• Explore award-winning winery in Niagara's wine country.
• Opt for Hornblower Cruise or Skylon Tower views.
• Enjoy 3 hours at Niagara Falls – lunch, sightseeing, shopping.

• Toronto adventure, your canvas – explore at your own pace!
• CN Tower's breathtaking views or opt for a guided city tour.
• Dive into marine wonders, history, and harbor views.

Highlights

• Depart hotel for VIA Rail adventure to Ottawa.
• Arrive downtown Ottawa at 4:45 PM for relaxation.
• Explore illuminated Parliament Hill, dine in Byward Market.

Bid farewell to your hotel and chart your course to Toronto’s Union Rail Station. The adventure begins as you board the VIA Rail train at 12:15 PM, whisking you away on a 4 ½-hour journey to downtown Ottawa. Arrive at 4:45 PM and navigate to your hotel for a touch of relaxation.

As evening falls, immerse yourself in the enchantment of Parliament Hill illuminated by night. Elevate your experience with a delightful dinner at one of the charming patio restaurants in Ottawa’s vibrant Byward Market. Your journey, your rhythm – let the magic unfold.

Overnight at Ottawa, ON

Highlights

• Begin with a 2-hour Historical Highlights Walking Tour.
• Immerse in Ottawa's essence, from Parliament Hill to Byward Market.
• Opt for flexibility with the Ottawa Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour.

Before your journey, pack up and check out, marking the start of a captivating 2-hour Historical Highlights Walking Tour. Dive into Ottawa's pulse, from Parliament Hill to The Byward Market. Opt for flexibility with the Ottawa Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. As the sun sets, transfer to Ottawa Downtown VIA Rail station. Your 4 PM train to Montreal ensures you arrive at 6 PM. Navigate to your downtown Montreal retreat, a seamless transition from history to modernity. Your adventure, your choices – let Ottawa and Montreal unfold.

Overnight at Montreal, QC

Highlights

• Historic Stroll: Explore Old Montreal's rich heritage on a 3-hour guided walking tour.
• East Discovery: Uncover hidden gems, Notre-Dame Basilica, and vibrant Bonsecours Market.
• West Odyssey: Venture into 19th-century dynamism—Pointe-à-Callière awaits your discovery.

Our expert guide will take you on a 3-hours walking tour of the main historical sites of Old Montreal. Walk the charming, cobbled streets and winding alleys of the historic district which reveals all its rich heritage.

Old Montreal East - Visit the unmissable historic sites of Old Montreal and discover some of its hidden treasures along the way. See among others: the exterior of the Notre-Dame Basilica, Cours le Royer, rue St-Paul, Place Jacques-Cartier, the Town Hall, the Champ de Mars, rue Bonsecours and its famous chapel, end near Bonsecours market.

Old Montreal West - Get off the beaten path with this guided tour of Old Montreal. Immerse yourself in the economic effervescence of Montreal in the 19th century and witness the current dynamism of the metropolis. See among others: the exterior of the Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d'Armes, St- Jacques Street and its banks, McGill Street, Place d'Youville and Place Royale, end near the Pointe- à-Callière Museum.

This tour can be substituted with Heart of Montreal Coach Tour or Montreal Hop on Hop Off Bus Tor at no additional cost.

Clients also have the choice of opting for Montreal Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour or Heart of Montreal Tour in place of Old Montreal Walking Tour.

Overnight at Montreal, QC

Highlights

• Quebec Heritage: Explore UNESCO-listed Old Quebec and Place Royale.
• Natural Splendor: Witness the awe-inspiring Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara!
• Scenic Journey: Relax on a picturesque trip back to vibrant Montreal.

This morning, we set out on a tour to Quebec City, the historic heart of French Canada and the surrounding region. Your tour coach will visit Québec City’s top attractions, including the UNESCO- listed Old Québec, Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. Post the tour of Quebec City, the coach will depart the city, venturing into the scenic countryside for a visit to Montmorency Falls. Sitting about 9 miles northeast of Old Québec along the St. Lawrence River, the waterfalls are 83 m (272') tall, a full 30 m (99') higher than Niagara Falls.

Later this afternoon, depart on your trip back to Montreal.

Overnight at Montreal, QC

Today is the end of your Essential Eastern Canada Tour. Check out of hotel is posted for 11 AM.

End of your Self-Drive Tour.