Fascinating East Canada - Guided in French

Fascinating East Canada - Escorted in French.

9 days/8 nights. Start: Toronto - End: Montréal.

2024 DEPARTURE DATES  FRANCAIS
JANUARY No departures
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY      13    
JUNE     10  
JULY    1      
AUGUST     19  26 
SEPTEMBER    2   9  16   23   30
OCTOBER

   7             14

No departures

NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

Dag
Jour
Day
Hotels  (or Similar)
catégorie
Maaltijden/Repas/Meals
B= Breakfast/Ontbijt/P-déj.
L=Lunch/Middagmaal/Déjeuner
D=Dinner/Avondmaal/Diner
X=no meal/free
1 Toronto Region - Quality Inn Brampton **(*) X
2 Toronto Region - Quality Inn Brampton **(*) B (continental) L, D
3 Ottawa Region - Comfort inn Kanata **(*) B (continental) L, D
4 Montreal Region - Welcominns *** B (continental) L, D
5 Quebec region - Hôtel Le Voyageur Sainte Foy **(*) B (continental) L, D
6 Quebec region - Hôtel Le Voyageur Sainte Foy **(*) B (continental) L, D
7 Quebec region - Hôtel Le Voyageur Sainte Foy **(*) B (continental) L, D
8 Saint Alexis Des Monts - Lac à l'eau Claire ***(*) B (continental) L, D
9  Saint Alexis Des Monts départ B (americain)
  • Day 01: Arrival Toronto
  • Day 02: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto
  • Day 03: Toronto - Mile-Îles - Ottawa
  • Day 04: Ottawa - Montréal (FC)
  • Day 05: Montréal - Québec
  • Day 06: Region de Charlevoix - Tadoussac - Quebec (FC)
  • Day 07: Quebec City - Ile d'Orleans - Quebec City (FC)
  • Day 08: Region of Quebec City - St. Alexis des Monts - Lac à l'eau claire
  • Day 09: Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts - Airport Montreal (FC)
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day 1

Arrival Toronto

1 Day

35 km

After arrival at Toronto Pearson airport, transfer to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Accommodation in TORONTO. 

day 2

Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto

1 Day

270 km

Departure for the Niagara Peninsula. Stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake, a charming little town whose architecture of the 19th architecture is one of the best preserved in the country. in the country. It is located at the mouth of the Niagara River on Lake Ontario. Ontario and was the first capital of Upper Canada. Stroll along the along the Niagara Parkway, a scenic route along the Niagara River and photo stop at the Colonel Brock statue, from which you will have a magnificent view of view of the entire Niagara Valley. Continue to Niagara Falls. Lunch in a restaurant with a panoramic view of the Falls. The Falls are one of the greatest wonders of nature. Their height is not exceptional, but their magnitude and the power of the water The waterfalls are not exceptionally high, but their size and the power of the water that rushes over them cannot fail to impress the visitor. The boat trip will take you to the foot of the Canadian Falls the foot of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls: an exhilarating experience you won't soon forget. forget. Afterwards, free time. As an option, take a helicopter flight over the falls. helicopter flight over the falls. Return to Toronto for an orientation tour of the Queen City. Toronto is a dynamic and cosmopolitan metropolis. It is the first largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America and offers the and offers the spectacle of a large North American city teeming with activity. You the imposing skyscrapers of Canada's financial heartland, the British charm of charm of the Ontario Parliament, the impressive SkyDome where many sports teams sports teams, and the CN Tower, 553 meters high (optional climb). Dinner and lodging close to the city.

day 3

Toronto - Mile-Îles - Ottawa

1 Day

480 km

After breakfast, drive to the Thousand Islands region. Upon arrival, begin your tour of the region with an orientation tour of Kingston, a military and university town
with its many 19th-century limestone buildings are a reminder of its rich colonial past. Lunch in the area, followed by a cruise through the Thousand Islands. Let yourself be seduced by the many islands and islets of this archipelago, which has been popular with holidaymakers for decades, as you sail on either side of the Canada/USA border. Departure for Ottawa, city of parliamentarians, diplomats and government, the nation's capital is a tranquil city with a relaxed pace, where residents enjoy the many parks every day. During this orientation tour you'll discover the city's most beautiful landmarks: the Château Laurier, official buildings on Wellington Street, the Canadian Parliament and the Peace Tower, Sussex Drive, where you'll find the official residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General of Canada, as well as several
embassies, major national museums, the bustling Byward Market district, not to mention the Rideau Canal, gracefully crossing the heart of the city.
Flavours of the world" dinner and accommodation in the Ottawa region.

day 4

Ottawa - Montréal (FC)

1 Day

220 km

After breakfast, departure for Montreal. En route, visit Parc Oméga. Travel by bus along a 10-km trail through which you'll discover numerous species of wild animals living free in their natural habitat in a varied landscape of lakes, meadows, valleys, forests and rocky hills. Hiking trails are also available for a variety of forest interpretation walks. Let's not forget Léopold's farm with its traditional animals (horses, goats, sheep, etc.). Continuation to Montreal and lunch en route. Upon arrival, guided tour to explore Quebec's cosmopolitan metropolis, a city where French and Anglo-Saxon heritages have coexisted for over two centuries. Take time to admire Mount Royal, nicknamed "la montagne" by Montrealers, the Olympic Stadium, site of the 1976 Games with its high, sloping tower, Sainte-Catherine Street and the Old Montreal district. " Fisherman's plate" dinner and accommodation in the Montreal area.

day 5

Montréal - Québec

1 Day

325 km

This morning, we will drive to the Mauricie region, synonymous with large natural spaces, forests lakes and rivers. Lunch in a sugar shack where you can taste typical Quebec dishes. Orientation tour of Trois-Rivières, whose history has been marked in large part by the by the paper industry. Stroll in the old Trois-Rivières. Continuation to Quebec City, the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico City. It has a unique a unique European style on this continent. Its legendary charm has made it has made it a popular destination for travelers from around the world. Samuel de Champlain, its founder, described the site as exceptionally beautiful. You discover it during a guided tour. The imposing Château Frontenac, the Quebec parliament the Plains of Abraham, the Vauban-style citadel, the fortifications and and their beautiful gates, not to mention the picturesque Petit-Champlain district and Place-Royale; everything contributes to make Quebec City a city with a unique character that you will fall in love with. Dinner on your own and lodging close to the city.

day 6

Region de Charlevoix - Tadoussac - Quebec (FC)

1 Day

450 km

This morning, after breakfast, you leave early to reach Tadoussac, situated at the mouth of the fjord in the St. Lawrence River. This fjord is not only one of the longest in the world but also the most southerly in the world. It boasts an ecosystem of unparalleled complexity and diversity. Rocky cliffs up to 457 metres plunge into the dark waters of the fjord. The channel reaches a width of 1,500 metres at certain points, and its average depth is 240 meters. It was here that the first official fur trading post
was installed. Today, it is one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world! Lunch on your own. Afternoon free to enjoy the views and to discover this area on your own. Optional: whale-watching cruise by boat or zodiac. Return to Quebec City, with a stop at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, 1½ times higher than Niagara Falls. Dinner and overnight stay in the Quebec City area.

day 7

Quebec City - Ile d'Orleans - Quebec City (FC)

1 Day

60 km

After breakfast, take off to discover Île d'Orléans, which Jacques Cartier nicknamed "Ile de Bacchus", because of the wild vines that grow here. Fall under the charm of this island and breathe in the sea air emanating from the St. Lawrence River. The reputation of this charming island boost it's agricultural landscape. Lunch on your own. Return to the city and enjoy free time in Old Quebec to make your own discoveries. Stroll the streets of the upper town or the lower town to discover the hustle and bustle or go shopping in the Petit Champlain district. Your guide will suggest activities to make the most of your visit to the city and its surroundings. Dinner and accommodation in the Quebec City area.

day 8

Region of Quebec City - St. Alexis des Monts - Lac à l'eau claire

1 Day

210 km

Departure for your natural stopover. Arrive and settle into your "AUBERGE" in the heart of nature. Lac-à-l'Eau-Claire is the ideal site for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Once frequented by Abenaki Amerindians for hunting and fishing, you'll discover an exceptional 2,500-hectare site where it's good to live in harmony with nature and the Laurentian forest. The auberge is renowned as much for the quality of its cuisine and the hospitality of its guests as for the variety of activities offered on site (subject to weather conditions and equipment availability): aquatic center with semi-Olympic pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam bath and Finnish bath, fitness equipment, canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, hiking, beach, tennis, volleyball. Afternoon free to enjoy outdoor activities on your own. Lunch, dinner and accommodation at Lac-à-l'Eau-Claire.


Optional seaplane flight over the Mauricie region.

day 9

Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts - Airport Montreal (FC)

1 Day

170 km

After breakfast, en route back to Montreal. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time for final shopping. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Montréal-Trudeau airport (provided your return flight is booked after 4 p.m.).

Standard hotels (ECA00012)
is available starting at 1684 EUR

Rooms 01.05.24 - 18.08.24 19.08.24 - 25.08.24 26.08.24 - 01.09.24 02.09.24 - 31.10.24
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 1684 1803 1684 1746
QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) 1470 1543 1470 1536
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 1540 1632 1540 1606
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 2161 2398 2161 2218
per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) 1050 1050 1050 1050
MEALS AS PER PROGRAMME (R02) Free Free Free Free

Included

  • Transportation by deluxe coach from day 2 to day 9, for more than 19 participants.
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus, minivan with commentary by a French-speaking driver for groups of 19 participants or less.
  • Transfer on day 1 from Toronto airport (YYZ) and transfer on day 9 between downtown Montreal and Montreal airport.
  • Services of a French-speaking guide or driver-guide from day 2 to day 9.
  • Accommodation in hotels (or similar) as suggested in the program for 8 nights.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program, including continental breakfasts.
  • Tea or coffee and carafe of water served with meals.
  • Programmed visits and excursions.
  • Applicable provincial and federal taxes.
  • Suppliers' liability coverage.
  • The child price is for children aged 05-11.

Not Included

All services NOT mentioned such as: 

  • International passport and charges for 
    • ESTA - 21 USD per person-Valid for  2 years (USA) and  / or
    • ETA- 7 CAD per person-Valid for 5 years(Canada). 
  • Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
  • Eventual costs to comply with sanitairy and health conditions , pasports and or certificates and tests.
  • Transfer from the airport to hotel on arrival and on departure, exept where otherwise detailed in the description
  • Meals at the hotels or outside except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
  • Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
  • All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more. 
  • The usual tip (part of their salary) for the Driver and the Guide (usually per person 4 usd per day)

Good To Know

FLIGHTS:

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TRIP EXTENSION:

If you want extra nights before or after the guided tour or another extension of your trip, please mention this as detailed as possible in your mail. All this can have an influence on flight combinations and prices.