Best of Eastern Canada

Eastern Canada offers all the charm and sophistication of Europe in a delightful setting much closer to home. Experience the natural beauty, history, and culture of Canada’s vast provinces of Ontario and Quebec City.

Your trip begins with a city tour of Toronto, a cultural melting pot on the shores of Lake Ontario, See towering skyscrapers, 19th century warehouses, a bustling harbor, and more. One of the city’s most unusual sights is Casa Loma, a Gothic castle built in the early 1900s in the center of midtown Toronto.

From the city, travel to Niagara Falls for a leisurely day at one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. On the picturesque Thousand Islands, take a guided boat cruise through narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, and past magnificent summer mansions.

Canada’s sophisticated riverside capital city of Ottawa is renowned for its Gothic monuments, world-class museums, and bountiful green spaces. Next, enjoy the European flair of Quebec City. It was one of North America’s earliest French settlements, and has maintained its mother country’s je ne sais quoi since the 1690s. Discover even more of the country’s past at the Canadian Museum of History.

Your journey ends in Montreal. The charming UNESCO City of Design dates back to the 17th century, and is the largest French speaking city outside of Europe.

Tour Includes

1 Country

• Canada

Sightseeing

• Toronto
• Niagara Falls
• Kingston
• Ottawa
• Trois-Rivières
• Quebec City
• Montmorency Falls
• Montreal

Hotel Accommodations

• 9 Nights
• Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy

Meals

• 9 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner

Service

• A professionally trained local tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

• To and from your hotel room throughout your tour for one piece of checked baggage per person.

Best of Eastern Canada Tour

Tour Starts:

Toronto, Ontario

Tour Ends:

Montreal, Quebec

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Day 1

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.

DoubleTree Toronto Downtown or similar

Day 2

Toronto City Tour

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

DoubleTree Toronto Downtown or similar

Day 3

Niagara Falls Leisure Day

Spend the day admiring Niagara Falls. One of the most famous waterfalls in the world, it is actually a group of three waterfalls that straddle the border between Canada and the United States, with millions of gallons of water cascading every second. You’ll hear the roar before you see it! Take the chance to wander through the town, or participate in a few exciting optional excursions. Get as close as possible to the base of the Falls by boat, or enjoy a delicious lunch in Skylon Tower’s revolving dining room which offers 360° views of the Falls. (B)

Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview or similar

OPTION: Lunch at Skylon Tower. Call for pricing.

Day 4

Lake Ontario, Kingston

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. (B)

Hampton Inn Kingston or similar

Day 5

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. (B)

Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Gatineau-Ottawa or similar

 

Day 6

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-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 and tour of The Island of Orleans for an additional fee. (B)

Plaza Quebec Hotel or similar

OPTION: Sugar Shack dinner and tour of The Island of Orleans for an additional fee. Call for pricing.

Day 7

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)

Plaza Quebec Hotel or similar

Day 8

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)

Microtel Inn & Suites Dorval or similar

OPTION: NOTRE-DAME BASILICA AURA SHOW & DINNER

Be transported by AURA and see a universe presented upon the Notre-Dame Basilica! Please add this option at time of booking. Call for pricing.

 

 

Day 9

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)

Microtel Inn & Suites Dorval or similar

Day 10

Depart for Home (B)

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

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