| Day 1: Arrival in Toronto |
Arrive at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and
transfer independently to your downtown hotel. After
checking in with your tour director, the remainder of
the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic
city. Discover the delights of Toronto’s colourful neighbourhoods, take
a ride to the top of the CN Tower, experience the lively theatre district
and indulge in one of the numerous restaurants. Overnight in Toronto.
Continental breakfast included. |
| Day 2: Toronto / Niagara
Falls Excursion |
This morning we meet our fellow travellers at breakfast
before setting out to discover the many identities
of the world’s most cosmopolitan city. After seeing
the provincial parliament buildings, the waterfront, the imposing
CN Tower and lively Chinatown, we leave the city and head for the
Niagara Peninsula. We pass through the enchanting Victorian town of
Niagara-on-the-Lake and follow the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara
Falls. Time is allocated to admire the falls and take part in some of
Niagara Falls numerous activities. Don’t forget your camera to capture
the spectacular views! Overnight in Toronto. Continental breakfast
included. |
| Day 3: Toronto to Ottawa |
| We leave the Toronto skyline behind and drive east to
the former capital of Upper Canada, Kingston. Here
you have an option of enjoying an entertaining and
relaxing lunch cruise through the beautiful Admiralty
group of islands. Our route then winds through rolling farmland,
following the rivers and lakes of the Rideau Waterway. Upon arrival in
Ottawa, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the national capital. Defined by
the Rideau Canal and the government buildings on Parliament Hill, the
city offers many great sights including the public gardens, the Byward
Market and City Hall. Overnight in Ottawa. Continental breakfast
included. |
| Day 4: Ottawa to Québec City |
This morning we travel along the scenic Ottawa River
to the French-speaking province of Québec. We skirt
the magnificent Laurentians and follow the Chemin
du Roy past Québecois villages and historic shrines.
Today’s journey ends in Québec’s cultural heartland, Québec City. We
tour within the walls of the old city and view the ornate city gates,
Lower Town, the Citadel and Battlefields Park. Overnight in Québec
City. Continental breakfast included. |
| Day 5: Québec City |
| The day is at your leisure to further explore the sights
of this charming World Heritage Site. You can enjoy
an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including
3‑hours of whalewatching on the St. Lawrence River
at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Step aboard a regular boat or a
high-speed Zodiac and go in search of the world’s largest mammals.
You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30
metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls. The rest of the
day is at your leisure to explore this historic French-Canadian city
with narrow streets and unique boutiques. Overnight in Québec City.
Continental breakfast included. |
Day 6: Québec City to Montréal |
| Departing from Québec City we drive along the
St.‑Lawrence River in the footsteps of the early
settlers. Upon arrival in Montréal, we tour the
second-largest French-speaking city in the world. The
dynamic city of Montréal encapsulates the two founding cultures of
Canada and boasts a curious blend of history and modernity. Touring
the downtown area we view the Olympic Complex, charming Old
Montréal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal
and the bustling shopping streets. Overnight in Montréal. Continental
breakfast included. |
Day 7: Montréal to Toronto |
| Today’s route takes us back to Toronto, where you
will have time to explore colourful neighbourhoods
and to sample some of the city’s great restaurants
and wonderful entertainment. Overnight in Toronto.
Continental breakfast included. |
Day 8: Toronto to Calgary (Flight) |
| A transfer brings us to Toronto’s Pearson
International Airport for a flight over the prairie
grainfields of central Canada to Calgary. Upon arrival
in Calgary, we make our way to our downtown hotel.
Overnight in Calgary. Continental breakfast included. |
Day 9: Calgary to Banf/Canmore |
| We set out early this morning to tour the sights
of Calgary. We admire such modern and historic
landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and
the skyscrapers of the commercial district. Leaving
Calgary behind we set our sights on the Rocky Mountains, which can
already be seen, far off in the distance. Experience the majesty of the
mountains as we first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff
National Park. We tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped
peaks, sparkling glaciers and emerald green lakes and see landmark
Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in
Canmore. Continental breakfast included. |
Day 10: Canmore/Banf |
The entire day is at leisure to tour Banff and browse
through the many boutiques and specialty shops
along Banff Avenue.
An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia
Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and
spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. From the
unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise we enter a rugged wilderness as
we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway. At every turn of the
road, we encounter breathtaking vistas of dramatic mountain ranges,
lush valleys and alpine meadows. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield
we board a Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the
ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return to Banff late in the afternoon.
Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included. |
Day 11: Canmore to Kamlops |
| Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada
Highway, following a route charted by the railroad
engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. We
continue our tour of the Canadian parks system
as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s
Yoho National Park. From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling
display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed
streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to
Glacier National Park where we witness stunning vistas at Rogers Pass.
We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges
to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Continental breakfast included. |
Day 12: Kamlops to Whistler |
| We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes
when we drive through the ranch lands and head
for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane
Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an
inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and
meadows. Or, discover the mountain ecology on an optional Zipline
Adventure and ride on a series of cables and suspension bridges.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental
breakfast included. |
Day 13: Vancouver |
| We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky
Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged
fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the
countryside behind and explore the metropolis of
Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park,
Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown
and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal
gem. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included. |
Day 14: Vancouver |
The Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains form the
backdrop to your day at leisure in Vancouver. You
might want to do some shopping down on Robson
Street, relax in Vancouver’s playground Stanley
Park or stroll through the markets of Granville Island. If you prefer to
explore the outdoors, take a gondola ride to the summit of Grouse
Mountain. You can also go on an optional full-day tour to Victoria, the
charming provincial capital that is proud of her maritime heritage. See
the beautiful 19th century landmarks and enjoy its lively atmosphere.
Before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, you will visit Butchart
Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed
stone quarry. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included. |
Day 15: End Of Tour |
| The time has come for some last minute shopping
and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to
Vancouver’s International Airport in time to check in
for your return flight. Continental breakfast included. |
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