Best of Eastern Canada with Canadian Maritimes Cruise (Ocean View Stateroom)

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Explore Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage and majestic natural landscapes, from the cascading waters of Niagara Falls to the pretty meadows, rolling hills and farms of the Eastern Townships in Quebéc. Then on your cruise visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for ...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE the 1000 Islands dinner cruise and Niagara Falls
    • ORIENTATION of Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa
    • VISIT Niagara Falls, Quebec City, Eastern Townships, Montreal
    • CONNECT WITH LOCALS
    • LOCAL SPECIALIST

What's this trip about?

    Explore Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage and majestic natural landscapes, from the cascading waters of Niagara Falls to the pretty meadows, rolling hills and farms of the Eastern Townships in Quebéc. Then on your cruise visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for all.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityToronto (ON)
End CityBoston

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • United States

Attractions

  • Boston
  • Montreal
  • Niagara Falls
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ottawa
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Toronto

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Toronto (2 Nights)

Canada's multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2: Niagara Falls Sightseeing

On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro when you meet a real Canadian hockey player. Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a...

Day 3: Toronto – Kingston

Our day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. We continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to a Thousand Islands. This evening, we set sail on our dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands.

Day 4: Kingston – Ottawa

Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada's capital. You'll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city's museums or join an Optional Evening at the Oh'Canada Eh? Dinner Show.

Day 5: Ottawa – Quebec City (2 Nights)

A quick hop over the Ottawa River brings us in the French-speaking Province of Quebec for a private, exclusive experience on the grounds of the Canadian Museum History. Canada's Museum of History is the country's foremost and most visited museum. We will start with a ...

Day 6: Quebec City Sightseeing

Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm on a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms.

Day 7: Quebec City – Eastern Townships – Montreal (2 Nights)

Leave the city behind, bound for Quebec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Domaine Ives Hill for an exclusive 'Be My Guest' lunch. 'Connect With Locals' and learn how black currants...

Day 8: Montreal Sightseeing

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montreal's crown jewels - Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montreal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city's French Canadian...

Day 9: Montreal – Cruise

Bid farewell to the famous sights of Montreal before you start boarding the Holland America ms Zaandam or ms Amsterdam to set sail on an unforgettable cruise discovering natural beauty and maritime treasures.

Day 10: Quebec City

Choose to take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps" down to the Lower Town where you'll see Notre Dame des Victoires, the Petit Champlain district, the port, and Musée de la Civilisation.

Day 11: Gulf of Saint Lawrence

The Gulf of Saint Lawrence fringes the shores of half the provinces of Canada. The Gulf is defined by stunning coast line and beautiful islands, including Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands.

Day 12: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Call in at Charlottetown, the capital of Canada's Prince Edward Island.

Day 13: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Cruise on past the Highlands of Nova Scotia to the port of Sydney. Lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges; tiny villages huddle in rocky inlets and lobsters make it from the ocean to your plate in record time.

Day 14: Halifax, Nova Scotia

In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel defend the city and await your inspection.

Day 15: Bar Harbor, Maine

Continuing south, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town.

Day 16: Disembark Boston

Disembark the ship in Boston today.

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Last Updated: 12/19/2021

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Meals Included
  • 15 breakfasts
  • 8 lunches
  • 10 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
  • Handcrafted Highlights
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and local charges included
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • VIP entry to many sights
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