8 days tour

Eastern Canada Discovery (Classic, 8 Days)

$ 3,645 .00 USD

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Eastern Canada Discovery (Classic, 8 Days)

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Choose between two carefully selected activities Quebec City: Experience Montmorency Falls, the remarkable natural wonder that towers 30 meters higher than Niagara Falls. Walk the full width of the falls on a suspension bridge between both sides of the park with roaring water below for a unique, adrenaline filled perspective. If youโ€™re feeling more adventurous, take the 487 panoramic staircase down along the cliff. Quebec City: Get up close and personal discovering metal craftsmanship at the copper art studio. Learn how โ€“ beginning with a Jewellery box decorated with tin and embossed copper panels -- the repoussรฉ technique has been passed down in the Gilles family for over 90 years. After seeing a collection of fascinating copper art, experiment for yourself using thin sheets of copper and tools to create your own work or art. Ottawa: Join a cooking demonstration led by a renowned Ottawa cooking school and local non-profit organization focused on sustainable food and farming practices. Learn new culinary skills and discover more about local cuisine using staples from the Canadian terroir. Ottawa: Visit Mฤdahรฒkรฌ Farm and experience a lively traditional Pow Wow dance. Join this MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience and learn about diversity of Indigenous cultures across Canada and how they revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. Ottawa: Visit Mฤdahรฒkรฌ Farm and learn about diversity of Indigenous cultures across Canada and how dance has helped revive the traditional arts. Your experience advances UN Global Goals 10 & 11: Reduced Inequalities & Sustainable Cities and Communities. Niagara Falls: Get up close and personal with the mighty Falls. Experience the awesome power, thundering water and amazing mist from a state of the art eco-catamaran, making it a perfect and memorable way to experience this natural wonder. After the rush of excitement and rush of water, slow down and explore Niagara-on-the-Lake, a beautifully preserved 19th century village in the heart of Ontario wine country. The flower-filled, tree-lined town features old world architecture, boutique shopping and plenty of character allowing for a truly charming time. Montreal: Join a local Expert who will guide you around Old Montreal and Mont Royal. View the Notre-Dame Basilica, the colorful old port and Place Jacques-Cartier, both at the magnificent heart of the old city. Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montrรฉalโ€™s foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows. Quebec City: Discover more of Quebecโ€™s unique European charm with a Local Expert. Get an in-depth look at why Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage site as you see the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall, Palace Royale and views of the grand Chateau Frontenac.

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Accommodation

Stay at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service, superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in.

Transport

"Itโ€™s magical to see how a group of guests come together over the course of our trip. I can always tell when thatโ€™s happening because there is a lot of conversation on the coach, and guests are exchanging both travel and personal stories."

Meals

3 Dinner with Wine (DW) 7 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L) Toronto: Delve into Canadian specialties during dinner in the nationโ€™s largest city. Ottawa: Join a cooking demonstration at Just Food Community Farm, nestled within Ottawaโ€™s lush 150-acre Greenbelt. Discover the meaning of forest to table as your chef prepares your meal using local foraged ingredients. This entertaining cooking experience is hands on, and you may find yourself participating as a sous chef for a day. Savour a 3-course feast, perfectly paired with wine. Trois-Rivieres: Guests enjoy a traditional Sugar shack (Cabane sucre) lunch full of traditional staples and the French-Canadian hospitality. Quebec City: Savour the evening as you enjoy a seasonal menu consisting of locally sourced ingredients.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Flights

Flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Eastern Canada Discovery (Classic, 8 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Thrilling Toronto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Thrilling Toronto

      Welcome to Toronto, a vibrant city on Lake Ontario known for its food and wine scene and eclectic restaurants. After settling in, feel free to explore the town and discover what it has to offer. Later, savour dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travellers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Toronto And The Thundering Falls Of Niagara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Toronto And The Thundering Falls Of Niagara

      See Torontoโ€™s top sights including Queenโ€™s Park, before venturing on the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a 19th century village that offers gorgeous views of Lake Ontario. See the flowers and old-world architecture of the city before heading to the spectacular Niagara Falls. Experience the thrill of Niagara Falls up close on a state of the art eco-catamaran. Feel the mighty power, thundering water and mesmerizing mist on this memorable boat ride to the base of the falls. Next, you can choose to soar above Niagaraโ€™s stunning landscapes on an exhilarating helicopter flight. Witness the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, American Falls, Skylon Tower and the mesmerizing Canadian Horseshoe Falls, where rainbows appear in the mist. Later, return to Toronto for an afternoon at leisure or choose to visit the top of the iconic CN Tower which defines the Toronto Skyline. Interact with visual exhibits to learn fascinating stories about this engineering marvel and enjoy panoramic views of the shimmering skyline and Lake Ontario.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kingston And Ottawa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kingston And Ottawa

      Journey to historic Kingston, otherwise known as the Limestone City. Here youโ€™ll view the cityโ€™s storied buildings, churches and fortifications, many of which being constructed from limestone itself. Continue to the Canadian capital of Ottawa where youโ€™ll join a cooking demonstration at a local barn owned by Just Food, a non-profit organization that brings dining experiences focused on sustainable food and farming practices. Learn new culinary skills and discover more about local cuisine using staples from the Canadian terroir such as maple sugar, haskaps, Labrador tea and wildflowers. End the experience with a delicious three-course dinner with wine, before heading back to your hotel.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Canadaโ€™S Capital To Montreal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Canadaโ€™S Capital To Montreal

      Get ready for an exciting morning exploring Ottawa, with a tour of the cityโ€™s stately boulevards. Later, learn about diversity of Indigenous cultures across Canada through music, dance and song including a lively and passionate Pow Wow at your MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience at Mฤdahรฒkรฌ Farm. Continue to the diverse metropolis of Montreal, which is in the French-speaking province of Quรฉbec.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Montreal, The Royal Mountain
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Montreal, The Royal Mountain

      Today youโ€™ll join a Local Expert who will guide you around Old Montreal. The narrow cobblestone streets draw you in with their lively little plazas, shops and cafes. From the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the iconic old port, Old Montreal is a historic neighbourhood that is now a major hot spot with beautiful architecture, vibrant street art and plenty of opportunities for photo-ops. Next, visit the Notre-Dame Basilica and discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada and marvel at its breathtaking architecture and exceptional stained glass windows. The rest of the day is free to enjoy as you please.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Montmorency Falls Park To Quebec City Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Montmorency Falls Park To Quebec City Relaxed Start

      Depart Montreal and immerse yourself in an authentic Canadian culinary adventure as you indulge in the sweet delights of maple syrup, harvested and crafted on-site at a local sugar shack. Savour traditional maple-infused dishes and experience the warm hospitality that has put Canada on the map. After lunch, continue onwards to Montmorency Falls Park where you will experience that natural wonder that towers 272 feet (84 m) tall over the Saint Lawrence River. Walk the full width of the falls on a suspension bridge between both sides of the park, or if you are feeling adventurous, you can take the panoramic staircase down along the cliffside. After taking plenty of pictures, you will continue to Quebec City.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Quintessential Quebec
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Quintessential Quebec

      Discover more of Quebec Cityโ€™s history and charm with a Local Expert. Youโ€™ll see the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall and Palace Royale, while learning about the cityโ€™s long history as one of the oldest European settlements in North America. No visit to Old Quebec would be complete without seeing the grand hotel Chรขteau Frontenac, designated a National Historic Site of Canada and UNESCO World Heritage Site, being one of the first grand railway hotels completed in Canada. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the evening enjoy dinner with your newfound friends in historic old Quebec.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Depart Quebec City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Depart Quebec City

      Bid adieu to Quebec City and your fellow travellers as your tour comes to an end. Departure will be at your leisure.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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