Best of Eastern Canada End Montreal

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Day 1

Welcome to Toronto

Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada.

Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2

Hockey and Niagara Falls Dive Into Culture

On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro.

Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls.

Day 3

Travel Back in Time in Kingston

The day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings.

Continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to Ontario's Thousand Islands. Set sail on a dinner cruise this evening  against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands found along the Saint Lawrence River.

Day 4

Onwards to Ottawa

Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital.

You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine.

Day 5

Uncover the Traditions of Quebec City Make Travel Matter

Enjoy Breakfast at Mādahòkì Farm followed by a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, including a presentation of the Algonquin People and the Friendship dance.

After, enjoy lunch at a local "Cabane à Sucre". Then, continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian 'joie de vivre' and your hotel in Old Québec.

Day 6

Stroll Through Québec City

Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city.

Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms.

Day 7

Enjoy the Charming Eastern Townships Connect with Locals

Leave the city behind, bound for Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships.

Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm for an exclusive Be My Guest Experience. Learn how lavender is grown and turned into a variety of products, sample delicious lavender lemonade and enjoy a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.

Day 8

Discover Vibrant Montréal

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montréal's crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal.

Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal.

Day 9

Au Revoir Montréal

Bid a fond au revoir to newfound friends as you depart from Montreal at your leisure.

Dining Summary

1 Welcome Reception (WR)

8 Breakfast (B)

2 Dinner (D)

2 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

Quebec City: You'll be welcomed by Michel Lamarche, the longest serving employee who has a depth of knowledge about lavender growing. Take a guided tour of the farm, sampling a selection of lavender products as you go. Sip a lavender lemonade with your picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties.

Dive Into Culture

Niagara Falls: Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstition of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player.

Iconic Experience

Niagara Falls: Embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario as you contemplate this tremendous force of nature.

Kingston: The spectacular Thousand Islands in Ontario are made up of 1,864 islands on the Saint Lawrence River, straddling the US-Canada border stretching 50 miles downriver from Kingston. Cruise the waters and enjoy dinner for an unforgettable evening.

Ottawa: Delve into Canada's capital city as you enjoy views of the elegant Gothic buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries, museums and parks.

Quebec City: Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm on a European city.

Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montréal's foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows.

Montreal: Join a Local Specialist who will introduce you to Montreal, Canada's cultural capital where festivals, art, cuisine and a certain joie de vivre are all part of the daily make up. Admire how old European style architecture can sit so naturally beside beautiful contemporary masterpieces.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Ottawa: Join your Indigenous Cultural Ambassadors at Mādahòkì Farm for a guided visit that outlines the diversity of First Nations cultures across Canada.

Must-see Highlights

: Explore UNESCO listed Quebéc City, Montréal, Oakville Hockey Academy, Sugar Shack

: Discover Toronto, Ottawa

: Visit Kingston, Niagara Falls, and Notre Dame de Montreal, the first neo-gothic church in Canada

: Cruise Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls

Trafalgar Difference

Quebec City: Dating back to 1870, Hotel Clarendon is Quebec City's oldest hotel, featuring an Art Deco elegance intertwined with centuries of history right in the heart of Old Quebec. Beyond its atmospheric charm, you'll hear rumors of ghost sightings that contribute to its mystique. You can dig into the mystery or get out and explore from its prime location near famed attractions including Château Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham.

Whats Included

: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

: All porterage and restaurant gratuities

: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

: All transport and transfers shown

: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

: Optional Experiences and free time

: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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