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Join Fred Eaglesmith, Kathleen Edwards and musical madcaps Washboard Hank and Lance Loree for an amazing adventure in Atlantic Canada.
We will go where large cruise ships cannot - from the open ocean into hidden bays and remote villages. Our vessel, the Ocean Nova, was built to navigate ice-choked seas. The ship is ours entirely: she carries just 92 passengers and sports only outside cabins with private facilities, a beautiful panorama lounge, a spacious dining room with excellent meals and a comfortable library. She is a perfect expedition ship for five nights and six days of music, laughter and discovery.
Departing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, we’ll travel by night and go ashore by day to Cape Breton, the remote inlets and rocky coastline of the South Shore of Newfoundland and the islands of Miquelon and St. Pierre, the last remnants of France’s once-immense possessions on this continent. Where there are no docks, inflatable zodiacs will take us ashore, or to witness marine life and birds up close. Experienced guides from Adventure Canada will lead nature discussions, hikes and strolls. We end our journey in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the most easterly point in North America.
There will be open mics, picking parties, and after dinner each night, full concerts from the extraordinary Fred Eaglesmith, his band and friends.
This is adventure music travel in the great tradition of last year’s Polar Bear Train! Berth space as well as private doubles and triples are available - it doesn’t matter if you’re travelling alone or with friends and loved ones - once you take one of our trips, you’re part of the tribe!
"A unique combination of luxury travel and musical performances. A rare chance to spend time with my favourite performers for an extended period and close-up. It changed the way I listen to their songs forever!" - Mirjam Kapoen
"I can't thank you enough for the wonderful job. It's such a treat to be part of an adventure like this where everything is taken care of for you and you get to experience the most amazing things in addition to the trains! I'm already looking forward to next year!" - Trisha Pedroia
Sign up today by e-mailing Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net, by calling 866-484-3669 (toll free in the US & Canada) or 802-258-1397. Full details at: http://www.rootsontherails.com
THE SCHEDULE
THE ATLANTIC ADVENTURE with Fred Eaglesmith and Band, Kathleen Edwards and Washboard Hank & Lance Loree.
We have a group rate at a downtown Halifax hotel for our patrons wishing to arrive early.
Monday, 9/13: Depart Halifax 2:00 pm
afternoon orientation.
open mic with Washboard Hank & Lance Loree.
dinner.
evening concert.Travel 210 nautical miles, along the eastern Nova Scotian shore, through the Canso Causeway, thence along the Western shore of Cape Breton.
Tuesday, 9/14: breakfast.
nature orientation.
lunch.
arrive Cheticamp, NS 1:00 pm, dp. 7:00 pm
Cheticamp is a center for Acadian culture. Afternoon options may include hiking, village 'exploring,' and a local music/cultural interchange.
dinner on board.
evening concert.Travel 200 nautical miles across the Cabot strait of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the remote South Shore of Newfoundland.
Wednesday, 9/15: breakfast.
nature orientation.
lunch.
open mic with Washboard Hank & Lance Loree.
arrive Francois, NL 3:00 pm, depart 2:00 am
Francois (pronounced Fran-sway) is an "Outport" community accessible only by boat/helicopter, where the population still makes their living entirely from the sea. Very scenic; might do an afternoon hike, back on boat for dinner, then into town for a community event with music from everyone!
3:00-5:30 explore town/area.
6:00 dinner on board.
7:30 evening community music event.Depart +/- 2:00 am; travel 60 nautical miles into the fjordlike Baie d'Espoir to Conne River.
Depending on the interests of our group, we can arrange to be treated to music and a dance at an authentic Newfoundland "Kitchen Party," or a visit to Miawpukek (Conne River) will reveal a First Nation's settlement that has the mandate of fostering an economically self-sufficient community guided by traditional values.
Thursday, 9/16: arrive Conne River +/- 8:00 am
breakfast.
morning zodiac exploration in Baie d'Espoir.
lunch.
afternoon visit and cultural event at the Conne River Mi'kmaw reserve (Miawpukek).
dinner.
evening music event.Depart late night; travel through Hermitage Bay to the last remaining French holdings in North America; the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.
Friday, 9/17: - breakfast.
arrive St. Pierre.
1 hour bus tour for orientation; very French, very pretty, cobblestone streets, etc. On own for morning explore, lunch either on board or in town (so people could choose to have 'dined in France' - on own dime, or centime, or whatever).
early afternoon (+/- 2:00 pm) depart. 16 nautical miles to Miquelon.
ar. Miquelon 4:00 p.m. - big beaches; fantastic wildlife; area of many shipwrecks. We hope to do a bonfire, boil-up, etc. on shore for dinner finale.
evening music event.Travel overnight, around Southeastern tip of Newfoundland to St. John's
Saturday, 9/18: breakfast.
arrival St. John's after breakfast.
disembark.
We will have a group rate at a downtown hotel for those wishing to extend their stay. There is the possibility of a seperately-ticketed musical event TBD that night.
2010 ATLANTIC ADVENTURE SCHEDULE - as of June 2, 2010
THE PERFORMERS:
KATHLEEN EDWARDS
praises Kathleen Edwards as a writer whose songs can "pare situations down to a few dozen words while they push country-rock towards its primal impulses of thump and twang." Edwards has built an enviable reputation as a strong live performer, mesmerizing singer and deft songwriter. Her debut, Failer, was widely acclaimed as one of the finest recordings in recent memory. No Depression said the album marked "the arrival of a rare talent." Rolling Stone declared her one of year's most promising new acts and Blender said Failer's songs possessed "an indefinable pull that makes you love the characters they describe, no matter how messed up they are."
"I try to make my records without any preconceptions or expectations," says Edwards. "I like to just work with my friends and try to make the best record I could. I don't think even in my wildest dreams I imagined I'd end up on Letterman and Leno, touring everywhere and opening for The Stones and AC/DC and Bob Dylan. I wasn't aiming for any of that, but it all happened."
Edwards has developed a devoted following, and has released three acclaimed discs, Failer, Back to Me and Asking For Flowers.
"I do get a sense that there is a change coming. People are getting tired of a lot of the safe, predictable, plastic music that has been shoved at them in recent years. They responded to my record and I know there's this big reservoir of music, and of music lovers, that have been waiting for something new, something a little more substantial. As a music fan, I'm hoping that change does happen. And as singer and songwriter, I'd love to be a part of it."
PRICE
Berth Space (shared cabin, 4 persons): $2,989.00/pp.
Standard Double (upper deck, lower/lower configuration): $4,589.00 /pp.
Promenade Double (bridge deck - easy access to promenade, lower/lower configuration): $4,889.00/pp.
Triple (lower/lower/upper): $4,489/pp.
Prices shown are per person and are in US Dollars. Includes all Atlantic Adventure activities, meals from dinner Day 1 through breakfast Day 6, all shore excursions, port fees and service fees, pre departure materials as per Adventure Canada.
Price does not include flights from home to Halifax, return St. John's, mandatory medical evacuation insurance, personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic beverages, phone calls, onboard medical fees), additional expenses in the event of weather delays, passports & VISAs if required or possible fuel surcharges.
$300 USD per person non-refundable deposit by credit card required to hold space. 2% discount on total price if you provide us with monthly postdated checks, sent at time of sign-up or pay for entire trip at time of sign up. We are happy to work with you to set up payment schedules. Payments outside of deposit are refundable until 120 days prior to departure. Reservations are fully transferrable. If there is a waiting list and you must cancel, we will put you in touch with persons on wait list. Trip is limited to 78 patrons. Liability release signature required.
The Fine Print: The payment of a deposit or any part or full payment for a reservation shall constitute consent to all the provisions contained herein. Flying Under Radar, LLC, Sawdust Promotions and Adventue Canada shall not be held responsible for property loss or damage and/or any damages resulting from illness, personal injuries or death which may be sustained by reason of, or while engaged on, any trip or tour whether due to the ownership, maintenance, use, operation or control of any vehicle, hotel, common carrier or any other conveyance used in carrying out these tours. We can assume no liability due to any cause whatsoever whether caused by failure or delay or other irregularity, acts or omissions occurring during a tour under which the means of transportation or other service thereby is offered or supplied by owners, operators or public carriers for whom Flying Under Radar, LLC acts only as agent. Flying Under Radar, LLC reserves the right (at its discretion) to alter or omit any part of the itinerary, or change any reservation, feature and/or means of conveyance without notice or for any reason whatsoever and without allowance or refund and with extra costs, if any, resulting therefrom paid by the passengers. Lineup subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. Flying Under Radar, LLC shall not be responsible for any injury to person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage to property. Flying Under Radar, LLC strongly urges individual passengers to obtain appropriate insurance coverage. Baggage is at the owner's risk entirely. The transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their carriers or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the carriers concerned (when issued) shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. By accepting the ticket the passenger also agrees to its terms and conditions. By forwarding of deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers. Flying Under Radar, LLC reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any person as a member of the tour at any time.
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