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ONTARIO ~ QUEBEC ~ PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ~ NOVA SCOTIA ~ MAINE ~ MASSACHUSETTS
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.
FELLOW PASSENGERS
This diverse and cultural region has something for everyone. City lovers and history buffs will find themselves in their element, while fans of French life, language and food will enjoy soaking up the ambience in the fascinating province of Quebec.
Day 1 - ARRIVE TORONTO
A complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel is provided. Your Tour Director will be available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel. Hotel: The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
Day 2 - TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan Toronto. Rise to the top of the CN Tower and view Toronto from four different lookout levels. 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 close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise before browsing the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. (B,D)
Day 3 - TORONTO - OTTAWA
Bid farewell to Toronto and travel north along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada's first capital, Kingston. Your orientation tour shows you the numerous historic buildings, churches, picturesque neighbourhoods and 19th century fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation's capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution. For your Dine-Around pleasure this evening, choose from a selection of excellent restaurants in Ottawa. Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier (B,DA)
Day 4 - OTTAWA - QUEBEC CITY
This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Then, follow the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, the first French settlement in North America, reminiscent of a medieval European village. This evening is at leisure to enjoy this romantic city. Perhaps join your Tour Director for an optional French Bistro dinner inside the walled city. Hotel: Hilton Quebec (B)
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, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Then venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, the first pilgrimage shrine in North America, and the spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning to Quebec City where the rest of the day is free. (B)
Day 6 - QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL
Continue to Quebec's largest city, Montreal. See the historic old town with its cobblestone streets of Old Montreal and the Old Port. On this locally guided tour, admire the city's diversity, from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area. Visit the dramatic Notre-Dame Basilica with its glorious stained-glass windows depicting Montreal's religious history. This evening, explore Montreal's old-world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure. Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (B)
Day 7 - DEPART MONTREAL
For passengers not taking the cruise, the tour ends upon hotel checkout. A complimentary transfer to Montreal International Airport is provided. (B)
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