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Offering the best of all things east, take in Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage, and majestic landscapes. See traditional Pow Wow dancing in Ottawa, watch the cascading waters of Niagara Falls, and stroll through meadows, rolling hills and farms of Quebéc’s Eastern Townships on this Eastern Canada tour.
Offering the best of all things east, take in Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage, and majestic landscapes. See traditional Pow Wow dancing in Ottawa, watch the cascading waters of Niagara Falls, and stroll through meadows, rolling hills and farms of Quebéc’s Eastern Townships on this Eastern Canada tour.
Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Sheraton Centre
On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro when you meet a real Canadian hockey player. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a staff member of the team walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear with help of a real coach. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls. You’ll have some time on your own to explore Ontario’s most enchanting village, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 3
Travel Back In Time In Kingston
Our day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. We continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to a Thousand Islands. This evening, we set sail on our dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands.
Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada's capital. You'll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city's museums or join an optional experience, the Oh Canada, Eh? dinner show.
Ottawa Oh, Canada, Eh! Dinner and Show Cabin Seating
Canada's Longest Running Dinner Musical - NOW IN OTTAWA! After 26 award winning season performing in Niagara Falls Canada, The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is coming to the nation's capital! Experience Canada from coast to coast as you meet a singing Mountie, Lumberjacks, Anne of Green Gables and even a Hockey Player. Presenting a Canadian inspired performance, paying tribute to over 30 of Canada’s professional recording artists. Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $122.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing
Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Operates daily, weather permitting. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 9 minutes
Adult Price: $166.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Uncover The Traditions Of Quebec City
A quick hop over the Ottawa River brings us in the French-speaking Province of Québec for a private, exclusive experience on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History. Canada's Museum of History is the country's foremost and most visited museum. We will start with a Continental Breakfast followed by a lively and colorful interactive performance of traditional Pow Wow dancing. You will also enjoy an interactive beading workshop using authentic materials. We then learn about a special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. After we will enjoy lunch at a typical sugar shack at a local "Cabane a Sucre". Then continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian joie de vivre and your hotel in Old Québec.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Hotel Clarendon
Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Evening on Ile D' Orleans and Montmorency Falls
Join us for a special evening on the Ile d’Orleans. Located a few miles east of downtown Quebec in the St. Lawrence River, the “Island of Orleans” was one of the first areas occupied by early French colonists. Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive Montmorency Falls stand 83 meters (272 feet) tall. The falls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Then travel through the rolling farmlands to the south side of the island and stop for a dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent Restaurant with renowned Chef Martin Pronovost, who has been nominated for a Crystal Award in the category `Canadian Chef of the Year` in both 2010 and 2011. Passionate about food and with an eye and ear always looking toward trends, culinary innovation remains a continual objective. To that end, with abundant creativity, Martin prepares meals with great passion and the result is a flavorful table for you to discover. Approx. duration: 3 hours.
Adult Price: $81.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Enjoy The Charming Eastern Townships
Leave the city behind, bound for Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch. Connect With Locals with a guided tour of their lavender farm and the sampling of lavender products. After, enjoy lavender lemonade and a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Le Centre Sheraton
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 8
Discover Vibrant Montréal
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montréal's crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal.
Bid a fond au revoir to newfound friends as you are transferred to the Montréal International Airport.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 4
Ottawa Oh, Canada, Eh! Dinner and Show Cabin Seating
Canada's Longest Running Dinner Musical - NOW IN OTTAWA! After 26 award winning season performing in Niagara Falls Canada, The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is coming to the nation's capital! Experience Canada from coast to coast as you meet a singing Mountie, Lumberjacks, Anne of Green Gables and even a Hockey Player. Presenting a Canadian inspired performance, paying tribute to over 30 of Canada’s professional recording artists. Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $122.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing
Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Operates daily, weather permitting. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 9 minutes
Adult Price: $166.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
Evening on Ile D' Orleans and Montmorency Falls
Join us for a special evening on the Ile d’Orleans. Located a few miles east of downtown Quebec in the St. Lawrence River, the “Island of Orleans” was one of the first areas occupied by early French colonists. Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive Montmorency Falls stand 83 meters (272 feet) tall. The falls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Then travel through the rolling farmlands to the south side of the island and stop for a dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent Restaurant with renowned Chef Martin Pronovost, who has been nominated for a Crystal Award in the category `Canadian Chef of the Year` in both 2010 and 2011. Passionate about food and with an eye and ear always looking toward trends, culinary innovation remains a continual objective. To that end, with abundant creativity, Martin prepares meals with great passion and the result is a flavorful table for you to discover. Approx. duration: 3 hours.
Adult Price: $81.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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About this trip
About this trip
What's included
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8 nights
Accommodation
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13 Meals
1 Be My Guest, 1 Farewell Dinner, 1 Lunch, 1 Regional Dinner, 1 Welcome Reception, 8 Breakfasts
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On-trip Transport
All transport shown. VIP private door-to-door UK airport transfers included. *This service is excluded from UK-based trips.
The Trafalgar difference
Dive Into Culture
Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstition of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Make travel matter and learn and support the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School, a Treadright supported project.
Connect With Locals
Visit a black currant farm in the Eastern Townships and meet the owner for a tour and tasting and afterwards you'll create your own tea mix. Join the owner for a locally-sourced hearty meal with wine
Sightseeing highlights
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Explore Quebéc City and Montréal with a Local Specialist
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Discover of Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa
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Visit Niagara Falls and Eastern Townships
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Cruise the 1000 Islands dinner cruise and Niagara Falls
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews
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Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, their feedback fuels our innovation, inspiring us to improve continuously and craft Simply The Best vacations. That's why we ask each of our guests to leave a third-party verified, independent review after every trip. As testament to our commitment we have been given the Trusted Service Award from Feefo, recognising we deliver exceptional experiences as rated by real guests.
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There were three items that were not excellent. 1) The Welcome reception left a lot to be desired. 2) The coach itself was by far the most uncomfortable I have experienced. 3) I missed out on going down to experience the Niagara Falls.
I was very pleased with the experience, overall. This is my third Trafalgar tour, and I like the service. There are only three items that kept me from classifying it as an "excellent" experience.
The local specialist were wonderful and very engaging. Our driver was excellent and always there on time and with a very clean bus. Lisa our Travel Director, was fun and full of knowledge.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA). Does not apply to trips operated by Inspiring Journeys & our Mini-stays.
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
VIP private door-to-door UK airport transfers included. *This service is excluded from UK-based trips.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional) Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
