Indulgence in Eastern Canada
8 Day Canada Tour | Operated by LuxuryGold
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8 Days
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1 Country
Canada -
6 Cities
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal -
12 Meals
4 Dinners, 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch -
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 extends a grand welcome where you will be escorted to your luxury hotel, the St. Regis Toronto. Celebrate your Eastern Canada luxury tour over a special Champagne Sabrage ceremony and dine at Woods Restaurant in the historic St. Lawrence neighborhood.
Experience the thundering wonder of Niagara Falls aboard an expertly narrated cruise experiencing the power, thundering water and amazing mist up close. Tour and sip ice wines at Chateau De Armes and sample unique cheeses and chocolates.
Uncover Kingston’s historical landmarks and arrive in modern Ottawa. Settle into your landmark hotel, the Fairmont Château Laurier, reminiscent of a French chateau. You're invited to witness the beauty and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses at Mādahòkì Farm over tea.
Bask in Ottawa's iconic buildings including Parliament Hill, Notre Dame and Rideau Canal. Enjoy a guided visit of Rideau Hall, entering the State rooms where the Governor General welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians. Personalise your exploration of the city pedaling past its sights on a bike tour or join an expertly guided visit to the Canadian Museum of History. This evening, you are invited to a unique farm-to-table, four-course dinner at Play Food & Wine.
Journey along the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City to discover the beautiful Joan of Arc Gardens, the Quebec Parliament, Place Royale and Old Town and embark on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Château Frontenac. Savor a special multi-course dinner at Bistro Le Sam, a locally sought after restaurant inside Le Chateau Frontenac.
Uncover Quebec City's French-Canadian history with a Local Expert visiting the Citadel of Quebec, Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale. In Old Quebec, indulge in First Nations gastronomy over a gourmet lunch at Sagamité restaurant. Discover a natural wonder visiting Parc de la Chute-Montmorency for a gaze at the towering Montmorency Falls. Watch the falls tumble from the mouth of the Montmorency River and rush over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Continue your exploration on a scenic gondola ride alongside Montmorency Falls or opt to join a guided tour and demonstration at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum, renowned for its metal craftmanship for nearly 100 years.
Take in historic Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and the Old Port or join a mural and street art walking tour highlighting Saint-Laurent boulevard. Visit the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, the first Gothic Revival church in Canada. Indulge in a final dinner to celebrate your journey.
Your Toronto to Montreal tour comes to an end this morning as you are transferred to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for your onward journey home.
Price Includes
Dining Summary- - 4 Dinners (D)
- - 7 Breakfasts (B)
- - 1 Lunch (L)
- At 18:00, join your Traveling Concierge and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
- Indulge at Play Food & Wine; a modern culinary experience that will delight your taste buds with its fresh food using local, sustainable and seasonal products sourced by farmers and foragers.
- In the evening, savor a spectacular dinner with wine at Bistro Le Sam in Chateau Frontenac.
- This charming restaurant in historic Old Quebec has traced the path of indigenous gastronomy to delight you with meals that are both gourmet feasts and cultural experiences. Over Flaming Yatista prepared tableside, discover how important fire is to the First Nations. Warm up with a traditional soup, enjoy main dishes of seafood, game meat or pasta, and finish with a decadent dessert.
- Enjoy delicious food and wine in Old Montreal at Gibbys.
- Visit Chateau des Charmes, where you are welcomed with a limited production rosé sparkling wine, followed by a tour and tasting of wines from St. David's Bench Vineyard, accompanied by hand-made local ice cream and local fruit.
- In Toronto, see Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum.
- Admire Rideau Hall and learn of its history during a guided walk including the State rooms, where the governor general fulfills official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians.
- On an exclusive tour of the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, gain behind-the-scenes access to learn about the chateau's history.
- Dive into Quebec City's history as you embark on a walking tour of historic Old Quebec. An UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll see the Citadel of Quebec, the Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale as you hear about the city's French-Canadian influence.
- Visit Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, which is considered a masterpiece in Gothic revival architecture and renowned for its dramatic interior. The sanctuary is decorated in beautiful hues of blues, reds, purples, silver and gold. Stunning stained glass windows, hundreds of intricate wood carvings, and a grand pipe organ are also featured within the interior.
- A serving of Indigenous Tea welcomes you to Mādahòkì Farm as you take in the striking beauty of this setting and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses.
- With roots stretching back to 1856, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations.
- Choose your own itinerary during this self-guided tour of Ottawa via bicycle. Pedal your way through the green areas of the city using safe and scenic bike paths.
- Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you journey alongside the falls by gondola.
- Personalize Your Day over a fascinating learning experience and demonstration of copper repoussé artwork at the Abert Gilles Copper Museum. The Gilles family is renowned for their magnificent metal craftsmanship using copper -- one of the natural resources of Quebec -- for the past 100 years. View the unrivaled collection of copper art before experimenting with the art of repoussé yourself. Using a thin sheet of copper and tools, you’ll create your own unique work of art.
- Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Chateau Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
- Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.
- Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with easy walking access to all of the wonderful sites and experiences that Old Québec has to offer.