Highlights of Eastern Canada

Discover Toronto, Canada’s financial hub nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario. Toronto serves as an excellent base to explore the Great Lakes region that includes the spectacular Niagara Falls. This City of Neighborhoods prides on a rich heritage and a kaleidoscope of diverse ethnic cultures. Apart from world-class dining, themed contemporary museums, and packed sports seasons, Toronto appeals with its vast green spaces, and hosts myriad waterfront entertainment venues along its 28-mile coast! Toronto’s sprawling skyline is best seen from the waters, while a visit to the CN Tower affords aerial perspectives thanks to an EdgeWalk, a revolving restaurant, and a 360-degree observation deck. In the Old Town area, the 1803 St Lawrence Market houses generations of specialty vendors while The Distillery District is a Victorian industrial-style historic enclave featuring stylish boutiques, artisanal foods, galleries, and events. A short ferry ride away, the Toronto Islands offer a quick escape with manicured gardens, and picnic spots.

Discover the many sights and sounds of Niagara Falls on this full day tour from Toronto. Start by visiting Skylon Tower with your guide. Take the glass elevator up to the observation area, which is set at a height of 158 m. Revel in the bird’s-eye view of Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and the American Falls, the three falls that make up Niagara Falls. Next, head to Journey Behind the Falls to explore the cave-like tunnels located behind the Falls. Descend 38 m and follow the tunnels to two observation decks from where you will be able to feel the falls as well as hear their thundering sound. Then, board the Niagara City Cruises ‘Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour’ and sail around the Niagara gorge. Recyclable rain ponchos will be provided as you will get close enough to the Falls to feel the mist on your face. Back on land, visit highlights such as the Dufferin Islands, the International Control Dam, and the Whirlpool Rapids on a drive through the city. Finally, you will have about an hour of free time to explore the city on your own before returning to your hotel.

Explore Ottawa, Canada’s cool capital that overlooks the Ottawa River on the Quebec-Ontario border. Steeped in culture and heritage, this cosmopolitan city has classic and modern architecture, year-round festivals, and jazz and blues vibes! From the historic Rideau Canal and the Victorian gothic Parliament Hill complex, to the waterfront urban parks and themed national museums, there’s plenty to take in. River and canal cruises showcase the sights of Ottawa, and the islands share stories of the First Peoples’ past. With a BeaverTail pastry in hand, the ByWard Market is great to enjoy a myriad of food stalls with regional produce, trendy clothing stores and an active nightlife. Millions of tulips carpet the cityscape during spring, while ice skaters and ice sculpturers appear during Winterlude. Apart from miles of cycling pathways across the city, Gatinuea Provincial Park is within easy reach to further enjoy the outdoors. Ottawa’s Greenbelt features farms and boardwalks, and the surrounding countryside surprises with unique experiences.

Canada’s capital is best explored on foot! Join your private knowledgeable guide for a leisurely walk around Ottawa’s most famous monuments and locations that explain the city’s colourful history, its larger than life political characters and graceful architecture. During the tour you will discover the grounds of Parliament Hill, the National War Memorial, Sparks Street, Major's Hill Park, The UNESCO Rideau Canal, The Prime Minister's Offices, The ByWard Market and other areas visitor's often miss in Ottawa ’s downtown core. The perfect opportunity to get to know Ottawa’s past, present and future with an entertaining and educational experience.

Marvel at Montréal, a multi-faceted and photogenic metropolis in southeastern Canada. Set on the St Lawrence River, this chic island city boasts iconic architecture, eclectic dining, entertainment, and nightlife, along with vibrant festivals showcasing jazz, comedy, and avant-garde art. Among Montréal’s urban gardens, Mount Royal Park is the undisputed green heart offering picnic spots, historic sites, woody trails, and two belvederes that overlook the sprawling cityscape. Past the Promenade Fleuve-Montagne is Montréal’s French colonial Old Town, highlighted by the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica, and the landmark Pointe-à-Callière where Montréal was founded! Shady streets, murals, and colorful buildings dot the hip neighborhoods of Plateau Mont-Royal and Mile End, which have a large concentration of creatives and are ideal for people-watching. Across town, pedestrianized boulevards have trendy homegrown shops, while atmospheric public spaces host seasonal pop-up markets. Between the five-ecosystem Biodôme and Insectarium, the artsy Underground City, and the standing wave at Habitat 67, there are enough reasons to spend a while in Montreal.

Explore Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city, on this comprehensive tour. Begin with a drive into the historic quarter of Old Montreal that sits on the banks of the Lawrence River. Here, go on a stroll past ancient steep-roofed homes and see the neo-Gothic Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. Stop at Bonsecours Market before ending up in Place Jacques Cartier. Then experience the downtown area, where skyscrapers with glass facades rise above the spires of numerous European-style churches. Tucked into the middle of downtown is the International District, an area filled with historic buildings and squares dotted with sculptures. Your guide will tell you about the city’s French origins and how it has transformed into a chic, multidimensional metropolis. Head to Golden Square Mile at the foot of Mount Royal, replete with Victorian-era structures and stately mansions. Finally, visit the Montreal Olympic State Park, the sprawling Space for Life complex and Montreal Botanical Garden, before heading back.

Uncover the wonders of Québec City, a clifftop cosmopolitan destination overlooking the St Lawrence River in eastern Canada. Priding itself on its quintessential French vibe, this 400-year-old city is punctuated by landmarks of its military history, botanical parks, and atmospheric squares. The fortified Old Québec charms you with cobblestone streets flanked by centuries-old buildings, funicular rides, and the showstopper Fairmont Le Château Frontenac looming above. Outside the walls, trendy neighborhoods are bustling with artists and buskers, while fine eateries treat you to boreal cuisine! The state-of-the-art Huron Wendat museum complex in Wendake offers superb insights into Canada’s indigenous First Nations. Québec’s urban trails including the waterfront promenade, along with the popular winter festivals are ideal for people-watching, while a sunset river ferry is excellent to admire its skyline. Natural attractions such as the Plains of Abraham and Montmorency Falls allow outdoor explorations in the area, and across the bridge, Île d’Orléans welcomes you to the lush ‘Garden of Québec’ countryside!

Follow your guide and let yourself be charmed by Old Quebec, the only walled city north of Mexico. Your authentic characters of local history will let you relive 400 years of action-packed history. Tour includes: Latin Quarter, Fortifications, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, Petit-Champlain district, Place Royale.