While on a Maple Explorer vacation with your family, you fly into Toronto and then embark on an engaging tour around the Eastern side of Canada. This 8-day trip will take you on a city tour around Toronto, a visit to the world-famous waterfalls, Niagara Falls, after which, you travel to the capital city of Ottawa via a scenic train ride. There’s more, you still get to see Montreal and Quebec City in the far east and you return back home after an unforgettable family holiday from Montreal.
On arrival, transfer from Toronto International Airport to a hotel in Niagara. Later check-in at the hotel and evening is spent at your leisure. Don’t miss the beauty of the illuminated Niagara Falls by night, featuring a rainbow of coloured lights reflecting the falls.
You stay overnight in a hotel in Niagara Falls.
After breakfast, you check-out and keep your luggage in the lobby. Then proceed to the Table Rock Center to avail your Niagara Falls Adventure Pass. Experience the Hornblower Cruise (formerly known as Maid of the Mist) – 30 minutes’ cruise taking you close to the breathtaking mists of Niagara Falls, Journey Behind the Falls - an engraved cave behind the Niagara Falls, which opens up to the mighty Horseshoe Falls, Niagara's Fury – a 4D show featuring the moving platform beneath your feet, while you are surrounded by stunning visuals, White Water Walk – a boardwalk at the very edge of the world's wildest White water!
Later, you are taken to Toronto. You stay overnight in a Toronto hotel.
After breakfast, discover what lies behind Toronto’s famous skyline on a comprehensive City Tour. Experience the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan city, highlights include Eaton Centre, City Halls, Casa Loma, Yorkville and the University of Toronto. Pass by the Rogers Centre, the CN Tower and drive along the Harbour-front for a complete impression of the city. Later in the afternoon, there is free time to explore optional activities like Harbour Cruise, Ripley’s Aquarium and much more.
You stay overnight in a Toronto hotel.
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to the Toronto Union Station (own arrangements) to board the VIA Rail to Ottawa. Pass through quaint little towns along Lake Ontario, the historic city of Kingston and the Thousand Islands region. On arrival proceed to the hotel (own arrangements). The rest of the day is at leisure, you can explore the charm of Canada’s Capital City.
You stay overnight in an Ottawa hotel.
After breakfast check-out and keep the luggage in the lobby, further proceed on a Tour of Ottawa (Step-on Step-off). A cosmopolitan city with Victorian architecture and renowned museums, featuring noted collections from various artists. See the parliament buildings, embassies, universities, museums, Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, the Museum of Civilization, the residence of the Prime Minister and the National Arts Centre. Drive through scenic gardens, parklands and along the Rideau Canal, one of Ottawa's picturesque waterways. In the afternoon proceed to the Ottawa station (own arrangements) to board the VIA Rail to Montreal. On arrival, you proceed to hotel (own arrangements). Later, explore Montreal’s vibrant and dynamic culture.
You stay overnight in a Montreal hotel.
After breakfast, proceed on a Sightseeing Tour of Montreal. Highlights includes, a photo-stop at the beautiful Notre Dame (entrance not included) - a Basilica renowned for its finest Gothic Revival architecture with extraordinary rich interior decoration, the residential and financial districts, visit the historic Old Montreal, get an outside view of the Olympic Complex, St. Joseph Oratory (photo-stop), a view of the campus of McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mount Royal. Later in the afternoon, there is free time to explore optional activities like visiting the Biodome, St. Lawrence River Jet Boating and much more.
You stay overnight in a Montreal hotel.
After breakfast, proceed on a Full-Day Visit to Quebec City, the provincial capital and discover the historical treasures and wonderful exuberant atmosphere. A professional guide will take you on a 45 minute walking tour through Place Royale, the birthplace of French civilization in North America. Tour highlights include the Upper and Lower Towns, the Parliament Buildings, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, Chateau Frontenac, Place d’Armes, Quebec National Assembly, the Notre Dame Basilica and a visit to Montmorency Falls. You can admire the falls view from a cable car, suspended bridge or stairs climbing up the side of the cliff (at an additional cost).
You stay overnight in a Montreal hotel.
After breakfast check-out and keep the luggage in the lobby. Spend the rest of the morning at leisure. Later, transfer to the Montreal Airport to take the connecting flight on your onward destination.