12D11N Canada’s Twin Culture

Arrive at Pearson International Airport, Toronto. Individual transfer to your centrally-located hotel. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Toronto.

This morning proceed with half day city tour as you explore the Eaton Centre, old and new City Halls, Casa Loma, Yorkville and the University of Toronto. You will pass by the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower and drive along the harbor front for a complete impression Toronto city. Afternoon is at leisure.

Drive to east to the north shore of Lake Ontario and we pass endless miles of rolling farmland. Our first destination is the beautiful Thousand Islands resort region, where we embark a cruise. Then we board the coach for the drive to Montreal.

This morning, we will tour the second-largest French speaking city in the world. Touring the downtown area view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montreal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. Afternoon is at own leisure.

This morning, depart from Montreal’s to French Canada. Upon arrival in Quebec City, we tour within the walls of the old city and view Lower Town, the Citadel, Battlefields Park and the ornate city gates.

The day is at your leisure. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including a 3-hour whale watching tour. You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls. (Appx. RM 430)

Following the shore of the St. Lawrence, this morning we travel west past Montreal, across the Ontario border, and on to Ottawa — the nation’s capital. We stop for lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne — an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. Upon arrival to Ottawa we take a quick tour of Ottawa. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

In the morning we explore Ottawa on a city tour. We view the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site), and much more. The afternoon is free for independent exploration of Ottawa’s many museums and fine galleries, shopping at the Sparks Street Mall or perhaps a boat cruise on one of the city’s many waterways.

The trip will be highlighted by a visit to Algonquin. Provincial Park where we will take a walk along the scenic trails. This immense wildlife and forest preserve is a favourite destination for camping expeditions during the summer months. Then, we enter the Muskoka resort region, our destination for the night.

Today, proceed to Niagara Falls. A thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises – Voyage to the Falls brings us to the foot of the thundering waterfalls for an unforgettable experience. The evening is free for exploring North America’s “honeymoon capital”. Overnight in Niagara Falls.

We leave Niagara Falls this morning to Toronto. The evening features our special “Farewell to Canada” dinner at the CN Tower. Overnight in Toronto.

Check out and transfer to Pearson International Airport, Toronto, in time to check in for your return flight