This Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls vacation explores four distinctly different capital cities in eastern Canada, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, each with its own unique personality and cultural background. Multiple-night stays at landmark hotels in the heart of the cities like The Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Château Laurier and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac allow more time to explore what makes each city so special. Enjoy an Exclusive private, after-hours docent-led tour of the Royal Ontario Museum followed by a reception and dinner, a cruise along the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands, a close-up look at Niagara Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist, an ice wine tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake and more during this 10-day trip.

Day 1 Welcome to Toronto
Meals D
This Canadian capitals and Niagara Falls vacation begins at 5:30 PM at The Fairmont Royal York. A transfer from Toronto International Airport to The Fairmont Royal York upon arrival is included. Join us for a private, after-hours tour, welcome reception and dinner at the amazing Royal Ontario Museum, a special experience for guests only!
Lodging: The Fairmont Royal York

Day 2 Toronto sights
Meals B, D
Begin today's sightseeing at the CN Tower, one of the tallest freestanding structures on Earth, with a self-guided tour before viewing other Toronto landmarks such as Harbourfront Centre, the University of Toronto, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Eaton Centre and Dundas Square with time to do a little exploring in the Distillery District, with its brick-lined streets and restored Victorian industrial buildings now housing galleries, boutiques and cafés. The rest of the day is free to discover Toronto as you please. Dine at your leisure at your hotel this evening.
Lodging: The Fairmont Royal York

Day 3 Wet and wild Niagara Falls
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A Niagara Falls vacation isn't complete without a ride on the Maid of the Mist to the foot of the falls, which thunder down almost 200 feet from the Niagara River above. The hooded raincoat you'll put on when you climb aboard will help to keep you dry during your own up-close-and-personal encounter. Said by some to be the loveliest town in Ontario, discover Niagara-on-the-Lake after an ice wine tasting at a local winery.
Lodging: The Fairmont Royal York

Day 4 Thousand Islands Cruising
Meals B, L, D
The First Nations people of this area where Ontario and the United States meet called this the "Garden of the Great Spirit" and it won't be hard to understand why as you cruise through the Thousand Islands today. Lush woods and sparkling water surround you as you glide past both humble and grand summer homes on the islands. Continue on to Ottawa, Canada's capital city, for a two-night stay at the impressive Fairmont Château Laurier, which may remind you of a grand French château. Dine at your leisure at Wilfrid's Restaurant at the hotel.
Lodging: Fairmont Château Laurier

Day 5 Stately Ottawa
Meals B
With its stately architecture, Ottawa looks every bit as a nation's capital city should look. A guided tour takes in Canada's Parliament and the House of Commons before a guided visit to the Museum of Civilization, showcasing Canada's cultural heritage from the ancient past to the present day. The afternoon and evening are free to spend as you choose in this splendid city.
Lodging: Fairmont Château Laurier

Day 6 The Mounties and Montreal
Meals B, L, D
With their scarlet tunics, distinctive Stetson hats and magnificent black horses, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are as iconic a symbol of Canada as the maple leaf. Chat with a retired RCMP officer who will answer all your questions about the "Mounties." After lunch in Vaudreuil, continue on to Montreal where a city tour by motor coach will introduce you to this French-speaking city that is both the second largest in Canada and the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.
Lodging: Hilton Montreal Bonaventure

Day 7 Montreal with an epicurean twist
Meals B, D
An array of tastes and treats await you on a walking tour of Old Montreal, the city's historic heart once surrounded by walls, stopping along the way to sample some of its distinctive local flavors. The day ends with dinner at a popular local restaurant to cap a day of epicurean pleasures.
Lodging: Hilton Montreal Bonaventure

Day 8 Montmorency Falls and then Quebec City
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After all the maple leaves you've seen, you've probably guessed that all things maple are dear to Canadian hearts. Today, enjoy an authentic taste of Canada - maple ice - in Trois Rivières in the heart of French Canada. Have lunch at Montmorency Falls. 98 feet higher than the falls people see on a Niagara Falls vacation! Continue on to Quebec City for a two-night stay at one of Canada's most iconic hotels, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Lodging: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Day 9 A touch of Europe in Quebec City
Meals B, D
A two-hour sightseeing tour of the hemisphere's only walled city north of Mexico this morning may give you the feeling that you just might not be in Canada anymore. Ancient houses, monuments and churches clustered along cobbled streets seem right out of an 18th-century European city. The afternoon is free to explore as you please before joining us for our farewell cocktail reception and dinner.
Lodging: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Day 10 Homeward Bound
Meals B
Your Canadian capital cities and Niagara Falls vacation ends in Quebec City. A transfer is included from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Quebec City International Airport. Allow three hours for flight check-in. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.

Overnight Accommodations:

Nights 1 - 3 : The Fairmont Royal York - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Once the tallest building in the British Empire, this 1929 Art-Deco structure is a well-respected and beloved Toronto landmark. Wonderfully situated "at the center of it all" in the heart of Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York offers a high standard of traditional, old-world luxury and impeccable service, even employing Canada's only professional tea connoisseur. Comfortable guest rooms offer bathrobes, coffee makers, cable television, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, air conditioning with individual climate control and windows that open to the outside. Swim a few laps in the indoor pool or have a workout in the state-of-the-art health club. Relax in the warm, club-like Library Bar or stop by at York Station to meet Alina, its bartender for nearly a quarter-century.

Nights 4 - 5 : Fairmont Château Laurier - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Located in the heart of city, next to the Parliament Buildings, and on both Confederation Square and the Rideau Canal, the magnificent Fairmont Château Laurier evokes the old-word charm of a classic French château while reflecting Canada's dynamic, thriving capital. Spacious guest rooms feature air conditioning with individual climate control, bathrobes, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, a refreshment center, color TV and windows that open to the outside. As befitting a luxury hotel, the Spa offers a beautiful, Art-Deco swimming pool as well as a fully equipped fitness center. Escape into a world of elegance and timeless décor at Zoe's Lounge as you enjoy afternoon tea or a classic cocktail. This landmark grande dame has been voted one of the world's 500 best hotels by the readers of Travel + Leisure.

Nights 6 - 7 : Hilton Montreal Bonaventure - Montreal, PQ
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure features a unique landscaped rooftop garden with waterfalls and year-round heated swimming pool. From windows that open to The Serenity Bath collection of Crabtree & Evelyn bath amenities to 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, mahogany furniture, coffee maker, in-room safe and the Hilton Serenity Bed, guest rooms warmly welcome you home after a busy day. The award-winning Restaurant-Jardins le Castillon offers tempting cuisine with a view of the garden and the river that runs through it while the Le Belvedere bistro bar features light meals as well as beverages of all kinds. *High-speed Internet access is available in guest rooms (at additional charge).

Nights 8 - 9 : Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Québec City, Canada
Perched majestically high on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the stately Fairmont Le Château Frontenac truly symbolizes the charm and elegance of Quebec City. Located in the very heart of historic Old Quebec, this grande dame has won the admiration of the readers of Travel + Leisure, who voted it one of the best 500 hotels in the world. Well-appointed guest rooms feature cable television with in-room movies and video games available, high-speed Internet connection, coffee / tea maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and windows that open to the outside. Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool or work out the kinks in the fully equipped exercise room. Sample a Winston Churchill, F.D. Roosevelt or Maurice Duplessis martini as you drink in the lovely view of the St. Lawrence River from the outdoor terrace of the St-Laurent Bar & Lounge.

Tour Value Includes:
A private docent-led tour, reception and dinner at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto
A cruise through the Thousand Islands, exploring centuries of history amid rich scenic beauty
Guided city sightseeing tours in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City - get the "inside" scoop!
Guided visit to the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, interpreting human history in Canada
An exciting cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist, close to thundering Niagara Falls, and an ice wine tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Lunch beside Montmorency Falls in the heart of French Canada
Multiple-night stays in landmark Fairmont hotels include the castle-like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City, The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and the Fairmont Château Laurier, reflecting Ottawa's dignified style
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
18 meals (9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes, and porterage .

Inclusive Prices:
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, admissions, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of hotel and restaurant staff, local guides and drivers and the Tour Director are included. Transportation from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to The Fairmont Royal York is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight information at least two weeks prior to the start of the tour. Transportation from The Fairmont Château Frontenac to Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports may be shared with other Tour guests.

Hotel Accommodations - The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples on this tour are accommodated as follows: the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto provides two double beds and a roll-away or two double beds and a sofa bed in one room; the Château Laurier provides one King bed and a roll-away, or two bedded room and 1 roll-away; the Château Frontenac provides two Queen beds and a roll away; the Hilton Bonaventure provides one king bed and a roll-away, or two Queen beds.

Meals - Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.

Tour Director - Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls is conducted by a Tour Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tour Director is a professional, fully trained employee.

Gratuities Included - All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides are included.

No Options Sold - Your Tour Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.

Not Included:
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States.

Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours - To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or travel agent when you book your tour.

Luggage Responsibility - Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Travel Protection Product that will be offered at time of booking for more information.

Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Pack at least one change of clothing in your carry-on bag
Split your items between your suitcase and a traveling companion's suitcase
Do not pack any vital medications or valuables in your checked luggage
Confirm that your luggage is checked and tagged to your final destination at airport check-in
Place your luggage claim tags in a secure place for your flight
File a claim for any missing luggage immediately before leaving the baggage claim area
Secure a case number and contact information for follow-up communications
Make certain that the airline has your onward itinerary
Your Tour Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.

Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.

Tour Director Gratuities - The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.

PRICES
From approx $3,590 US per person based on double occupancy
Departures on or within the seasons shown will determine the price