DAY 1
Fly to Toronto
Arrive at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city. Discover the delights of Toronto’s colourful neighbourhoods, take a ride to the top of the CN Tower, experience the lively theatre district and indulge in one of the numerous restaurants.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Toronto or similar
DAY 2
Toronto – Niagara Falls – Toronto
This morning meet your fellow travellers at breakfast before a tour of Toronto. After seeing the provincial parliament buildings, the waterfront, the imposing CN Tower and lively Chinatown, leave the city and head for the Niagara Peninsula. You will have time to explore Niagara Falls and if you would like take a Hornblower cruise to the Falls (optional extra).
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Toronto or similar. Canadian breakfast included
DAY 3
Toronto to Ottawa/ Gatineau
Leave Toronto and journey east towards Ottawa. Your route winds through rolling farmland, following the rivers and lakes of the Rideau Waterway. Upon arrival in Ottawa, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the national capital. Defined by the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site) and the government buildings on Parliament Hill, the city offers many great sights including the public gardens, the Byward Market and City Hall.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau or similar. Canadian breakfast included
DAY 4
Ottawa – Quebec City/ Sainte Anne de Beaupre
This morning travel along the scenic Ottawa River to the French-speaking province of Quebec. Skirt the rolling hills of the Laurentians and follow the Chemin du Roy past Quebecois villages and historic shrines. Today’s journey ends in Quebec’s cultural heartland, Quebec City. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour within the walls of the old city and view the ornate city gates, Lower Town, the Citadel and Battlefields Park.
Overnight: Travelodge Quebec/ Quality Inn Quebec/ Hotel Lindbergh or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 5
Quebec City/ Sainte Anne de Beaupre
A day at your leisure to further explore the sights of this charming City. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including 3-hours of whale-watching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River, or how about visiting the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls.
Overnight: Travelodge Quebec/ Quality Inn Quebec/ Hotel Lindbergh or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 6
Quebec City - Montreal/ Laval
Leaving Quebec City, drive along the St. Lawrence River, tracing the paths of early settlers. Upon reaching Montreal, we’ll explore the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. Montreal beautifully blends its two founding cultures, showcasing a mix of history and modernity. During the tour of the downtown area, see the Olympic Complex, the charming streets of Old Montreal, McGill University, the residential areas of Mount Royal, and the vibrant shopping districts.
Overnight: Hotel Faubourg Montreal/ Hotel Roberval/ Les Suites Labelle/ Grand Times Hotel Laval or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 7
Montreal - Toronto
Today you will return to Toronto, but on the way you will stop in lovely Rockport and can choose an optional cruise (extra charge) through the beautiful 1000 Islands
Overnight: Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel/ Courtard Toronto Airport or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 8
Fly Toronto to Calgary
Transfer to Toronto airport and take the flight west over the central prairies of Canada to Calgary in Alberta. You’ll then transfer to your downtown hotel and have an afternoon at leisure to relax and explore the sights and shops of Calgary.
Overnight: Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 9
Calgary – Banff National Park - Canmore
An early start to tour the sights of Calgary, taking in modern and historic landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and the skyscrapers of the commercial district. Head towards the sights on the Rocky Mountains and onto Banff National Park. Tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and emerald green lakes, Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain.
Overnight: Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre/ Pocaterra Resport & Spa or similar. Canadian breakfast included
DAY 10
Banff National Park – Canmore
You have a full day to explore Banff and can simply relax in this charming mountain town, browsing through the many boutiques and specialty shops along Banff Avenue, and relaxing in the cosy cafes. There is an optional full-day tour is offered to Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield which we highly recommend. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. Then travel up rugged wilderness as we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway, and at the spectacular Columbia Icefield board an Ice Explorer that will take you onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier.
Overnight: Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre/ Pocaterra Resport & Spa or similar. Canadian breakfast included
DAY 11
Canmore - Kamloops
Experience a memorable drive today on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. Cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s Yoho National Park and see a dazzling display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to Glacier National Park. Continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops.
Overnight: Prestige Kamloops/ Quality Inn Kamloops or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 12
Kamloops - Whistler
Expect a day of dramatic scenery changes as you drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour (extra charge) over Garibaldi Park gives an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the lovely pedestrianised village of Whistler.
Overnight: Whistler Village Inn & Suites/ The Listel Hotel Whistler/ Aava Whistler/ Pinnacle International Whistler or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 13
Whistler - Vancouver
Drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. Leave the countryside behind and explore the metropolis of Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park, Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem.
Overnight: Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre / Sandman Suite on Davie or similar. Continental breakfast included
DAY 14
Vancouver – fly home or option to stay another night or two
