Eastern Canada Explorer

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN TORONTO

Arrive at Pearson International Airport, Toronto. Individual transfer to your centrally-located hotel. We can arrange private transfers but due strict airport controls on waiting the vehicle cannot approach the terminal until you are waiting outside and for this reason our advice is to take a taxi from the regulated taxi dispatch at the terminal. After checking in with your tour director at the hotel, the remainder of the day is free. If you would prefer to arrive a day earlier allowing you time to acclimatise and enjoy Toronto, we can easily arrange this for you. Overnight in Toronto.

Hotel:
Chelsea Hotel

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DAY 2 – TORONTO

You get better acquainted with your travelling companions at breakfast before exploring Toronto on a morning city tour. Experience the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan city as you explore the downtown area and residential areas. Highlights include the Eaton Centre, old and new City Halls, Casa Loma, Yorkville and the University of Toronto. You will pass by the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower and drive along the harbour front for a complete impression of this city. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast included.

Hotel:
Chelsea Hotel

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DAY 3 – TORONTO TO MONTREAL

Departing early, you will enjoy a pleasant drive east. Following the north shore of Lake Ontario, you pass endless miles of rolling farmland. Your first destination is the beautiful Thousand Islands resort region, where you embark upon a relaxing cruise. After taking in the sights and sounds of this river playground, you re-board the tour coach for the drive to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal. Canadian breakfast included.

Hotel:
Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis

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DAY 4 – MONTREAL

This morning, you will tour the second-largest French speaking city in the world. The dynamic city of Montreal encapsulates the two founding cultures of Canada and boasts a curious blend of history and modernity. Touring the downtown area, view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montreal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Montreal. Canadian breakfast included.

Hotel:
Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis

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DAY 5 – MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY

This morning, prepare to depart from Montreal’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and partially follow the route of Canada’s first carriageway, the Chemin du Roy deep into French Canada. Winding your way through typical French-Canadian villages and towns, experience true immersion in French culture. Upon arrival in Quebec City, you tour within the walls of the old city and view Lower Town, the Citadel, Battlefields Park and the ornate city gates. Overnight in Quebec City. Canadian breakfast included.

Hotel:
Hotel Palace Royal, Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec or Hotel Clarendon

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DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY

The day is at your leisure to further explore the sights of this charming World Heritage Site. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including a 3-hour whale watching tour on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Step aboard a regular boat and go in search of the world’s largest mammals. You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this historic French-Canadian city with narrow streets and unique boutiques. Overnight in Quebec City. Continental breakfast included.

Hotel:
Hotel Palace Royal, Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec or Hotel Clarendon

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DAY 7 – QUEBEC CITY TO OTTAWA

Following the shore of the St. Lawrence, this morning you travel west past Montreal, across the Ontario border, and on to Ottawa — the nation’s capital. You stop for lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne — an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. Upon arrival to Ottawa you take a tour of Ottawa. View the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site), and much more. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ottawa. Continental breakfast and lunch included.

Hotel:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

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DAY 8 – OTTAWA

This morning enjoy the Turtle Island aboriginal experience breakfast on Victoria Island. The afternoon is free for independent exploration of Ottawa’s many museums and fine galleries, shopping at the Sparks Street Mall or perhaps a boat cruise on one of the city’s many waterways. Overnight in Ottawa. Breakfast included.

Hotel:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

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DAY 9 – OTTAWA TO MIDLAND

Your journey west from Ottawa features sparkling lakes, rushing streams, deep forests and characteristic northern towns. The trip will be highlighted by a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park where you will take a walk along the scenic trails. This immense wildlife and forest preserve is a favourite destination for camping expeditions during the summer months, and your walk will give you the opportunity to experience a little of it for yourself. Soon, you enter the Muskoka resort region, your destination for the night. Overnight in Midland. Continental breakfast included.

Hotels:
Quality Inn Conference Centre or Comfort Inn Midland

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DAY 10 MIDLAND TO NIAGARA FALLS

This morning, upon arrival to Sainte-Marie Among The Hurons, you have breakfast. This fascinating three-acre historic site is a detailed reconstruction of the first inland European community in Canada. Next, drive south past Toronto and then through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula with a final destination of Niagara Falls. A thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises – Voyage to the Falls brings you to the foot of the thundering waterfalls for an unforgettable experience. You will ride to the top of the Skylon Tower providing a spectacular view of the falls and the surrounding district of Niagara. Afterwards, you can enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter Tour or Niagara Skywheel that gives you a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls region. The evening is free for exploring North America’s “honeymoon capital”. Overnight in Niagara Falls. Canadian breakfast included.

Hotel:
Hilton Hotel & Suites Fallsview

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DAY 11 – NIAGARA FALLS TO TORONTO

You leave Niagara Falls this morning. The drive follows the scenic Niagara Parkway through the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, home of the Shaw Festival. Here you will see a small but thriving community, proud to display a carefully preserved nineteenth-century atmosphere. This afternoon completes the tour with a short drive back to Toronto. The evening features a special “Farewell to Canada” dinner at the CN Tower. Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast and dinner included.

Hotel:
Chelsea Hotel

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DAY 12 – END OF TOUR

Time for last minute shopping and farewells or perhaps extend your stay in Toronto which we would be delighted to do for you. Maybe you would like to venture further and visit some of the Eastern cities in America such as New York, Boston or Washington. If you decide to return home from Toronto, a private driver and car will arrive in time to take you back to the airport and check-in for your non-stop flight back to the U.K. A full Canadian breakfast is included for your last day of the tour.