EAST CANADA EXPERIENCE
Day 1 Toronto
Arrive Toronto Pearson International Airport. Transfer from Airport to your hotel. Afternoon free for you to explore downtown Toronto. Take advantage of the evening to visit CN Tower Observation Deck and see the city
Toronto lit up.Overnight in Toronto.
Day 2 Toronto – Full day tour to Niagara Falls
This morning you depart of a full-day tour to the mighty Niagara Falls. The full-day tour includes a buffet lunch at Niagara Falls and an exhilarating ride aboard the famous Maid of the Mist boat at the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls (weather conditions permitting). Your full-day tour from Toronto takes you in air-conditioned comfort through the breathtaking scenery of the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls. After lunch (not included), you''ll take a wet and wild tour of the falls on the legendary Maid of the Mist boat. If the boats aren''t operating (end October to mid-April depending on weather conditions), you can take a close-up "Journey Behind the Falls" to stand in the mist behind the thundering Horseshoe Falls. Your unforgettable visit to Niagara Falls continues to the stunning Whirlpool Rapids observation deck. You''ll visit the Floral Clock, and then drive through the picturesque historic community of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Your day trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto concludes with a stop at a local winery with wine tasting. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 3 Toronto – Half day tour of Toronto
Discover what lies behind Toronto’s famous skyline on this comprehensive bus and guided walking city tour. Experience the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan city as you explore the downtown area. The tour is highlighted by fully narrated visits to: St. Lawrence Market where Toronto residents have been coming here to purchase fresh produce, meat and bread since 1901; Nathan Phillips Square at New City Hall known as a gathering place in front of the ultra-modern New City Hall and is a favourite location for celebrations and exhibits; selected areas of the 27 km underground PATH pedestrian concourse and shopping district. Travelling around the downtown core, you will discover the lively streets of Toronto as you explore world-renowned museums and attractions, dynamic neighbourhoods, an incredible waterfront, and magnificent architecture.
Overnight in Toronto.
Day 4 Travel to Ottawa
Checkout of your hotel at 11:00 am. Transferred to VIA Rail Station for your travel to Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Your VIA Rail 44 departs Toronto Union Station at 12:10 pm. The journey to Ottawa passes through bedroom communities and sleepy villages of the Ontario farmland. The train skirts Lake Ontario for much of the run and after a 4:15 hour run arrives at Ottawa at 4:25 pm. Met on arrival and transferred to hotel.
Overnight in Montreal.
Day 5 ½ Day Discover Capital of Canada City Tour of Ottawa (Hop-on Hop-off)
See all the sights of Ottawa on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Canada''s capital city. You''ll learn about the history of the region from your bilingual tour guide and have fabulous views from aboard an open-top double-decker bus, historic turn-of-the-century trolley or air-conditioned, washroom-equipped motor coach. Tour highlights include Parliament Hill, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Notre Dame Basilica, Rideau Hall, Canadian War Museum, National Gallery of Canada, Byward Market. You will be transferred to Via Rail station at 3:00 pm for your onward travel to the beautiful city of Montreal on the shores of the famous St. Lawrence. VIA Rail 36 departs Ottawa Station at 4:15 pm and after a run of 2:10 hours, we arrive at Montreal. Met on arrival and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 6 Full-day tour of Quebec City
Today, we depart on a full day visit to Quebec City, the historic heart of French Canada. You''ll take a full day sightseeing tour through Quebec with a local licensed guide and enjoy a photo stop at magnificent Montmorency Falls - higher than Niagara Falls! This full-day, 12-hour tour will take you back more than 350 years as you visit the former French colonial city of Quebec. You will be charmed by the old-world atmosphere of Quebec City with its narrow streets, steep hills and numerous historical treasures on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Before you return to Montreal, you will have free time to browse Quebec''s Old City. Tour highlights in Quebec City include Place Royale,birthplace of French civilization in North America, shop and eat in the oldest quarter in North America, the Petit Champlain district, Escalier Casse-Cou, which translates as "break neck staircase" but, while impressive, it isn''t nearly as dangerous as its name implies Funicular ride on the elevator linking Upper and Lower Old Quebec, with magnificent views of the river and surroundings, Citadel, the largest fortifications in North America, Plains of Abraham, where the famous battle between the French and English armies took place in 1759, Parliament Building, Quebec''s most important national historic site.
Overnight in Montreal.
Day 7 Montreal Guided City Tour (3-hours)
This morning, you will go on a narrated tour of Montreal. The tour explores all aspects of bustling downtown Montreal. Departing from Infotouriste Centre in Montreal, the highlights of this fully-narrated tour are a stop at the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica (entrance not included), residential and financial districts, historic Old Montreal, an outside view of the Olympic Complex, the campus of McGill University and the panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mont Royal. At the end of your tour, transfer by Airport Shuttle to Montreal Pierre Trudeau International Airport for your flight home.
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