Best of Eastern Canada
9 Day Canada Tour from Montreal to Toronto | Operated by Trafalgar
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9 Days
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1 Country
Canada -
6 Cities
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal -
13 Meals
1 Welcome Reception, 8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 2 Lunchs -
Pace: Comfortable
Mainly 2–3-night stays in each location. Comfortable travel days with numerous stops. Requires 1-3 miles of walking per day that might involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and stairs.
Trip Itinerary
Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls.
The day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. Continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to Ontario's Thousand Islands. Set sail on a dinner cruise this evening against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands found along the Saint Lawrence River.
Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine.
Enjoy Breakfast at Mādahòkì Farm followed by a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, including a presentation of the Algonquin People and the Friendship dance. After, enjoy lunch at a local "Cabane à Sucre". Then, continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian 'joie de vivre' and your hotel in Old Québec.
Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms.
Leave the city behind, bound for Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm for an exclusive Be My Guest Experience. Learn how lavender is grown and turned into a variety of products, sample delicious lavender lemonade and enjoy a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colorful Old Port area, the splendor of one of Montréal's crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal.
Bid a fond au revoir to newfound friends as you head to the Toronto International Airport, where you will arrive at approximately 4 pm, please be aware when booking your flights.
Price Includes
What's Included- - An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- - Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- - All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- - All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- - Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- - Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- - Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- - All transport and transfers shown
- - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- - Optional Experiences and free time
- - On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- - 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- - 8 Breakfasts (B)
- - 2 Dinners (D)
- - 2 Lunchs (L)
- Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstition of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player.
- Embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario as you contemplate this tremendous force of nature.
- The spectacular Thousand Islands in Ontario are made up of 1,864 islands on the Saint Lawrence River, straddling the US-Canada border stretching 50 miles downriver from Kingston. Cruise the waters and enjoy dinner for an unforgettable evening.
- Delve into Canada's capital city as you enjoy views of the elegant Gothic buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries, museums and parks.
- Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm on a European city.
- Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montréal's foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows.
- Join a Local Specialist who will introduce you to Montreal, Canada's cultural capital where festivals, art, cuisine and a certain joie de vivre are all part of the daily make up. Admire how old European style architecture can sit so naturally beside beautiful contemporary masterpieces.
- Join your Indigenous Cultural Ambassadors at Mādahòkì Farm for a guided visit that outlines the diversity of First Nations cultures across Canada.
- Dating back to 1870, Hotel Clarendon is Quebec City's oldest hotel, featuring an Art Deco elegance intertwined with centuries of history right in the heart of Old Quebec. Beyond its atmospheric charm, you'll hear rumors of ghost sightings that contribute to its mystique. You can dig into the mystery or get out and explore from its prime location near famed attractions including Château Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham.
- You'll be welcomed by Michel Lamarche, the longest serving employee who has a depth of knowledge about lavender growing. Take a guided tour of the farm, sampling a selection of lavender products as you go. Sip a lavender lemonade with your picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties.
Optional Experiences
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing (Available on Day 2)Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss!
Adult Price: $177 Child Price: $177 CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views (Available on Day 3)Opened in 1976, the CN Tower defines the Toronto skyline and remains a celebrated architectural
marvel, wonder of the modern world, world-class entertainment and dining destination, and a Toronto
must-see. Visual displays throughout the building share many fascinating stories about this engineering marvel; interact with displays and exhibits as you journey to the elevators tell the history of the CN Tower and
provide insights and interactive opportunities to discover how the Tower works today.
Our Ottawa river cruise offers the finest views along the river. With departures from the Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park and the Ottawa Docks, located at the foot of the Ottawa Locks, this 90-minute tour is the most thorough tour available on the water. The cruise offers a spectacular view of the city and allows you to see the river as it was used long ago. Marvel at the natural beauty of the region that captured the imagination of the European explorer Samuel de Champlain.
Adult Price: $46 Child Price: $46 Oh, Canada Eh? Dinner Show (Cabin Seating) (Available on Day 4)Canada's longest running dinner musical - NOW IN OTTAWA! After 26 award winning season performing in Niagara Falls Canada, The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is coming to the nation's capital! Experience Canada from coast to coast as you meet a singing Mountie, Lumberjacks, Anne of Green Gables and even a Hockey Player. Presenting a Canadian inspired performance, paying tribute to over 30 of Canada’s professional recording artists.
Adult Price: $108 Child Price: $108 Montmorency Falls and Gourmet Bistro Dinner (Available on Day 6)Join us for a special evening on the Ile d’Orleans. Located a few miles east of downtown Quebec in the St. Lawrence River, the “Island of Orleans” was one of the first areas occupied by early French colonists.
Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive Montmorency Falls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. Lawrence
River. Then travel through the rolling farmlands to the south side of the island for a dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent Restaurant with renowned Chef Martin Pronovost, who has been nominated for a
Crystal Award in the category `Canadian Chef of the Year` in both 2010 and 2011. Passionate about food and with an eye and ear always looking toward trends, culinary innovation remains a continual objective.