Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - Toronto.
Fly to Toronto where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 2: Toronto. Included sightseeing - Niagara Falls. Included boat cruise.
See Toronto's major landmarks today, including the CN Tower and Roger's Stadium. Also today visit thundering Niagara Falls. View the falls from above, and come aboard the 'Maid of the Mist' for a close up view from the river below the falls.
Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favourable weather.
Day 3: Toronto - Kingston - Gananoque. Included boat cruise. - Ottawa.
Leave Ontario's capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. We continue to quaint Gananoque and the lovely St Lawrence Islands National Park, where you'll enjoy our included scenic cruise along the St Lawrence River, past wooded islands with their beautiful summer homes. Then proceed along the route of the Rideau Canal to Ottawa, standing at the confluence of the Ottawa, Gatineau and Rideau rivers.
Day 4: Ottawa. Included sightseeing.
This morning see the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, stately Parliament Hill and Rideau Falls. Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables, a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilization or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.
Day 5: Ottawa - Quebec City.
We head east into the French-Canadian province of Quebec, where you'll notice a sudden change in language and tradition. Journey along the picturesque Ottawa River Valley. Late afternoon arrival in historic Quebec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 6: Quebec City. Included sightseeing.
Start the day with a guided tour of Canada's only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. Within the walls is the Place d'Armes, the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle and ancient Place Royale. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham where General Wolfe stormed the slopes.
Day 7: Quebec City - Montreal. Included sightseeing.
Head south and late this morning cosmopolitan Montreal comes into view. As you enter Montreal, the world's second largest French-speaking city, you'll see the canted tower of the Olympic Stadium. Major attractions on this afternoon's sightseeing tour include once walled Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, the Seminary of St Sulpice, Mont Royal and modern Montreal. In the evening be sure to try out one of the many sidewalk cafés specialising in French cuisine with a Canadian influence.
Day 8: Fly Montreal to Calgary.
Transfer to Montreal airport for your flight to Calgary, Canada's 'cowboy' capital for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Calgary - Banff. Included sightseeing.
On your included tour you will see many of the city's attractions, including downtown, the Olympic Ski Jump and the Saddledome. Afterwards we head west through the foothills and into Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. On arrival join our optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for a thrilling gondola ride.
Day 10: Banff.
With the day free, we suggest an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies. Tonight consider an optional dinner theatre 'Oh, Canada Eh?!'.
Day 11: Banff - Lake Louise - Jasper.
A day of scenic grandeur. First to Lake Louise: its cold turquoise waters are a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow-capped mountain ranges and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the coach scales two mountain passes on the journey northward. Another highlight on today's agenda is a stop for a snowcoach ride on the 1200-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. Afterwards enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.
Note: Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the availability of the snowcoach excursion.
Day 12: Jasper - Mount Robson - Sun Peaks.
Join the optional trip to Maligne Lake this morning, with a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Then leave Jasper following the Fraser River to the base of spectacular Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Day 13: Sun Peaks - ferry crossing - Victoria.
Travel through the arid Thompson River Valley and then head through British Columbia's mountain region to its majestic Pacific coastline. This afternoon sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands for an afternoon arrival in Victoria. In the evening, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll by the waterfront.
Day 14: Victoria.
The day is yours to explore Victoria further at your own pace. There are many sightseeing attractions to experience, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street.
Day 15: Victoria - Vancouver. Included sightseeing.
First stop today is the famous Butchart Gardens with 36 acres of showcase exhibits, including the English Rose Garden and the Japanese Gardens. Following this, we travel along Marine Drive and visit Bastion Square and Thunderbird Park, with its unusual collection of totem poles. We board the ferry to the British Columbia mainland. On arrival it's a short drive to Vancouver, where your city sightseeing tour includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and other landmarks. The remainder of the day is yours to explore or relax.
Day 16: Vancouver.
Your Tour Director will have a wealth of suggestions to enhance your day in Vancouver including shopping and soaking up the flavours of Vancouver's diverse ethnic neighbourhoods.
Day 17: Vancouver - UK.
Transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 18: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 7,700 ft.
Hotels On Tour
Toronto: Days Hotel Toronto Downtown; Ottawa: Capital Hill; Quebec City: Hotel Gouverneur Ste Foy; Montreal: Maritime Plaza; Calgary: Sandman Inn; Banff: The Homestead Inn; Jasper: Maligne Lodge; Sun Peaks: Sun Peaks Lodge; Victoria: Embassy Inn; Vancouver: Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway.
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