Canada's Capital Cities Plus Niagara Falls

9 night tour - starting in Toronto, Ontario - ending in Quebec City, Quebec

2016 Early Booking Offer - Book before the 28th February 2016 and enjoy a free pre or post nights stay on us, making this an 10 night tour.

A Tauck World Discovery Tour.

Celebrating 90 years in the travel touring business, Tauck offer the ultimate in luxury touring. Throughout the years, ingenuity and innovation, plus a focus on customer servce and authentic experiences, have grown Tauck into one of the world's leading travel touring companies. On your tour you can expect an itinerary carefully designed to create an unforgetable experience, ensuring the finest hotels, luxury motorcoaches and highly experienced tour directors.

Our Canada’s Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls vacation explores four distinctly different capital cities in eastern Canada – Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, each with its own unique personality and cultural background. Multiple-night stays at landmark hotels in the heart of the cities like The Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Château Laurier, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and Hilton Montreal Bonaventure allow more time to explore what makes each city so special. Enjoy a Tauck-Exclusive private, after-hours docent-led tour of the Royal Ontario Museum followed by a reception and dinner, a cruise along the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands, views of Niagara Falls, an ice wine tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake and more during this 10-day trip.

2016 Guaranteed departure dates:
May 25th
June 03rd, 07th*, 16th & 30th
July 9th*, 18th & 27th
August 5th*, 14th & 24th
September 2nd, 7th*, 11th, 20th & 29th
 
* Small Group Departures – Select small group departures averaging just 24 guests 
 
TO BOOK THIS TOUR: CALL US ON FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 OR EMAIL US RESERVATIONS@PURELYTRAVELGROUP.CO.UK
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Day 1: Welcome to Toronto

Tauck’s Canadian capitals and Niagara Falls vacation begins at 5:30 PM at The Fairmont Royal York.  A transfer from Toronto International Airport to The Fairmont Royal York upon arrival is included. Join us for a private, after-hours tour, welcome reception and dinner at the amazing Royal Ontario Museum, a special experience for Tauck guests only!

Lodging: The Fairmont Royal York

Dinner

Day 2: Thundering Niagara Falls and towering Toronto Sights

 

Journey to thundering Niagara Falls this morning for a boat cruise near the plunging waters and misty spray of the waterfalls, raincoats on. Have lunch amidst the Victorian charms of Niagara-on-the-Lake, before returning to Toronto for a visit to the CN Tower. Enjoy dinner at your leisure tonight in the hotel.

Lodging The Fairmont Royal York

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: On to Ottawa

 

En route to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, enjoy a morning cruise on the St. Lawrence River through the scenic Thousand Islands, a region of postcard-perfect island escapes – from charming cottages to mansions. Disembark in Rockport and continue to the heart of Ottawa; your hotel is reminiscent of a French château. Dine here with views of Parliament and the Rideau Canal Locks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lodging Fairmont Château Laurier

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Canada's stately Capital Ottawa

 

Sightseeing in Ottawa includes guided visits at the city’s grand Parliament buildings, including the House of Commons. Vaulted ceilings, marble floors and stone walls with hundreds of gargoyles and reliefs create a grand feel. Next, delve into the stories of Canada and its people on a guided tour at the Canadian Museum of History. Dating back to 1856, it is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions and a showcase of Canadian history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying city sights as you wish.

Lodging Fairmont Château Laurier

Breakfast

Day 5: Discover the Mounties enroute to Montreal

 

Get answers to all your questions about life as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police when you meet a retired officer this morning, then it’s off to French-speaking Montreal. Along the way, stop for lunch at the privately owned Château Vaudreuil, set in sumptuous gardens on the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains. On arrival in Montreal, a local guide joins you to offer an introduction to life in the Province of Quebec. Your hotel is in the heart of centre-ville (downtown).

Lodging Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: An epicurean twist to Vieux-Montreal

 

Join us for a walking and tasting tour in the oldest part of the city; find cobblestone streets lit by gas lamps and city squares graced with 18th- and 19th-century buildings that will remind you of the history and romance of “Old World” Europe; you’ll also sample epicurean delights for which Vieux-Montreal is famous. Pursue your own special interests this afternoon. There are outdoor plazas, museums and historic churches to explore and a revitalized waterfront that’s perfect for strolling. Dinner tonight is at a popular restaurant in Old Montreal. Bon appétit!

Lodging Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: A sugar shack, Montmorency Falls and Quebec City

 

Leave Montreal this morning for Quebec City, following the mighty St. Lawrence River to Trois-Rivières; stop to visit a traditional Québecois sugar shack. In springtime, these cabanes à sucre collect the natural bounty of local trees to produce pure maple syrup, adding nuances of caramel, wood and smoke to achieve mouth-watering flavors. Continue on to majestic Montmorency Falls for a guided tour and a gondola ride; it’s 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls. Montmorency is not far from Quebec City, your home for the next three nights. Your hotel, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, sits up high on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River; below lies historic, walled Old Quebec City. Dinner is at the hotel tonight at your leisure.

Lodging Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Quebec City Sight and the farms of Île d’Orléans

 

On a Quebec City orientation tour, discover the many faces of one of the oldest cities in North America. Get an overview of sights like La Citadelle de Québec, the largest British fortress built in North America (overlooking the St. Lawrence River) and the adjacent Plains of Abraham. Venture outside of the city for a special visit to historic Île d’Orléans, a French inspired island of red-roofed farm houses and bountiful fields of agricultural produce, from vegetables to fruits. Savor lunch in a historic centuries-old French flour mill and an afternoon cider tasting at a local farm. The remainder of the day is free.

Lodging Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Historic Quebec City, your way

 

The entire day is yours to enjoy Quebec City’s enchanting setting on the St. Lawrence River, its rich architectural legacy and its colorful past. The only fortified city north of Mexico, historic Quebec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Explore the cobblestoned streets of Old Quebec where the Upper and Lower towns welcome with ramparts, citadels and 17th- and 18th-century houses or people watch from European inspired cafés. Join us tonight for our farewell dinner at your landmark hotel.

Lodging Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Journey home or extend your stay

Your Canadian capital cities and Niagara Falls vacation ends in Quebec City. A transfer is included from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Quebec City International Airport. 

Breakfast

Your Tauck Tour Highlights

 

A private docent-led tour in the Royal Ontario Museum, with dinner in the Eaton Court
A luncheon cruise through the Thousand Islands, rich in history and scenic beauty
Guided sightseeing tours in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and historic Île d’Orléans
A catamaran cruise at Niagara Falls and a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake
A visit to a Québecois sugar shack & a gondola ride at magnificent Montmorency Falls
Multiple-night stays in landmark Fairmont hotels in Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
20 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes, and porterage

Your Hotels....

Nights 1 - 2 : The Fairmont Royal York - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Once the tallest building in the British Empire, this 1929 Art-Deco structure is a well-respected and beloved Toronto landmark. Wonderfully situated “at the center of it all” in the heart of Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York offers a high standard of traditional, old-world luxury and impeccable service, even employing Canada’s only professional tea connoisseur. Comfortable guest rooms offer bathrobes, coffee makers, cable television, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, air conditioning with individual climate control and windows that open to the outside. Swim a few laps in the indoor pool or have a workout in the state-of-the-art health club. Relax in the warm, club-like Library Bar or stop by at York Station, which evokes the golden age of the cocktail.

Nights 3 - 4 : Fairmont Château Laurier - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Located in the heart of city, next to the Parliament Buildings, and on both Confederation Square and the Rideau Canal, the magnificent Fairmont Château Laurier evokes the old-word charm of a classic French château while reflecting Canada’s dynamic, thriving capital. Spacious guest rooms feature air conditioning with individual climate control, bathrobes, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, a refreshment center, color TV and windows that open to the outside. As befitting a luxury hotel, the Spa offers a beautiful, Art-Deco swimming pool as well as a fully equipped fitness center. Escape into a world of elegance and timeless décor at Zoe’s Lounge as you enjoy afternoon tea or a classic cocktail. This landmark grande dame has been voted one of the world’s 500 best hotels by the readers of Travel + Leisure.

Nights 5 - 6 : Hotel Bonaventure Montreal - Montreal, PQ -Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Hotel Montreal Bonaventure features a unique landscaped rooftop garden with waterfalls and year-round heated swimming pool. From windows that open to The Serenity Bath collection of Crabtree & Evelyn bath amenities to 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, mahogany furniture, coffee maker, in-room safe and the plush bedding, guest rooms warmly welcome you home after a busy day. The award-winning Restaurant-Jardins le Castillon offers tempting cuisine with a view of the garden and the river that runs through it while the Le Belvedere bistro bar features light meals as well as beverages of all kinds.

Nights 7 - 9 : Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Québec City, Canada

Perched majestically high on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the stately Fairmont Le Château Frontenac truly symbolizes the charm and elegance of Quebec City. Located in the very heart of historic Old Quebec, this grande dame has won the admiration of the readers of Travel + Leisure, who voted it one of the best 500 hotels in the world. Well-appointed guest rooms feature cable television with in-room movies and video games available, coffee / tea maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and windows that open to the outside. Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool or work out the kinks in the fully equipped exercise room. Sample a Winston Churchill, F.D. Roosevelt or Maurice Duplessis martini as you drink in the lovely view of the St. Lawrence River from the outdoor terrace of the St-Laurent Bar & Lounge.

Tour Only Cost: All prices quoted below are per adult person, per tour in British Pounds (GBP)

Departure Dates

Single Twin/Double Triple Quad
All Small Group departures in 2016 - see above dates * £3276 £2680 £2580 Please call
All other departures in 2016 £2975 £2370 £2265 Please call
 
2016 Early Booking Offer - Tauck's most popular tours fill very quickly. Don't be disappointed, book before the 28th February 2016 and enjoy a free pre or post nights stay on us!.
 
Special Solo Traveller Savings – save up to £130 off the single room price on select departure dates – Please call us for more details. 
 
Children - may qualify for a discount when sharing a room with 2 adults - Please call us for details. 
 
Not included in your tour cost:
Flights – we can package your tour with flights at very competitive airfares using our airline partners. Please call us to discuss the best airline for your itinerary.
Pre or post accommodation - If you want to extend your stay at the start or the end of your escorted tour or add another destination to your booking please call us and we will be happy to provide a quote.
Meals, other than those listed in the itinerary.
The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included.
 
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TO BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

Please call us on FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 or EMAIL us reservations@purelytravelgroup.co.uk we are open 7 days a week.

We will be happy to answer any questions, check the availability of your tour, offer a quote for flights and any pre or post nights you would like to add.

When you are ready to go ahead with the booking, a non-refundable deposit of 10% will be due at time of booking or the full balance if you are due to travel within 8 weeks.