Transport

Montreal: How much driving is on this trip? Canada’s huge. That means you’ll have some long coach journeys along the way. But it also means that you’ll have plenty of time to sit back, relax, soak in the stunning scenery and spend time with your Contiki crew.

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5 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D) Montreal: Visit a traditional Canadian ‘sugar shack’ for dinner and a tour. A sweet, sweet experience for all.

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Montreal: Do I need to learn French before visiting Quebec and Montreal? Not necessarily. Most people in Montreal & Quebec speak both English and French. But a little “Un café, s’il vous plaît” might get you some extra brownie points! Ottawa: We’ll check out Ottawa’s mightiest sites on a guided walking tour – pausing for snaps at Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and many more. Quebec City: Stretch your legs and discover this quaint fortified city. Ottawa: This home of top-quality cheddar is now a major institution in Canada. A lil cheesy but we simply MUST take a look around! Quebec City: A stroll around this citadelle is every history buff’s dream. Plus, there are some pretty cool photo ops. Quebec City: With lights, stars, snow and a treasure trove of trinkets to choose from, that’s your Christmas shopping sorted (and your festive fix satisfied too). Please note: The Christmas Market is only available to those travelling in December Montreal: A local guide will take us on a walking tour of the city, checking out the biggest and best sites – including basilicas, botanical gardens and more. Montreal: Carol singers, face-painting, toasty marshmallows and entire streets lined with seasonal market stalls… your Christmas cravings won’t know what satisfied ’em. Please note: The Christmas Village is only available to those travelling in December Niagara Falls: Take a trip to a natural wonder of the world, and truly the most mesmerising waterfall on the planet. Niagara Falls: Down, down, down… you’ll descend 130 feet, and get to view this 13-storey-tall waterfall from a view platform at the base. Trust us when we say, you gotta see it (and feel it) to believe it. Niagara Falls: Brace yourself for a thrilling winter adventure as you explore 130-year-old tunnels behind the majestic cascades, surrounded by glistening ice formations. Feel the power of nature in its icy embrace as you witness the Falls in all its frozen glory. Toronto: Tour the iconic sights of the city, including the CN Tower, Rogers Centre baseball stadium, bustling Yonge Street and the University. Quebec City: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, you’ll immerse yourself into the world of the Hurons – from canoes to traditional clothing, archery and dance performances.

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Sample Ottawa’s Finest Craft Beers - Today you’ll have the chance to take a beer-tasting tour of the city, courtesy of Brew Donkey. Includes entertainment, delicious ales and the chance to travel by beer bus too. Witness Montreal’s Most Magical Light Show - The AURA Experience combines lights, music and architecture and the result is something truly sublime. Don’t miss this momentous masterpiece, set in the heart of the Notre-Dame Basilica.

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Day 1 Day 1: Toronto To Ottawa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Toronto To Ottawa

Your journey begins in Toronto BUT ...we’re off to Ottawa this morning for a glimpse into life in the nation’s capital. Welcome to the Canadian capital. We’ll explore our new surroundings on a guided city tour, and then you’ll have some free time to wander around alone or with your Contiki crew. Hungry? We can’t recommend poutine highly enough…
Day 2 Day 2: Ottawa To Quebec City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ottawa To Quebec City

Au revoir Ottawa and bonjour Quebec City! With its cobbled streets and ancient stone houses, Quebec City’s UNESCO World-Heritage-listed old town is an open-air museum. It’s time to get out and explore more of what this region has to offer - we’re talking vibrant art scenes, Parisian-style eateries and quaint river boardwalks. We’ll immerse ourselves in the history of the city on a tour with a local guide, then once we’ve uncovered Quebec’s hidden historical gems, it’s time to fill up on a famous Canadian dish - Poutine! We’ll be sure to hit up a local eatery where it’s well and truly the star of the show.
Day 3 Day 3: Quebec City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Quebec City

Here in Quebec you’ll have the morning and afternoon to explore. Don’t miss those world-renowned Christmas markets! You could also check out the Chateau Frontenac (one of the city’s most famous landmarks). Hungry? Duck with maple syrup is an unmissable local delicacy. Oh and let’s not forget the awesome nightlife Quebec offers – it’s time to party, French style! Please note: The Christmas Market is only available to those travelling in December
Day 4 Day 4: Quebec City To Montreal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Quebec City To Montreal

Bid Quebec au revoir as we head towards the jazzy island city of Montreal. The French-infused city is home to arts, mouth watering food and the prettiest panoramic scenic views.After we arrive in Montreal, we’ll embark on a city tour to check out a few signature sites IRL. Also, if you’re here at the right time, you simply MUST check out the Christmas Village. Otherwise, you’re free to explore and sample the local nightlife. Please note: The Christmas market is only available to those travelling in December.
Day 5 Day 5: Montreal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Montreal

Today you’ll have a full day to explore Montreal – on your tod or with your squad. Fancy an adrenaline rush? Jump in a jet boat and get your heart pumping in the rapids of the St Lawrence River. Don’t miss Mount Royal Park, the Notre-Dame Basilica, the breathtaking botanical gardens or the awesome Barbie Expo. Today you’ll also have the chance to hop on the Grande Roue – Montreal’s 60-metre-high ferris wheel. Talk about a great view of a great city!
Day 6 Day 6: Montreal To Niagara Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Montreal To Niagara Falls

Still bopping along to the sax from the night before, we bid farewell Montreal. Today we’ll get up close and personal to the surging power of Niagara Falls. Looking to see things from a different perspective? You’ll also have the chance to soar above the action in a helicopter, whizz past it from the Wildplay Zipline or simply take in the scene from the safety of a viewing platform. And don’t worry – the ponchos are on us.
Day 7 Day 7: Niagara Falls To Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Niagara Falls To Toronto

Rise and shine. Today’s the day you finally get to say “I’m taking a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls today.” Totally optional of course! Welcome to Toronto, the largest city in Canada. Your Trip Manager will fill you in on the hot spots of this fabulous city soon after we arrive and will then give you the afternoon to yourselves where you can find your niche in this cosmopolitan melting pot. If you want to enjoy an evening of laughter, look out for a legendary Second City improv show where some of the funniest people on the planet have trodden the boards. Joan Rivers, Martin Short, Eugene Levy and Bill Murray are just a few of the big names to have started out here over the past 60 years.
Day 8 Day 8: Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Toronto

Another day to explore this epic city. We’ll head to the CN Tower, visit Gallery 44 or Toronto Park for some people watching. You’ll also have the chance to see the whole of Canada in model form on a visit to Little Canada, and take a tour of the historic Steam Whistle Brewery! Tonight, why not go feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife? You know you wanna…
Day 9 Day 9: Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Toronto

You’ve eaten, immersed and experienced all the East of Canada has to offer. Your trip ends after check out, but your new Contiki friendships have been built for life.

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Eastern Canada Adventure (Winter, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Eastern Canada Adventure (Winter, 9 Days)

Day 1: Toronto To Ottawa

Day 2: Ottawa To Quebec City

Day 3: Quebec City

Day 4: Quebec City To Montreal

Day 5: Montreal

Day 6: Montreal To Niagara Falls

Day 7: Niagara Falls To Toronto

Day 8: Toronto

Day 9: Toronto

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