Overview
Historic Cities of Eastern Canada
This lovely tour of Eastern Canada unlocks the brightest sights from the thundering falls to quaint Québec City. Cinch your poncho hood tightly for a thrilling boat cruise to the magnificent Horseshoe Falls before immersing yourself in the varied cityscapes of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City. With guided sightseeing in each, this encompassing tour of Eastern Canada makes it easy to compare the diverse flavors of the region – especially with an included lofty lunch at Toronto’s soaring CN Tower, local icewine with dinner at picturesque Niagara Falls, a scenic cruise around the rugged Thousand Islands, a classic French dinner in Old Town Québec, and breakfast in a traditional sugar shack. A must-have beavertail pastry in the capital city of Ottawa is just as sweet. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Ottawa so you can plan your day your way.
Highlights of Historic Cities of Eastern Canada
Related Tours
CC|Historic Cities of Eastern CanadaCCI|With Canada & New England Discovery Cruise
Notes
• Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing. • Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.
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Historic Cities of Eastern Canada
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Product Group
Historic Cities of Eastern Canada
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec|Rideau Canal
Travelers Notes
Special features included in this tour:• Guided sightseeing in Toronto with lunch atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower• Niagara Falls cruise and dinner with local icewine overlooking the falls• Thousand Island National Park cruise with lunch dockside on the St. Lawrence River• Guided sightseeing in Ottawa including Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, plus a beavertail pastry tasting• Globus Choice excursion in Ottawa – included in your tour, choose between a guided walking tour or Rideau Canal cruise• Visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Cap-de-la-Madeleine • Guided sightseeing in Quebec City including Lower Town, Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham• Traditional sugar shack breakfast with maple syrup tasting near Québec City • Guided sightseeing in Montréal including Notre Dame Basilica• Enjoy spectacular fall colors on Fall Foliage departures: September 11-October 9 (Mother Nature permitting)
Vacation Type
y
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director prepares you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2
TORONTO Elevated Experiences This morning, explore Toronto on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Legislature Building, Nathan Phillips Square, the cultural neighborhoods, and University of Toronto. The tour concludes with lunch atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower, where you’ll savor incredible views of the city and harbor below you. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure for your own discoveries in the cosmopolitan city. Consider dinner at the historic Distillery District or Eaton Centre, the city’s number-one tourist attraction, with more than 300 stores for world-class shopping and dining. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNEW HEIGHTS Toronto’s soaring CN Tower puts a new spin on elevated dining with lunch served 1,151 feet above the ground. Your table is ready in the 360 Restaurant, which completes one rotation every 72 minutes, giving an ever-changing, full-circle view of Toronto while you dine. Step out to the Main Observation Level after your meal, so you can take in the spectacular panorama while standing on the transparent glass floor inviting you to walk on air above the sights 114 stories below.
Day 3
TORONTO–NIAGARA FALLS Waterfalls & Wine Leave bustling Toronto and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Board a cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Continue to picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake and browse the shops and sights of Main Street. Enjoy dinner tonight with a spectacular view of the falls including [LF] local icewine. Later, you may wish to see the illumination of the falls as they are lit in every color of the rainbow. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPANORAMIC VIEWS Spanning the borders of Canada and the U.S., Niagara Falls’ hydroelectric power generates more than one quarter of all power used in New York State and Ontario. Formed by melting glaciers more than 12,000 years ago, Niagara’s power also creates a torrential spectacle of nature’s sheer beauty and brawn.LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Canada is the world’s largest producer of icewine, a sweet wine made from grapes frozen naturally on the vine. Experience the best in regional dessert icewine with dinner tonight and conclude your breathtaking day with a stunning view of the magnificent falls.
Day 4
NIAGARA FALLS–ROCKPORT–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA Islands in the Streams Travel this morning to Rockport, where you’ll board a boat for a scenic cruise through the waterways of Thousand Islands National Park and enjoy lunch dockside on the St. Lawrence River. Continue to the nation’s capital of Ottawa, pleasantly framed by the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal, for a 2-night stay. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Journey through the picturesque granite islands, windswept pine trees, and vast estates of Thousand Islands National Park. See the Boldt Castle, Zavikon Island, and the vast estates through Millionaire’s Row while cruising in the heart of the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5
OTTAWA Spend your day your way in Ottawa Enjoy guided sightseeing this morning through the legendary landmarks of the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, including the residence of the Governor General, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the sweeter side of Ottawa with a beloved local treat, [LF] a Canadian beavertail. Explore more of Ottawa with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Day 6
OTTAWA–CAP-DE-LA-MADELEINE, QUÉBEC–QUÉBEC CITY French Sights & Bites Depart Ottawa for Cap-de-la-Madeleine, to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a national shrine famous for its fine stained-glass windows. Stroll through the grounds of the sanctuary and see the miraculous Madonna in the old chapel. Continue to romantic Québec City, one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. This evening, enjoy regional French cuisine at a special dinner in Old Town Québec. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & HERITAGE Explore the beautiful city of Québec, the French-founded city, port, and capital of Canada’s Québec province. One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine. Take in the city’s splendid views of the surrounding landscape and unique character, which prompted Charles Dickens to call it the “Gibraltar of North America.”
Day 7
QUÉBEC CITY French-Canadian Treasures Visit a locally owned [LF] Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack breakfast. Then, tour Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France. Within its walls are Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and historic Plains of Abraham. The afternoon is free to explore the historic sites or stroll the streets of Old Québec City. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Collecting maple water to create maple syrup is a longtime tradition across generations when families trudged through the snow to tap the nearby trees in preparation for rich and hearty recipes. Learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy breakfast at a local Sugar Shack!ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE with free time in Old Québec City. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining. This evening, consider an optional dinner that includes a visit to 274-foot-high Montmorency Falls and dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent - a restored 17th-century flour mill.
Day 8
QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL Magical Montréal On to Montréal, where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner in the heart of Old Montréal—the perfect ending to your vacation! (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. See the Basilique Notre-Dame with its stunning stained glass, and the Plateau Mont-Royal with spectacular views of Vieux-Montréal.
Day 9
MONTRÉAL Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Montréal? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Westin Harbour Castle Toronto | The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel is located on the vibrant waterfront of Lake Ontario and within short walking distance to the theatre and entertainment districts. The hotel features two restaurants, a lounge, coffee bar, full service fitness center and spa, as well as full service concierge services. This Four diamond property is a landmark downtown Toronto Hotel. | Toronto | 1 Harbour Square | Deluxe |
| 2 | Marriott on the Falls | Located on the Canadian side of the Falls, Marriott on the Falls features spectacular views, beautifully appointed guestrooms, heated indoor pool, and two on-site restaurants. | Niagara Falls | 6755 Fallsview Blvd | Superior First-Class |
| 3 | Lord Elgin Hotel | One of Ottawa's finest hotels and ideally located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The hotel features 355 well-appointed guestrooms, and is perfectly located in the heart of Ottawa within walking distance of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Confederation Park, and many museums. | Ottawa | 100 Elgin Street | First-Class |
| 4 | Hotel Palace Royal | The Hotel Palace Royal is located in the center of Quebec City, 150 meters from the city's historic quarter and fortifications. It comes as no surprise that Hotel Palace Royal is popular with both vacationers and business travelers given its proximity to the Quebec City Convention Centre, Parliament, Parliament Hill, and major summer and winter festivals. | Quebec City | 775 Honore-Mercier Ave | First-Class |
| 5 | Delta Hotels Montreal | Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the Delta Montreal soars above President Kennedy Avenue, showcasing unique Canadian artwork in the lobby, a wealth of superior amenities, and exceptionally comfortable accommodations. The Delta Montreal features 456 guestrooms with angular layouts that lend a spacious feel. Sleek, dark mahogany furniture complements earth-toned carpets and draperies, and all rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, and plush bedding. All of this is topped off with fantastic dining options and world-class service. | Montreal | 475 Avenue President Kennedy | Superior First-Class |
