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Canadian Contrasts

14 Nights / 15 Days - Toronto / Vancouver

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Join together the Eastern Journey and Western Journey to complete your ultimate tour of Canada. Starting in Toronto, you’ll take your Eastern Journey tour before setting off by plane to Calgary where your coach tour will continue on your Western Journey exploration. You’ll journey through snowfringed mountains, rolling ranchland and dramatic fjords to experience truly special Canadian moments. Become a cultural explorer in vibrant cities and encounter romance on far frontiers where native tribesmen hunted and cowboys, trappers and prospectors forged new lives. You’ll find wilderness adventures at the foot of Niagara Falls and on the back of glacial ice fields. Unique excursions, unrivalled attractions and unforgettable memories all beckon.

Day 1: Arrival in Toronto

Arrive at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city. Discover the delights of Toronto’s colourful neighbourhoods, take a ride to the top of the CN Tower, experience the lively theatre district and indulge in one of the numerous restaurants. Overnight in Toronto. Continental breakfast included.

Day 2: Toronto / Niagara Falls Excursion

This morning we meet our fellow travellers at breakfast before setting out to discover the many identities of the world’s most cosmopolitan city. After seeing the provincial parliament buildings, the waterfront, the imposing CN Tower and lively Chinatown, we leave the city and head for the Niagara Peninsula. We pass through the enchanting Victorian town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and follow the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. Time is allocated to admire the falls and take part in some of Niagara Falls numerous activities. Don’t forget your camera to capture the spectacular views! Overnight in Toronto. Continental breakfast included.

Day 3: Toronto to Ottawa

We leave the Toronto skyline behind and drive east to the former capital of Upper Canada, Kingston. Here you have an option of enjoying an entertaining and relaxing lunch cruise through the beautiful Admiralty group of islands. Our route then winds through rolling farmland, following the rivers and lakes of the Rideau Waterway. Upon arrival in Ottawa, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the national capital. Defined by the Rideau Canal and the government buildings on Parliament Hill, the city offers many great sights including the public gardens, the Byward Market and City Hall. Overnight in Ottawa. Continental breakfast included.

Day 4: Ottawa to Québec City

This morning we travel along the scenic Ottawa River to the French-speaking province of Québec. We skirt the magnificent Laurentians and follow the Chemin du Roy past Québecois villages and historic shrines. Today’s journey ends in Québec’s cultural heartland, Québec City. We tour within the walls of the old city and view the ornate city gates, Lower Town, the Citadel and Battlefields Park. Overnight in Québec City. Continental breakfast included.

Day 5: Québec City

The day is at your leisure to further explore the sights of this charming World Heritage Site. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including 3‑hours of whalewatching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Step aboard a regular boat or a high-speed Zodiac and go in search of the world’s largest mammals. You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this historic French-Canadian city with narrow streets and unique boutiques. Overnight in Québec City. Continental breakfast included.

Day 6: Québec City to Montréal

Departing from Québec City we drive along the St.‑Lawrence River in the footsteps of the early settlers. Upon arrival in Montréal, we tour the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. The dynamic city of Montréal encapsulates the two founding cultures of Canada and boasts a curious blend of history and modernity. Touring the downtown area we view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montréal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. Overnight in Montréal. Continental breakfast included.

Day 7: Montréal to Toronto

Today’s route takes us back to Toronto, where you will have time to explore colourful neighbourhoods and to sample some of the city’s great restaurants and wonderful entertainment. Overnight in Toronto. Continental breakfast included.

Day 8: Toronto to Calgary (Flight)

A transfer brings us to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport for a flight over the prairie grainfields of central Canada to Calgary. Upon arrival in Calgary, we make our way to our downtown hotel. Overnight in Calgary. Continental breakfast included.

Day 9: Calgary to Banf/Canmore

We set out early this morning to tour the sights of Calgary. We admire such modern and historic landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and the skyscrapers of the commercial district. Leaving Calgary behind we set our sights on the Rocky Mountains, which can already be seen, far off in the distance. Experience the majesty of the mountains as we first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park. We tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and emerald green lakes and see landmark Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included.

Day 10: Canmore/Banf

The entire day is at leisure to tour Banff and browse through the many boutiques and specialty shops along Banff Avenue. An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. From the unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise we enter a rugged wilderness as we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway. At every turn of the road, we encounter breathtaking vistas of dramatic mountain ranges, lush valleys and alpine meadows. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield we board a Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return to Banff late in the afternoon. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included.

Day 11: Canmore to Kamlops

Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. We continue our tour of the Canadian parks system as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s Yoho National Park. From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to Glacier National Park where we witness stunning vistas at Rogers Pass. We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Continental breakfast included.

Day 12: Kamlops to Whistler

We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows. Or, discover the mountain ecology on an optional Zipline Adventure and ride on a series of cables and suspension bridges. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.

Day 13: Vancouver

We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the countryside behind and explore the metropolis of Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park, Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included.

Day 14: Vancouver

The Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains form the backdrop to your day at leisure in Vancouver. You might want to do some shopping down on Robson Street, relax in Vancouver’s playground Stanley Park or stroll through the markets of Granville Island. If you prefer to explore the outdoors, take a gondola ride to the summit of Grouse Mountain. You can also go on an optional full-day tour to Victoria, the charming provincial capital that is proud of her maritime heritage. See the beautiful 19th century landmarks and enjoy its lively atmosphere. Before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, you will visit Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included.

Day 15: End Of Tour

The time has come for some last minute shopping and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to Vancouver’s International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Continental breakfast included.

Departure Dates

Saturday departures:
- 09, 30 May
- 06, 20 Jun
- 18 Jul
- 29 Aug
- 05, 12, 19, Sep
- 03 Oct

Prices Include:

• 14 nights 3 star accomodation including taxes and baggage handling at hotels
• 14 continental breakfasts
• Transportation and transfers by coach
• Toronto Sightseeing tour
• Full day Niagara Falls Sightseeing tour
• Ottawa Sightseeing tour
• Québec City Sightseeing tour
• Montréal Sightseeing tour
• Calgary Sightseeing tour
• Banff Sightseeing tour
• Vancouver Sightseeing tour
• Experienced tour driver
• Tour director throughout
• Guide services

Prices Don't Include:

• Flights– transatlantic and internal
• Gratuities
• Meals other than those listed above
• Attractions other than those listed above
• Hotel transfers to/from airport (available at additional cost)

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Enhance your experience by booking one of the following, we thoroughly recommend them.

• Day 3 Kingston – Islands Harbour Lunch Cruise £17 per person.
• Day 5 Québec – Tadoussac Whalewatching Tour on the St.Lawrence River and visit to Montmorency Falls £56 per person.
• Day 10 Banff – Columbia Icefields Excursion including Ice Explorer ride £75 per person.
• Day 12 Whistler Floatplane Sightseeing Tours – Spectacular Glacier Tour £75 per person.
• Day 14 Vancouver – Victoria Excursion including coach/ferry transfers and visit to Butchart Gardens £78 per person.