About your tour
COLLETTE EXPERIENCES
- Enjoy a scenic cruise of the
spectacular 1,000 Islands region of pristine Lake Ontario.
- Visit the shrine at St. Anne de Beaupre
and stroll the beautiful grounds.
- Witness the power of Mother Nature at
spectacular Niagara Falls and enjoy a guided tour.
Elegant, historic cities, spectacular landmarks, and delightful
cuisine combine for an incredible Canadian vacation. You'll begin
in Montreal with sightseeing highlights that include Notre Dame
Cathedral and McGill University as well as the scenic wonder,
Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in Eastern Canada. In Quebec
City, your tour includes a drive past the Chateau Frontenac, the
Parliament, and the St. Louis Arch and ends at Place Royale, the
site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec. In the
beautiful capital of Canada, Ottawa, a panoramic tour includes
views of the Rideau Canal, the Prime Minister's residence, and the
city's beautiful embassies. A short drive takes you to Kingston,
gateway to the breathtaking 1,000 Islands of the St. Lawrence
River. Here you'll enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise of Lake Ontario.
Toronto introduces you to the many ethnic neighborhoods and
commanding landmarks of this exciting, cosmopolitan city. You'll
also visit amazing Niagara Falls, and enjoy a visit to the colorful
Floral Clock
which contains 25,000 plants in its
40-foot-diameter face.And finally
your tour concludes in the countryside with a visit by horse-drawn
trolley to St. Jacobs Farm, an old order Mennonite farm where
you'll learn about their simple way of life and maple syrup
production.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Montreal, Quebec
Arrive today in the second largest
French-speaking city in the world, Montreal.
Day 2: Montreal
Today enjoy a fantastic
sightseeing tour of Montreal, highlighting Notre Dame Cathedral,
St. Joseph's Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square and McGill
University. The city tour concludes
with a stop high atop Mount Royal to behold the panoramic view of
the city. The afternoon is yours to explore the city's famous
underground shopping. This evening you will be treated to dinner in
one of the restaurants for which this great city is famous. (B, D)
Day 3: Montreal - Quebec City
Travel north to the shrine of St. Anne de
Beaupre and take some time to stroll the beautiful grounds.
Afterwards, you will view Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in
Eastern Canada, before arriving in Quebec City. The remainder of
your day is at leisure to explore this quaint city at your own
pace. Tonight's dinner is included at a quintessential restaurant
in Quebec. (B, D)
Day 4: Quebec City
Today you experience the
beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec with a fascinating
sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour includes a drive past
the Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, the St. Louis Arch and ends
at Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of
Quebec. Some leisure time allows you the opportunity to
independently discover more of this delightful city. (B)
Day 5: Quebec City - Ottawa
This morning, depart for the beautiful
capital of Canada, Ottawa. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
(B, D)
Day 6: Ottawa - Stream Train
All aboard for an
unforgettable journey into the past on one of Canada's last
remaining authentic steam-powered trains. Relax in comfort in
climate-controlled cars and let the "clickety clack" of the wheels
carry you back to a by-gone era. Discover the enchanting landscape
of the Outaouais region as you travel the banks of the Gatineau
River along one of Canada's most beautiful natural reserves,
Gatineau Park. This afternoon you will embark on a city tour of
Ottawa showcasing the Parliament buildings, Rideau Canal, the Prime
Minister's residence, Rideau Falls, the Supreme Court, Byward
Market, and many of the city's beautiful embassies. Tonight, depart for Victoria Island, in the heart of Ottawa.
Here you can experience Aboriginal cuisine and participate in
interactive demonstrations. Enjoy a wonderful performance as
you hear the beat of the native drums and watch the vibrant native
dancers as they move to the 'heartbeat of mother earth.' (B, L, D)
Day 7: Ottawa - 1,000 Island Cruise -
Toronto
A short drive will take you to Kingston,
gateway to the spectacular 1,000 Islands. Enjoy a memorable lake
cruise of this scenic and pristine region of Lake Ontario. This
afternoon you will discover the exciting city of Toronto up-close
with a sightseeing tour that includes the business district,
Yorkville, the Provincial Parliament and the University of Toronto.
(B)
Day 8: Toronto - Niagara Falls -
Toronto
Next, travel to amazing Niagara Falls where
breathtaking views remind you of the power of Mother Nature. A
sightseeing tour of the city includes a visit to the colourful
Floral Clock and the interesting Horticultural Center. (B, D)
Day 9: Toronto - Depart for Home
(B)
Day 10: Arrive Home
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