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Arrive in Toronto and settle into your hotel. Explore the city’s neighbourhoods and open-air markets; Kensington Market is suggested for dinner.

Visit Niagara Falls and take a cruise to Horseshoe Falls, with views of the Canadian and American sides. Return to Toronto, where the rest of the day is free. You can explore Queen West or take the optional CN Tower experience.

Travel along Lake Ontario to Campbell’s Orchard for a wagon ride and fresh cider. Stop in Kingston for free time or an optional narrated harbour cruise, then continue to Ottawa for a free evening.

Take a sightseeing tour of Ottawa, including Sussex Drive, the Royal Canadian Mint, National Gallery of Canada, Supreme Court of Canada, National War Memorial, National Arts Centre, Canada War Museum, Library and Archives Canada, and Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. Enjoy free time for optional experiences, including an Ottawa River cruise or a powwow dance performance with music by First Nations members at Mādahòkì Farm.

Travel to Québec City. In the afternoon, you can choose an optional experience to Montmorency Falls, followed by an optional French dinner in Old Québec.

Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town with a Local Specialist, including the Plains of Abraham, Place Royale and Château Frontenac. Optional experiences include visiting the Gilles family’s copper studio to see and try repoussé, with coffee or tea and canelé cake, and an evening tour of local food and stories.

Have breakfast at Erabliere le Chemin du Roy, a traditional Cabane à Sucre, and learn how maple syrup is made. Drive to Montréal and take a city tour with a Local Specialist. The afternoon and evening are free to explore, with dinner at your choice of restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast

Depart Montréal by air.

What’s included

1 breakfast at a traditional Québec sugar shack, with an introduction to maple syrup production
Travel between destinations by luxury air-conditioned coach, with Wi-Fi where available
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver, plus Local Specialists for the Québec City and Montréal tours
Audio headsets for included sightseeing
7 nights in 3-star hotels: Chelsea in Toronto, Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa, Sepia in Québec City and Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal. Hotels of a similar standard and location may be used.
A Niagara Falls cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls; a wagon ride, farm tour and cider tasting at Campbell’s Orchard; and city sightseeing or orientation tours in Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City and Montréal

What’s not included

International flights to Toronto and from Montréal
Visas or other entry authorisations, where required
Travel insurance
Meals other than the one listed breakfast, including other breakfasts, lunches and dinners; drinks
Airport transfers in Toronto and Montréal; travellers must arrange their own transport to the starting hotel and from the final hotel
Tips for the Travel Director and Driver
Personal expenses and any extra hotel nights before or after the tour
Optional experiences, including the CN Tower, Kingston harbour and Ottawa River cruises, a powwow performance at Madahòkì Farm, Montmorency Falls and dinner in Old Québec, a copper-studio visit, and a Québec City food tour

Additional information

Ride a wagon between the apple trees at Campbell’s Orchard and hear the Campbell family’s story. Learn how the fruit is grown and picked, drawing on practical knowledge developed through generations of orchard work.

Enjoy a taste of fresh cider at the source. The farm visit offers a closer look at Ontario’s apple-growing traditions and the people behind a familiar regional harvest.

  • 1 Breakfast (B)
  • Get an orientation tour of this truly multi-cultural city, including Chinatown and Downtown Toronto
  • Witness the majestic American and Canadian sides of the falls aboard a cruise
  • Visit Campbell’s Orchard for a farm tour and cider tasting
  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of some of the city’s most famous sights
  • breakfast at a traditional Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) where you’ll learn how maple syrup is harvested and turned into various other maple products
  • Your Local Specialist will introduce you to Canada’s cultural capital where festivals, art, and good food make up daily life
  • Deluxe coach travel
  • Selected hotel dinners, with optional meals to purchase
  • 3-star stays
  • 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.
  • You’ll ride by wagon through Campbell’s Orchard, following trails between rows of apple trees as you hear the Campbell family’s story. Along the way, learn how apples are grown and picked properly, with practical tips rooted in generations of orchard experience.
  • 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: 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: 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.
  • For a sweeter start, you’ll settle in for breakfast inside a traditional Québecois sugar shack, with the scent of maple and warm food in the air. You’ll learn how sap is tapped from the nearby maple trees, then slowly transformed into the famous syrup.

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Explore Canada’s largest city on an orientation tour of Toronto, taking in Downtown and Chinatown. Get a feel for the neighbourhoods and streetscapes of a city shaped by communities from around the world.

Toronto’s mix of cultures is visible in its shopfronts, restaurants and public spaces. This introduction helps you find your bearings and appreciate the contrasts between its busy commercial centre and established neighbourhoods.

Board a cruise towards Horseshoe Falls for a close view of Niagara’s immense curtain of water. From the river, see both the Canadian and American falls as spray rises around the boat and the roar grows louder.

The Niagara River has carved this dramatic gorge over thousands of years. A waterproof layer is useful here: feeling the mist and seeing the scale of the falls from below are central to the experience.

Discover Canada’s capital on a sightseeing tour of Ottawa, with views of Parliament Hill’s Gothic Revival buildings and landmarks including the National War Memorial, Supreme Court of Canada and National Gallery of Canada.

The route also introduces the city’s cultural and civic institutions, from the Royal Canadian Mint to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Together, Ottawa’s ceremonial avenues, museums and public buildings reveal its role in national life.

Walk the cobblestone streets of UNESCO-listed Old Québec with a Local Specialist. Discover Place Royale, admire the distinctive silhouette of Château Frontenac and explore a historic district whose fortifications reflect centuries of French and British influence.

Hear about the city’s military past around the Plains of Abraham and the Citadel. Québec City’s narrow streets, stone buildings and prominent hilltop position give this guided visit a character unlike any other major Canadian city.

Enjoy breakfast at Érablière le Chemin du Roy, a traditional Québec cabane à sucre, or sugar shack. Learn how sap is collected from maple trees and transformed into syrup and other maple products.

The scent of maple and a meal served in a welcoming, rustic setting bring this regional tradition to life. Sugar shacks have long been gathering places during Québec’s maple season, making the visit as much about local culture as it is about flavour.

Explore Old Montréal with a Local Specialist, including the Old Port and Place Jacques-Cartier. Walk through historic public spaces and discover how the city grew around its connection to the St. Lawrence River.

Montréal pairs its older stone architecture with contemporary design and an active cultural scene. This guided introduction reveals the layers of a city where French-speaking heritage remains part of everyday life.

Take in Toronto from the CN Tower, the landmark spire that rises 553 metres above the city. Its elevated viewpoints offer a different perspective on the downtown grid, waterfront and Lake Ontario.

Opened in 1976 as a communications tower, it has become Toronto’s most recognisable landmark. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it suits travellers keen to see the scale of the city from above.

Set out on a narrated cruise of Kingston’s harbour for views from the water and stories about this historic lakeside city. Enjoy the breeze as your guide brings local landmarks and the harbour’s past into focus.

Kingston sits where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, a setting that helped shape its importance as a port and former capital of the Province of Canada. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Ottawa River and see Canada’s capital from the water. The river offers a fresh perspective on Ottawa’s prominent civic buildings and the neighbouring shoreline of Gatineau.

For centuries, this waterway has connected communities and carried trade through the region. A river cruise makes its place in the capital’s landscape easy to appreciate while offering a relaxed scenic outing. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit Montmorency Falls to take in views of the cascade near Québec City. The falls are taller than Niagara Falls, dropping over a cliff towards the St. Lawrence River.

Round out the outing with a French dinner in Old Québec at a restaurant known for steak-frites and its secret sauce. The combination pairs a striking natural landmark with the city’s French-influenced dining culture. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the Gilles family’s copper studio near Québec City to see their craft up close. Try repoussé, a technique that creates raised designs by working metal from its reverse side.

The hands-on session reveals the patience and control behind decorative copperwork. Enjoy coffee or tea with canelé cake while spending time in the studio. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste your way through Québec City’s local food scene on an evening tour that pairs flavours with stories. Discover a culinary culture shaped by French-speaking heritage and regional ingredients.

Rather than simply choosing a place for dinner, this guided outing offers context for what you taste and the traditions behind it. It is a chance to experience the city through its food and the people who share it. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Experience an authentic powwow dance performance at Madahòkì Farm, accompanied by music from First Nations members. Watch the movement and listen to the rhythms in a setting dedicated to sharing Indigenous culture.

Powwow performance brings together music, dance and community traditions. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience offers an opportunity to engage with living cultural expression rather than viewing it as a historical exhibit. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

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