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Highlights
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
OTTAWALF Taste poutine and local craft beer in a historic grist mill; sightseeing
2020 Tour itinerary
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
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
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
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- ATM
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
