DAY 1: UK - Toronto.
Fly to Toronto where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: Toronto - Niagara Falls.
See Toronto's major landmarks, including the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, Toronto University and Roger's Stadium. Next, enjoy a visit to thundering Niagara Falls. View the falls from scenic points along the edge of the gorge, then go onboard the Maid of the Mist for a close up view from the river below the falls.
Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. Usually favourable conditions exist from May to the end of October. When unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
DAY 3: Toronto - Kingston - Ivy Lea - Ottawa.
Leave Ontario's capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Continue to quaint Gananoque and Ivy Lea, where you'll enjoy a scenic cruise along the St Lawrence River, past wooded islands dotted with beautiful summer homes. Then proceed along the route of the Rideau Canal to Ottawa, standing at the confluence of the Ottawa, Gatineau and Rideau rivers.
DAY 4: Ottawa.
Queen Victoria chose this small lumber town as the site for Canada's capital, neatly avoiding the conflicting views of Toronto and Montreal. This morning see the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, stately Parliament Hill and Rideau Falls. Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables. Suggestions for this afternoon include the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilisation or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.
DAY 5: Ottawa - Quebec City.
Today drive into the French-Canadian province of Quebec, where you'll notice a change in language and tradition. Journey along the picturesque Ottawa River Valley for a late afternoon arrival in historic Quebec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 6: Quebec City.
Start the day with a guided tour of North America's only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. Old Quebec was the centre of New France and is now one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. Within the walls are the Place d'Armes, the Laval Seminary and the star-plan Citadelle. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town and ancient Place Royal by the St Lawrence River, and the historic Plains of Abraham where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is free.
DAY 7: Quebec City - Montreal.
Head south, and late this morning cosmopolitan Montreal comes into view. As you enter the world's second largest French-speaking city, you'll see the canted tower of the Olympic Stadium. Major attractions on this afternoon's sightseeing tour include Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and the Seminary of St Sulpice, Mont Royal and modern Montreal. In the evening be sure to try out one of the many sidewalk cafés specialising in French cuisine with a Canadian influence.
DAY 8: Montreal - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
DAY 9: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 1,600 ft.
Note: Please note that early and late season weather may make some of the optional excursions unavailable.
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