Ontario & French Canada (8330)

8 days from Toronto to Montréal

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Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this Eastern Canada tour that includes Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, and Montréal. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Mount Royal in Montréal, designed by the same architect as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its beautiful stained-glass windows, and Our Lady of the Cape Sanctuary, made a national shrine in 1888. Also enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, visit a café or take an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac. But that’s not all…you’ll travel to amazing Niagara Falls, one of the most beloved landmarks in the world, and board an exhilarating sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the Falls up close. They are nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing narrated cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park to see the opulent Gilded Age mansions the wealthy built for their summer homes. From the vibrant cities to the natural wonders and gorgeous scenery, this Eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Guided city sightseeing in Ottawa, Québec City, and Montreal
• Orientation tour of Toronto
• Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise
• Thousand Islands sightseeing cruise
• Visit to the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap

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 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

This Cosmos travel package does not include meals. Most of our hotels offer anything from coffee to a full breakfast, so you can start the day the way you like best. At most lunch stops, your Tour Director will have information on local restaurants. Dinnertime is your chance to sample local cuisine. Sometimes your Tour Director will offer an optional dinner outing.


Notes:

• Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted with a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary.

• Enjoy the fall colors of Ontario and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures in late September to mid-October (if Mother Nature permits).

 Itinerary

Day 1 TORONTO

Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions.

Toronto is considered the most culturally diverse city in the world with its population representing a wide range of ethnicities and languages. Once checked into your hotel, perhaps do some shopping at nearby Eaton Centre or venture a little further and check out the Hockey Hall of Fame or try some local culinary treats at St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark over two centuries old.

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Day 2 TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS

Begin the day with city sightseeing including major landmarks such as City Hall, Union Station, and the CN Tower. Then skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the most loved landmarks in the world. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls up close, and watch the water come crashing down at the rate of over 600,000 gallons per second! Then consider joining the optional excursion to Skylon Tower for more amazing views of the Falls and a buffet lunch before returning to Toronto.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

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Day 3 TORONTO–KINGSTON–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA

Leave Ontario’s capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park. At Rockport, board your boat for a narrated cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple homes to the opulent summer mansions of America’s Gilded Age. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.

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Day 4 OTTAWA

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Royal Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or perusing the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market. Or join an optional brewery tour where you’ll go behind the scenes at a variety of local brewers to learn about beer making and also sample the products!

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Day 5 OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA

Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap and learn of its miraculous past. Follow the historic King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming city. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack to learn how maple syrup is made and enjoy a traditional Québec dinner.

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Day 6 QUÉBEC CITY AREA

Enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-shaped Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free to join an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac where famous guests and historical events shared the history of this majestic landmark hotel. Then tonight, enjoy an optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, cascading 272 feet into the St. Lawrence River, followed by dinner featuring local cuisine at a charming 18th century restaurant on nearby Orleans Island.

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Day 7 QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL

This morning head south for ultra-modern Montréal, named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. This evening is at leisure giving you time to check out Montréal’s diverse and vibrant culinary scene.

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Day 8 MONTRÉAL

Your vacation ends this morning.

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 Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

DANIEL WILSON

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

Even though I've lived here my entire life, Canada still blows me away and it shows on my tours. That's why I became a Tour Director, to share my love of this country with others. And whether you're traveling from overseas or just down the road, you're going to have a fantastic time. Sure, you may groan at my jokes, but as soon as you get back home, you'll be sharing them with your friends! Let me share my passion, knowledge, and stories of Canada with you!

Tour Director - DANIEL WILSON

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Toronto
Ottawa
Quebec City

Toronto

Skylon Tower & buffet

Skylon Tower & buffet

Enjoy lunch from 775 feet above the Falls, the Summit Suite Buffet provides both the best view of Niagara Falls and fine food for a truly legendary Niagara Falls dining experience.

Price Range: $

Ottawa

Bytowne Brewers

Bytowne Brewers

Enjoy a beer-focused history lesson on Ottawa and the craft beer scene. Ottawa was built with the help of beer and beer makers and we do our best to tell that story. You'll get to visit an assortment of brewers that make every style of beverage, from Lagers to IPAs and Sour beers to boot. The breweries visited will also vary in production size, so you'll see the varying levels of operations required for making beer from a mass to a micro-scale. You'll get to go behind the scenes at each brewery and enjoy a tasting paddle of locally made beers.

Price Range: $$

Quebec City

Traditional Maple Sugar House Experience

Traditional Maple Sugar House Experience

Experience a a family owned 'sugar shack' with a traditional Quebec meal, a taste of maple syrup and a short lesson in the history of Maple Syrup making in the region.

Price Range: $

Dining in the Quebec Countryside and Montmorency Falls

Dining in the Quebec Countryside and Montmorency Falls

Enjoy an evening outside of the city with a visit to Montmorency Falls followed by visit to the Western tip of Ile d'Orleans for a dinner at Le Moulin Saint Laurent, originally a water mill dating back to 1675 and featuring local cuisine.

Price Range: $$

Guided Tour of Chateau Frontenac

Guided Tour of Chateau Frontenac

Experience the Castle Life at the Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this iconic hotel located on one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec City. You will discover the famous people and historical events that have shaped the identity of the Fairmont Château Frontenac over the years, as well as its architectural development and facelift undergone in recent years.

Price Range: $



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