Itinerary

Day 1:
TORONTO. Welcome to cosmopolitan Toronto, Ontario’s capital and Canada’s largest city. Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
TORONTO. NIAGARA FALLS VISIT. Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls. Sightseeing also includes the beautiful Floral Clock. See Toronto’s major landmarks on today’s city tour, including the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, the University of Toronto, and ultra-modern SkyDome Stadium. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for a delicious dinner and spectacular views.

Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. Usually, favorable conditions exist from mid-May to late-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 3:
TORONTO–OTTAWA. Leave Ontario’s capital and visit Kingston, a city with an interesting history dating back more than 300 years. Continue to quaint Gananoque and the lovely St. Lawrence Islands National Park, where you’ll enjoy an included SCENIC CRUISE along the St. Lawrence River, past wooded islands with their beautiful summer homes. Drive along the St. Lawrence Islands Parkway with splendid vistas of the St. Lawrence River. Then, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.

Day 4:
OTTAWA. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city, situated pleasantly on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint; the embassy district; stately Parliament Hill; and Rideau Falls, named for the curtain-like appearance they give the river. Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables, a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilization or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.

Day 5:
OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY. Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec, where there is a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the King’s Highway, tracing this historical route along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Late afternoon arrival in historic Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join our optional outing to an Old World French restaurant with time afterward to stroll through historic Old Town and view the Château Frontenac at night.

Day 6:
QUÉBEC CITY. Tour Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France and is one of the best-preserved cities in North America. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes; the Laval Seminary; the star-plan Citadelle, with grand vistas from its bastions; and ancient Place Royale. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 7:
QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL. A latemorning arrival in sophisticated Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Major attractions on this afternoon’s tour include oncewalled Old Montréal, NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, and modern Montréal.

Day 8:
MONTRÉAL. The trip ends today, with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Montréal Trudeau Airport are included.

Dates & Prices

In Toronto; sightseeing with Local Guides in Ottawa, Québec City, and Montréal.

Itinerary

Day 1:
NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to “The Big Apple!” Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
NEW YORK CITY–BOSTON. This morning, explore one of the world’s most exciting cities. On the included sightseeing tour, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty”—an elegant city which combines early colonial history with modern innovation. The city has many historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.

Day 3:
BOSTON. On your guided morning tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure of British troops to Lexington), and Boston Common. This afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing and shopping. This evening, why not join your traveling companions for dinner at a popular downtown restaurant?

Day 4:
BOSTON–QUÉBEC CITY. Journey north through New Hampshire, passing the state’s capitol dome at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Capture inspiring views of mountain scenery, vast forests, and innumerable lakes. Then it’s on to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a sudden change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City, which was built on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River.

Day 5:
QUÉBEC CITY. Begin the day with a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions, and ancient Place Royale. Also see the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, join our optional outing to an Old World French restaurant with time afterward to stroll through historic Old Town and take pictures of the Château Frontenac at night.

Day 6:
QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL. Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics, the city blends historic architecture with modern skyscrapers, many enhanced with public sculpture displays. Major attractions on this afternoon’s included sightseeing tour are St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice built by the first missionary settlers, and modern Montréal.

Day 7:
MONTRÉAL–OTTAWA. Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Your city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its crest of gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon, you might want to visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, housed in a modern building of graceful flowing lines, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.

Day 8:
OTTAWA–KINGSTON–TORONTO. Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included scenic cruise.

Day 9:
TORONTO. City Hall; the downtown banking district; the ultra-modern Skydome stadium; and stunning CN Tower, more than one-third of a mile high, all set Toronto’s exciting architectural pace. See these and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown.

Day 10:
TORONTO–NIAGARA FALLS. Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the fury of the raging waters. Then board the MAID OF THE MIST for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls. Tonight join our optional fun-filled musical outing about Canada. This entertaining evening includes a 5-course dinner served family style.

Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. Usually favorable conditions exist from mid-May to late-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 11:
NIAGARA FALLS–LANCASTER. Leave Canada today and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the winding Susquehanna River into the rich Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. An optional excursion this evening combines a traditional Amish dinner with a film about growing up in an Amish community.

Day 12:
LANCASTER–PENN DUTCH COUNTRY–WASHINGTON DC. Lancaster County is the home of the religious Amish and Mennonite sects. This morning stop at the AMISH FARM AND HOUSE. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. Note the distinctive style of dress and the horse-drawn buggies in place of motor vehicles. Then on to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.

Day 13:
WASHINGTON DC. The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure-trove, and your half-day tour features the KOREAN and VIETNAM WAR VETERANS MEMORIALS, and many other well-known sights. You’ll also stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. Then, cross the Potomac River and see the graves of American heroes, including John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in beautiful ARLINGTON CEMETERY. For the free afternoon, why not visit the museums of the Smithsonian? Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.

Day 14:
WASHINGTON DC–PHILADELPHIA–NEW YORK CITY. This morning, drive to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the U.S., where an orientation tour focuses on the historic significance of the city. Afterward, leave for New York City via Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 6 p.m. The trip ends at the Skyline Hotel in the late afternoon.

Dates & Prices

In New York, Boston, Toronto, and Philadelphia; sightseeing with Local Guide in Washington DC, Québec City, and Ottawa.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Wed. HALIFAX. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Thu. HALIFAX. Your city tour focuses on the major sights: CITADEL HILL with its early 19th-century, star-shaped fort; the tree-shaded walks winding through gorgeous flower beds and lily ponds of the public gardens; beautiful residential neighborhoods; and the harbor area, which shows the port’s military heritage. You’ll also see the Fairlawn Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy an optional dinner outing as actors and musicians entertain and serve up a 4-course feast.

Day 3:
Fri. HALIFAX–BADDECK. Early morning departure for rugged Cape Breton Island. Arrive in Baddeck, the summer home of Alexander Graham Bell. Visit the exciting ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM. Study exhibits tracing the achievements of the great inventor, who spent the last years of his life on Cape Breton.

Day 4:
Sat. BADDECK. THE CABOT TRAIL. This morning, drive along the famous Cabot Trail, an area first explored by John Cabot just five years after Columbus landed in the New World. Travel through CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK, climb 1,500-foot capes, skirt rugged coastal headlands, and pass through villages where ancient dialects can still be heard. Before leaving the Cabot Trail, stop at the Acadian fishing village of Cheticamp.

Day 5:
Sun. BADDECK–CHARLOTTETOWN. Head back to the peninsula and continue north to Caribou, where a ferry whisks you across NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT to Prince Edward Island. For the next two nights you are in Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Late afternoon arrival allows you to see more of this colonial town on a stroll through colorful Great George Street and along the restored waterfront.

Day 6:
Mon. CHARLOTTETOWN. Begin the day with guided sightseeing of the island, including the coastal route through PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARK, viewing sand dunes, salt marshes, freshwater ponds, and some of the finest beaches in eastern Canada. Visit the ANNE OF GREEN GABLES FARMHOUSE, the setting for Lucy Maude Montgomery’s famous novel. This evening, consider an optional outing to the Charlottetown Festival and the world-famous stage performance of Anne of Green Gables to relive the story.

Note: The Anne of Green Gables performance is available during July, August, and September.

Day 7:
Tue. CHARLOTTETOWN–MONCTON. This morning, travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. Stop by Bouctouche, a charming Acadian village, to explore LE PAYS DE LA SAGOUINE, the island where Acadians celebrate. This real village is in an enchanting natural setting where theater, music, comedy, and dance come alive. After an entertaining afternoon, we continue to the OLIVIER SOAPERY where you will experience exquisite aromas during your guided tour of the museum and workshop. Learn the history and authentic techniques in the art of soap crafting. Tonight, it’s the ultimate lobster experience! Join your traveling companions on an optional lobster cruise where you haul in a lobster trap, learn cooking techniques, observe a cracking demonstration, and savor a complete lobster dinner served on board your sailing vessel.

Note: Due to limited seasonality departures, August 27 and after will experience a limited inside visit to Le Pays De La Sagouine.

Day 8:
Wed. MONCTON–FREDERICTON. Today, we make our way toward Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital city. Upon arrival, enjoy a highlight tour that includes the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral and the Historic Garrison District. After lunch, continue to the St. John River Valley and KINGS LANDING HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT. Disembark to find yourself more than 150 years back in time at a loyalist village, complete with creaking wagons pulled by trotting work horses, the whooshing of hoop skirts, and the distant melodies from lively fiddlers and dancing townsfolk, along with breathtaking views of the St. John River. Overnight in Fredericton.

Note: Due to limited seasonality departures, August 27 and after will experience a limited inside visit to Kings Landing Historical Settlement.

Day 9:
Thu. FREDERICTON–ST. ANDREWS–SAINT JOHN. This morning, travel to the quaint resort town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea for included WHALE WATCHING. Cruise past rugged seascapes and scenic lighthouses for a true adventure.There’s time to stroll and explore the many unique shops that line Water Street before following the beautiful Fundy Coast to Saint John, the Fundy City.

Day 10:
Fri. SAINT JOHN. ST. MARTINS EXCURSION. The day begins with a city sightseeing tour, which includes a stop at REVERSING FALLS, where the river’s flow is thrust backwards by the ocean’s incoming tide, and a visit to the bustling OLD CITY MARKET. Afterward, continue to the quaint fishing village of St. Martins, “The Heart of the Bay of Fundy,” to view the harbor and twin covered bridges, and explore the breathtaking Fundy Trail.

Day 11:
Sat. SAINT JOHN–HALIFAX. Depart Saint John this morning. Make a stop at HOPEWELL ROCKS, where you can learn about the highest and wildest tides in the world, which rise and fall up to an incredible 52 feet (the height of a 4-story building). Arrival this evening in the modern port of Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia.

Day 12:
Sun. HALIFAX. PEGGY’S COVE EXCURSION. Travel to one of the most photographed locations in Canada—PEGGY’S COVE. Mail a postcard home in the only lighthouse in North America with a post office! Take time to explore the cove and allow this picturesque area to enchant you with its beauty, mystery, and charm. Before our return to Halifax, stop in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to Nova Scotia’s largest fishing fleet, extraordinary architecture, supreme shops, and more. While there, take a self-guided walking tour of the town and visit the FISHERIES MUSEUM . The evening is at leisure for last-minute shopping or a walk along the harbor.

Day 13:
Mon. HALIFAX. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Halifax International Airport are included.

Dates & Prices

In Halifax, Charlottetown, and Saint John; orientation tour in Fredericton.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Wed. WINNIPEG. Welcome to Winnipeg! Enjoy time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Set on the banks of the Red River, the name Winnipeg stems from the aboriginal word win, meaning muddy, and nipee, meaning waters. Founded by the North West Company, Winnipeg has grown to be a city of approximately 600,000 people. This evening is at leisure. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Thu. WINNIPEG–CHURCHILL. This morning, board the flight to Churchill, located on the western shore of Hudson Bay. Discover unspoiled landscapes, clean air, pure water, and the “Land of Nanuk”—the polar bear. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the town and local area. Visit CAPE MERRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, established in 1746, and the world-renowned Polar Bear Compound. This afternoon, the tour continues with a visit to the ESKIMO MUSEUM with its collection of Inuit carvings and artifacts that are among the finest and oldest in the world. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 3:
Fri. CHURCHILL. Board the famous Tundra Buggy and seek out the amazing polar bear. Your guide and driver will use their vast experience to position the buggy for the most advantageous view for photography. See the bears playing, rolling in the snow, and even inspecting the tundra buggy. This unique vehicle is well-heated, washroom-equipped, and has a viewing platform on the back. Lunch is included. (B,L,D)

Day 4:
Sat. CHURCHILL. After breakfast this morning, visit the CHURCHILL NORTHERN STUDIES CENTRE for a dogsledding program. Learn more about these incredible animals and the important role they play in this region of the world. You will also visit the PARKS CANADA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE, where you’ll learn more about the history, wildlife, and culture of the Churchill area. The remainder of the day is at leisure with time for additional sightseeing, souvenir shopping, or just relaxing. (B)

Day 5:
Sun. CHURCHILL–WINNIPEG. A second day out on the tundra offers the opportunity to observe the Great White Bear and the relationship it forms with other wildlife species. Late this afternoon, board a flight and return to Winnipeg. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
Mon. WINNIPEG. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Winnipeg Airport.

Note: The activities outlined in Churchill are operated as weather and safety conditions permit. We reserve the right to modify the sequence or change the program if weather or safety requires.

Dates & Prices

In Churchill.