East Bay Travel Buddies, Adventures, Local Hikes, & Trips

Some people still have not been here & beyond to see the Elephant Seals !
plus if we get the low tide we can wade in at a special location & observe
& photo the cool Bat Rays ! (Harmless)
*****Our lunch location is on a cliff overlooking the Northern shore line &
beaches .*** You won't want to leave this place. *** The forest trek is down
hill or cliff top along the beaches. Only one uphill , through a Cypress
forest. Bathrooms are available & water. Plus I will also have other drinks and
trail food available. (Including hiking poles).
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Then we are off to explore the amazing Drakes Bay, cliffs & the beautiful
beaches. And If we are lucky, we may see pods of huge Elephant Seals
basking in the sun. And they are very big ! This beach is also known for
its annual Sand Sculpture contest In Sept. Plus, don't miss all the many
Sand dollars you will find in the surf !
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We will carpool from Starbucks . So don't drive solo ! You may get lost!
Sorry ! No dogs allowed on this outing, because of all the wildlife .
Membership donation is only $22 & guests are $15. You get so much for
so little. Always have my phone #: 925 787 3041 . Plus when you RSVP ,
*****I will need your phone #, email & group meetup name. ***And
most of all, do not ever, ever, be a dreaded NO SHOW !
OK ! LET'S RUMBLE ! Leave all the rat race behind & clear your mind.
Your Guru for great adventures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INDIE TOM

June 8th – 17th 2026

Join here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/the-canadian-maritimes-group-tour/

Salt spray lingers in the air, curling around clapboard fishing villages and winding roads that appear to tumble into the edge of the Atlantic - this is Canada’s Maritimes. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island together weave a tapestry of rugged coasts, seafaring lore, and the warmth of some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Here, you can crack into lobster fresh from the pot, wander through fields dotted with lighthouses and potatoes on PEI, or stand awestruck before the world’s highest tides thundering through the Bay of Fundy. Everywhere you turn, the Maritimes invite a slower rhythm: coastal drives scented with salt air, historic port towns humming with stories, and chance encounters with locals who welcome strangers as old friends. To travel here is to embrace a world shaped by tides and tradition, where life by the sea is savored, one moment at a time.

• 9 Nights/10 Days Alaska Small Group Tour
• Accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Privately guided adventures
• International airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always! Flying into and out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
• All taxes, transfers, fees included
• Ground transportation
• Roommate pairing to save money

Halifax, Nova Scotia - (2 Nights)

• Visit Citadel National Historic Site: One of Nova Scotia’s most iconic landmarks.
• Explore Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: explore exhibits that trace Halifax’s deep maritime heritage, from the golden Age of Sail and the city’s shipbuilding legacy to moving tributes on the Titanic disaster and the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
• Driving Tour of Downtown: Victorian-era Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market, Province House
• Halifax Sunset Cruise: A 90-minute cruise to enjoy the golden glow of the city at dusk

Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg

• Perched on Nova Scotia’s rugged South Shore, Peggy’s Cove is a postcard-perfect fishing village where weathered cottages cling to wave-battered granite outcrops
• Founded in 1753 by German, Swiss, and French settlers, it remains one of North America’s best-preserved examples of a British colonial settlement and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saint John, New Brunswick - (2 nights)

• The Funday Trail Parkway: This drive reveals some of the Bay of Fundy’s most dramatic and previously unreachable coastline. The route curves past sheer cliffs, hidden coves, and broad ocean vistas, with breathtaking scenery unfolding at every turn.
• Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park: Towering 40–70 feet above the ocean floor, the sandstone formations line the coast in fantastical shapes that seem almost otherworldly. Twice each day, the world’s highest tides surge in and out.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) - (3 Nights)

• Explore the City of Charlottetown: free time to explore the city at your own pace. Optional, guided e-bike tour, and optional Walking Food Tour
• Anne of Green Gables Museum: Set within a storybook 19th-century home once belonging to Montgomery’s Campbell cousins, the museum showcases personal artifacts, family photographs, and period furnishings that inspired her beloved novels.
• Shuck & Learn Tour at Raspberry Point Oysters: Immerse yourself in an experience that pairs hands-on learning with the unmistakable taste of fresh, local oysters.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (2 Nights)

• Alexander Graham Bell Historic Center: The museum showcases Bell’s groundbreaking work beyond the telephone, including innovations in flight, sound transmission, and hydrofoil technology.
• Drive the Cabot Trail into Cape Breton Highlands National Park: By far, one of most scenic driving routes in North America. Encompassing 367 square miles, the park safeguards a spectacular meeting of rugged highlands and sweeping seacoast.
• Enjoy Baddeck Gathering of Ceilidhs Music: A warm and welcoming concerts showcase Cape Breton’s Celtic soul through lively fiddle tunes, Gaelic songs, and spirited step-dancing.
• Tour the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Center: an engaging introduction to the history and traditions of the Mi’kmaq people. Exhibits showcase everything from intricate quillwork and beadwork to traditional clothing, tools, and stories passed down through generations.

Price: $3995.00
Single Supplement: $795.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/the-canadian-maritimes-group-tour/