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In addition to sightseeing in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Toronto, Globus has included many fun and unique experiences on this Quebec Winter Carnival tour. Learn about Quebec's history over dinner at a traditional Sugar Shack, where you'll enjoy musical entertainment and a horse-drawn carriage ride. Visit North America's only Ice Hotel, where you'll learn how it was built and enjoy a cocktail served in one of the hotel's famous homemade ice glasses. During your free time at your included admission to Quebec's winter carnival, admire the snow sculptures at the international competition; enjoy the night parades; participate in numerous winter activities, such as ice skating or snow slides; and soak up the enchanting and joyous atmosphere that can only be enjoyed at Quebec's winter carnival.
This Quebec Winter Carnival tour also includes train rides from Montreal to Quebec City and from Montreal to Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Free time in Ottawa and Toronto gives you the opportunity to browse the shops, visit some of the museums, and savor local Canadian specialties like Beaver Tail, a famous Canadian pastry.
This year, add some fun to your winter by joining Globus on this fabulous tour to Quebec's winter carnival. It’s a vacation of a lifetime!
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; LF tour and drink at the Ice Hotel; admission to Québec Winter Carnival
OTTAWASightseeing
MONTREAL–TORONTOby VIA Rail train
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 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 and the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice. Later, board VIA RAIL and travel through the countryside to Québec City, home to the world’s largest winter carnival. Founded in 1894, the carnival attracts thousands of visitors each year. 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
QUÉBEC CITY
Day3
This morning, enjoy an included guided tour of Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide. Afterward, visit North America’s only ICE HOTEL, Hotel de Glace. Take a tour to learn how the hotel was built and is maintained. There’s also time to admire the beautiful ice sculptures and sip on a frosty LF COCKTAIL served in one of the hotel’s famous homemade ice glasses. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to participate in winter activities such as ice skating, snowshoeing, and more. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUÉBEC CITY
Day4
Spend a full day on your own to explore more of QUÉBEC’S WINTER CARNIVAL. Your entrance fee gives you access to all events, which includes the International Snow Sculpture Competition, night parades, snow slides, shows, and numerous winter activities. You may even have the chance to meet the Carnival’s famous mascot, Bonhomme.
NOTE:Québec’s Winter Carnival activities vary from year to year. Your Tour Director will be able to confirm all activities that are available while you are in Québec.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUÉBEC CITY–OTTAWA
Day5
Travel to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. Upon arrival, 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, shop for a favorite souvenir, or lace up a pair of skates and ice skate on the famous Rideau Canal (weather permitting). Return to Montréal this afternoon. Tonight, celebrate your winter adventure with a festive farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL– TORONTO
Day7
This morning, board VIA RAIL and travel to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. The evening is free to explore.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TORONTO
Day8
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
Day9
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
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- 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
Delta Quebec
Superior First-Class
The hotel features The Bistro Bar, a health club, outdoor heated pool, and an outdoor terrace. Guestrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and cable TV.
Location
690, Boul. Rene Levesque East, Quebec City, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Daily Housekeeping
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
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
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Gift Shop
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- 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
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Moderate Deluxe
One of Toronto's most historic properties, this hotel is ideally located in downtown Toronto, with theater, entertainment, shopping, dining, the CN Tower and other sightseeing options just steps away. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, gift shop, concierge service, business center, five restaurants, four lounges, and room service.
Location
100 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Daily Housekeeping
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mini-bar
- Voicemail
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
