Overview
But that’s not all…you’ll enjoy stunning scenery on this eastern Canada tour. Board a sightseeing boat for a thrilling ride to view breathtaking Niagara Falls. You’ve seen photos of Niagara Falls, and now’s your chance to see it up close. These falls are nothing short of spectacular! Also enjoy a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands of Thousand Islands National Park. From the vibrant cities to the beautiful scenery, this eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveller is a wonderful holiday!
Itinerary
Welcome to Ontario's capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the most loved landmarks in the world. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls up close. Return to Toronto, where sightseeing includes the city's major landmarks, such as the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower and the University of Toronto. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for dinner and spectacular views.
NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable, ice-free weather and/or river conditions. Favourable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavourable, a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Leave Ontario's capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park. At Rockport, board your boat for a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple to opulent summer homes. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada's beautiful capital.
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market.
Drive into the French-Canadian province of Quebec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historical King's Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Quebec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Erabliere le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Quebec dinner, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction.
Enjoy a guided tour of Canada's only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the centre of New France; today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside Place d'Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free-your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
This morning head south for ultra-modern Montreal, named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Major attractions on this afternoon's guided tour include once-walled Old Montreal, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal.
Your holiday ends this morning.
Trip Inclusions
- No meals are included on this trip.
- Toronto Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (Superior First-Class)
- Ottawa The Cartier Place Suite Hotel (First-Class)
- Quebec City Hotel Plaza Quebec (Moderate First-Class)
- Montreal Best Western Ville-Marie (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Enjoy the fall colours of Ontario and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 13 to October 4 (if Mother Nature permits).
Enjoy inside visits to Canada's the must-see sites with a great mix of included excursions, free time and affordable value. Read more
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Trip Reviews (8) View All Most Recent 'Ontario & French Canada' Reviews
For me, the trip was most enjoyable and it will certainly entice me back to this region of Canada to experience more.
I booked this tour online with Global Journeys and Madeline handled everything and answered all my questions right away. She made my life easy organising this trip. This was my third tour with Cosmos and I'm quite happy with their services.
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