Best of Eastern Canada
Experience Overview
From the Old-World style of Quebec City to the power of Niagara Falls, say bienvenue to Eastern Canada. Board a boat and experience Niagara Falls up close. Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake’s quaint local shops and charming atmosphere. Have a breakfast of regional specialties at a local sugar shack and learn about maple syrup-making. You choose how you explore Old Quebec – on foot with a local guide or on a panoramic coach tour. Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal. Uncover unique blends of culture and the beauty of Canada while journeying through Ontario and Quebec’s cities and countryside.
Highlights
- Admire some of the 1864 islands of the Thousand Islands with a boat tour along St. Lawrence River.
- On an Ottawa farm, learn about Indigenous traditions during a Pow Wow dance performance and dinner.
- Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake with quaint local shops and a charming atmosphere.
Trip Details
Product Code: 29728
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Collette (CA)
Supplier Code: 16610
Starts: Toronto, ON, Canada
Finishes: Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
- Visit Area: Quebec City, QC
- Admittance: Quebec City, QC
- Meals included: 12
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,749 ($528 /day)
Itinerary
Arrive in cosmopolitan Toronto, capital of Ontario and Canada’s largest city. As many flights arrive in the late afternoon and evening, there are no scheduled activities today. Take time to settle in or start discovering the city's multicultural neighborhoods and sites on your own before meeting your group in the morning.
Hotel Name: Sheraton Centre
This morning travel to the Niagara Falls, home to the awe-inspiring set of waterfalls nestled along the border between the United States and Canada. Embark on a boat cruise to the base of the Falls and witness the thundering water from up-close. Continue on to Niagara-on-the-Lake and take advantage of some free time to discover the “loveliest town in Canada.” Get a glimpse into the region’s 300-year-old winemaking history with a welcome lunch at a local winery.
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Admittance: Niagara Falls
Straddling the international border of Canada and New York State are the three waterfalls known as Niagara Falls. The three waterfalls are named Bridal Veil, Horseshoe and American and have a vertical drop of over 165 feet. Providing hydro-electric power and majestic beauty, the Falls are best viewed from one of the many cruise boats operating on the river below.
This morning, prepare for a long driving day, taking in the surrounding landscape of Ontario as you travel to Rockport, gateway to the spectacular Thousand Islands. Enjoy a memorable cruise through this unspoiled region, located along the St. Lawrence River. Then, set off for Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, offering a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Take the evening to explore and have dinner on your own in nearby ByWard Market.
Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: Lord Elgin
Visit Area: Quebec City, QC
Touted as one of the most beautiful cities in North America, Quebec is the capital of the province of Quebec. It is also one of the oldest European settlements in North America. Once through the walls of the old city you are easily transported back in time to a grand era where beauty was always a factor in creating anything and everything. On foot, via carriage or automobile, every turn leaves an indelible impression.
Get to know Ottawa as you explore the city. Venture past the prime minister's residence, multiple embassies, and the impressive National Art Gallery. See the Gothic parliament buildings and the Rideau Canal, the best-preserved slackwater canal in North America. During a visit to an Indigenous heritage farm this afternoon, discover the vibrancy of Indigenous traditions as you experience a Pow Wow dance performance and dinner.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Admittance: Montmorency Falls
Take in Montmorency Falls, where a cable car whisks you up-close to a river as it plunges 272 feet off the Canadian Shield, approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
After a full day's drive, say bonjour to Quebec City, the heart of Canada’s French heritage. Upon arriving this afternoon, enjoy a little bit of free time to explore the Old Town (UNESCO), strolling along picturesque cobblestone streets and 17th-century buildings. Then, head to Ile d’Orleans, a farmland island on the Saint Lawrence River where you’ll sample local cuisine for dinner.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel Name: Hilton Quebec
Admittance: Indigenous Heritage Farm Dinner Celebration
This morning, it’s your choice! Join a local guide and stroll the streets of Old Quebec City on foot; see the Place Royale and listen to stories of days gone by in historic squares -OR- embark on a panoramic coach tour to experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec; you’ll see the stately Chateau Frontenac, the provincial Parliament, and the St. Louis Gate. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Thousand Islands Boat Tour
Leave Quebec City early this morning for the countryside, where breakfast is served at a local sugar shack. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup-making and enjoy a “lumberjack breakfast” complete with pancakes, baked beans, meat pie, and of course, maple syrup. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat – maple taffy on the snow! Next, visit to the impressive Montmorency Falls and marvel at this natural wonder plunging 272 feet off the Canadian Shield, approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride this afternoon as the journey continues to Montreal. From skyscrapers and cathedrals to rushing waterways and lush gardens, Montreal is a blend of all things old and new. The evening is yours to explore the city independently.
Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: Doubletree by Hilton
Admittance: Maple Sugar Shack
Learn about the sugary product that Canada is famous for: maple syrup. In the countryside of Quebec, learn about the longstanding tradition of collecting sap from maple trees. Taste the unique regional treat, maple taffy layered on snow.
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Montreal highlighting Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and views of Mount Royal, the city’s namesake mountain. After your guided visit to the renowned Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, your tour will end in Old Montreal where the afternoon is yours to explore the city at leisure. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Your journey draws to a close today.
Breakfast Included
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Collette (CA)
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