Overview
Along the way, savor regional favorites including local icewine with dinner overlooking Niagara read more Falls, lunch beside the St. Lawrence River, a classic French dinner in Old Québec, breakfast at a traditional sugar shack, and Ottawa's beloved BeaverTail pastry.
PLUS, this tour includes your choice of excursions in Ottawa, giving you the freedom to plan your day your way.
Itinerary
Welcome to Toronto!
At 6:00 p.m., meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director prepares you for your upcoming adventure.
Elevated Experiences
This morning, explore Toronto on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Legislature Building, cultural neighborhoods, University of Toronto, and the Kensington Market area. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Consider a visit to the iconic CN Tower, stroll along the scenic waterfront of Lake Ontario, or discover world-class museums, galleries, and dinner in the entertainment districts.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Elegant, cosmopolitan, and endlessly diverse, Toronto blends global culture with Canadian charm. From the soaring heights of the CN Tower to the vibrant waterfront along Lake Ontario, the city offers a striking blend of modern architecture, world-class attractions, and breathtaking urban scenery.
Waterfalls & Wine
Depart Toronto and follow the scenic shores of Lake Ontario to the awe inspiring Niagara Falls. Feel the mist on a cruise to the base of the powerful, roaring cascades, then continue to the charming village of Niagara-on-the-Lake to stroll the boutique-lined streets.
This evening, enjoy dinner and local ice wine overlooking the falls.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Spanning the borders of Canada and the U.S., Niagara Falls' hydroelectric power generates more than one quarter of all power used in New York State and Ontario. Formed by melting glaciers more than 12,000 years ago, Niagara's power also creates a torrential spectacle of nature's sheer beauty and brawn. Consider visiting the falls after dinner for a dazzling light show as Niagara Falls is transformed into a multi-color water and light masterpiece.
LOCAL FAVORITE - Canada is the world's largest producer of ice wine, a sweet wine made from grapes frozen naturally on the vine. Experience the best in regional dessert ice wines with dinner tonight and conclude your breathtaking day with a stunning view of the magnificent falls.
Islands in the Streams
Travel to Rockport this morning for a scenic cruise through Thousand Islands National Park, followed by lunch dockside on the St. Lawrence River. Continue to Canada's capital, Ottawa, for a two-night stay. Enjoy leisure time this evening to explore Ottawa's culinary offerings, including classic Canadian dishes such as butter tarts, poutine, and fresh Atlantic salmon, and, in season, savor sweet maple treats that showcase the country's signature flavors.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Journey through the picturesque granite islands, windswept pine trees, and grand estates of Thousand Islands National Park. Referred to by the Iroquois Nation as the “Garden of the Great Spirit,” the tranquility of the area belies a history of adventures, wars, and rebellions. See the Boldt Castle, Zavikon Island, and the vast estates through Millionaire's Row.
Spend your day your way in Ottawa
Enjoy guided sightseeing this morning through the legendary landmarks of the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, including the residence of the Governor General, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the sweeter side of Ottawa with a beloved local treat, a Canadian beavertail.
Explore more of Ottawa with your choice of included Globus Choice Excursions.
- CAPITAL CITY STROLL - Step into Ottawa's past on a walking sightseeing tour with a local guide. Discover the stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and walk the paths of history as the capital's fascinating figures, scandals, and triumphs come to life. Enjoy majestic European-influenced architecture and feel the energy at the bustling ByWard Market on the leisurely walking tour.
- LOCKS IN ACTION - Experience the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during a one-hour narrated canal cruise. Watch the centuries-old locks in operation and enjoy views of Canada's capital city from the modern electric vessel.
The rest of the afternoon is free. You may wish to visit the world-renowned Canadian Museum of History, shop for souvenirs, or spend time at the National Gallery of Canada.
LOCAL FAVORITE - Enjoy a delicious Canadian specialty, the BeaverTail, a pastry stretched to the shape of a beaver tail with cinnamon sugar added for extra sweetnesse!
French Sights & Bites
Drive north to Cap-de-la-Madeleine for a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a national shrine famous for its fine stained-glass windows. Enjoy time to stroll through the grounds of the sanctuary and see the miraculous Madonna in the old chapel. Continue to romantic Québec City, one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America.
This evening, savor regional French cuisine at a special dinner in Old Town Québec.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Explore the beautiful city of Québec, the French-founded capital and principal port of Canada's Québec province. One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine. Take in the city's splendid views of the surrounding landscape and unique character, which prompted Charles Dickens to call it the “Gibraltar of North America.”
French-Canadian Treasures
Start your morning at a family run sugar shack for a robust maple syrup breakfast and a behind the scenes look at how syrup is made. Then meet your Local Guide for an engaging walk through Canada's only walled city. Explore Place d'Armes, the historic Laval Seminary, and the atmospheric Place Royale; wander the charming streets of Lower Town along the St. Lawrence and stand on the storied Plains of Abraham. The afternoon is free to explore on your own – relax at a cozy bistro, browse boutique shops, or keep uncovering Old Québec's layers of history and culture.
LOCAL FAVORITE - Maple harvesting is a multigenerational tradition. Learn how maple sap is collected from sugar maple trees and carefully boiled down to produce pure maple syrup that flavors hearty Quebecois recipes. Enjoy regional dishes featuring this iconic ingredient while experiencing an authentic part of Québec's agricultural heritage.
ENHANCED FREE TIME - Explore more with free time in Old Québec City. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
This evening, consider an optional dinner that includes a visit to 274-foot-high Montmorency Falls and dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent - a restored 17th-century flour mill.
Magical Montréal
On to Montréal, where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner in the heart of Old Montréal—the perfect ending to your vacation!
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Explore one of Canada's great cultural capitals where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Montréal? Additional nights are available for purchase.
Trip Inclusions
- Guided sightseeing in Toronto
- Niagara Falls cruise and dinner featuring [LF] local icewine with views overlooking the falls
- Cruise through Thousand Island National Park with a dockside lunch on the St. Lawrence River
- Guided sightseeing in Ottawa, including Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and an iconic BeaverTail pastry
- Globus Choice Excursion in Ottawa: choose one – a guided walking tour or a cruise on the Rideau Canal
- Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, one of Canada's most important pilgrimage sites
- Guided sightseeing in Québec City, including Lower Town, Place Royale, and the historic Plains of Abraham
- Traditional sugar shack breakfast with maple syrup tasting near Québec City, celebrating one of Québec's most cherished culinary traditions
- Guided sightseeing in Montréal, including Notre Dame Basilica, renowned for its Gothic Revival architecture and magnificent interior
- Enjoy spectacular fall colors on Fall Foliage departures: September 17-October 17 (Mother Nature permitting)
- Breakfast daily, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Toronto: Westin Harbour Castle Toronto (Deluxe):
The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel is located on the vibrant waterfront of Lake Ontario and within short walking distance to the theatre and entertainment districts. The hotel features two restaurants, a lounge, coffee bar, full service fitness center and spa, as well as full service concierge services. This Four diamond property is a landmark downtown Toronto Hotel. - Niagara Falls: Marriott on the Falls (Superior First-Class):
Located on the Canadian side of the Falls, Marriott on the Falls features spectacular views, beautifully appointed guestrooms, heated indoor pool, and two on-site restaurants. - Ottawa: Lord Elgin Hotel (First-Class):
One of Ottawa's finest hotels and ideally located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The hotel features 355 well-appointed guestrooms, and is perfectly located in the heart of Ottawa within walking distance of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Confederation Park, and many museums. - Quebec City: Hotel Palace Royal (First-Class):
The Hotel Palace Royal is located in the center of Quebec City, 150 meters from the city's historic quarter and fortifications. It comes as no surprise that Hotel Palace Royal is popular with both vacationers and business travelers given its proximity to the Quebec City Convention Centre, Parliament, Parliament Hill, and major summer and winter festivals. - Montreal: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal (Superior First-Class):
Ideally located at the intersection of entertainment, business, and culture. Guestrooms offer a peaceful haven day and night, designed with comfort and productivity in mind.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing.
- Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.
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Trip Reviews (6)
Our hotels and tour inclusions met our expectations. Highlights were Niagra Falls, Quebec City, lunch in the old mill on Ile D'Orleans, Quebec, the winery tour at Chateau des Charmes Niagra, and our city tour of Montreal with a local guide. This tour was just the right length and we would recommend it highly. Global Journeys was the ideal travel agent to deal with on line. We had excellent consultants who guided us through the booking process and followed up any questions promptly and with friendly customer service.
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