Best of Eastern Canada Tour

Day 1: Arrive Montreal, Quebec
Your tour begins in the second largest French-speaking city in the world, Montreal.

Accommodations - Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Canada

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.

Accommodations - Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Canada

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 to 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.

Accommodations - Quebec Hilton, Canada

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.

Accommodations - Quebec Hilton,Canada

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 at sunset while cruising the Ottawa River onboard the Empress of Ottawa.

Accommodations - Sheraton Ottawa, Canada Map

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.

Accommodations - Sheraton Ottawa, Canada

Day 7: Ottawa - VIA Rail - Toronto
This morning, board the VIA Rail train and sit back, relax and soak in the local scenery as you travel from Ottawa to Toronto. 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, before enjoying some leisure time to explore the city on your own.

Accommodations - Intercontinental Hotel Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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. Of course, a visit to Niagara Falls would not be complete without experiencing the incredible Maid of the Mist cruise. Board the boat to see and feel the falls up close. Don’t forget to bring a camera! Later, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city which includes a visit to the colorful Floral Clock and the attractive Horticultural Center.

Accommodations - Intercontinental Hotel Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Day 9: Toronto
Your tour ends today in Toronto.

INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
Montreal, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Quebec City, St. Anne de Beaupre, Ottawa, VIA Rail, Toronto, Niagara Falls

Soak in the scenery as you travel from Ottawa to Toronto aboard VIA Rail!!
Visit the shrine at St. Anne de Beaupre and explore the beautiful grounds surrounding the grand Basilica.
Witness the incredible power of Mother Nature at breathtaking Niagara Falls.

9 days, 12 meals

HOTELS
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Canada

Quebec Hilton, Quebec City, QC 5 , 6 Sheraton Ottawa
Canada

Sheraton, Ottawa, ON 7 , 8 Intercontinental Hotel Toronto
Ontario, Canada

InterContinental Hotel Centre, Toronto, ON

On some dates alternative hotels may be used.

Optional Excursions for The Best of Eastern Canada Plan Ahead, Reserve Now!

Add a touch of personalization to your vacation by selecting from our well-researched list of options. While we are known for our many inclusions, we also want to be sure you have adequate free time and options to enhance your vacation – your way. And now, you can reserve your options in advance of your tour!

Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Lunch at L'astral and Afternoon of Sightseeing $75
City: Quebec City, QC
Ride a panoramic elevator to the 29th floor of the Loews Le Concorde Hotel, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at L’Astral, Quebec City’s only revolving restaurant. Known for its award winning cuisine, L’Astral rotates to provide complete views of the city and the surrounding countryside, the Plains of Abraham and the Laurentian Mountains. After lunch, drive along the “Old King's Road”— Le Chemin du Roy — which hugs the Cote de Beaupre and winds through picturesque villages on the banks of the St. Lawrence. This is the oldest road in Canada, dating back to 1737. The homes and structures along the route are evocative of Normandy and Brittany in the north of France. Stop and see where the Montmorency River plunges 272 feet off the Canadian Shield. Rising 98 feet higher than Niagara, the Montmorency Falls are particularly striking in winter when the spray freezes on the rock faces and builds an ever-growing mountain of ice at the bottom, affectionately called the “sugar loaf.” Le


Your transportation is included.
Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Duration: approximately 5 hour(s).

Quebec by Night $55
City: Quebec City, QC
Tonight, indulge in three fabulous courses during dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Old Quebec. Relax after dinner with a tour of the historic city by night. Enjoy romantic views of the illuminated architecture, including Parliament and the iconic Porte Saint-Louis, one of the main gates of the old city. Travel the cobblestone streets in the evening light and sit back as you behold Old Quebec in a new light.

Your transportation is included.
Please note a minimum of 10 passengers is required.
Duration: approximately 3.5 hour(s).

Dinner in the CN Tower Revolving Restaurant & Toronto By Night $109
City: Toronto, ON
No trip to Toronto would be complete without zooming up the CN Tower to see the amazing views from it’s observation level. Watch the lights go on in the city below as twilight falls over Toronto’s beautiful skyline and Lake Ontario. Then head to the restaurant level of the CN Tower for dinner in the revolving restaurant, 360. 360 is an award-winning restaurant featuring market-fresh cuisine and regional ingredients that rotates once every 72 minutes, providing a complete view of the city during dinner. After dinner, relax on the motorcoach for a twilight tour of Toronto and observe the city by night as she sparkles in all her beauty.

Your transportation is included.
Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Duration: approximately 3 hour(s).