Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls - a Tauck Escorted Tour

From: £3295

The second largest country in the world, Canada is not only big in scope, it’s also immensely rich in cultural treats that take their cue from the natural wonders of the land. Take for example Niagara Falls, thundering with rushing waters that wet visitors with its far-reaching spray. Nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake whets visitors’ appetites with a signature liquid of another kind – ice wine. Canada is one of the world’s largest producers of this sweet libation. Maples have achieved star status in Canada, as reflected in the maple leaf emblazoned on their flag. But there is a tastier side of this native icon – maple ice cream like the kind you’ll find served with beaver tails all over French Canada. Then there’s the citified cuisine of Old Montreal and Quebec City, decidedly French, regionally influenced and naturally fresh.

Price per person includes:

Return flights UK to Toronto/home from Quebec City
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
9 nights deluxe accommodation in sought after locations
A private docent-led tour, reception and dinner at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto
A luncheon cruise through the Thousand Islands
Guided city sightseeing tours in Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City and historic Ile d'Orleans
A catamaran cruise at Niagara Falls and a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake
A visit to a Quebecois sugar shack & a gondola ride at magnificent Montmorency Falls
20 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage.

Holiday highlights:

Toronto and the Royal Ontario Museum
Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist
Cruise through the Thousand Islands
Ottawa. Montreal and Quebec City

Please phone Bon Voyage for the most up-to-date departures for this itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Toronto

Tour begins: 5:30 PM at The Fairmont Royal York. A transfer is included from Toronto International Airport to your hotel. Your trip through Canada's capital cities gets off to a festive start this evening when you join us for a private welcome reception and dinner at the newly transformed Royal Ontario Museum, an after-hours sparkling event for Tauck guests only.

Hotel: Fairmont Royal York
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 : Thundering Niagara Falls & Toronto sights

Journey to thundering Niagara Falls this morning for a catamaran cruise near the plunging waters and misty spray of the waterfalls, raincoats on. Have lunch amidst the Victorian charms of Niagara-on-the-Lake, before returning to Toronto. Enjoy dinner at your leisure tonight in the hotel.

Hotel: Fairmont Royal York
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : A Thousand Islands Cruise

En route to Ottawa this morning, enjoy a luncheon cruise on the sparkling waters of the St Lawrence River through the scenic Thousand Islands, a region of postcard-perfect island escapes, dotted with charming cottages and opulent mansions. Disembark at Rockport, and continue onto the heart of Ottawa. Spend the next two nights at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Dine tonight with views of Parliament buildings and the Rideau Canal Locks. Dinner is at your leisure.

Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Canada's stately capital, Ottawa

Sightseeing in Ottawa includes guided visits at the west block of the Gothic Revival Parliament buildings. Next you will delve into the stories of Canada and its people on a docent-led tour at the Canadian Museum of History. View exhibitions introducing Aboriginal and First People cultures, Viking streetscapes, whaling ships and more. The remainder of the day is free for you to experience city sights on your own.

Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Meals: Breakfast

Day5 : From the Mounties to Montreal

Enjoy an informative presentation by a retired officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the national police force of Canada; it is unique in the world as a national, federal, provincial and municipal police force. Depart for French-speaking Montreal, stopping for lunch at privately owned Château Vaudreuil en route. A guided city sightseeing tour upon your arrival in Montreal offers a great introduction to life in the Province of Quebec. Your hotel is ideally located in the heart of the downtown area, making it easy for you to see the sights during your two-night stay.

Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 : An epicurean twist to Vieux-Montreal

Join us for a walking tour of Old Montreal, where gas-lamped cobblestone streets, lined with restored 18th- and 19th-century architecture, remind you of Old World Europe. In addition to evoking romance and history, Vieux-Montreal entices with an array of multicultural, epicurean delights. Sample a taste of local specialties as you explore. Spend the afternoon at leisure, discovering the sights on your own and make plans to join us for dinner tonight at a popular local restaurant.

Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : A sugar shack, Montmorency Falls & Quebec

Leave Montreal this morning for Quebec City. Follow the mighty St. Lawrence River to Trois Rivières for a taste of locally produced maple products at a traditional Quebec sugar shack, or as they are locally known, a Québécois cabana à sucre. Continue on to majestic Montmorency Falls, 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls, where lunch gives you time to view this natural spectacle unhurried. Your arrival in Quebec City this afternoon is made even more memorable when you view the ramparts of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, one of the most iconic hotels in French Canada – and your home for the next two nights. A landmark of hospitality for more than a century, it is perched high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, and the historic walled city below.

Hotel: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 : Quebec City sights & Ile d'Orleans

On a Quebec City orientation tour, discover the many faces of one of the oldest cities in North America. Get an overview of sights like La Citadelle de Québec, the largest British fortress built in North America (overlooking the St. Lawrence River) and the adjacent Plains of Abraham. Venture outside of the city for a special visit to historic Île d’Orléans, a French inspired island of red-roofed farm houses and bountiful fields of agricultural produce, from vegetables to fruits. Savour lunch in at a local restaurant and an afternoon cider tasting at a local farm. The remainder of the day is free.

Hotel: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 : Historic Quebec City, your way

The entire day is yours to enjoy Quebec City’s enchanting setting on the St. Lawrence River, its rich architectural legacy and its colourful past. The only fortified city north of Mexico, historic Quebec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Explore the cobble stoned streets of Old Quebec where the Upper and Lower towns welcome with ramparts, citadels and 17th- and 18th-century houses or people watch from European inspired cafés. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at your landmark hotel.

Hotel: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Journey Home

Tour ends: Quebec City, Quebec. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Quebec City International Airport.

This is the end of your tour, however your adventure doesn't have to end here. Perhaps you may want to extend your stay and visit the West Coast and experience the Rocky Mountains.

Call the travel specialists at Bon Voyage to discuss your ideal Canada's Capital Cities tour.

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