Best of Eastern Canada & USA 2023 Classic Group

Highlights

• Boston: Take a tour of historical Fenway Park, the oldest baseball stadium in America that has been home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Guests will go on a one-hour guided tour of the stadium highlights including the fabled 'Green Monster' overlooking left field. They'll also sit in green monster seats, visit the press box, see memorabilia and learn about legendary moments of theballpark. A must do for any sports fan.
• Boston: Afternoon Isabella Gardner Museum The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a lavish reconstruction of a 15th century Venetian palace, including an exquisite interior courtyard. Every item in the 2,500-piece collection, spanning European, Asian and Islamic art is meticulously placed according to Gardner’s personal instructions. Also on display are the empty frames that once held priceless works of art stolen during the infamous 1990 theft (largest in American History). The museum also boasts a flower-filled courtyard that blooms all year.
• : Newly constructed in Midtown Manhattan, Summit One Vanderbilt has amazing views of the NYC skyline, especially the Chrysler Building. Summit One has four levels of multi-sensory space that represent art and design. With amazing views of the NYC skyline, guests will walkthrough a five-part-story-driven immersive art experience that includes reflective glass, optical illusions and art installationsmeant to challenge your perspective. Outside, there is also a wrap-around viewing deck that allows for amazing views and photos
• New York City: Enjoy the tranquility of one of the United States' largest parks as you take a leisurely bike ride through Central Park.
• Ottawa: Learn about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, a key initiative that aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans who fashion mukluks and moccasins in the traditional way. After receiving the prestigious TreadRight Heritage Initiative grant, the project now endeavours to expand its partnerships, teaching opportunities and artisan support network.
• Ottawa: Learn about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot project which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans who fashion mukluks and moccasins in the traditonal way. It is the fourth recipient of a TreadRight Heritage Initiative grant globally, and the first in North America.
• New York City: This late afternoon enjoy a visit to Essex Market, a cornerstone of the Lower East Side for over 100 years. Meet and hear the stories of a few local vendors while tasting their specialties from all around the world. Enjoy a live demonstration and learn how our visit contributes to countless programs aimed to provide quality, affordable food to the community and foster entrepreneurship and economic development. The market is run by a nonprofit organization.
• Washington D.C.: Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts that reflect History, Politics, Sports, Arts, and Entertainment.
• : Embark on a cruise to the base of Niagara Falls.
• : Visithistoric Kingston • Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal • Ile d'Orleans • Quebec City • Acadia National Park • Kennebunkport • Boston's Freedom Trail • Times Square in NYC • Philadelphia's Liberty Bell • Washington D.C.
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What's this trip about?

See the top destinations in two countries on this 16-Day guided tour of Canada and the U.S. Stroll the urban-but-regal Queen's Park in downtown Toronto, then get up-close to the world’s most famous waterfall, Niagara Falls. Wander the grand mansions of Montreal and step inside the Notre-Dame Basilica — a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, featuring a gold and azure-hued sanctuary — with a Local Expert. In Maine, dine on decadent, authentic local lobster caught fresh from a nearby harbor. Walk with a guide along part of the Freedom Trail in Boston, a 2.5-mile trail with 16 historically significant sites, including the house where the Boston Tea Party was planned in 1773. In Philadelphia, see the Liberty Bell, rung throughout history to announce some of the country’s most historical moments, such as the death of George Washington. In New York City, meet local vendors at a neighborhood public market and taste local specialties.

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