The Best of Eastern Canada (9 Days starting from $1,549)

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The Best of Eastern Canada
9 Days starting from $1,549

Countries Visited:
Canada

Length:	9 Days
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3346

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About This Tour

From the European-styled, old world elegance of Quebec City to the thundering magnificence of Niagara Falls, you’ll love every moment of this 9-day tour of eastern Canada. Enjoy two night stays in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Toronto and city tours of each dynamic city. Visit Quebec’s shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre and view dramatic Montmorency Falls. Have breakfast at a local sugar shack and learn how maple syrup is harvested from the trees. Travel from Ottawa to Toronto by train on VIA Rail.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing Highlights
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 4 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

MONTREAL Hyatt Regency
QUEBEC CITY Manoir Victoria
OTTAWA Ottawa Marriott
TORONTO Sheraton Toronto Centre

On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Montreal or a post night stay in Toronto. Prices start at $95 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

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

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.

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.

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.

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 while overlooking the city.

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.

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.

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.

Day 9
Toronto
Your tour ends today in Toronto.

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Know Before You Go... Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Time Zone Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are all on Eastern Standard Time. Electricity An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada, and Mexico is 110. Elevation Highest elevation included on tour is 1,800 feet.

Cruise the spectacular 1,000 Islands region of picturesque and unspoiled Lake Ontario.

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 and enjoy a guided tour.

Know Before You Go...

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are all on Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada, and Mexico is 110.

Elevation
Highest elevation included on tour is 1,800 feet.

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