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Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Voyage to the Falls, Niagara Falls
Kingston , Ontario, Canada
Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Quebec City, Canada
Montreal, Quebec
Illuminated Toronto Sign

Essence of Eastern Canada

8 day Essential Escorted Tour – from £1425 £1212

With flights from £1862

Explore UNESCO-listed cities, scenic canals, waterfalls, and Canada’s hockey culture on this 8-day trip. Visit diverse Toronto, historic Québec City, dynamic Ottawa, and lively Montréal.

Highlights:
  • Get up close to Niagara Falls on a breathtaking boat cruise
  • Enjoy a gorgeous drive alongside Lake Ontario
  • Join a maple syrup tasting in Montreal
  • Visit Kingston, the ‘Limestone City’
  • Admire the towering Montmorency Falls

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You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Essence of Eastern Canada tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Toronto, Ontario

Day 1 – Welcome to Toronto

Welcome to the world’s most multiculturally diverse city, Toronto. Known to locals as the ‘Six’, Canada’s…

Welcome to the world’s most multiculturally diverse city, Toronto. Known to locals as the ‘Six’, Canada’s hipster enclave and largest city is all about unique neighbourhoods, fusion food, fascinating museums, vintage shopping and a healthy obsession with all things hockey. At the centre of it all is the city’s icon, the CN Tower, its 553 metre (1814 foot) spire dominating the landscape.

After settling in to your hotel, you can wander around the district’s open-air markets which will no doubt get tummies rumbling. For dinner, why not head to near-by Kensington Market, arguably the most diverse of all the city’s neighbourhoods where the idea of fusion food is taken to all new heights.

    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Toronto, Ontario

Day 1

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Welcome to Toronto

Welcome to the world’s most multiculturally diverse city, Toronto. Known to locals as the ‘Six’, Canada’s hipster enclave and largest city is all about unique neighbourhoods, fusion food, fascinating museums, vintage shopping and a healthy obsession with all things hockey. At the centre of it all is the city’s icon, the CN Tower, its 553 metre (1814 foot) spire dominating the landscape.

After settling in to your hotel, you can wander around the district’s open-air markets which will no doubt get tummies rumbling. For dinner, why not head to near-by Kensington Market, arguably the most diverse of all the city’s neighbourhoods where the idea of fusion food is taken to all new heights.

    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Toronto, Ontario
Voyage to the Falls, Niagara Falls

Day 2 – Niagara Falls

Pack your sense of adventure this morning as you’re off to visit Niagara Falls! The biggest…

Pack your sense of adventure this morning as you’re off to visit Niagara Falls! The biggest (and loudest) falls in North America, an incredible 75,750 gallons of water thunder into the gorge below every second, creating a natural phenomenon many have dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World. We’ll be getting you up close and personal on a cruise to Horseshoe Falls, allowing you to see both the Canadian and American sides. Remember that raincoat? Now’s the time to use it.

Back in Toronto later, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.

Optional Experiences: 

  • Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing – Take to the skies with an adrenaline-pumping helicopter flight over the breathtaking Niagara Region.
  • Niagara Parks Generating Station – Step into the heart of Niagara’s power at the Canadian Niagara Power Company generating station.
  • CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views – Engage with interactive displays that narrate the tower’s history and offer a peek into its inner workings today.

    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Voyage to the Falls, Niagara Falls

Day 2

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Niagara Falls

Pack your sense of adventure this morning as you’re off to visit Niagara Falls! The biggest (and loudest) falls in North America, an incredible 75,750 gallons of water thunder into the gorge below every second, creating a natural phenomenon many have dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World. We’ll be getting you up close and personal on a cruise to Horseshoe Falls, allowing you to see both the Canadian and American sides. Remember that raincoat? Now’s the time to use it.

Back in Toronto later, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.

Optional Experiences: 

  • Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing – Take to the skies with an adrenaline-pumping helicopter flight over the breathtaking Niagara Region.
  • Niagara Parks Generating Station – Step into the heart of Niagara’s power at the Canadian Niagara Power Company generating station.
  • CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views – Engage with interactive displays that narrate the tower’s history and offer a peek into its inner workings today.

    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Voyage to the Falls, Niagara Falls
Kingston , Ontario, Canada

Day 3 – Kingston & Ottawa

Leaving Toronto behind this morning, kick back and enjoy the gorgeous drive alongside Lake Ontario, one…

Leaving Toronto behind this morning, kick back and enjoy the gorgeous drive alongside Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Wake up your taste buds at Campbell’s Orchard in Prince Edward County today on a farm tour and a cider tasting. This cider is made from a blend of apples picked from their trees and produced on-site, fermented using traditional methods.

Then make your way to Kingston, known as the ‘Limestone City’ and once (briefly) the site of the Canadian capital before continuing to the present capital, Ottawa.

Optional Experience: 

  • Kingston’s 1000 Islands Cruise – Set sail on Kingston’s 1000 Islands Cruise for a voyage through the heart of the 1000 Islands region, where history and natural beauty intertwine.

    Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Gatineau-Ottawa

Kingston , Ontario, Canada

Day 3

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Kingston & Ottawa

Leaving Toronto behind this morning, kick back and enjoy the gorgeous drive alongside Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Wake up your taste buds at Campbell’s Orchard in Prince Edward County today on a farm tour and a cider tasting. This cider is made from a blend of apples picked from their trees and produced on-site, fermented using traditional methods.

Then make your way to Kingston, known as the ‘Limestone City’ and once (briefly) the site of the Canadian capital before continuing to the present capital, Ottawa.

Optional Experience: 

  • Kingston’s 1000 Islands Cruise – Set sail on Kingston’s 1000 Islands Cruise for a voyage through the heart of the 1000 Islands region, where history and natural beauty intertwine.

    Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Gatineau-Ottawa

Kingston , Ontario, Canada
Rideau Canal, Ottawa

Day 4 – Ottawa

Start your morning in Ottawa with a sightseeing tour of the city’s icons: Sussex Drive, Royal…

Start your morning in Ottawa with a sightseeing tour of the city’s icons: Sussex Drive, 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 the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.

After your sightseeing, enjoy some free time or choose one of the optional experiences below.

Optional Experiences: 

  • Ottawa River Cruise – Embark on a captivating journey along the Ottawa River with an exciting cruise, presenting unparalleled vistas from the water.
  • Indigenous Experiences, Arts & Culture – Embrace a meaningful journey with a visit to Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa, where the profound essence of Indigenous culture unfolds through the dynamic spectacle of a Pow Wow dance.
  • Ottawa Food Walking Tour – Dive into the heart of the city’s culinary landscape with a gourmet walking tour that takes you through its bustling food markets.

    Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Gatineau-Ottawa

Rideau Canal, Ottawa

Day 4

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Ottawa

Start your morning in Ottawa with a sightseeing tour of the city’s icons: Sussex Drive, 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 the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.

After your sightseeing, enjoy some free time or choose one of the optional experiences below.

Optional Experiences: 

  • Ottawa River Cruise – Embark on a captivating journey along the Ottawa River with an exciting cruise, presenting unparalleled vistas from the water.
  • Indigenous Experiences, Arts & Culture – Embrace a meaningful journey with a visit to Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa, where the profound essence of Indigenous culture unfolds through the dynamic spectacle of a Pow Wow dance.
  • Ottawa Food Walking Tour – Dive into the heart of the city’s culinary landscape with a gourmet walking tour that takes you through its bustling food markets.

    Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Gatineau-Ottawa

Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada

Day 5 – Quebec City

Ready for some romance? We’ve got good news – timeless, elegant Québec City is up next….

Ready for some romance? We’ve got good news – timeless, elegant Québec City is up next. Exuding class, grandeur and a distinctly European feel, Québec City is almost a country within a country; 95% of the population speaks French, and around 75% are native Francophiles. Arriving here, we’ll be listening out for the collective sighs of appreciation as you set eyes on the narrow cobblestone streets and pretty parks for the first time.

This afternoon, you can enjoy some free time to explore or join an optional experience.

Optional Experience:

  • Evening on Ile D’ Orleans and Montmorency Falls –  Admire the towering Montmorency Falls. Standing at 83 meters these falls are actually higher than Niagara Falls, forming the mouth of the Montmorency River.

    Hotel Sepia

Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada

Day 5

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Quebec City

Ready for some romance? We’ve got good news – timeless, elegant Québec City is up next. Exuding class, grandeur and a distinctly European feel, Québec City is almost a country within a country; 95% of the population speaks French, and around 75% are native Francophiles. Arriving here, we’ll be listening out for the collective sighs of appreciation as you set eyes on the narrow cobblestone streets and pretty parks for the first time.

This afternoon, you can enjoy some free time to explore or join an optional experience.

Optional Experience:

  • Evening on Ile D’ Orleans and Montmorency Falls –  Admire the towering Montmorency Falls. Standing at 83 meters these falls are actually higher than Niagara Falls, forming the mouth of the Montmorency River.

    Hotel Sepia

Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada
Quebec City, Canada

Day 6 – Quebec City

After no doubt grabbing a taste of France with a croissant and coffee, you’ll be heading…

After no doubt grabbing a taste of France with a croissant and coffee, you’ll be heading out to join a Local Guide this morning for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Checking out sites including the historically significant Plains of Abraham, Place Royale and the famous turrets of the Chateau Frontenac, the world’s most photographed hotel, prepare to fall even more in love with this city.

This afternoon, enjoy free time or why not continue your Québec adventure with an optional experience.

Optional Experience: 

  • Copper Art Studio Visit and Workshop- Step into the workshop of the Gilles family, where the art of repoussé metalwork has been honed and passed down for nearly a century.

    Hotel Sepia

Quebec City, Canada

Day 6

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Quebec City

After no doubt grabbing a taste of France with a croissant and coffee, you’ll be heading out to join a Local Guide this morning for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Checking out sites including the historically significant Plains of Abraham, Place Royale and the famous turrets of the Chateau Frontenac, the world’s most photographed hotel, prepare to fall even more in love with this city.

This afternoon, enjoy free time or why not continue your Québec adventure with an optional experience.

Optional Experience: 

  • Copper Art Studio Visit and Workshop- Step into the workshop of the Gilles family, where the art of repoussé metalwork has been honed and passed down for nearly a century.

    Hotel Sepia

Quebec City, Canada
Montreal, Quebec

Day 7 – Montreal

Get ready for Montreal sightseeing! We hope you’re hungry this morning as for breakfast you’ll be…

Get ready for Montreal sightseeing! We hope you’re hungry this morning as for breakfast you’ll be heading to the iconic Erabliere le Chemin du Roy, a traditional Cabane à Sucre (sugar shack) to learn how maple syrup, one of Canada’s most famous exports, is made. You’ll then make the short drive to Montreal, Canada’s cultural capital where festivals, art, and a certain joie de vivre are all part of the daily make up.

On arrival you’ll meet up with a Local Guide for a city tour of the UNESCO-designated ‘City of Design’, admiring how old European style architecture sits naturally beside beautiful contemporary masterpieces in this popular destination city.

This afternoon choose Montreal your way. North Montreal is full of hip neighbourhoods, beautiful parks, hidden alleyways, and vibrant street art. This evening with free time to explore, you could head out for dinner with the group or take your pick of one of the cute terraced restaurants along the river.

Optional Experience: 

  • Farewell Dinner in Romantic Vieux Montreal – Gather for a final toast with your travel companions at the iconic Vieux Port Steakhouse, nestled in the heart of Old Montreal.

    Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil

    Breakfast
Montreal, Quebec

Day 7

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Montreal

Get ready for Montreal sightseeing! We hope you’re hungry this morning as for breakfast you’ll be heading to the iconic Erabliere le Chemin du Roy, a traditional Cabane à Sucre (sugar shack) to learn how maple syrup, one of Canada’s most famous exports, is made. You’ll then make the short drive to Montreal, Canada’s cultural capital where festivals, art, and a certain joie de vivre are all part of the daily make up.

On arrival you’ll meet up with a Local Guide for a city tour of the UNESCO-designated ‘City of Design’, admiring how old European style architecture sits naturally beside beautiful contemporary masterpieces in this popular destination city.

This afternoon choose Montreal your way. North Montreal is full of hip neighbourhoods, beautiful parks, hidden alleyways, and vibrant street art. This evening with free time to explore, you could head out for dinner with the group or take your pick of one of the cute terraced restaurants along the river.

Optional Experience: 

  • Farewell Dinner in Romantic Vieux Montreal – Gather for a final toast with your travel companions at the iconic Vieux Port Steakhouse, nestled in the heart of Old Montreal.

    Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil

    Breakfast
Montreal, Quebec
Illuminated Toronto Sign

Day 8 – Farewell from Toronto

And just like that, you’ve experienced the very best of Eastern Canada. From Toronto’s trendy microbreweries…

And just like that, you’ve experienced the very best of Eastern Canada. From Toronto’s trendy microbreweries to Québec City’s timeless charm, your trip wraps up this morning—filled with great memories and a curiosity for what the rest of Canada has to offer.

You can choose to end your tour in Montréal or take a transfer to Toronto, arriving at the airport at approximately 16:00.

Illuminated Toronto Sign

Day 8

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Farewell from Toronto

And just like that, you’ve experienced the very best of Eastern Canada. From Toronto’s trendy microbreweries to Québec City’s timeless charm, your trip wraps up this morning—filled with great memories and a curiosity for what the rest of Canada has to offer.

You can choose to end your tour in Montréal or take a transfer to Toronto, arriving at the airport at approximately 16:00.

Illuminated Toronto Sign

This Tour Includes

7 nights hotel accommodation
1 breakfast
Expert Travel Director
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
Professional and experienced driver

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2025-06-09

2025-06-21

2025-08-09

2025-09-06

2025-09-13

2025-09-20

2026-05-16

2026-05-30

2026-06-06

2026-06-20

2026-07-04

2026-07-11

2026-07-25

2026-08-08

2026-08-15

2026-08-29

2026-09-05

2026-09-12

2026-09-19

To confirm availability call 0333 234 0943

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book your Essence of Eastern Canada essential escorted tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • Extra nights in Toronto or Montreal before or after your tour
  • An 11 day Quebec self drive

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Canada Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Essence of Eastern Canada

8 day Essential Escorted Tour – from £1425 £1212

With flights from £1862

All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room, and include meals where shown. Please call Freedom Destinations to confirm departure dates and availability. Seasonal variations may apply.

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