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Orientation tour with a Local Guide; Notre Dame Basilica; farewell dinner
VIA RAILTrain from Montréal to Québec
QUÉBEC CITYDinner and entertainment at a traditional [LF] Sugar Shack; horse-drawn buggy ride; sightseeing with a Local Guide; walking tour with Local Guide to visit the Christmas Markets; Montmorency Falls; [LF] sample local spirits at a distillery on Île d’Orléans
OTTAWA[LF] Taste poutine and local craft beer in a historic grist mill; sightseeing
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Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ARRIVE IN MONTRÉAL
Day1
Welcome to Montréal! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming winter adventure!
MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL–QUÉBEC CITY
Day2
Enjoy a morning orientation tour of Montréal with a Local Guide. Visit the NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the first church of the Gothic Revival style in Canada. Later, board VIA RAIL and travel through the countryside to Québec City. This evening, learn more about Québec and its rich history over dinner at a traditional LF SUGAR SHACK, complete with musical entertainment and a horse-drawn BUGGY RIDE.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel tonight is the famous Fairmont Chatéau Fronténac. Situated inside the walls of Old Québec, this landmark luxury hotel provides a touch of European ambiance featuring elegant and contemporary decor and abundant dining experiences. During the holidays, the resort comes alive with festive decorations and music celebrating Christmastime.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUÉBEC CITY
Day3
This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour and experience the rich history, culture, and architecture of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon is free to explore independently. This evening, a Local Guide to introduces you to the Québecois’ Christmas traditions brought by New France’s first settlers. Visit the German Christmas Markets and discover a magical European wonderland nestled right in the heart of Québec City. Pass by brightly decorated wooden kiosks, the perfect place to find a unique gift. Enjoy hot chocolate while listening to the local traditions and see where they come alive.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUÉBEC CITY
Day4
After a morning at leisure, travel to the breathtaking MONTMORENCY FALLS, one and a half times higher than Niagara Falls. Then onto the Île d’Orléans to visit a LF DISTILLERY, dating back to 1872, to sample various spirits made from blackcurrants. Return to Québec City for an evening at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUÉBEC CITY–OTTAWA
Day5
Today, travel to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. Upon arrival, visit a 140-year-old grist mill located on the banks of the Ottawa River to taste a Canadian LF TREAT, poutine (a hearty dish of fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy) accompanied by local craft beer. Then, enjoy a sightseeing tour, seeing the Canadian Mint, the residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal. You’ll also stop at the city’s bustling Byward Market, where you may wish to try a Canadian specialty like a Beaver Tail, a pastry stretched out to the shape of a beaver tail with toppings added. This evening is at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OTTAWA–MONTRÉAL
Day6
There’s time this morning to explore more of Ottawa. You may wish to spend time at the National Gallery of Canada or explore the Canadian Museum of History. Return to Montréal this afternoon. Tonight, celebrate your winter adventure with a festive farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONTRÉAL
Day7
The tour ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the hotel reflects the city's elegance and charm and has welcomed dignitaries and celebrities alike in its 60 year history. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness center, gift shops, hair salon, several award winning restaurants, lounge, room service, business center, concierge service, and Internet access.
Location
900 Blvd. Rene- Levesque West, Montreal, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Dry Cleaning
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Pay Movies
- Daily Housekeeping
- In-Room Safe
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Moderate Deluxe
This grand iconic hotel located inside the walls of Old Quebec and perched above the banks of St. Lawrence River. Renovated within the last several years this historic hotel is just steps away from sightseeing attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, hair salon, concierge service, gift shop, business center, Internet access, restaurant, café, lounge, afternoon tea, and room service.
Location
1, rue des Carrieres, Quebec City, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Dry Cleaning
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Ice Machine
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Lord Elgin Hotel
First-Class
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.
Location
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Gift Shop
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Dry Cleaning
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
