Best of Eastern Canada with Canadian Maritimes Cruise Inside Stateroom
Best of Eastern Canada with Canadian Maritimes Cruise Inside Stateroom
Best of Eastern Canada with Canadian Maritimes Cruise Inside Stateroom
15 Days Starting in Toronto (ON) and ending in Boston (MA)
Visiting: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Vineland, Kingston, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Saint Lawrence, Charlottetown, Halifax, Bar Harbor, Boston
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DBECIM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage and majestic natural landscapes, from the cascading waters of Niagara Falls to the pretty meadows, rolling hills and farms of the Eastern Townships in Quebéc. Then on your cruise visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for all.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Centre Toronto
Meals Included: No Meals
Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Day 2 : Hockey And Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you 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 off 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 in this Must See Highlight. You’ll have some time on your own to explore Ontario’s most enchanting village, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Day 3 : Travel Back In Time In Kingston
Location: Vineland, Kingston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Waterfront
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. We continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to a Thousand Islands. This evening, we set sail on our dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands.
Day 4 : Onwards To Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Ottawa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine.
Day 5 : Uncover The Traditions Of Quebec City
Location: Quebec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clarendon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A quick hop over the Ottawa River brings us in the French-speaking Province of Québec for a private, exclusive experience on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History. Canada's Museum of History is the country's foremost and most visited museum. We will start with a Continental Breakfast followed by a lively and colorful interactive performance of traditional Pow Wow dancing. You will also enjoy an interactive beading workshop using authentic materials. We then learn about a special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. After we will enjoy lunch at a typical sugar shack at a local "Cabane a 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.
Day 6 : Stroll Through Québec City
Location: Quebec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 7 : Enjoy The Charming Eastern Townships
Location: Montreal, Trois-Rivières
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Le Centre Sheraton
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch. Connect With Locals with a guided tour of their lavender farm and the sampling of lavender products. After, enjoy lavender lemonade and a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal.
Day 8 : Discover Vibrant Montréal
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 9 : Embark On Your Cruise
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
See the famous sights of Montreal before boarding the Holland America ms Zaandamto and setting sail.
Day 10 : Explore Québec City
Location: Quebec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a free day in Québec City.
Day 11 : Traverse The Gulf Of Saint Lawrence
Location: Saint Lawrence
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence which fringes the shores of half of the Canadian provinces.
Day 12 : Carry On To Charlottetown
Location: Charlottetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Carry on to Charlottetown, the capital of Canada's Prince Edward Island.
Day 13 : Hello Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel await.
Day 14 : Southbound To Bar Harbor, Maine
Location: Bar Harbor
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continuing south, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town.
Day 15 : Disembark Boston
Location: Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disembark the ship in Boston today. Airport arrival will be approximately 10:30 a.m., please be aware when booking your flights.
What's Included
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1 Welcome Reception
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14 Breakfasts
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1 Regional Dinner
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6 Lunches
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1 Be My Guest
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1 Farewell Dinner
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6 Dinners
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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