CANADA’S CAPITAL CITIES PLUS NIAGARA FALLS
1. ARRIVE TORONTO Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Fairmont Royal York. A transfer is included from Toronto International Airport to The Fairmont Royal York, ideally located in the heart of the city. Join us this evening for a private welcome reception and dinner at the newly transformed Royal Ontario Museum, an after-hours gala for Tauck guests only. Meals D
2. METROPOLITAN GLAMOUR IN TORONTO Perched on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto exudes excitement around every bend. A city sightseeing tour includes a visit to the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest freestanding structures, and views Harbourfront Centre, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Dundas Square. Stop in the Distillery District for an up-close look at its impressive industrial architecture and explore on your own for the rest of the day. Dine at leisure in the hotel tonight. Meals BD
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac reigns over Quebec City and Canadian Mounties command your attention at Ottawa’s Museum of Civilization
A Feast for the Senses The second largest country in the world, Canada is not only big in scope, it’s also immensely rich in cultural treats that take their cue from the natural wonders of the land. Take for example Niagara Falls, thundering with rushing waters that wet visitors with its far-reaching spray. Nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake whets visitors’ appetites with a signature liquid of another kind – ice wine. Canada is one of the world’s largest producers of this sweet libation. Maples have achieved star status in Canada, as reflected in the maple leaf emblazoned on their flag. But there is a tastier side of this native icon – maple ice cream like the kind you’ll find served with “beaver tails” all over French Canada. Then there’s the citified cuisine of Old Montreal, decidedly French, regionally influenced and naturally fresh...
3. “WET” YOUR APPETITE AT NIAGARA FALLS Journey to Niagara Falls today. You’ll see the mist long before you see the falls thundering over the precipice at a rate of 6 million cubic feet of water per minute. View the falls from high above as the water plunges nearly 200 feet into a rocky gorge; don a hooded raincoat as you board the Maid of the Mist for an unforgettable boat ride that ensures an up-close – and wet – encounter with the falls. Whet your appetite for a tour and ice wine tasting at a local vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake, before exploring the town on your own. Return to Toronto late afternoon. Meals B
4. CRUISE THROUGH THE THOUSAND ISLANDS Take a luncheon cruise through the Thousand Islands, home to quaint summer houses and opulent mansions, en route to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. Ideally set close to Canada’s Parliament Buildings and the Ottawa River, your accommodations for two nights at the stately Fairmont Château Laurier are reminiscent of an elegant French château. Dinner is at your leisure in the hotel’s acclaimed Wilfrid’s restaurant. Meals BLD
5. A CIVILIZED LOOK AT OTTAWA Sightseeing in Ottawa today showcases views of the city’s stately government buildings with their grand 19th-century architecture and includes a guided visit to Canada’s Parliament and House of Commons. Take a guided tour of the Museum of Civilization to see exhibits chronicling 20,000 years of human history in Canada. The remainder of the day is free. Meals B
6. FROM THE MOUNTIES TO MONTREAL Enjoy a presentation by an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, before departing for French-speaking Montreal. Lunch at a country château and a guided city sightseeing tour in Montreal offer a great introduction to life in the Province of Quebec. Meals BLD
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