10 days from $2,125 US

Highlights: Niagara Falls, Toronto, Kingston, Upper Canada Village, Laurentian Mountains, Quebec City & Montreal

Day 1: Arrive Toronto (2 nights) Welcome to Toronto, Canada's largest city! A complimentary transfer is provided to the hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. (Welcome Reception) Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto (2 nights)

Day 2: Toronto – Niagara Falls excursion We travel around Lake Ontario to the magnificent sight of Niagara Falls. There is plenty of time to take it all in from the lovely park-like setting of the Canadian side. Then we see the falls up close on the unforgettable Maid of the Mist cruise. Following the dramatic cataract along the scenic Niagara Peninsula, we visit the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the colonial capital of Upper Canada. This evening, join your fellow traveling companions for dinner at our hotel. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3: Toronto – Kingston Start the day with an orientation tour of Toronto, viewing Queens Park, the busy entertainment district, stately University Avenue and the CN Tower. Heading north, we follow the shores of Lake Ontario through the Ontario countryside to the historic town of Kingston. We visit Old Fort Henry, a 19th century British military fortress, and learn about British garrison life during the year of Canada's confederation. This evening is at leisure, perhaps enjoy a leisurely dinner cruise through the spectacular 1000 Islands region. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Kingston

Day 4: Kingston – Upper Canada Village – Mont Tremblant This morning, we visit Upper Canada Village, a recreated 1860's rural community where citizens take us back in time. We then travel north into the Laurentian Mountains, the backbone of Quebec, passing picturesque villages nestled in dense forests. Our drive is particularly beautiful in the autumn months, when the hills turn fiery red as the seasons change. We enjoy a relaxing overnight in the picturesque Laurentian resort of Mont Tremblant. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)
Hotel: Wyndham Cap Tremblant Mountain Resort

Day 5: Mont Tremblant – Quebec City (2 nights) This morning we leave the forests, lakes and rivers of the Laurentians behind as we travel to wonderful Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded as a trading post at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence River, the walled city quickly grew on the cliffs overlooking the river. With French as the primary language, old-world Quebec City offers a truly unique experience. We enjoy a two-night stay in this city which celebrates the 400th anniversary of its foundation, a milestone reached by very few North American cities. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)
Hotel: Delta Quebec (2 nights)

Day 6: Quebec City sightseeing & at leisure This morning we enjoy a locally guided tour of Quebec City, including the narrow streets of the walled city, the Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, site of a major colonial battle between the British and French. Later, there is time to further explore this exciting city on your own. Perhaps browse the shops and galleries of the walled city or visit a military museum. (Full Breakfast)

Day 7: Quebec City – Montreal sightseeing (2 nights) Today we leave old-world Quebec City for modern Montreal, the cultural capital of French Canada and the largest French-speaking city outside France. Here our locally guided tour introduces us to the historic sites of Old Montreal including spectacular Notre Dame de Montreal, the historic Old Port, the modern contrasts of bustling downtown and the lovely views from atop the park of Mount Royal. Later, there is time at leisure to settle in at our hotel for a two-night stay, or explore further the "Paris of North America" on your own. This evening, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal (2 nights)

Day 8: Montreal at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure in this city of contrasts, combining old and new, French and English, modern business and old-world charm into the unique appeal of Montreal. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you plan your day. (Full Breakfast)

Day 9: Montreal – Ottawa
We travel back into Ontario to Ottawa, Canada's beautiful capital city. On arrival, we are taken on an orientation tour of the city, viewing the stately buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada, the beautiful downtown parks and Rideau Canal, filled with millions of tulips in May. The rest of the day is at leisure; maybe do some last-minute shopping along Sparks Street Mall near our hotel. This evening, we toast to our Eastern Canada adventure at our farewell dinner. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)
Hotel: Marriott Ottawa