Go behind the scenes of Canada’s national sport as you go inside the players’ dressing room, hear game-day rituals, and pull on full hockey gear. With coaching guidance, step onto the ice to test your stance, handling, and shot—lefty or righty, you’ll find out fast.

This immersive session blends culture and adrenaline, offering a rink-level perspective on teamwork, superstition, and the speed that animates Canadian winters and Saturday-night broadcasts alike.

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

• New York City: Join your travel director on a guided journey through New York City’s iconic sights including the Empire State Building, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Wall Street and Central Park.
• Philadelphia: Explore the UNESCO-listed Independence National Historic Park and see its famous cracked bell whose inscription has inspired so many to “proclaim liberty”. Also see Independence Hall where The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed.
• Washington D.C.: Explore the nation’s proud heritage today as you view the White House, striking Washington Monument and National Mall, stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building. Reflect on the country’s darkest days at the Lincoln Memorial and sombre memorials to World War II and the Vietnam War.
• Washington: This striking museum has collected more than 40,000 artifacts that reflect history, politics, sports, arts and entertainment. Explore the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped shape this nation. 
• Leola: Inside the Homestead at Plain & Fancy Farm, you learn of Amish traditions and practices, plain clothing and life without electricity from the grid. Homestead truly provides insights into the complex riddles of a culture so very different from your own.
• Corning, NY: Visit the Corning Museum of Glass and learn about the art, history, culture, technology, science and craft that tells the riveting story of the museum’s single material, glass. It was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works and currently has a collection of more than 45,000 glass objects, some over 3,500 years old.
• Niagara Falls: Embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario as you contemplate this tremendous force of nature.
• Toronto: Get ready to unlock the best of Toronto. Tick off all the must-sees including Queens Park, named in 1860 after Queen Victoria, and the bustling district of Dundas Square — the site of many public events, performances and art displays. Then venture to University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. 
• Ottawa: Delve into Canada’s capital city as you enjoy views of the elegant Gothic buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries, museums and parks.
• Quebec City: Enjoy lunch at an authentic Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to Quebecois.
• Quebec City: Join a Local Specialist and explore Québec City’s winding streets and historic sites for an in-depth discovery of a city that exudes all the charm of old Europe. Walk the narrow streets of UNESCO listed Old Québec and delve into Québec City’s French and English military past as you pass the Plains of Abraham and fortified Citadel.
• Montreal: Visit a local farmers’ market outside Montreal and experience the region’s flavors during a lunch tasting, including wine and cider.
• Montreal: Join your Local Specialist to explore Old Montréal, including the Old Port and Place Jacques-Cartier. As you walk through this historic part of the city, learn more about Montréal’s early development, its connection to the St. Lawrence River and the public spaces that have shaped local life for generations.
• Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada as you visit the Notre Dame Basilica. Marvel at its breathtaking architecture and striking interior filled with exceptional stained glass windows.
• Franconia Notch State Park: Enjoy a scenic drive through Franconia Notch, in the heart of the White Mountains. Journey past sugar maple and white birch. Make sure to keep an eye out for the black bear, moose and deer that find sanctuary in this scenic forest landscape.
• Boston: Discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. Follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Meeting House.

• Niagara Falls: Dive into Culture and embrace Canada’s national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as you walk through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players’ dressing room and put on the full hockey gear with the help of a coach -grab your stick and it’s off onto the ice.

Journey through Franconia Notch in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, where granite peaks and forested slopes frame a natural corridor once guarded by the Old Man of the Mountain. Capture misty mountain passes, sugar maples, and white birch from thoughtfully chosen viewpoints.

Interpretation highlights glacial geology, seasonal colors, and wildlife habitat—keep an eye out for moose and deer. Rugged scenery and crisp alpine air set a contemplative tone before you continue toward the coast.

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

Settle into the city’s dynamism over a hosted welcome meal where you’ll meet your Tour Director and traveling companions. Share first impressions of the skyline and compare must-see lists as your host outlines practical tips and insider touches that elevate the days ahead.

Expect a relaxed, convivial atmosphere—perfect for questions, introductions, and a sense of shared adventure. This hosted welcome dinner helps shape the journey’s tone, turning a big-city arrival into a warm gathering of curious travelers ready to explore.

Discover Manhattan’s icons as you join a guided panoramic tour through Midtown and beyond, taking in the electric glow of Times Square and the Empire State Building and the leafy calm of Central Park. Soak up the energy of the City that Never Sleeps from landmark viewpoints and bustling avenues.

Hear how immigrant ambition and Art Deco design shaped the skyline while you photograph famous facades and lively streetscapes. This orientation blends headline sights with street-level atmosphere, offering a confident first look at New York’s pace and personality.

Explore the cradle of American democracy within UNESCO-listed Independence National Historical Park. Visit the Liberty Bell Center to contemplate the bell and its famed call to “proclaim liberty”, then view Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed.

Stroll cobbled precincts layered with revolutionary-era stories and brick-and-stone architecture. Your guide highlights pivotal moments and human dramas that transformed colonial grievances into a nation, inviting reflection amid statues, squares, and timeworn meeting rooms.

Survey the symbols of U.S. democracy on a sweeping city drive, viewing the White House, the domed U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. Pause along the National Mall to take in the poignant World War II and Vietnam Veterans Memorials.

Context-rich commentary connects marble memorials with milestones in civic life. From reflecting pools to colonnaded temples to freedom, the route frames the nation’s narrative in stone, bronze, and open green space crafted for remembrance and resolve.

Step inside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, a landmark whose bronze-toned corona shelters stories spanning centuries. Explore galleries containing over 40,000 artifacts, from slavery and Reconstruction to jazz, civil rights, and contemporary culture.

Immersive exhibits, oral histories, and evocative objects illuminate struggle and achievement, foregrounding resilience and creativity that shaped the United States. Thoughtful curation turns personal narratives into a powerful national chronicle that lingers long after you leave the Mall.

Travel back roads with a Local Specialist to understand Amish Country in Lancaster County, where plain living, horse-and-buggy lanes, and work-from-the-land traditions endure. Learn how values inform dress, craftsmanship, and community in this quietly pastoral landscape.

Gather for a hearty meal and make your own whoopie pies, discovering the humble dessert’s place in Pennsylvania Dutch kitchens. This hands-on moment sweetens cultural context, turning stories of self-reliance and faith into flavors you can taste.

Witness fire and form at the Corning Museum of Glass, where live artisans reveal molten techniques during a hot glass demonstration. Wander galleries that trace 3,500 years of ingenuity, from ancient vessels to shimmering Tiffany and contemporary studio pieces.

Interpretive exhibits unlock the science and art behind transparency, color, and strength. The result is a deeper appreciation for a single transformative material—its chemistry, craft traditions, and modern marvels—presented with clarity and flair.

Don a poncho and embark on a boat cruise into the spray-filled gorge, edging close to the curtain of Horseshoe Falls. Feel the thunder and mist as millions of gallons plunge into the Niagara River, creating swirling currents and rainbow-flecked air.

From river level, the scale is humbling—roaring water, cliff faces wrapped in vapor, and the raw drama of a geological boundary between nations. Cameras ready; this elemental encounter is pure spectacle.

Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest evening at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery, a family-run heritage farm set amid gently rolling vines. Sip cool-climate varietals as you tour the property and learn how sustainable practices shape small-batch character.

Sit down to a farm-to-table dinner featuring seasonal Ontario ingredients paired with expressive wines. Stories of land stewardship and community roots add depth to each course, turning a convivial meal into a sense-of-place celebration.

Survey Canada’s largest city on a panoramic city tour, circling the verdant precincts of Queen’s Park, the buzz of Dundas Square, and stately Provincial Parliament Buildings along University Avenue. Learn how neighborhoods unfurl from a waterfront skyline on Lake Ontario.

From cultural corridors to financial towers, Toronto reveals a confident mosaic of communities and cuisines. Your guide frames the city’s growth and easy livability, spotlighting architecture, green space, and the urban rhythm that defines “the Six.”

Gain your bearings in Canada’s capital on an engaging orientation tour, taking in Gothic Revival spires on Parliament Hill and the serene ribbon of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Glide past embassies, green lawns, and ceremonial boulevards.

Insights into government traditions and seasonal life along the canal—skaters in winter, boaters in summer—bring Ottawa’s ceremonial core to life, pairing national symbolism with everyday rhythm along the water.

Taste Québec’s maple heritage over lunch at a traditional Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack). Savor wood-warm aromas and hearty classics—think tourtière, pea soup, and maple-kissed dishes—served family-style in rustic timber surroundings.

Learn how spring sap becomes syrup and why sugar shacks remain beloved gathering places across rural Québec. This culinary interlude blends comfort and custom, revealing flavors and folklore passed down through generations.

Join a Local Specialist to explore UNESCO-listed Old Québec, where steep streets and 17th-century stone facades evoke New France. Visit the fortified Citadel and survey the Plains of Abraham, site of the pivotal 1759 battle between French and British forces.

From ramparts to river vistas, military history and European ambiance intermingle. Your guide’s stories illuminate shifting empires, Québécois identity, and the living city within its formidable walls.

Visit Ferme Guyon farmers’ market to sample regional flavors—artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, breads, and seasonal produce complemented by Québec cider and wine. Meet local purveyors and learn how climate and terroir shape distinct tastes.

This farm-fresh interlude spotlights sustainability and short supply chains, connecting you directly to growers and makers. It’s a delicious snapshot of the province’s culinary pride just beyond Montréal’s urban swirl.

Stroll cobblestone lanes to the Old Port and lively Place Jacques-Cartier before you step inside Notre-Dame Basilica, Canada’s first neo-Gothic church. Admire the luminous blue vault, gilded altarpiece, and stained-glass windows narrating Montréal’s spiritual past.

With a Local Specialist, trace the city’s rise along the St. Lawrence and how public squares and river trade shaped its character. The interplay of sacred space and street life defines this atmospheric quarter.

Follow the red-brick path to walk part of the Freedom Trail, stepping into Old North Church and tracing events that sparked a revolution. Continue to Boston Harbor, where tea chests once splashed into dark waters and protest reshaped an empire.

Your guide animates patriots and pivotal nights, linking Beacon Hill’s townhouses, Faneuil Hall’s market bustle, and the story of the American Revolution embedded in Boston’s streetscapes.

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Be welcomed by an Algonquin host to walk the Legacy Trail and engage with land-based teachings that connect people, place, and tradition. Watch a Pow Wow dance performed in traditional regalia and hear stories that ground identity and resilience.

Explore the marketplace supporting Indigenous makers and learn how this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience advances community livelihoods and Reduced Inequalities. Cultural exchange unfolds with respect, insight, and pride in living heritage outside Ottawa.