Best of Eastern Canada

Toronto City Tour

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

Toronto City Tour

Travel to Toronto for a fascinating city tour. This cultural melting pot on the shores of Lake Ontario has it all. See towering skyscrapers, 19th century warehouses, a bustling harbor, and more. Your panoramic tour includes views of the Banking District, City Hall, the massive CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. You’ll have time for lunch on your own in the downtown area and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)

Niagara Falls Leisure Day

Spend a leisurely day enjoying 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. Millions of gallons of water fall over the Falls every second! Visit the Falls or wander through the town of Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world.

You may also participate in a few exciting optional excursions to bring you even closer to the Falls! Travel to the base of the Falls by boat, or enjoy a delicious lunch with 360° views of the Falls in Skylon Tower’s revolving dining room. (B)

Lake Ontario, Kingston & Gananoque

Take a scenic journey along the shores of Lake Ontario, then stop 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. In Gananoque, take an unforgettable guided boat cruise through the picturesque 1000 Islands. Cruise through narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, and past magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous. (B)

Ottawa

Welcome to Ottawa, 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.

Trois- Rivières & Quebec City

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 nearly 400 years of history. Enjoy lunch on your own, then continue on to Quebec City. You are invited to join us for an optional Sugar Shack dinner and tour of The Island of Orleans (for additional fee). (B)

Quebec City Tour & Montmorency Falls

Start your day with a morning excursion to Montmorency Falls just outside of Quebec City. Montmorency is taller than Niagara Falls, which you will really be able to 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)

Montreal

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. This evening you are invited to an optional awe inspiring evening at the Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Show and dinner (for an additional fee). (B)

Montreal

Your final full day in Canada begins with a tour through the French-influenced heart of Montreal. This morning you will look down at Montreal 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, Old Saint-Sulpice Seminary, and the towering Notre-Dame Basilica. The afternoon is yours to enjoy, which is easy in this cultural capital. Tonight’s dinner is included at our festive farewell dinner! (B, D)

Depart for Home (B)