and societal differences between our two countries. I had never been to the Maritimes before and was very moved learning about the Expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI, and the triple tragedies in Halifax of the Titanic, WWI, and the Explosion of 1917. There was a lot to learn, but the scenery, architecture, and food were also great. I highly recommend this trip!
— Review left July 27, 2024
I went on this trip to Quebec City and the Canadian Maritimes as I had already visited Central and Western Canada in the past. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, especially the chowders, lobster dishes and fresh oysters! I am one who loves cultural tourism and what better way to get to know a people but by breaking bread with them.
— Review left July 5, 2024
Very educational-learned a lot. Only complaint-which you couldn't control-was the weather! Long hours on the road were a bit much too but we had to cover a lot of ground.
— Review left July 3, 2024
This a wonderful introduction to a part of Canada that most visitors miss.
— Review left November 7, 2023
My husband and I just completed our first Road Scholar program in Canada. It was enjoyable, fun, educational and friendly. We had a great time.
— Review left September 30, 2023
The tour was for the most part as expected with a few minor situations.
1. The walking tour of Quebec City was much too fast. The tour guide went off without me on the first day.
2. The train ride was as per expectations and was my purpose to check out the Canadian train tours.
3. I was told about the most scenic highway in the world per National Geographic on Breton Island and it was not included.
4. Grand Pre Nova Scotia was not included and we were told it was only an hour from Lunenberg. Grand Pre is the small town where the Acadian people werer gathered and then deported.
The first few days of the tour seemed very disorganized but the director and bus driver seemed to improve every day.
— Review left September 19, 2023
I had never used Road Scholar to travel in the past, had always used a different company. Road Scholar EXCEEDED my expectations in every way. I so enjoyed the smaller group size and the opportunities I received to learn more about another country AND to gain a perspective on my own country that had never occurred to me before. I will definitely be traveling with Road Scholar again.
— Review left August 20, 2023
Another great Road Scholar experience! This was a truly wonderful trip. Our group leader, Philippe Theriault is a local. Born, raised and educated in eastern Canada he has incredible knowledge of each of the locations we visited. He was more than willing to share his knowledge of the places, Canadian and Acadian culture and history. He has a great sense of humor and knows just how to keep the group focused even during a long bus ride. With each and every place we visited, I felt that I gained a greater knowledge of the place, of Canada and of Canadians. The overnight train ride was an experience not to be missed! All of the local experts also enhanced the program.
— Review left August 19, 2023
This program provides an excellent opportunity to see eastern Canada. The combination of visiting several cities and seeing the vast countryside provides a true cross section of the region.
— Review left August 8, 2023
I was looking forward to seeing parts of Canada I hadn't previously visited, and my expectations were constantly exceeded. Patricia Brown, our group leader, was outstanding, a pleasure to spend 10 days with. And I learned from our group members as well, people from different parts of the U.S.
— Review left August 6, 2023
This trip was extraordinary in its coverage of information and history and natural beauty and humanity that I will think about it fondly for years to come. See a part of the world that you've wanted to know more about for a long time and its so close you need to go now.
— Review left July 31, 2023
I was very disappointed in this trip. The first half, in the large cities, was completely disorganized. The leader had not bothered to check details like how far is it to the hotel from the restaurant…is it walking distance? I felt like the Canadian organizers were blaming RS and probably vice versa. It didn’t make for a very pleasant experience.
The second half of the trip in the Canadian Maritimes was better, but still not good. Preparation for our visits, for example, not visiting a tourist town when the entire province has the day off, would be an idea. We simply didn’t do enough interesting things and I would not recommend this trip. I am sending detailed notes to RS.
— Review left September 6, 2022
consider putting up with the pandemic
— Review left August 6, 2022
Interesting sites in a beautiful area, but Roadscholar has yet to get its act together post-Covid. Uneven planning and execution, not enough time in Montreal and Quebec, not always picked the best sites to see or the correct amount of time for each. I would give the first part of the tour a 2/12, the last few days a 4, so an overall 3. Our prior 2 tours to Greek Isles and Utah national parks were a 4-5 by contrast.
— Review left July 18, 2022
What an awesome trip. We visited the Maritime Provence’s while hurricane David was blowing in Halifax. Our wonderful guide rearranged our stays so that by the time we got to Halifax electricity had been restored in our hotel. Quebec City was marvelous. We hope to return for another visit in the future. Prince Edward Island was glorious. And the fish chowder at the Bay of Funny was delicious!
— Review left February 22, 2020
If you are curious about the relationship of French Canadians to Canada, this is a great trip for you. If you have never visited eastern Canada's Maritime provinces, this is the trip for you.
— Review left September 2, 2019
This trip is one of the best we have been on. There is plenty of variety, and every stop is interesting, enjoyable, and worthwhile. The Maritime Provinces are delightful, and we plan to go back.
— Review left August 17, 2019
This trip to French Canada and environs has made me fall in love with that wonderful country. Superb people, sites to visit, history to absorb, food to enjoy. Can't wait to go again!
— Review left July 8, 2019
All Aboard the "Ocean" is a trip rich in learning about the history of Eastern Canada and viewing its splendor. I loved walking the ancient streets of Quebec and visiting the garden paradise of Prince Edward Island and all about the quirky power of the Bay of Fundy and the geological forces that created it.
— Review left July 6, 2019
Canada can teach the US more than a few things and we should listen to them.
— Review left July 6, 2019