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For Immediate Release: July 31, 2006
Media Contact: BVTC Public Affairs, 401-724-2200

ENJOY A TRUE BRITISH EXPERIENCE ON AN AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVER

For a true English experience on the historic Blackstone River, unwind with British Tea Tours, held on the 12 passenger authentic British built Samuel Slater Canal Boat.

Tours are available Sunday afternoons at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Reservations are required. Tickets are $19.95 per person.

The Samuel Slater Canal Boat is located on the Blackstone River, at Central Falls Landing, at the corner of Broad Street & Madeira Avenue, Central Falls, RI

On this leisurely1 1/2 hour cruise relax with a cup of tea (iced tea also available) and delectable cookies while enjoying the serene oasis of natural beauty along the Blackstone River. View watchable wildlife, such as swans, deer, great blue herons, turtles and more. Participants are pleasantly surprised by the captivating scenery the river offers.

America’s only authentic British canal boat, the Samuel Slater is also available for private parties and offers a serene bed & breakfast overnight opportunity and sleeps up to four guests. For more information and reservations, call 401-724-2200 or visit the website http://www.bedandbreakfastblackstone.com

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