This lovely tour of Eastern Canada unlocks the brightest sights from the thundering falls to quaint Québec City. Cinch your poncho hood tightly for a thrilling boat cruise to the magnificent Horseshoe Falls before immersing yourself in the varied cityscapes of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City. With guided sightseeing in each, this encompassing tour of Eastern Canada makes it easy to compare the diverse flavors of the region – especially with an included lofty lunch at Toronto’s soaring CN Tower, local icewine with dinner at picturesque Niagara Falls, a scenic cruise around the rugged Thousand Islands, a classic French dinner in Old Town Québec, and breakfast in a traditional sugar shack. A must-have beavertail pastry in the capital city of Ottawa is just as sweet. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Ottawa so you can plan your day your way.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Special features included in this tour:• Guided sightseeing in Toronto • Niagara Falls cruise• Thousand Island National Park cruise• Guided sightseeing in Ottawa• Globus Choice excursion in Ottawa – included in your tour, choose between a guided walking tour or Rideau Canal cruise• Guided sightseeing in Quebec City including sugar shack visit• Guided sightseeing in Montreal• Enjoy spectacular fall colors on Fall Foliage departures: September 11-October 9 (Mother Nature permitting)• Globus Choice excursion in Ottawa – included in your tour with your choice of a 1-hour narrated Rideau Canal cruise or walking sightseeing tour of Ottawa
Notes: • Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing. • Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.• We encourage all guests to prebook Globus Choice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. Globus Choice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.
Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director prepares you for your upcoming adventure
Day 2 TORONTO
Elevated Experiences This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Legislature Building, cultural neighborhoods, University of Toronto, and Eaton Centre, the city’s number-one tourist attraction, with more than 300 stores for world-class shopping and dining. The tour concludes with lunch atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower, where you’ll enjoy incredible views of the city and harbor below you. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NEW HEIGHTS Toronto’s soaring CN Tower puts a new spin on elevated dining with lunch served 1,151 feet above the ground. Your table is ready in the 360 Restaurant, which completes one rotation every 72 minutes, giving you an ever-changing, full-circle view of Toronto while you dine. Step out to the Main Observation Level after your meal, so you can take in the spectacular panorama while standing on the transparent glass floor inviting you to walk on air above the sights 114 stories below BreakfastLunch
Day 3 TORONTO–NIAGARA FALLS
Waterfalls & Wine Leave bustling Toronto and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Board a cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Stop in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake and browse the shops and sights of Main Street. Enjoy dinner tonight with a spectacular view of the falls including [LF] local icewine. Later, you may wish to see the illumination of the falls as they are lit in every color of the rainbow. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PANORAMIC VIEWS Spanning the borders of Canada and the U.S., Niagara Falls’ hydroelectric power generates more than one quarter of all power used in New York State and Ontario. Formed by melting glaciers more than 12,000 years ago, Niagara’s power also creates a torrential spectacle of nature’s sheer beauty and brawn.
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Experience the best in regional wines with dinner tonight. What better way to conclude your breathtaking day than by enjoy regional icewine served with a stunning view of the magnificent falls BreakfastDinner
Day 4 NIAGARA FALLS–ROCKPORT–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA
Islands in the Streams Travel this morning to Rockport, where you’ll board a boat for a scenic cruise through the waterways of Thousand Islands National Park and enjoy lunch dockside the St. Lawrence River. Continue to the nation’s capital of Ottawa, pleasantly framed by the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal, for a 2-night stay. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Journey through the picturesque granite islands, windswept pine trees, and vast estates of Thousand Islands National Park. Referred to by the Iroquois Nation as the “Garden of the Great Spirit,” the tranquility of the area belies a history of adventures, wars, and rebellions. See the Boldt Castle, Zavikon Island, and the vast estates through Millionaire’s Row BreakfastLunch
Day 5 OTTAWA
Oh, Canada! Enjoy guided sightseeing this morning through the legendary landmarks of the Canadian capital city of Ottawa. Sink your sweet tooth into a beloved local treat, [LF] a Canadian beavertail. Continue to Mādahòkì Farm to learn about medicinal use for native plants on a guided nature walk. The rest of the afternoon is free. You may wish to visit the world-renowned Canadian Museum of History, shop for souvenirs, or spend time at the National Gallery of Canada. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
TASTES & TRADITIONS Enjoy a delicious Canadian specialty, a Canadian beavertail, a pastry stretched to the shape of a beaver tail with toppings added for extra bite!
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Explore the city of Ottawa to see its famous landmarks, including the residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Breakfast
Day 6 OTTAWA–CAP-DE-LA-MADELEINE, QUÉBEC–QUÉBEC CITY
French Sights & Bites Drive north to Cap-de-la-Madeleine for a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a national shrine famous for its fine stained-glass windows. Time to stroll through the grounds of the sanctuary and see the miraculous Madonna in the old chapel. Continue to romantic Québec City, one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. This evening, enjoy regional French cuisine at a special dinner in Old Town Québec. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & HERITAGE Explore the beautiful city of Québec, the French-founded city, port, and capital of Canada’s Québec province. One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine. Take in the city’s splendid views of the surrounding landscape and unique character, which prompted Charles Dickens to call it the “Gibraltar of North America.” BreakfastDinner
Day 7 QUÉBEC CITY
French-Canadian Treasures Visit a locally owned [LF] Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack breakfast. Then, tour Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France. Within its walls are Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and historic Plains of Abraham. The afternoon is free to explore the historic sites or stroll the streets of Old Québec City. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Collecting maple water to create maple syrup is a longtime tradition across generations when families trudged through the snow to tap the nearby trees in preparation for rich and hearty recipes. Learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy breakfast at a local Sugar Shack!
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with free time in Old Québec City. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining. This evening, consider an optional dinner that includes a visit to 274-foot-high Montmorency Falls and dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent - a restored 17th-century flour mill Breakfast
Day 8 QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL
Magical Montréal On to Montréal, where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner in the heart of Old Montréal—the perfect ending to your vacation! (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. See the Basilique Notre-Dame with its stunning stained glass, and the Plateau Mont-Royal with spectacular views of Vieux-Montréal BreakfastDinner
Day 9 MONTRÉAL
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Montréal? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)
Accommodations
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Quebec City
Montreal
Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Deluxe
1 Harbour Square Toronto ON Canada
The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel is located on the vibrant waterfront of Lake Ontario and within short walking distance to the theatre and entertainment districts. The hotel features two restaurants, a lounge, coffee bar, full service fitness center and spa, as well as full service concierge services. This Four diamond property is a landmark downtown Toronto Hotel.
Marriott on the Falls Superior First-Class
6755 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON Canada
Located on the Canadian side of the Falls, Marriott on the Falls features spectacular views, beautifully appointed guestrooms, heated indoor pool, and two on-site restaurants.
Lord Elgin Hotel First-Class
100 Elgin Street Ottawa ON Canada
One of Ottawa's finest hotels and ideally located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The hotel features 355 well-appointed guestrooms, and is perfectly located in the heart of Ottawa within walking distance of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Confederation Park, and many museums.
Hotel Palace Royal First-Class
775 Honore-Mercier Ave Quebec City QC Canada
The Hotel Palace Royal is located in the center of Quebec City, 150 meters from the city's historic quarter and fortifications. It comes as no surprise that Hotel Palace Royal is popular with both vacationers and business travelers given its proximity to the Quebec City Convention Centre, Parliament, Parliament Hill, and major summer and winter festivals.
Delta Hotels Montreal Superior First-Class
475 Avenue President Kennedy Montreal QC Canada
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the Delta Montreal soars above President Kennedy Avenue, showcasing unique Canadian artwork in the lobby, a wealth of superior amenities, and exceptionally comfortable accommodations. The Delta Montreal features 456 guestrooms with angular layouts that lend a spacious feel. Sleek, dark mahogany furniture complements earth-toned carpets and draperies, and all rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, and plush bedding. All of this is topped off with fantastic dining options and world-class service.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.