Best Of Eastern Canada

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Toronto. Upon arrival, you will independently make your way to the Sheraton Centre Toronto. The evening is yours to explore Toronto as you please. 

Toronto exudes energy and excitement, characterized by its iconic architecture, captivating attractions, museums and galleries, diverse dining options, vibrant performing arts scene, and lively nightlife. You will have most of the day to explore this remarkable city at your leisure. In the evening, you will join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception.

On the way to Niagara Falls, you’ll stop and get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada’s national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players’ dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it’s onto the ice where you’ll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls.

The day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto’s sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. Continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to Ontario’s Thousand Islands. Set sail on a dinner cruise this evening against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands found along the Saint Lawrence River.

Upon arrival in Ottawa, the group will embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. The afternoon will be available for independent exploration of the city. You may consider visiting one of the city’s museums or discovering the variety of exceptional local cuisine.

Enjoy Breakfast at Mādahòkì Farm followed by a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, including a presentation of the Algonquin People and the Friendship dance. After, enjoy lunch at a local “Cabane à Sucre”. Then, continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city’s French Canadian ‘joie de vivre’ and your hotel in Old Québec.

Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms.

Leave the city behind, bound for Québec’s picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm for an exclusive Be My Guest Experience. Learn how lavender is grown and turned into a variety of products, sample delicious lavender lemonade and enjoy a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialities. Later, you’ll then make your way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montréal’s crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal.

Following the final breakfast, you will travel to Toronto International Airport for your return flight to the UK. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute sightseeing or essential shopping.