Best of Eastern Canada

See the best of eastern Canada on this ten-day tour, starting in cosmopolitan Toronto and taking in the Niagara Falls before stopping at the former capital Kingston. Visit the fascinating French-speaking city of Montreal and stay in luxury by the St Lawrence River on the way to historic Quebec City. There will also be time to take in the stately Canadian capital Ottawa.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Toronto

You arrive in Canada's largest city, Toronto, and take use your complimentary transfer to your downtown hotel for a two-night stay. Meet your Tour Director and join your fellow travelers at an early evening Welcome Reception.

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Day 2 - Niagara Falls

A day trip from Toronto takes you along the banks of Lake Ontario to the roaring Niagara Falls, where you can see this incredible sight up close on the Maid of the Mist cruise ship. We drive down along the Niagara Peninsula, following the river's course to Niagara-on-the-Lake, then back to Toronto for an excellent dinner at your hotel.

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Day 3 - Toronto - Kingston

We join a morning city tour which will take in Toronto's main sights before heading northwards into the Ontario countryside towards Kingston, the historic first capital of Canada with its UNESCO-protected old fort. Your evening is free, or you can join an optional 1,000 Islands dinner cruise.

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Kingston

Day 4 - Kingston - Upper Canada Village - Montreal

We take a trip to Upper Canada Village to see what life was like in the 1860s and then move on to Quebec for a stay in Montreal, one of the largest Francophone cities in the world. A local guide will take you around the most interesting sights in Old Montreal, the Old Port, the modern downtown area as well as to the top of Mount Royal for wonderful city views.

Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal

Day 5 - Montreal - Charlevoix region

We follow the course of the St Lawrence River to arrive at the splendid Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix. This grand historic hotel exudes style and provides first-rate service. After dining in one of the hotel's excellent restaurants, try your luck at the world-class onsite Casino de Charlevoix.

Hotel: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

Day 6 - Charlevoix region

Explore the Charlevoix region with its quaint small towns and villages, whale watching on the St Lawrence and much more. For those that prefer to relax, the hotel itself has an excellent golf course, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools and a luxury spa centre.

Hotel: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

Day 7- Charlevoix region - Baie-St-Paul - Quebec City

From Charlevoix we set off for Quebec City, stopping on the way at the village of Baie-St-Paul, featuring picturesque streets lined with art galleries, fashionable boutiques and elegant homes. There will also be time to see the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre, one of North America's most visited pilgrimage sites, before you stop at Montmorency Falls, which thunder from a height of 84 meters - higher even than Niagara. We arrive in Quebec City later for a two-night stay.

Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 8 - Quebec City

Starting with a guided tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that takes in the Plains of Abraham and the Old Town, you can soak up this French-speaking city's ambience. In the afternoon there will be time to explore its narrow streets on your own, maybe sip a coffee at one of its many pavement cafes and later dine at a fine French restaurant.

Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 9 - Quebec City - Ottawa

We return to Ontario to stop at the nation's capital, Ottawa, a compact and charming city, taking a city orientation tour to view Rideau Hall, the Rideau Canal, the majestic Parliament buildings, the Governor General's residence and other top sights. In the evening join your travelling companions at a Farewell Dinner.

Hotel: The Westin Ottawa

Day 10 - Ottawa - Toronto

Drive on from Ottawa to the airport in Toronto or to a downtown hotel for those wishing to extend their stay in Canada.

Departure Dates & Prices

All prices and tour information is correct at time of publication on our website, however is subject to change and availability – please check all details at time of booking

Departs On	Returns On	Tour + Air
Friday, May 08, 2009	Sunday, May 17, 2009	€2159
Friday, May 15, 2009	Sunday, May 24, 2009	€2159
Friday, May 22, 2009	Sunday, May 31, 2009	€2219
Friday, May 29, 2009	Sunday, June 07, 2009	€2219
Friday, June 05, 2009	Sunday, June 14, 2009	€2219
Friday, June 12, 2009	Sunday, June 21, 2009	€2219
Friday, June 19, 2009	Sunday, June 28, 2009	€2219
Friday, June 26, 2009	Sunday, July 05, 2009	€2219
Friday, July 10, 2009	Sunday, July 19, 2009	€2375
Friday, July 17, 2009	Sunday, July 26, 2009	€2375
Friday, July 24, 2009	Sunday, August 02, 2009	€2375
Friday, July 31, 2009	Sunday, August 09, 2009	€2375
Friday, August 07, 2009	Sunday, August 16, 2009	€2375
Friday, August 21, 2009	Sunday, August 30, 2009	€2375
Friday, August 28, 2009	Sunday, September 06, 2009	€2375
Friday, September 04, 2009	Sunday, September 13, 2009	€2267
Friday, September 11, 2009	Sunday, September 20, 2009	€2267
Friday, September 18, 2009	Sunday, September 27, 2009	€2267
Friday, September 25, 2009	Sunday, October 04, 2009	€2267
Friday, October 02, 2009	Sunday, October 11, 2009	€2159

There is a no smoking policy in all rooms for all travellers.

The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.

Included Highlights

• Niagara Falls - Maid of the Mist ride
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Toronto - orientation tour
• Kingston - visit Old Fort Henry
• Upper Canada Village
• Montreal - tour Old Montreal, Mount Royal, the historic Old Port and Notre Dame Basilica with a local guide
• Charlevoix Region - two-night stay at the region's top resort
• Baie-St-Paul
• Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre - visit North America's oldest pilgrimage site
• Montmorency Falls
• Quebec City - two nights in this UNESCO World Heritage site including a sightseeing tour
• Ottawa - orientation tour

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Reception in Toronto
• Nine full breakfasts
• Three three-course hotel dinners
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Ottawa

13 included meals in total.

First Class Travel Highlights

• Professional Tour Director
• Complimentary airport transfers
• Luxury air-conditioned motorcoach transport, including onboard restrooms and reclining seats
• En suite hotel accommodation including all charges and local taxes (one case each)

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are included on standard start and end dates of the tour. If your arrive or depart on other days Trafalgar can arrange inexpensive alternative transfers - please ask on booking for more details.

The Autumn Leaves

On departures between September 11 and October 2 you will get the chance to see eastern Canada's glorious Fall colours (as determined by the weather).

Spring Blooms

The May 8 departure will get you to Ottawa in time for the city's Canadian Tulip Festival - a great spring celebration.

All prices are correct at time of website going live - please confirm when you book.