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Embark on a winter adventure on your guided tour of Eastern Canada. You’ll begin in Montréal with guided sightseeing of this dynamic city in the province of Québec, then board your VIA Rail® train bound for Québec City—home to the world’s largest winter carnival—where you’ll be welcomed with a traditional dinner and horse-drawn buggy ride. Discover Old Québec, the historic heart of French Canada, with an evening walk through its German Christmas markets. Explore Montmorency Falls—1 ½ times higher than Niagara Falls! Visit an 1872 distillery in Île d’Orléans to sample blackcurrant spirits. In the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, visit a 140-year-old grist mill on the Ottawa River, and enjoy poutine and craft beer. Join in guided sightseeing at the Canadian Mint and a stop at the city’s Byward Market to sample Canadian specialties like a Beaver Tail pastry. Enjoy free time to explore Ottawa—from its National Gallery and Canadian Museum of History to its local cuisine. Celebrate your Eastern Canada vacation with a festive farewell dinner upon your return to Montréal.
Highlights
MONTRÉAL Orientation tour with a Local Guide; Notre Dame Basilica; farewell dinner
VIA RAIL Train from Montréal to Québec
QUÉBEC CITY Dinner and entertainment at a traditional Sugar Shack; horse-drawn buggy ride; sightseeing with a Local Guide; walking tour with Local Guide to visit the Christmas Markets; sample local spirits at a distillery on Île d’Orléans
OTTAWA Taste poutine and local craft beer in a historic grist mill; sightseeing
Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
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 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 walking tour with a Local Guide to introduce 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 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 TREAT, poutine accompanied with a 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 tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
Post tour
+3 days Toronto Extension
Total meals included:
- 3 breakfasts
MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL– TORONTO.
Day1
This morning, board VIA RAIL and travel to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. The evening is free to explore.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TORONTO.
Day2
Today is yours to enjoy. Join an optional city tour taking in Toronto’s famous sights or a day trip to see Niagara Falls frozen in splendor. Perhaps visit Eaton Centre, with over 300 stores for world-class shopping, spend time at the Hockey Hall of Fame, or admire spectacular views from atop CN Tower.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TORONTO.
Day3
The tour ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
What's included
Tour only
Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Free Wi-Fi on coach
- Porterage
Tour with flights
Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.
- Private home pick-up service
- Flights
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Free Wi-Fi on coach
- Porterage
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We are a member of ABTA, and all our flight-inclusive holidays are protected by ATOL. So you can book, relax, and plan your sightseeing.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
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 centre, gift shops, hair salon, several award winning restaurants, lounge, room service, business centre, concierge service, and Internet access.
Location
900 René-Lévesque Blvd West, Montreal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada
Facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Quebec City - Fairmont Le Chatéau Fronténac
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, QC Canada
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Quebec City - Fairmont Le Chatéau Fronténac
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, QC Canada
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Ottawa - 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.
Location
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Ottawa - 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.
Location
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
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 centre, gift shops, hair salon, several award winning restaurants, lounge, room service, business centre, concierge service, and Internet access.
Location
900 René-Lévesque Blvd West, Montreal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada
Facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
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