Best of Eastern Canada
September 2023 Departures From $3507 CAD Per Person
Offering the best of all things Eastern Canada, take in its cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage, and majestic landscapes. See traditional Pow Wow dancing in Ottawa, watch the cascading waters of Niagara Falls, and stroll through meadows, rolling hills and farms of Quebéc’s Eastern Townships.
Included in Price
Travel - 9 Days, 1 Country and 6 Cities
Meals - 8 Breakfasts, 1 Welcome Reception, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Accommodation - 8 Nights
Itinerary
Day 2 - Hockey and Niagara Falls
On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls.
Included Meals - Breakfast
Included and optional experiences
- Hockey, Canada's National Sport - Included in trip
Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstition of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player.
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise - Included in trip
Embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario as you contemplate this tremendous force of nature.
- Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing - Optional Experience ($)
Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Operates daily, weather permitting.
Day 3 - Travel back in time in Kingston
The day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. Continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to Ontario's Thousand Islands. Set sail on a dinner cruise this evening against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands found along the Saint Lawrence River.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Included and optional experiences
- Thousand Islands of Ontario - Included in trip
The spectacular Thousand Islands in Ontario are made up of 1,864 islands on the Saint Lawrence River, straddling the US-Canada border stretching 50 miles downriver from Kingston. Cruise the waters and enjoy dinner for an unforgettable evening.
- CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views - Optional Experience ($)
Opened in 1976, the CN Tower defines the Toronto skyline and remains a celebrated architecturalmarvel, wonder of the modern world, world-class entertainment and dining destination, and a Torontomust-see. Visual displays throughout the building share many fascinating stories about this engineering marvel; interact with displays and exhibits as you journey to the elevators tell the history of the CN Tower andprovide insights and interactive opportunities to discover how the Tower works today.
Day 4 - Onwards to Ottawa
Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine.
Included Meals - Breakfast
Included and optional experiences
- Ottawa City Sightseeing - Included with trip
Delve into Canada's capital city as you enjoy views of the elegant Gothic buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries, museums and parks.
- Ottawa River Cruise - Optional Experience ($)
Our Ottawa river cruise offers the finest views along the river. With departures from the Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park and the Ottawa Docks, located at the foot of the Ottawa Locks, this 90-minute tour is the most thorough tour available on the water. The cruise offers a spectacular view of the city and allows you to see the river as it was used long ago. Marvel at the natural beauty of the region that captured the imagination of the European explorer Samuel de Champlain.
- Oh, Canada Eh? Dinner Show (Cabin Seating) - Optional Experience ($)
Canada's longest running dinner musical - NOW IN OTTAWA! After 26 award winning season performing in Niagara Falls Canada, The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is coming to the nation's capital! Experience Canada from coast to coast as you meet a singing Mountie, Lumberjacks, Anne of Green Gables and even a Hockey Player. Presenting a Canadian inspired performance, paying tribute to over 30 of Canada’s professional recording artists.
Day 5 - Uncover the Traditions of Quebec City
Enjoy Breakfast at Mādahòkì Farm followed by a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience including a presentation of the Algonquin People including the Friendship dance. After, enjoy lunch at a typical sugar shack at a local "Cabane à Sucre". Then, continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian joie de vivre and your hotel in Old Québec.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Included and optional experiences
- Mādahòkì Farm Visit - Included with trip
Join your Indigenous Cultural Ambassadors at Mādahòkì Farm for a guided visit that outlines the diversity of First Nations cultures across Canada.
Day 6 - Stroll through Quebec City
Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms.
Included Meals - Breakfast
Included and optional experiences
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Quebec - Included with trip
Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm on a European city.
- Montmorency Falls and Gourmet Bistro Dinner - Optional experience ($)
Join us for a special evening on the Ile d’Orleans. Located a few miles east of downtown Quebec in theSt. Lawrence River, the “Island of Orleans” was one of the first areas occupied by early French colonists.Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive MontmorencyFalls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. LawrenceRiver. Then travel through the rolling farmlands to the south side of the island for a dinner at Le Moulinde Saint-Laurent Restaurant with renowned Chef Martin Pronovost, who has been nominated for aCrystal Award in the category `Canadian Chef of the Year` in both 2010 and 2011. Passionate about foodand with an eye and ear always looking toward trends, culinary innovation remains a continualobjective.
Day 7 - Enjoy the Charming Eastern Townships
Leave the city behind, bound for Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch. Learn how lavender is grown and turned into a variety of products, sample delicious lavender lemonade and enjoy a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Included and optional experiences
- Visit Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm in the Eastern Townships - Included with Trip
You'll be welcomed by Michel Lamarche, the longest serving employee who has a depth of knowledge about lavender growing. Take a guided tour of the farm, sampling a selection of lavender products as you go. Sip a lavender lemonade with your picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties.
Day 8 - Discover Vibrant Montreal
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montréal's crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal.
Includes Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Included and optional experiences
- Notre Dame de Montreal - Included with trip
Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montréal's foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows.
Day 9 - Farewell Toronto
Bid a fond au revoir to newfound friends as you head to the Toronto International Airport, where you will arrive at approximately 4 pm, please be aware when booking your flights.
Includes Meals - Breakfast
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