Tour Pace
Canada's eastern cities are bursting with life and this tour
offers a fantastic introduction to their highlights. Enjoy two-night stays
in bustling Toronto and romantic Quebec City, plus overnight stops in
vibrant Montreal and the nation's capital city, Ottawa.
DAY 1 - ARRIVE TORONTO
You will be welcomed to Toronto with a
complimentary transfer from
Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director will be
available to answer any questions in the afternoon.
Hotel: Hilton Toronto.
DAY 2 - TORONTO &
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan
Toronto, viewing the enormous
SkyDome and
CN Tower. Travelling up
stately University Avenue,
see Ontario's Parliament buildings,
Queen's Park and the city's
museum row.
Move on to one of the world's great natural
wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy a close-up view on the Maid of the Mist cruise
before browsing the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Falls.
Get together at the hotel in the evening for a
Welcome Drink before dinner.
(Full Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 3 - TORONTO -
OTTAWA
Travel north, following the shores of
Lake Ontario, to the charming
colonial city of Kingston,
situated at the mouth of the St Lawrence
River. Turning inland, head to
Ottawa, capital of Canada, and
famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled
gardens. See the green-peaked roofs of the
Parliament, Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall
and the National Art
Gallery. In the evening,
travel by giant canoe to Turtle Island, a native camp on the Ottawa River
with stunning views of the city skyline. Here, enjoy a native feast and
learn more about Canada's First Nations People. Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel.
(Full Breakfast, Highlight
Dinner)
DAY 4 - OTTAWA - QUEBEC
CITY
Follow the St Lawrence River to
Quebec City, the first French
settlement in North America, reminiscent of a medieval European village. The
afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this romantic city on foot or by
horse-drawn carriage. Perhaps join your Tour Director for a sumptuous French
Bistro dinner inside the walled city tonight?
Hotel: Hilton Quebec.
(Full Breakfast)
DAY 5 - QUEBEC CITY
SIGHTSEEING
Let a local guide
show you the unique European charm of this historic city, with
its Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham,
ramparts, world-famous
Chⴥau Frontenac, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale,
and Citadelle.
Then venture north to visit the shrine
of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre - first pilgrimage shrine in North America - and the
spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning to
Quebec City.
(Full Breakfast)
DAY 6 -
QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL
Continue to Quebec's largest city,
Montreal. See the
cobble-stone streets of Vieux Montreal
and the Old Port.
Admire the grand mansions of Mount Royal
and the modern downtown area. Use the free evening to explore
Montreal's old world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure.
Hotel: Marriott Chateau Champlain.
(Full Breakfast)
DAY 7 - MONTREAL -
CRUISING
Enjoy free time in Montreal, then transfer to the ship in the
afternoon and cruise along the scenic St Lawrence River. (Dinner)
DAY 8 - CRUISING -
QUEBEC CITY
Explore the city or beyond. Available activities include biking at
Montmorency Falls, wine-tasting at Canyon Ste Anne, horseback riding in the
Laurentian Mountains, and rafting down the Jacques Cartier River.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner)
DAY 9 - CRUISING -
SAGUENAY FJORD
Cruise through the spectacular Saguenay Fjord, home to beluga and
mink whales.On the delightfully named Ha! Ha! Bay, Saguenay is the gateway
to three national parks and some of the most stunning scenery in North
America. Hike, go whale watching, or explore the shops and restaurants of
Saguenay's boroughs.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10 - CRUISING -
CHARLOTTETOWN
Call in at Charlottetown, where red double-decker buses motor along
streets lined with Victorian houses. Perhaps join an optional excursion to
Cavendish, with ample time to visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead. Then
visit the National Park for a leisurely walk along the boardwalk with views
of beautiful beaches.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11 - CRUISING -
SYDNEY
Alexander Graham Bell observed, "I have travelled around the globe.
I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes and the Alps, and
the Highlands of Scotland; but for simply beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them
all." Explore the 184-mile-long Cabot Trail, or be a soldier for the day at
Louisbourg - the choice is yours.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 12 - CRUISING -
HALIFAX
Lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges; tiny villages
huddle in rocky inlets; lobsters make it from the ocean to your plate in
record time - all in Nova Scotia. In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel
defend the city and await your inspection.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 13 - CRUISING - BAR
HARBOR
Tucked into a cove by Acadia National Park is Bar Harbor, a
quintessential New England coastal town. Enjoy a bike ride or kayak
adventure, participate in a lobster bake and chew on hand-stretched taffy
from an upscale boutique.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 14 - DISEMBARK
BOSTON
Time permitting, explore the cradle of American history, Boston,
before being transferred to Boston Logan International Airport or to the
Omni Parker House, for those wishing to extend their stay. Please do not
schedule fights before noon.
(Full Breakfast)
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