Best of Eastern Canada
9 day Escorted Tour – from £2850 £2565
With flights from £3165
Combine cosmopolitan cities, picturesque villages and one of North America’s greatest natural wonders on this popular escorted tour.
Highlights:
- Take a boat ride into the spray at the foot of Niagara Falls
- View Ottawa’s elegant Parliament Hill
- Enjoy a dinner cruise through the picturesque Thousand Islands
- Join a local specialist to explore Old Quebec
- Visit the Notre Dame Basilica on a tour of Montreal
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Best of Eastern Canada tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Day 2 – Niagara Falls
On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you have the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. 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.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Day 3 – Kingston & Thousand Islands
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.
Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront
Day 4 – Ottawa
Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine.
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
Day 5 – Quebec City
Enjoy breakfast at Mādahòkì Farm followed by a cultural experience learning about the traditions of the Algonquin People. After, enjoy lunch at a local “Cabane à Sucre”. Then, continue to Quebec City to begin your love affair with the city’s French Canadian ‘joie de vivre’ and your hotel in Old Quebec.
Hotel Clarendon
Day 6 – Québec City
Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec 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 at leisure.
Hotel Clarendon
Day 7 – Eastern Townships
Leave the city behind, bound for Quebec’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 lunch. 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 specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montreal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Day 8 – Montreal
Join your local specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montreal’s crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montreal. 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 Montreal.
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Day 9 – Farewell from Toronto
Bid a fond ‘au revoir’ to newfound friends as you head to the Toronto International Airport, where you will arrive at approximately 16:00.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Best of Eastern Canada tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Welcome to Toronto
Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Day 2
| Niagara Falls
On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you have the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. 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.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Day 3
| Kingston & Thousand Islands
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.
Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront
Day 4
| Ottawa
Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine.
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
Day 5
| Quebec City
Enjoy breakfast at Mādahòkì Farm followed by a cultural experience learning about the traditions of the Algonquin People. After, enjoy lunch at a local “Cabane à Sucre”. Then, continue to Quebec City to begin your love affair with the city’s French Canadian ‘joie de vivre’ and your hotel in Old Quebec.
Hotel Clarendon
Day 6
| Québec City
Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec 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 at leisure.
Hotel Clarendon
Day 7
| Eastern Townships
Leave the city behind, bound for Quebec’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 lunch. 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 specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montreal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Day 8
| Montreal
Join your local specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montreal’s crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montreal. 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 Montreal.
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Day 9
| Farewell from Toronto
Bid a fond ‘au revoir’ to newfound friends as you head to the Toronto International Airport, where you will arrive at approximately 16:00.
This Tour Includes
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Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Best of Eastern Canada 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.
Best of Eastern Canada
9 day Escorted Tour – from £2850 £2565
With flights from £3165
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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