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00:00As the second-largest country on Earth, Canada spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere,
00:09stretching across six time zones and home to the longest coastline in the world,
00:17linking the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Oceans. With a vast expanse of western mountains,
00:24rolling central plains, and eastern forests, exploring it all in one trip would be nearly
00:31impossible. Fortunately for RVers eyeing to travel the Great North with a limited timeframe,
00:38the Maritimes emerge as a perfect snapshot of Canada's sprawling canvas, with its beauty,
00:45history, and hospitality encapsulated all in one close-knit region, small enough to soak up in a
00:53matter of weeks.
01:23Situated along the easternmost edge, driving this waterfront is continuously scenic. The
01:41campgrounds are consistently welcoming, and small towns full of coastal charm eagerly await to produce
01:48the ideal RVing road trip. While this eclectic coast is a place where untamed tides, culinary traditions,
01:59and seafaring sites come together seamlessly, it's also a winding river of roads that flow through
02:07fishing villages, past historic landmarks, and deep into national parks, where the backdrop shifts from
02:14rugged cliffs to rolling farmland in a matter of miles. As a result, connecting the dots within the region
02:23requires some extensive research to determine where to stay and what to see in each province.
02:32This is precisely why Fantasy RV Tours features all four Atlantic provinces in one of their many
02:39expertly guided expeditions, carefully crafted to reveal as many hidden highlights along this
02:45impressive coastline.
02:50After years of full-timing throughout the U.S., RVers Erin and Chris have visited many of the best
02:57destinations across the continent, but had yet to dip their toes into Canadian waters, taste its iconic
03:04regional flavors, or walk along any of the illustrious landscapes that make this North American gem so
03:11memorable. Until now!
03:34Heading the tour on this occasion, Wagon Masters and East Coast enthusiasts Ed and Michelle welcome the
03:45couple and fellow guests in Bar Harbor, Maine, where a classic marine-themed dinner kicks off orientation
03:53Oh yeah, that's the best bite of all of them.
03:57And sets the scene for a smooth journey by getting everyone on the same page.
04:03Let's get into what is going to happen over the next 34 days.
04:09So the Maritimes region of Canada comprises Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
04:15and this beautiful little island off the coast called Newfoundland.
04:18The maritime tours run from 27 days, got a 29 day, the 34, 43, 49, brand new 43, and 61.
04:31And they all offer something a little bit different.
04:34In our experience, whether it's a 27 or a 62 day tour or somewhere in between, at the end of the day,
04:41it's never long enough. Our guests want to stay at each location longer, but we can't make it a 300 day
04:47tour. So we try to showcase the best of each location as we go.
04:51It's amazing how people will start off going, oh my goodness, you know, 34 day or 49 day is so long.
04:58And then when we get to day 30 or day 45, they're like, oh, I can't believe that it's almost over.
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05:24Now you see it.
05:27Now you don't.
05:29Segway.
05:36Marked with Fantasy's prominent, brightly colored logo, Aaron and Chris are primed to cruise into Canada
05:43confidently as part of an escorted assembly of RVs.
05:48Straight shot across the border.
05:51All entering their neighboring nation safely, without a hitch.
06:00Hello.
06:00Hello, bonjour.
06:02Hello.
06:02Hello.
06:03What brings us up to Canada?
06:04We are traveling to see the Maritimes on a fantasy tour.
06:08You guys been to Canada before?
06:10No.
06:10No.
06:11First time off, eh?
06:12Yeah.
06:12Happy day.
06:13Thank you so much.
06:14Appreciate it.
06:23As one of Canada's best kept secrets, the nostalgic seaside towns of New Brunswick feel frozen in time,
06:31whispering tales from its past as a constant reminder to residents of where they came from.
06:37Fantasy's search for some of these stories guides the tour to explore historic architecture,
06:43including the oldest courthouse in Canada.
06:46Okay.
06:46All right.
06:48Can I do this?
06:49Yeah.
06:54Along with its nearby prison, said to be inhabited by spirits of former inmates.
07:00This is the most notorious cell in the jailhouse.
07:05It's haunted.
07:10I can barely fit through the door.
07:12This is creepy.
07:16Wow, tiny.
07:17A lingering presence of the past is further intensified by a thick veil of fog that's
07:26common during the summer months, adding a ghostly layer to the already mysterious atmosphere.
07:32With a prominent fishing heritage, New Brunswick's nautical culture is deeply woven into the saltwater soul of the province,
07:46and is still celebrated with serious style, like at marine-themed restaurants, where you'd half expect to share a drink over a tall tail with a local fisherman from the 1800s.
07:57Despite these undying echoes from long ago, this land is also full of present-day living natural treasures.
08:16Forests cover the majority of the province, with many hiking trails carved out of thick woodlands
08:23that hide a truly quiet and peaceful countryside for visitors to get lost in.
08:31Having explored a wide range of diverse places, RVers generally get a good sense of what to expect from certain locations.
08:39But it's the rare moments catching them by surprise that leave the most lasting impression.
08:45I've been told numerous times, well, we never would have known that that was there to go see that if they hadn't have been with the group.
08:56And it's more fun to do something with other people than just by yourself.
09:01When you show up at a rally point, everything is taken care of from there on out.
09:06Whether it is a bus tour or a boat tour, or having a cookout around the campfire, or going out to a great dinner,
09:13whatever it is, that is all set up and pre-coordinated so that you don't have to worry about a thing.
09:19And you can just maintain and make those new friends.
09:23Together, the group shared several bus tours, which brought them to North America's oldest still-operating farmers market.
09:32Canada's oldest independent brewery, and possibly the most picturesque location, Kingsbury Gardens,
09:39a magnificent 27-acre horticultural masterpiece.
09:46I am blown away at how much fun I actually had here.
09:50The flowers were incredible. There were so many colors and textures and sculptures and fragrances.
09:58Every single place that you look was visually stimulating.
10:03I wish we had more time here.
10:06We spent almost two hours walking around and we didn't even get to see everything.
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10:38Fantasy first-timers Roger and Phyllis booked this specific tour as it closely resembled a vacation
10:51they had planned years earlier that unfortunately fell through. Now, since having experienced Fantasy's
10:58version of the trip, they both agree their previous setback worked out far better than they could have
11:04ever imagined.
11:05We happened to be at an FMCA regional gathering.
11:09Fantasy was there.
11:10Fantasy was there and gave a presentation.
11:13And this was one of the trips that they had highlighted.
11:15And I said, well, that's right up my alley. That's exactly what the trip we wanted to do.
11:19So we got to sign up for that. And she was 100% all for it.
11:23Yeah.
11:24And it's made a big difference. It's fun to do stuff with a group of people that share the same interest.
11:33Plus, being with Fantasy, the Wagon Masters and the Tow Gunners have done it before,
11:40so they have a lot of information.
11:42They know all the places that you might want to see.
11:46And it's nice they give you an itinerary and they give you suggestions.
11:50So if there's something along the way, you can do a detour and go see a tourist attraction
11:56or go shopping or get your gas. You know what's coming up.
12:00So it's really been helpful because I'm not a good researcher and that used to be my job.
12:06He would tell me where we were going. I needed to do the research at what I wanted to see.
12:11And I was not always good. So this has really been great for me.
12:16By reserving the best campgrounds, planning the best routes and arranging unexpected excursions,
12:23the tour's professional organizers curate a selection of the area's best seafaring stops,
12:31providing an option of both relaxed or thrilling experiences.
12:35Each one handled with the team's trademark easy-going approach.
12:40I think the thing that I've enjoyed the most was actually driving on the ocean floor over to
12:46Ministers Island. That was awesome. And then we have photographs of both before and after,
12:52and it's still kind of incredible to think that we drove over to an island. I think that was pretty outstanding.
12:57And I would say I would like to highlight fantasy tours and that it was so much more than I expected.
13:10I didn't realize how many times we'd be going out to eat, how many times the wagon master or the tail gunner
13:16would be preparing dinners and barbecues for us. And they did a great job of being tour guides.
13:25Yeah, everybody's been fantastic.
13:30In a place where the wild Atlantic slams against signature red cliffs,
13:35no trip to New Brunswick is complete without witnessing the marvels produced by a cycle of
13:41ocean rising and receding in the Bay of Fundy. Due to its unique funnel shape, a phenomenon called
13:49tidal resonance naturally amplifies the back and forth movement within the bay,
13:55similar to water sloshing in a bathtub. Here, the highest tide in the world behaves like a living
14:03thing, swallowing beaches, filling caves, and dramatically drowning the coastline every six
14:11hours. Then, just as suddenly, it all disappears. Because this is no ordinary tide. And with a height that
14:20rises to an incredible 50 feet, this famous force of nature certainly likes to show off.
14:29One of its suspenseful daily stunts can be seen at the reversing falls, where the powerful surge
14:36literally makes a river run backwards, forcing its direction to change twice every day.
14:43This 180 maneuver can only be topped by its vanishing act at Hopewell Rocks.
14:50Depending on the hour, spectators can walk along the exposed ocean floor of swollen sand
14:57and stranded sea life beneath towering rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion.
15:04Then, the water begins to rise again, transforming the statues into islands by submerging their bases
15:11under the returning depths. This flooded phase gives visitors an opportunity to glide along the
15:19newly formed, glassy surface and paddle past clusters of trees that had just been crowning these
15:26freestanding giants hours earlier.
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16:07The waves are getting big now.
16:13So there is the ramp that we walked down this morning. You can see the waters all the way up to it.
16:18And this is definitely high tide.
16:22It is trippy, but this is where we were walking.
16:26Yup, this is exactly where we were walking.
16:31So whether you're kayaking on the outstretched ocean before you or exploring sun-dried sea caves,
16:39keeping track of the time here is essential because this bay's epic performance can't be ignored.
16:46Wow. So the Canadian Maritimes, what was it of most interest?
16:51For me, it was going to the Bay of Fundy. I wanted to see that water that actually goes in different directions.
16:59It's an area that we have never been to.
17:01We grew up in Buffalo. We were over in Canada many times, but we have never been this far up in Canada.
17:11And the Bay of Fundy, of course, was high on my list too.
17:15Just traveling up the shore, it was incredible. The view, the mountains, the rocks, the water,
17:21there's water everywhere.
17:22I mean, we were so excited about this whole trip that we've already booked a second one.
17:27So we've got a trip planned for next spring that we're looking forward to.
17:32A front row seat to one of the greatest natural spectacles certainly doesn't end with the tide.
17:38Sightseers could come here for the campgrounds alone, where guests are just steps away from the
17:44Atlantic shoreline and the surrounding views also transformed by the hour.
17:49From fog-shrouded mornings with a calm sea of mist, to wild silver waves that crash beneath coral
17:57sunsets, this ever-changing theater of New Brunswick's nature is the perfect setting for fantasy cookouts.
18:06So it's nice to go out to eat at restaurants, but it's also nice to be able to have somebody prepare
18:15a meal for you. And so I have found that most of the guests enjoy our campground cookouts.
18:23One of the things we try to do is when we're going to do a campground cookout,
18:28we try to do it on a day that is a travel day. Because at the end of the day of whether we drive
18:32100 miles or 200 miles, people are a little tired and it's perfect. You get parked, rest for an hour or
18:39so come on and eat. Look, that's a perfect day. Yep.
18:48With golden hour settling over the RV park, the air fills with the scent of sizzling barbecue
18:54as stories begin to circulate. And by the time the first burger hits the grill, RVers are already
19:00swapping tales like old friends, trading travel tips and laughs as comfortably as a family reunion
19:07in this new place that's become home for a short yet spectacular week.
19:14One of my favorite things about leading a tour, not the excursions that we go on or watching people's
19:21faces light up as they see something new for the first time. What it really is, is taking a group
19:26of about 50 people that have never met before. They all get together on that first night and by
19:32a few days into it, everybody is talking about what's going on during the day. And you just watch
19:39these bonds of friendship and family start to form. And by the end of the tour, whether it's a seven day
19:44tour or a 62 day tour, you've developed bonds that are going to be with you for the rest of your life.
19:50And I love watching that progression.
19:52And so with fantasy's first stunning presentation of Canada's Atlantic coast coming to a successful
20:02finale, now the tour swings east where Nova Scotia unfurls like a maritime work of art.
20:22So
20:30I'm
20:42you
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