Canada's Maple Leaf Trail
Canada's Maple Leaf Trail
Canada's Maple Leaf Trail
10 Days Starting in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada and ending in Montreal
Visiting: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Québec City, Montreal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
19936
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3115
$2798 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
Operator discount: -$317
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NB: Prices correct on 15-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Catch your breath on a visit to Niagara Falls, and marvel at some of Canada's eastern cities and the surrounding countryside.
One of the world’s greatest natural wonders, some memorable scenic journeys and a quartet of stunning, contrasting cities guarantee the enduring appeal of this fully escorted tour. Begin with a visit to the world's most powerful waterfall, Niagara Falls, then spend time in welcoming, waterfront Toronto and Canada's historic capital city, Ottawa, picturesque Quebec City, where the New World still resembles the Old and glorious Montreal, French Canada’s capital of style.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Toronto And Travel To Niagara
Location: Toronto, Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton-on-the-Falls
Meals Included: No Meals
Fly to Canada, meet your tour manager, transfer to your hotel in Niagara Falls and enjoy your first glimpse of one of the world's greatest natural wonders. The colourful, relaxed resort that has grown up next to the Falls offers a host of diversions, and you'll find many restaurants, bars and shops in addition to the magnetic, mesmerising draw of the roaring waters.
Note the itinerary shown follows departures from London Heathrow. Departure dates with direct flight from Manchester and Edinburgh will enjoy the same tour duration and content although in a slightly revised order - please see the note below under Further Information.
Day 2 : At Leisure By The Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton-on-the-Falls
Meals Included: No Meals
Enjoy a day in Niagara Falls, perhaps embarking the Hornblower Niagara cruise for a spray-soaked passage close to the foot of the torrent formed at the point where the Niagara River plunges over precipices in two spectacular cascades. And, why not enjoy an optional buffet lunch with a view in the Sheraton on the Falls Penthouse Fallsview Dining Room?
Day 3 : Niagara-On-The-Lake, Toronto And An Optional Sightseeing Tour
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle
Meals Included: No Meals
After a chance to enjoy an exciting optional Helicopter Ride over the Falls, today, you'll journey to the exquisite town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, one of Canada’s oldest settlements. From here, you'll continue to Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario, for a two-night stay. Join our optional guided city tour to discover one of North America’s most cosmopolitan cities, which is divided into several distinct neighbourhoods that reflecting the city’s mix of ethnic origins. During the tour you’ll see Chinatown, Greektown, Little India and Little Italy, as well as Victorian Cabbagetown and stylish Yorkville. Later, enjoy a first evening in this wonderful lakefront city. Modern Toronto boasts stunning developments along its Waterfront, glitzy shopping malls and (of course) the slender needle of the CN Tower.
Day 4 : At Leisure In Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle
Meals Included: No Meals
Enjoy a free day’s rest and relaxation in Toronto, making the most of your time in the city. Those with a head for heights might head for the CN Tower, where the very brave can experience the stomach-churning EdgeWalk. Stroll the Waterfront promenade or laze on the city’s beaches. Head for one of a host of fine museums and galleries, or visit historic Fort York, one of Canada’s most important battlefield sites. Take in the neo-Gothic opulence of Casa Loma, one of Toronto's most recognisable landmarks, or shop till you drop at the Eaton Centre.
Day 5 : Travel Past Lake Ontario To Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Ottawa
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning you’ll follow the Maple Leaf Trail, first along Lake Ontario’s northern shore past attractive Kingston, gateway to the Thousand Islands and the St Lawrence River, to Ottawa. You'll spend the night in Canada’s beautiful, romantic capital, with its Victorian houses, Grand Parliament buildings and famous Rideau Canal.
Day 6 : Explore Ottawa And Travel To Québec City
Location: Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Quebec City Marriott Downtown
Meals Included: No Meals
After some free time in elegant Ottawa, re-board the coach and journey to historic Québec City for a two-night stay in the heart of the city.
Day 7 : Québec City Tour With Optional Sightseeing Tour
Location: Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Quebec City Marriott Downtown
Meals Included: No Meals
Today, you're free to explore Québec City, one of Canada's oldest settlements. You'll have the chance to join an optional guided city tour before exploring the narrow, cobbled alleyways of the lower Basse Ville and its upper Haute Ville counterpart, which together form endlessly enthralling, UNESCO-listed Vieux-Québec, a district dominated by the monumental Citadelle and the Château Frontenac hotel.
Day 8 : Travel To Montreal
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Centre
Meals Included: No Meals
Check out and travel to Montreal, where you can choose between joining an optional sightseeing tour or spending the rest of the day at leisure.
The optional sightseeing tour will take in the pretty Vieux Port area and the lively Plateau Mont Royal. Montreal combines cutting-edge modernity, French style and flair, and is a cosmopolitan mix of high culture, high fashion and high tech. The waterfront rivals Vancouver’s for glass and steel architectural marvels, and contrasts with the bohemian groove of trendy Plateau Mont Royal and Vieux Montreal.
Day 9 : Montreal At Leisure And Departure
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Overnight flight to the UK
Meals Included: No Meals
Enjoy some time at leisure in Montreal, perhaps doing some last-minute shopping, before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
Day 10 : Arrive Home
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Arrive back in the UK
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive back in the UK, after an overnight flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Eight nights' room-only accommodation at a series of good-quality hotels
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Fully Guided
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
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International Travel
Return flights to Canada
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel throughout
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Airport Transfers at Destination
What's Not Included
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 90 minutes.
Departures from Manchester Airport
Please note, customers departing from Manchester Airport will have a slightly different itinerary
Passports and visas
British citizens require machine-readable passports when travelling to Canada. Visas are not normally required for entry, but for travel from 15th March 2016 visitors to Canada must apply for an eTA online with Canadian Immigration at least 72 hours before departure atwww.canada.ca/eta. The current charge is seven Canadian dollars for British Citizens. British subjects, and anyone who has a criminal record or has ever been arrested, should consult the Canadian Embassy as a visa may be required.
Foreign Office travel advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Tipping
Gratuities are a way of life in North America, and it is generally accepted that they form part of a person's earnings. The customary gratuity for a coach driver or Tour Manager is about $5 per person per day. It is normal to tip 15-20 per cent of the bill for a taxi or in a restaurant, and to leave a dollar or so per drink in a bar.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted on any coach forming part of your holiday; regular stops will be made though for your comfort en route. The majority of hotels in North America are non-smoking throughout including in all bedrooms. In general smoking outside is acceptable, but do look out for signs prohibiting this close to public entrances or bus stops.
On your flight
All outbound flights depart and arrive on the same day. All return flights leave in the evening and land in the UK the next day. On-board meals will usually include lunch and a snack on outward flights, and dinner and breakfast on flight home. Soft drinks are complimentary, but some airlines will charge for alcoholic drinks.
Luggage allowance
You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.
Helicopter flights
Sightseeing flights by helicopter are weight controlled and balanced. Please contact us if you wish to book a helicopter flight and your bodyweight exceeds 250lb. (In such cases, a seat may have to be left empty, and some companies may charge a premium.)
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Hotel rooms
Standard hotel rooms in North America will contain one or two double- or queen-sized beds, and it is not possible to add extra beds to the room. Parties consisting of more than two travellers, but who have only booked one room, will be expected to make use of the two beds provided. If this is a concern, you may wish to consider booking more than one room for your group.
Departures from Manchester or Edinburgh Airports
Note the itinerary shown follows departures from London Heathrow. Departure dates with direct flight from Manchester or Edinburgh will enjoy the same tour duration and content although in a slightly revised order as follows:
Niagara Falls (2 nights), Toronto (2 nights), Montreal (1 night), Quebec City (2 nights), Ottawa (1 night). Return flights are between Manchester and Toronto.
Departures from Manchester Airport
Please note, customers departing from Manchester Airport will have a slightly different itinerary
Passports and visas
British citizens require machine-readable passports when travelling to Canada. Visas are not normally required for entry, but for travel from 15th March 2016 visitors to Canada must apply for an eTA online with Canadian Immigration at least 72 hours before departure atwww.canada.ca/eta. The current charge is seven Canadian dollars for British Citizens. British subjects, and anyone who has a criminal record or has ever been arrested, should consult the Canadian Embassy as a visa may be required.
Departures from Manchester or Edinburgh Airports
Note the itinerary shown follows departures from London Heathrow. Departure dates with direct flight from Manchester or Edinburgh will enjoy the same tour duration and content although in a slightly revised order as follows:
Niagara Falls (2 nights), Toronto (2 nights), Montreal (1 night), Quebec City (2 nights), Ottawa (1 night). Return flights are between Manchester and Toronto.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights to Canada
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally no more than 50
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your luggage allowance is stated on your Confirmation Invoice. You will also receive details of your baggage allowance with your final travel documents, which we will send approximately one week prior to your departure date. We do not include any hold luggage on our Christmas Markets or Lapland breaks.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No, the price listed for a Newmarket Solo Tour is the price you pay. There are no single supplements on top of this.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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Low Deposit
Newmarket Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 35% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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