Mad About Mounties: Eastern Canada By Design


  • 8 days

  • Canada

tour : F8F

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Discover Eastern Canada on a 7-day vacation from Toronto to Montreal. How you explore the French-Canadian treasures is up to you. Sailing on serene lakes and rivers? Sipping on sparkling wines? Standing in a field of lavender or a famous vineyard? Soaking in a Scandinavian spa? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “C’est si bon!”

Why This Tour is Tall in the Saddle:
  • A spectacular sojourn through the majestic sights and towering heights of Eastern Canada.
  • Fresh air and French-Canadian fare from small pleasures to mammoth treasures.
  • Included YourChoice Excursions in Kingston, Mont-Tremblant, and Orford (Eastern Townships).
  • Oh Canada!

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2021 Tour itinerary

Total meals included:

  • 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners

ARRIVE IN TORONTO

Day
1

Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

TORONTO–KINGSTON

Day
2

TORONTO City sightseeing includes two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and Chinatown, followed by free time at the historic St. Lawrence Market.
KINGSTON Orientation tour of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. Seasonal farm-to-table dinner tonight.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

KINGSTON

Day
3

KINGSTON Morning scenic cruise in the Thousand Island region.
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

DELVE: War Stories
Step back in time to experience 19th-century military life at Fort Henry National Historic Site. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and hear the fascinating stories of its history-from The War of 1812 through its many restorations to its ultimate revival as a museum and popular Ontario attraction. Spend free time shopping in The Trade Square inside the fort walls, or join in on an exclusive dining experience on Kingston's largest waterfront patio at the point of the Advanced Battery overlooking Lake Ontario, the Royal Military College, and the City of Kingston.
STROLL: Ghosts of Kingston Past
Embark on a Kingston walking tour for fascinating local insights into a world of Canadian prime ministers, U.S. presidents, Native leaders, governor generals, mediums, spirits, and the Queen, herself. Hear about the chronicles of Kingston and its notorious penitentiary, penned by Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemmingway. Hear the stories of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's controversial first prime minister; tales of spirits from the great beyond; political scandals, and the strange demise of a governor general.
PEDAL: Kingston on Two Wheels
Join a leisurely 3-hour historical guided bike tour of the downtown Kingston area on an easy -to-ride cruiser. At roughly 12 kilometers (just over 7 miles) long, your bike route includes many of Kingston's historical landmarks and attractions in one of Canada's most scenic cities. Pedal your way to the notorious Kingston Penitentiary, through Queen's University Campus, beside the stunning views of Lake Ontario, to Gord Edgar Downie Pier, and more.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

KINGSTON–OTTAWA–MONT-TREMBLANT

Day
4

OTTAWA A city sightseeing tour of Canada’s modern capitol includes the Canadian Mint, the Governor General and Prime Minister Residences, National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal. Enjoy free time at ByWard Market, followed by a visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables and Visitor Center.
MONT-TREMBLANT Guided sightseeing includes visits to the three small villages that joined to make the resort city of Mont-Tremblant. Explore the quaint Saint-Jovite, Pedestrian Village, and charming Old Village. Free time this evening.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

MONT-TREMBLANT

Day
5

MONT-TREMBLANT YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

CHILL: A Scandinavian Soak
Renew the spirit at the Scandinavian hydrotherapy baths of Mont-Tremblant. Relax amid the resort's rustic buildings and Laurentian forest beside the Diable River to enjoy a traditional Scandinavian bath experience to soothe your body and soul.
TREK: Enchanted Forest
Join a Local Expert on an enchanting hike in Domaine Saint-Bernard, a favorite escape for locals and nature lovers. On this leisurely 2.5km beginner's hike, you'll be charmed by this enchanting environment spanning 1500 acres of protected, picturesque natural space -home to a wide array of flora and fauna, particularly its bounty of birds from blue jays to great blue herons, woodpeckers to chickadees, and Canadian geese, of course.
GAZE: Fall for Mont-Tremblant
Take a guided tour of Mont-Tremblant National Park, Québec's largest, to admire the park's stunning sights, including Lake Monroe, the Chutes Croches (Crooked Waterfalls), the Chute du Diable (Devil's Waterfall), and more!

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

MONT-TREMBLANT–MONTREAL–ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS)

Day
6

MONTREAL Sightseeing tour with a Local Guide includes the Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a scenic drive to the top of Mount Royal. Free time this afternoon.
ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) Free time this evening.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS)

Day
7

ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) Morning driving tour includes the region’s picturesque villages of New France, including Magog, Sherbrooke, and Coaticook.
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

TASTE: The Champagne of Champagnes
Take a guided tour of Le Cep d'Argent vineyards. This 114-acre estate with 60,000 vines overlooking Lake Magog produces sparkling wines, reds, rosés, whites, and sweet wines in Québec's Eastern Townships champagne region. Discover how two brothers became 6th-generation master vintners by creating the Universe of Champagne to research and produce exceptional champagnes praised by sommeliers and envied by their peers. Taste for yourself during your visit to the cellar and vineyards.
FLOAT: With Cherries on Top
Deepen your appreciation of the history and natural beauty of Québec's Cherry River on a leisurely 2-hour kayaking excursion. Join your expert guide to hear about the lush wetland's biodiversity of flora and fauna -including cherry trees that bloom here each year -and the fascinating history of this unique environment.
STROLL: Purple Reign
Take a guided tour of the largest lavender farm in Canada. Hear the history of this lovely place and visit the distillery for a tasting and interactive interpretative center for a walk in the fields that bloom purple and fragrant each year.

Farewell dinner with regional wines this evening.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS)–MONTREAL

Day
8

This morning, return to Montreal International Airport or Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel. Please schedule departing flights after 1pm.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
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10 days from Toronto to Montreal

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£2,009pp

Hotels

It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

Deluxe

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.

Location
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Canada
Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
Hotel Facilities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Elevator
  • Parking/Valet
  • Currency Exchange
  • Pool
  • Laundry Available
  • Spa Services
  • Beauty Salon
  • Hot Tub
  • Concierge desk
  • Ice Machine
  • Luggage Storage
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness Room
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Business Center
  • ATM
Room Facilities
  • Room Service
  • In-Room Safe
  • Climate Control
  • Coffee Maker
  • Phone
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Television
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Pay Movies
  • Voicemail
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Desk

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront

Moderate First-Class

Situated directly on Lake Ontario, Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront offers stunning views with easy access to Crawford Wharf, City Hall, and other local attractions of historic downtown Kingston. The hotel features a saltwater pool, fitness area, on-site full service restaurant with patio, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Location
2 Princess Street, Kingston, Canada
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
Hotel Facilities
  • Concierge desk
  • Pool
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Business Center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Currency Exchange
  • Laundry Available
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Room
  • Free WiFi
  • ATM
Room Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Television
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Climate Control

Fairmont Tremblant

Superior First-Class

Ideally located at the foot of the majestic Tremblant peaks, Fairmont Tremblant resort is the perfect alpine getaway all year round. The resort features a health and aquatic center with heated indoor and outdoor leisure pools and hot tubs, a modern spa, a unique culinary offer, a bar and large terraces with spectacular views of the pedestrian village, and complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas.

Location
3045 Chemin de la Chapelle, Mont Tremblant, Canada
Fairmont Tremblant
Hotel Facilities
  • Pool
  • Luggage Storage
  • Spa Services
  • Business Center
  • Laundry Available
  • Bar/Lounge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Hot Tub
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Concierge desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness Room
Room Facilities
  • In-Room Safe
  • Phone
  • Room Service
  • Internet Access
  • Climate Control
  • Desk
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Television
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Coffee Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Manoir des Sables

First-Class

Situated on more than 300 acres in the heart of the Eastern Townships, the Manoir des Sables overlooks a private lake with Mont-Orford National Park in the distance. The hotel features 140 guestrooms with views of the lake or Mount Orford, restaurant and bar, a fitness room, hot tub, sauna, 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, and complimentary rentals of bicycles, paddle boats, rowboats, and canoes.

Location
90 ave des Jardins, Magog, Canada
Manoir des Sables
Hotel Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa Services
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pool
  • Fitness Room
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Available
  • Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Climate Control
  • Internet Access
  • Phone
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Coffee Maker
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Television
  • Cable/Satellite

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