Best of Eastern Canada

Today you will arrive in Toronto. Guests who have purchased their airline tickets through YMT will be greeted by a representative and transferred to their hotel.

Bonus: Sept 20 departure is during peak fall foliage.

Enjoy a day trip to Niagara Falls. One of the most famous waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls is actually a group of three waterfalls that straddle the border between Canada and the United States. You’ll hear the roar of Niagara before you see it. Visit the waterfall or wander through the town of Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world. Enjoy an included boat tour to the base of the Falls. You may want to join us for an optional lunch with 360° views of the Falls in Skylon Tower’s revolving dining room. (B)

This morning you will enjoy a panoramic city tour of Toronto. Take a scenic journey along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, then arrive in Kingston for lunch on your own. Canada’s first capital from 1841-1844, Kingston is home to Fort Henry, the Royal Military College of Canada, and many other historical landmarks. (B)

Canada’s sophisticated riverside capital city, Ottawa has a distinctively European flair thanks to its numerous Gothic monuments, world-class museums, and bountiful green spaces. Discover Ottawa on a panoramic city tour, where you will see the Canadian Mint, the Embassy District, and the stately Parliament Hill. This afternoon you will visit the Canadian History Museum. (B)

Visit the Notre-Dame-du-Cap Sanctuary in Trois-Rivières. You’ll have the chance to tour the basilica and find out about the site’s 400-year history. Enjoy lunch on your own, then continue on to Quebec City. You are invited to join us for an optional Sugar Shack dinner for an additional fee. (B)

Start your day with a morning excursion to Montmorency Falls just outside of Quebec City. Montmorency is taller than Niagara Falls, which you will appreciate from the suspension bridge above the crest of the Falls. Next, tour Quebec City, one of North America’s first settlements. Quebec City was founded by French explorers in the early 17th century, and retains its Old World French feel. Old Quebec’s ramparts are Canada’s last remaining fortified city walls, with sections dating back to at least the 1690s. You will also see the Château Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham. (B)

Today you will enjoy a scenic drive from Quebec City to Montreal. This afternoon you will have time to explore modern Montreal on your own. Be sure to visit the inspirational Marie Reine du Monde church. You are invited to an optional awe-inspiring evening at the Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Show with dinner (for an additional fee). (B)

Your final full day in Montreal begins with a tour through the French-influenced heart of Montreal, with a chance for a panoramic view from the peak of Mount Royal. The second-largest French speaking city in the world is full of joie de vivre, history, and charm. See Old Montreal, which dates back to the 17th century. It is full of historical sites including the Place d’Armes, the Old Port, and Old Saint-Sulpice Seminary, as well as the towering Notre-Dame Basilica. The afternoon is yours to enjoy, which is easy in this cultural capital, and tonight’s festive farewell dinner is included. (B, D)