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Canada Contrasts Escorted Tour
Canada Contrasts Escorted Tour
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Highlights: Toronto - Ottawa/Gatineau - Quebec - Montreal - Calgary - Banff - Kamloops - Whistler - Vancouver


Hotels Featured/Similar:
➤ Courtyard Toronto Downtown 3*
➤ Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa 3*
➤ Sainte Anne de Beaupre Travelodge/ Quality Inn / Hôtel Lindbergh 3*
➤ Hôtel Faubourg Montréal/ Hotel Labelle 3*
➤ Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West 3*
➤ Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel 4*
➤ Coast Canmore Hotel/ Pocaterra Resort and Spa Banff *
➤ Prestige Kamloops Hotel 3*
➤ The Listel Hotel Whistler/ Aava Whistler Hotel 3*
➤ Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown 3*


Itinerary:
Sat 10 May 25: Canada
➤ Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Toronto Lester B. Pearson Intl Airport


Sat 10 May 25 - Arrival in Toronto
➤ Arrive at Torontos Pearson International Airport and transfer independentlyto 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 colorful neighborhoods, 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.


Sun 11 May 25 - Toronto / Niagara Falls excursion
➤ This morning we meet our fellow travelers at breakfast before setting out to discover the many identities of Canada'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 outlying communities and towns along the shores of Lake Ontario en route to Niagara Falls. Time is allocated to admire the falls and take part in some of Niagara Falls's numerous activities. Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast included.


Mon 12 May 25 - Toronto to Ottawa
➤ We leave the Toronto skyline behind and drive east towards Ottawa. 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 (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site) and the government buildings on Parliament Hill, the city offers many great sights including the public gardens, the Byward Market, and the City Hall. Overnight in Ottawa. Canadian breakfast included.


Tue 13 May 25 - Ottawa to Quebec City
➤ This morning we travel along the scenic Ottawa River to the French-speaking province of Quebec. We skirt the magnificent Laurentians and follow the Chemin du Roy past Quebecois villages and historic shrines. Today's journey ends in Quebec's cultural heartland, Quebec City. We tour within the wall of the old city and view the ornate city gates, Lower Town, and the Citadel and Battlefields Park. Overnight in the region of Quebec City. Continental breakfast included.


Wed 14 May 25 - Quebec 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 including 3-hours of whale watching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Step aboard a regular boat and go in search of the worldslargest mammals. You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls which are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls. Overnight in the region of Quebec City. Continental Breakfast included.


Thu 15 May 25 - Quebec City to Montreal
➤ Departing from Quebec City we drive along the St.-Lawrence River in the footsteps of the early settlers. Upon arrival in Montreal, we tour the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. The dynamic city of Montreal 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 Montreal, McGill University, the residential streetsof Mount Royal, and the bustling shopping streets. Overnight in Montreal. Continental Breakfast included.


Fri 16 May 25 - Montreal to Toronto
➤ Today's journey takes us back to Toronto. On route will be a stop in Rockport you have an option of enjoying an entertaining and relaxing cruise through the beautiful 1000 group of islands. Overnight in Toronto. Continental breakfast included.


Sat 17 May 25 - Toronto to Calgary
➤ A transfer brings us to Toronto 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. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Calgary. Continental breakfast included.


Sun 18 May 25 - Calgary to Banff National Park/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 aroundBanff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers, and emerald green lakes and see landmark Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, and TunnelMountain. Overnight in Canmore. Canadian breakfast included.


Mon 19 May 25 - Canmore/Banff National Park
➤ The entire day is at leisure to tour the Banff area and browse through 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 rugged wilderness as we travel up the world-famous Icefields Parkway. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return late in the afternoon. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included.


Tue 20 May 25 - Canmore to Kamloops
➤ Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a routecharted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid-1800s. We continue our tour of the Canadian parks system as we cross the jaggedKicking Horse Pass into British Columbias 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. We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Continental breakfast included.


Wed 21 May 25 - Kamloops 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 FloatplaneSightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes, and meadows. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.


Thu 22 May 25 - Whistler to 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.


Fri 23 May 25 - 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 its 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. Canadian breakfast included.


Sat 24 May 25 - End of tour
➤ The time has come for some last-minute shopping and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Canadian breakfast included.


Prices & Departures:
Deposit £125pp
➤ Y96225 Heathrow Direct Flights from £3549pp
➤ Y96595 Glasgow from £3679pp
➤ Y96587/91 Manchester or Newcastle from £3689pp
➤ Y96600 Edinburgh from £3699pp
➤ Y96608 Dublin from £3719pp
➤ Y96603 Birmingham from £3739pp
➤ Y96934 Single Supplement from £1329pp


Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 Adults Sharing



Offer Includes

  • International & Domestic Flights with 20kgs Baggage with Air Canada
  • 2 Nights Stay at Courtyard Toronto Downtown with Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Nights Stay at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa with Bed & Breakfast
  • 2 Nights Stay at Sainte Anne de Beaupre Travelodge/ Quality Inn / Hotel Lindbergh with Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Night Stay at Hotel Faubourg Montreal/ Hotel Labelle with Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Night Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West with Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Night Stay at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel with Bed & Breakfast
  • 2 Nights Stay at Coast Canmore Hotel/ Pocaterra Resort and Spa with Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Night Stay at Prestige Kamloops Hotel with Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Night Stay at The Listel Hotel Whistler/ Aava Whistler Hotel with Bed & Breakfast
  • 2 Night Stay at Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown with Bed & Breakfast
  • Banff, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver - city tours
  • Niagara Falls excursion
  • Baggage handling (one piece per person).
  • Experienced driver/guide or full size coach with tour director throughout
  • Transportation by modern tour coach.
  • Transfers between hotel and airport in Toronto and Calgary

Meal Plans

  • Bed & Breakfast