Eastern Canada Adventure
Experience Overview
An adventure through the big cities of Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec all in 9 days. The trip will immerse you into the fun-loving capital of Ottawa, the French inspired scenes of Quebec City, the adrenaline filled experiences on offer in Montreal, and the multicultural feels of Toronto. If you fancy a break from city life then we have an included cruise to Niagara Falls or you could opt for a helicopter ride there? Get ready to experience thundering waterfalls, sensational city lights and historic sites.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
FAQs
- New York City: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
- Montreal: Do I need to learn French before visiting Quebec and Montreal? Not necessarily. Most people in Montreal & Quebec speak both English and French. But a little “Un cafe, s'il vous plaît” might get you some extra brownie points!
- Montreal: How much driving is on this trip? Canada’s huge. That means you’ll have some long coach journeys along the way. But it also means that you’ll have plenty of time to sit back, relax, soak in the stunning scenery and spend time with your Contiki crew.
Included Experience
- Quebec City: Stretch your legs and discover this quaint fortified city.
- Ottawa: This home of top-quality cheddar is now a major institution in Canada. A lil cheesy but we simply MUST take a look around!
- Quebec City: A stroll around this citadelle is every history buff’s dream. Plus, there are some pretty cool photo ops.
- Quebec City: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, you’ll immerse yourself into the world of the Hurons – from canoes to traditional clothing, archery and dance performances.
- Montreal: Visit a traditional Canadian ‘sugar shack’ for dinner and a tour. A sweet, sweet experience for all.
- Niagara Falls: Take a trip to a natural wonder of the world, and truly the most mesmerising waterfall on the planet.
- Niagara Falls: Top of the #travel goals! You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed past this incredible wall of water.
- Toronto: Tour the iconic sights of the city, including the CN Tower, Rogers Centre baseball stadium, bustling Yonge Street and the University.
Trip Details
Product Code: 17019
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 467.1622B
Starts: Toronto (ON), Canada
Finishes: Toronto (ON), Canada
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,335 ($259 /day)
Itinerary
Your journey begins in Toronto BUT...we're off to Ottawa this morning for a glimpse into life in the nation's capital. Welcome to Ottawa, the fun-loving capital. We'll explore our new surroundings on a city tour before enjoying some time to see Ottawa your way - whether it's a boat ride on the Rideau Canal or just strolling the streets, you’ll have plenty of time for your own adventure. Exercise seems a good idea in preparation for all that Poutine in Quebec....
Accommodation: Days Inn (or similar)
Au revoir Ottawa and bonjour Quebec City! With its cobbled streets and ancient stone houses, Quebec City’s UNESCO World-Heritage-listed old town is an open-air museum. It’s time to get out and explore more of what this region has to offer - we’re talking vibrant art scenes, Parisian-style eateries and quaint river boardwalks. We'll immerse ourselves in the history of the city on a tour with a local guide, then once we've uncovered Quebec's hidden historical gems, it's time to fill up on a famous Canadian dish - Poutine! We’ll be sure to hit up a local eatery where it's well and truly the star of the show.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Voyageur (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
There's no better way to start the day than with fresh air and fantastic views, so let’s whisk ourselves away to Montmorency Falls this morning. If you're feeling adventurous, opt to soar across the falls on a zipline that will bring you even closer to this magnificent, natural phenomenon. Now that you're fully awake, we'll head back to Quebec where you'll have the afternoon to explore. You could check out the Chateau Frontenac - this red brick building built in 1983 is a landmark the city is definitely proud of. Or try munching on duck with maple syrup – a local delicacy. Oh and let’s not forget the awesome nightlife Quebec offers - it’s time to party French style!
Accommodation: Hotel Le Voyageur (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Bid Quebec au revoir as we head towards the jazzy island city of Montreal. The French-infused city is home to arts, mouth watering food and the prettiest panoramic scenic views.Together, we’ll take a spin around Montreal’s Old Port and quays where we’ll familiarise ourselves with a few signature sites. Failing that, you can always just wander around, trying out the best of your high school French.
Accommodation: Travelodge by Wyndham Montreal Centre (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll have a full day to explore Montreal – on your tod or with your squad. Fancy an adrenaline rush? Jump in a jet boat and get your heart pumping in the rapids of the St Lawrence River. Don’t miss Mount Royal Park, the Notre-Dame Basilica, the breathtaking botanical gardens or the awesome Barbie Expo. Today you’ll also have the chance to hop on the Grande Roue – Montreal’s 60-metre-high ferris wheel. Talk about a great view of a great city!
Accommodation: Travelodge by Wyndham Montreal Centre (or similar)
Still bopping along to the sax from the night before, we bid farewell Montreal. Experience Niagara Falls’ surging power first-hand on the Niagara Cruise boat by cruising right up to its thundering base. Looking to see things from a different perspective? You’ll also have the chance to soar above the action in a helicopter, whizz past it from the Wildplay Zipline or simply take in the scene from the safety of a viewing platform. And don’t worry – the ponchos are on us.
Accommodation: Days Inn Fallsview (or similar)
Rise and shine. Today’s the day you finally get to say “I’m taking a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls today.” Totally optional of course! Welcome to Toronto, the largest city in Canada. Your Trip Manager will fill you in on the hot spots of this fabulous city soon after we arrive and will then give you the afternoon to yourselves where you can find your niche in this cosmopolitan melting pot. If you want to enjoy an evening of laughter, look out for a legendary Second City improv show where some of the funniest people on the planet have trodden the boards. Joan Rivers, Martin Short, Eugene Levy and Bill Murray are just a few of the big names to have started out here over the past 60 years.
Accommodation: Chelsea Hotel (or similar)
Another day to explore this epic city. Score, or should we say homerun? Catch a baseball game, head to the CN Tower, visit Gallery 44 or Toronto Park for people watching. You’ll also have the chance to see the whole of Canada in model form on a visit to Little Canada! Tonight, why not go feel the global vibe of this city's nightlife?
Accommodation: Chelsea Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
You’ve eaten, immersed and experienced all the East of Canada has to offer. Your trip ends after check out, but your new Contiki friendships have been built for life.
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
Ended up being a much smaller group than expected but everyone got really close with a lot "family" dinners most nights. Definitely much colder than some of us expected but overall had such a great time- our TM had such great maps for good coffee & food, came with us on some fun nights out and did some great walking tours through Quebec & Montreal. Trip was easy to book, feel like some of the accommodation could be nicer and more time in Ottawa would have been nice! An afternoon and a night (which already as a FTAO) means not that much time to explore the same way we got to explore Quebec & Montreal (which was great to have the extra time).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2024
Mikaylee B. - Traveled, September 2024
It was the most amazing trip ever!! Saw so many cool places and met the most amazing people!! It was all over way too quickly and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat! I would recommend Contiki to anyone and everyone! The booking process was so easy and they looked after us the whole trip! Shoutout to Contiki he is the best!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2024
James C. - Traveled, August 2024
Was fun and emotional.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/12/2024
Claire R. - Traveled, July 2024
Incredible experience. As someone who had never been solo travelling before, this tour was the perfect opportunity to step outside my comfort zone! Very seamless and easy! Made the onboarding and booking experience very enjoyable and stress free :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Benjamin J. - Traveled, June 2024
Really great guide (Carlen) who made a concerted effort to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Cool destinations and add ons available (e.g. the helicopter rides). The only possible recommendation I would make would be to add an extra night in Ottawa, or at least allow a bit of exploring on the second day before hoping on the bus. No other comments (please refer to prior comment about a bit more time in Ottawa).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2024
Thomas B. - Traveled, May 2024
Very fun awesome people, well organized, but I need breakfast every day. Very easy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/16/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip and experiences, tour manager was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
Patrick K. - Traveled, March 2024
Niagara Falls. Only thing I would change is that we could have spent more time in Niagara Falls.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
I loved Niagara Falls. The communication was great and staff were helpful in booking this trip to an earlier date.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
The people were fantastic. Trip manager was amazing and made it very fun and interesting. Easy to book for sure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
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