9 Days The Best of Eastern Canada Tour Package
Featuring Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Kingston, Niagara Falls & Toronto
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Priced From: $1,749 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Aug - Oct, Apr, May, Jul - Oct
From the European-styled, old world elegance of Quebec City to the thundering magnificence of Niagara Falls, you’ll love every moment of this 9-day tour of eastern Canada. Enjoy two night stays in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Toronto and city tours of each dynamic city. Visit Quebec’s shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre and view dramatic Montmorency Falls. Have breakfast at a local sugar shack and learn how maple syrup is harvested from the trees. Travel from Ottawa to Toronto by train on VIA Rail
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Montreal, Quebec
Your tour begins in the second largest French-speaking city in the world, Montreal.
Day 2: Montreal
Today enjoy a fantastic sightseeing tour of Montreal highlighting Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square and McGill University. Your city tour concludes with a stop high atop Mount Royal from which the surrounding view is spectacular. Ascended by Jacques Cartier in 1535, Mount Royal is the jewel of Mount Royal Park. The afternoon is yours to explore the city’s famous underground shopping. This evening you will be treated to dinner in one of the restaurants for which this renowned city is famous, capping off a wonderfully memorable day.
Day 3: Montreal - Quebec City
Reach the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre after a drive featuring scenic views of the busy St. Lawrence River. Visit the Basilica and take some time to explore the beautiful grounds. Continuing on, you will view Montmorency Falls, which at 272 feet are the highest in Eastern Canada. Arriving in Quebec City, the remainder of your day is at leisure to wander the streets of this quaint setting which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight's dinner is included at a quintessential restaurant in Quebec.
Day 4: Quebec City
This morning enjoy breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup making and enjoy sampling many delicious traditional foods made with local maple syrup. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat - maple taffy in the snow!! Later today you experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec with a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city. See the stately Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, the St. Louis Arch, and Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec. Some leisure time allows you the opportunity to independently discover more of this delightful city.
Day 5: Quebec City - Ottawa
This morning, depart for Ottawa - the beautiful and cosmopolitan capital of Canada. This afternoon you will embark on a city tour showcasing the Rideau Canal (in winter the world’s longest skating rink), the Prime Minister’s residence, picturesque Rideau Falls, the Supreme Court, and Byward Market. Tonight, enjoy dinner while overlooking the city.
Day 6: Ottawa
This morning enjoy a visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officers Musical Ride Center. Here you will admire some of the majestic horses, tour the stables, and stop by the riding school to learn about this colorful Canadian tradition. Next, visit one of Ottawa's treasures - the spectacular Canadian Museum of Civilizations, where exhibitions rich in information, artifacts, and engaging experiences promise hours of exploration and a wealth of knowledge of the regions Aboriginal cultures. Later, enjoy some leisure time to discover the city independently. You may wish to explore one of Ottawa's other famous museums or spend some time shopping in Byward Market, known for its fruits, vegetables, flowers, and arts and crafts since its founding in 1826.
Day 7: Ottawa - 1,000 Island Cruise - Toronto
A short drive will take you to Kingston, gateway to the spectacular 1,000 Islands. Enjoy a memorable lake cruise of this scenic and unspoiled region of Lake Ontario. This afternoon you will discover the exciting city of Toronto with a sightseeing tour that includes the business district, the University of Toronto, and Yorkville, home of upscale restaurants and trendy shops.
Day 8: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto
Today you travel to the thundering and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls where breathtaking views remind you of the power of Mother Nature. A sightseeing tour of the city includes a visit to the colorful Floral Clock and the attractive Horticultural Center. Don’t forget to bring a camera!
Day 9: Toronto
Your tour ends today in Toronto.
Tour Highlights
Montreal, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Quebec City, St. Anne de Beaupre, Ottawa, Kingston, 1,000 Islands, Toronto, Niagara Falls
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