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LONG STAYS - WINTER IN SPAIN, MALTA, PORTUGAL
COME FROM AWAY & ICEBERG HUNTER - JUNE 7-18, 2024
COME FROM AWAY & ICEBERG HUNTER - JUNE 7-18, 2024
Why stay in the cold when you can enjoy warmer climates at an exceptional cost. By taking advantage of southern Europe's shoulder season prices, it is affordable even on smaller budgets! The biggest challenge is to decide how many weeks you wish to stay!
Southern Spain and Portugal in the winter and shoulder seasons can't be beat! Although beach weather may not be warm enough for you there are lots of resort pools.
Enjoy the food, experience the history and even take excursions further afield.
Accommodation and airfare on specific dates from $3249 from Calgary.
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Malta was a British stronghold during WWII. The history is exciting although not well known by many. There's lots to do from enjoying the lagoons, gardens, caves, and ancient ruins older than Stonehenge. Don't forget the shopping, cathedrals and dinner cruises.
Accommodation for 21 nights and several day excursions from $1399.00. Airfare is extra from approx. $1,000 return.
Contact us for brochures and more information.
COME FROM AWAY & ICEBERG HUNTER - JUNE 7-18, 2024
COME FROM AWAY & ICEBERG HUNTER - JUNE 7-18, 2024
COME FROM AWAY & ICEBERG HUNTER - JUNE 7-18, 2024
Experience Newfoundland and Labrador with a local well established tour company who include venues and areas not offered by the larger companies.
We fly on June 6 with the land tour beginning on June 7.
Deposit of $400 required to save your spot. (Deposit is fully refundable for any reason until Feb 1, 2024.)
This tour always sells out very fast!
Burin Peninsula Extension available June 19-23 just after the Come From Away & Iceberg Hunter tour. This beautiful area, rich in maritime history is NOT available to larger coaches.
Guides are passionate as they continue to develop tourism in this seldom visited area. Hear of the shipwrecks and the very daring rescues, the miners who went above and beyond, and the women who worked so hard doing their part.
This is a wonderful extension for the first timer to Newfoundland or can be the highlight for those who have experienced the wonderful 'Newfie' hospitality before.
ALASKA 2024 FALL CRUISE
COME FROM AWAY & ICEBERG HUNTER - JUNE 7-18, 2024
SANDY SHORES TOUR -CHIEFS & PIONEERS OF THE SOUTH. SK. RIVER- Summer 2024
Watch for details to be announced.
SANDY SHORES TOUR -CHIEFS & PIONEERS OF THE SOUTH. SK. RIVER- Summer 2024
SANDY SHORES TOUR -CHIEFS & PIONEERS OF THE SOUTH. SK. RIVER- Summer 2024
SANDY SHORES TOUR -CHIEFS & PIONEERS OF THE SOUTH. SK. RIVER- Summer 2024
Join us for a fun-filled day with historical narration and transportation from Saskatoon to Sandy Shores Resort at Lake Diefenbaker. Or, if you prefer join us at Sandy Shores Resort. Hear the history of the mighty South Saskatchewan River as we sail along on the houseboat past the traditional hunting ground of many indigenous people. When food became scarce, battles began but ended tragically. There are 4 major battle sites documented by explorers in their journal entries and identified by archaeologists.
Then came the colourful cowboys, the ranchers and the sod busters. They were tough to survive the prairie fires, the howling blizzards and much more.
VALLEY ROAD TOUR Available Year Round
SANDY SHORES TOUR -CHIEFS & PIONEERS OF THE SOUTH. SK. RIVER- Summer 2024
VALLEY ROAD TOUR Available Year Round
The little communities of Merrill, Moon Lake and others are all but gone today. But the history of this area lives on as we revisit some of the colourful characters. Many were instrumental in building these vibrant communities.
Today we see businesses along Valley Road and hear the stories of the land as we enjoy a fun filled day just minutes from Saskatoon.
4-5 hour tours available -both private and public tours upon request.
PRIVATE & CUSTOM TOURS
SANDY SHORES TOUR -CHIEFS & PIONEERS OF THE SOUTH. SK. RIVER- Summer 2024
VALLEY ROAD TOUR Available Year Round
Private and custom tours are available upon request
How often have you thought, it would sure be nice to take the grandkids on a tour to show them what the 'old days' were like, telling them stories that you don't want forgotten.
Or maybe, you just want the stories written down, developed into a tour that you can take the family on yourself. We can assist with this too.
Maybe the kids or grandkids will even want to make it into a Youtube video for family members who live at a distance can also enjoy it.
Email or call us at your convenience to make a tour your family will never forget!
SANDY SHORES & INDIGENOUS HISTORY - Summer 2025
SANDY SHORES & INDIGENOUS HISTORY - Summer 2025
SANDY SHORES & INDIGENOUS HISTORY - Summer 2025
The local indigenous history was once all but lost. Today we have saved versions from explorers, local historians and native elders with their oral history.
Hear of the sacred rock and the visionaries who tried to save it.
With the help of the explorers' journals we can relive life on the prairie. Hear some of the culture--painting up before crossing the River to fight, how the tribe survived with the loss of so many warriors after battles, and how the women coped with their heavy work load.
We begin to see how the battles in this area led to Canada's last Indian War further west along this mighty River.
Stand on land that became part of the Treaty 6 before the railway and the pioneers of yesteryear and today who responsibly produce food for the world.
LUCK LAKE & MANNA TOUR- Summer 2025
SANDY SHORES & INDIGENOUS HISTORY - Summer 2025
SANDY SHORES & INDIGENOUS HISTORY - Summer 2025
Although gone today, we pass through Gumbo Flat on the south shore of Luck Lake where Cree people prepared to fight the Blackfoot tribes across the River.
As the pioneers came they struggled to haul wood and pile it for the coming winter.
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Hear the triumphs and tragedies of those early people before and after the explorers, and the connection to the very early ranches in the West.
Small communities have disappeared but their rich history remains through wonderful pioneer stories and oral history.
End with a wonderful afternoon at the welcome Lucky Lake Museum.
GUMBO FLAT & TULLIS TOUR - Summer 2025
SANDY SHORES & INDIGENOUS HISTORY - Summer 2025
GUMBO FLAT & TULLIS TOUR - Summer 2025
As communities begin to develop their tourism, guests are always amazed at the incredible historical stories long forgotten. Sometimes too, we don't have an opportunity to acknowledge the character building qualities instilled by various neighbours and friends as we grew up. If you are a new traveller to the area you will relate to your own friends and neighbours who were an influence in your life.
Guides are passionate as they continue to develop tourism in this seldom visited area. Get to know the larger than life characters, the hard working women and the community that lost brave young men while serving in the military.
VIKING EXPEDITION May 2025
VIKING EXPEDITION May 2025
VIKING EXPEDITION May 2025
The Viking Trail - Iceland, Norway & Britain
See Iceland and Norway on a budget that is affordable. areas. You won't be disappointed.
Having been to Norway multiple times, there are ways to see and experience this beautiful country and her people on average budgets.
'Join us as we continue to explore the world and areas on your bucket list.
OCEANIA WINTER CRUISE Feb. 2026
VIKING EXPEDITION May 2025
VIKING EXPEDITION May 2025
This cruise on the with a very popular itinerary sells out quickly. Put your name on our list if you are interested so we can keep you updated.
NORWAY EXPEDITION Oct. 2026
VIKING EXPEDITION May 2025
NORWAY EXPEDITION Oct. 2026
Norway is such a diverse and interesting country, beautiful historical cities with exciting museums to experience. The countryside is varied from beautiful deep fjords, to older mountains to exceptional farmlands.
NOSTALGIC TRAIN TRAVEL
NOSTALGIC TRAIN TRAVEL
NORWAY EXPEDITION Oct. 2026
TBA
NWMP
NOSTALGIC TRAIN TRAVEL
NWMP
This area of Canada is very rich in history with the NWMP March west in 1874.
Hear some of the documented experiences. How is it that, Metis guide Jerry Potts, is considered to be Canada's Davey Crockett, and who saved the the NWMP in a blinding blizzard?
TBA
NOSTALGIC TRAIN TRAVEL
NWMP
This area of Canada is very rich in history and diversity in geography.
The most northern part of Saskatchewan has much to offer--Athabasca Sand Dunes, Hunt Falls, interesting people and their cultures to name just a few.
Past tour guest are amazed finding this tour enriching in so many ways.
Newfoundland.& Labrador - Come From Away & Iceberg hunter
Come Early & Stay Late!
Come Early & Stay Late!
Come Early & Stay Late!
There's much to do before the tour even starts.
Burin Peninsula
Come Early & Stay Late!
Come Early & Stay Late!
Extraordinary history often missed in southern NFLD! Hear the legends and facts from passionate local historians.
Extend Your Stay
Come Early & Stay Late!
Extend Your Stay
Consider extra days in St. John's. Everyone wishes they could have stayed longer!
Day One
Arrive at Deer Lake Airport to start your Medicine Horse Tour. A motor coach picks you up at the gate and makes a short drive to Corner Brook to enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow guests before settling in for a comfortable sleep in this quaint English Hamlet.
Overnight Corner Brook
Day Two
A bus drive on the Viking Trail places us in Gros Morne National Park & UNESCO World Heritage Site, a delightful coastal “run” that separates the Appalachian Mountains from the brilliant waters of the Strait of Bell Isle. Continue to the National Historic site at Port au Choix for an interpretation of the Maritime Archaic people who lived here over 3000 years ago.
Overnight Plum Point. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner
Day Three
This is one of the most significant days on the tour, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site settled by ‘Leif the Lucky’ and the Viking adventurers who settled here in the year 1000 AD.
This afternoon, we continue along the coast to St. Anthony and the hospital community established by the famous medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell.
Overnight Plum Point. Breakfast & Midday Meal
Day Four
Keep a sharp eye out for whales and other marine mammals as we embark on a quick ferry ride to the shores of Labrador. Here we visit a recently discovered Whaling Station used by the Basques people to render the oils that “Lit the lamps of Europe” in the early 1500’s. Later we visit the tallest lighthouse in the province at L'Anse Amour.
Overnight L'Anse au Clair. Breakfast & Midday Meal
Day Five
Take to the waters again as we maximize our wildlife viewing with a return ferry ride to Newfoundland. Continue exploring the majestic coastline of Western Newfoundland, stopping often to appreciate the many unique vistas, characters, and exhibits for which Newfoundland is so famous. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a traditional Newfoundland Dinner.
Overnight Rocky Harbour/Cow Head. Breakfast & Dinner
Day Six
This day’s adventure is dedicated to Gros Morne National Park & UNESCO World Heritage Site; starting with an interpretive boat tour across the gentle waters of beautiful Bonne Bay. In Woody Point we’ll visit the park’s new Discovery Centre and view the famous Tableland Mountains. It is this area that earned the park its nickname as the 'Galapagos of Plate Tectonics'.
Overnight Rocky Harbour/Cow Head. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Seven
Bid farewell to the west coast as we take an easterly trek, to a new geological frontier. A perfect harbor provides a beautiful backdrop for an eventful morning of whale interpretation and brilliant art exhibits. This afternoon commemorates the survivors of the 9/11 Tragedy and the many acts of kindness extended when we welcomed the 'Come From Away' guests into the homes and communities surrounding Gander; the epicenter of the hit Broadway musical.
Overnight Gander. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner.
Day Eight
The "Road to the Isles" will take us across causeways spanning the many "Tickles and Runs" leading to Twillingate Island. This is a dedicated fishing community that exhibits great wealth and culture and features spectacular cliff sides and coastal views. Later we’ll wind through the beautiful forests and waterways of Newfoundland’s first National Park, Terra Nova.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Nine
A true day of discovery starts in the historic village of Trinity, one of the oldest, perfectly restored towns in North America. Later we’ll celebrate the beginning of European history, walking the same cliffs as John Cabot when he claimed “Buenavista” for King Henry in 1497. Spend a relaxing afternoon walking the seashore, engaging the locals, or touring the many historic premises for an opportunity to truly understand the inshore fishing techniques that have allowed Newfoundlanders to thrive for hundreds of years.
Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Ten
Natural wonders abound on this morning’s boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to views Atlantic Puffins, Murres and the millions of seabirds that nest on these coastal islands. This is a favorite feeding ground for Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales where frequent and multiple sightings are a definite possibility. Visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America, before heading into St. John's, the provincial capital and cultural showcase.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Eleven
An historic tour of St. John’s will provide a brilliant interpretation of North America’s oldest city, and a proper orientation for your free time this afternoon. Visit Cabot Tower and Signal Hill to view the harbour’s "Narrows" and admire the architecture of old St. John's; including the famous ‘Jelly Bean Houses’. This afternoon is free to explore the many historic exhibits, walking trails and boutique shops and galleries that surround your hotel. This evening we share our Farewell Dinner.
Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Day Twelve
All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to our newest yet oldest Province. As you fly homeward it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience you will treasure for years.
Breakfast & Transfer to St. John’s Airport.
Price to be determined later this fall
PRICE INCLUDES:
· Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
· Eleven nights’ accommodation with private bath and/or shower
· Baggage Handling of one suitcase per person
· Sightseeing in Gros Morne Park
· Water Shuttle/Tour Bonne Bay (weather permitting)
· Visit to Sir Wilfred Grenfell Mission
· Tour to L'Anse Aux Meadows
· Ferry Crossing to and from Labrador
· Tour of Red Bay Basque Whaling Station
· Excursions to Twillingate, Trinity and Bonavista
· Visit to the Ryan Premises
· Tour of Historic St. John's
· Entrance Fees to National Historic Sites
· Excursion to Cape Spear
· Whale/Puffin Boat Tour (weather permitting)
· Eleven Breakfasts and Eight Midday Meals and Four Dinners
· Ground Transportation
Medicine Horse Tours Inc. (2006)
204-351 Saguenay Drive,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5T4
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We are a Saskatchewan owned and operated company - rebuilding the tourism industry one tour at a time!
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