Visage du Canada - East to West

A French-speaking guided program for nature lovers combined with some beautiful Canadian cities.
Combined EAST and WEST CANADA.
17 Days/16 Nights
Start: Toronto - End: Calgary. 18:00 hours (6:00pm)


This American coach tour operator offers BUDGET trips and are sold in several French-speaking countries. Some itineraries are combinations of partial trips. The hotels are mostly budget/tourist class hotels, generally decentralized, the meals simple, all in order to offer these trips at the lowest possible price.

2025 DEPARTURE DATES  FRANCAIS
JANUARY No departures
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE 03       
JULY   08      29
AUGUST 12    
SEPTEMBER  02 09      
OCTOBER No departures
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

Dag
Jour
Day
Hotels  (or Similar)
category
Maaltijden/Repas/Meals
Breakfast/Ontbijt/P-déjeuner
Lunch/Middagmaal/Déjeuner
Dinner/Avondmaal/Diner
No meal/free
1 Toronto: Quality Inn/Comfort Inn Toronto Airport No meals
2 Toronto: Quality Inn/Comfort Inn Toronto Airport Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3 Kingston/Guananoque: Super 8/Days Inn Breakfast, Lunch, --- free
4 Montreal: Les Suites Labelle/ Hotel Roberval / Auberge Versailles Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 Quebec: Comfort Inn Rive Sud Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 Quebec: Comfort Inn Rive Sud Breakfast, --- free, Dinner
7 Montreal: Les Suites Labelle/ Hotel Roberval / Auberge Versailles Breakfast, --- free, --- free
8

Vancouver Airport: La Quinta Inn Richmond

Breakfast, --- free,--- free

(no meals during domestic flights)

9 Vancouver Airport: La Quinta Inn Richmond Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10 Victoria: Days Inn Uptown Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
11 Squamish: Sea to Sky Hotel Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
12 Kamloops: South Thompson Inn Conference Center Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
13 Jasper: Best Western Jasper Inn Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
14 Jasper: Best Western Jasper Inn Breakfast, Basket Lunch, Dinner
15 Lake Louise Area: The Crossing Breakfast, Basket Lunch, Dinner
16 Calgary: Comfort Inn & Suites Airport North Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
17 End of the tour and own returnflight or extension of the stay. Breakfast
  • Day 01: Arrival Toronto
  • Day 02: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto
  • Day 03: Toronto - Thousand Islands - Kingston or Gananoque
  • Day 04: Kingston - Ottawa - Montreal
  • Day 05: Montreal - Quebec Area
  • Day 06: Quebec Area
  • Day 07: Quebec - Free day
  • Day 08: Quebec - flight to Vancouver
  • Day 09: Vancouver
  • Day 10: Vancouver - Ferry - Victoria
  • Day 11: Victoria - Ferry - Whistler - Squamish (VDC)
  • Day 12: Whistler - South Thompson Inn Ranch - Kamloops (VDC)
  • Day 13: South Thompson Ranch - Wells Gray National Park - Jasper (VDC)
  • Day 14: Jasper (VDC)
  • Day 15: Jasper - Lake Louise (VDC)
  • Day 16: Lake Louise - Banff - Calgary (VDC)
  • Day 17: Departure Calgary
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day 1

Arrival Toronto

1 Day

25 km

Upon arrival, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in then meeting with your guide. Free dinner and accommodation. 

day 2

Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto

1 Day

300 km

Morning orientation tour of the Queen City. In this dynamic and cosmopolitan metropolis, you will discover the old and new City Hall, St. Michael's Cathedral, the University campus buildings, the CN Tower, etc. Then you will drive along Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Detour to the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake and lunch 'with a view' (PC). Then a mini-cruise on the Hornblower boat to the base of the Canadian Falls - an exhilarating experience. Afterwards, free time for your own discovery and end of the day, return to Toronto. Dinner and accommodation. (as an option: flight by helicopter over the falls).

day 3

Toronto - Thousand Islands - Kingston or Gananoque

1 Day

425 km

This morning, departure for the beautiful region of the 1000 islands, by a road that follows the St. Lawrence River. Boarding for the discovery of an archipelago of 1800 islands in a very beautiful nature. Then visit Kingston and have lunch. Mini-cruise in the 1000 Islands region (1hr) then check-in at the hotel in Kingston. Free dinner and accommodation.

day 4

Kingston - Ottawa - Montreal

1 Day

360 km

After breakfast, departure for Ottawa, the nation's capital. Orientation tour with a.o. the Parliament, the Rideau Canal, the National Arts Centre, the lively Byward Market area, etc. Lunch on site. In the afternoon continuation to Montreal. Specialty dinner (smoked meat) and accommodation downtown.

day 5

Montreal - Quebec Area

1 Day

270 km

Guided tour on arrival in Montreal, the second-largest French city in the world. Named "Ville-Marie" by the first European settlers, Montreal is a city of contrasts, with the Old Port steeped in history and the modern districts of downtown hiding numerous buildings and an underground city of cafés, restaurants and cinemas. You'll take part in a guided tour of Montreal, discovering the city's center, then climb to Mount Royal for a strategic view of the city, St. Joseph's Oratory and Notre Dame Basilica, and a view of the Olympic Park from the 1976 Summer Olympics. Free time in the city and lunch. Continuation to Quebec City. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. 

day 6

Quebec Area

1 Day

100 km

This morning, guided tour of the historical sites: Place Royale, the Citadel, the Plains of Abraham, the majestic Château Frontenac, the Dufferin Terrace from which you have a magnificent view of the river. Free time and lunch in old Quebec. Then, continuation to the Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls. At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel and have dinner in a sugar shack with music and dance. Lodging. 

day 7

Quebec - Free day

1 Day

80 km

Free day in Quebec City to discover the city on your own. No meals. Lodging.

Optional: full-day excursion with meals included: your local guide will take you to visit the Huron Village, a reconstructed village where you'll learn about Amerindian traditions.

day 8

Quebec - flight to Vancouver

1 Day

25 km

Depending on flight schedule, transfer to QUEBEC airport and flight to Vancouver. Lunch at leisure. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation in Vancouver.

day 9

Vancouver

1 Day

10 km

This morning, departure with your Skytrain 1day pass to Vancouver and to discover the beautiful Stanley Park and its totems. Stroll through the park and visit the Vancouver Aquarium. Lunch (in PC). Late afternoon, return to the hotel accompanied by your guide. Dinner and accommodation.

day 10

Vancouver - Ferry - Victoria

1 Day

120 km

Guided city tour of Vancouver: the theater and sports district, Granville Street, Canada Place (former Expo 86 pavilion, convention center and Alaska cruise ship terminal), Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown and Granville Island Market. Lunch. Departure for Victoria on the Tsawassen ferry to Swartz Bay, passing many small islands rich in marine life. Orientation tour of Victoria: Parliament (seen from the outside), the Empress Hotel, the antique district, Chinatown, the residential district of Oakland, Marine Drive along the coast and Beacon Hill Park, and free time before departure. Check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Victoria.

day 11

Victoria - Ferry - Whistler - Squamish (VDC)

1 Day

505 km

This morning, visit the famous Butchart Gardens. Lunch on site. Drive to Chemainus, then on to Nanaimo and board the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then on to Squamish via the famous Sea to Sky Highway, one of Western Canada's most scenic routes, between sea and mountains. Stop at Shannon Falls, 335 m high. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Squamish. 

day 12

Whistler - South Thompson Inn Ranch - Kamloops (VDC)

1 Day

325 km

This morning, departure for the pedestrian village of Whistler. Free morning in Whistler, the ski resort that hosted the alpine competitions at the Vancouver 2011 Olympic Winter Games. Depart for Cache Creek and Lillooett, mile zero of the Klondike Gold Rush Trail. Lunch en route. Continuation to 108 Mile Ranch or South Thompson Ranch. Settle into a wilderness ranch. Free time on site to enjoy activities or relax by the water. Dinner and overnight at the ranch.

day 13

South Thompson Ranch - Wells Gray National Park - Jasper (VDC)

1 Day

450 km

Drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Stop at Helckmen Falls, 135m high and one of the most spectacular in British Columbia, as well as Spahar and Dawson Falls. Barbecue lunch at a Ranch in the Park. Continuation to Valemount and stop at Mont Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies (3953m). Check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Jasper or Valemount depending on the departure date.

Time change between British Columbia & Alberta: + 1 hour

day 14

Jasper (VDC)

1 Day

120 km

Spend the day discovering picturesque Jasper National Park. Begin your exploration at fabulous Pyramid Lake, then continue to the spectacular Maligne Canyon gorge. Continue on to the Maligne Lake area for an easy 3.2 km walk (1 to 2 hours). The Mary Schäffer Loop takes you to a viewpoint where there is also an exhibition on Mary Schäffer, a woman who became famous for her exploratory expeditions in the Canadian Rockies. The return trail winds through fragrant stands of pine, spruce and alpine fir. Lunch and then a beautiful cruise on Maligne Lake. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Depending on the departure date, overnight stay may be in Valemount instead of Jasper.

day 15

Jasper - Lake Louise (VDC)

1 Day

350 km

Departure for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Photo stops at Sunwapta and Athasbasca Falls. Continue along the icefields on one of the most scenic roads in North America. Photo stops at Bow Lake, Glacier Bow and Peyto Lake. Picnic lunch en route. Arrival in the Lake Louise region at the end of the day. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in the Lake Louise region.

Depending on departure date, overnight stay may be in Banff instead of Lake Louise.

day 16

Lake Louise - Banff - Calgary (VDC)

1 Day

210 km

This morning's program includes a photo stop at Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Departure for Banff, with an orientation tour of Banff, Banff Springs, Mount Sulphur and Hoodoos. Lunch stop. Continuation to Calgary with a short stop at the 1988 Winter Olympic Park. Orientation tour of Calgary: downtown, Eau Claire Market, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, Heritage Park, etc. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Calgary.

day 17

Departure Calgary

1 Day

20 km

Free time for a last walking tour through the city or for ultimate shopping. Free lunch and afterwards, transfer to the airport depending on the flight details. End of this extraordinary trip. 

 

VISAGE DU CANADA EAST-WEST 4689 (ECA00020)
is available starting at 5079 EUR

Rooms 01.01.25 - 31.12.25
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 5079
QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) 4599
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 4763
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 6791
per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) 4088
MEALS AS PER PROGRAMME (R02) Free

Included

INCLUSIONS:

- Transfers Airport/hotel and hotel/airport

- Accommodation for two persons per room

- Flight from Montreal City to Vancouver on day 8 (flight may include a stopover; checked baggage not included)

- Transportation by air-conditioned Gran Turismo coach with the services of a French-speaking tour leader for groups of 23 pax or more

- Transportation by air-conditioned minibus with commentary by a French-speaking driver for groups of 22 pax or less

- Continental breakfasts, possibly on a Grab&Go basis, to take out.

- Full board (except dinner on first day and lunch on last day; dinner on Day 3 and meals on Days 7 and 8)

- Programmed visits and meals

- Taxes and service.

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:

Wings 'n Wheels offers you a wide choice of European and American airlines providing daily flights from Brussels (Zaventem) to America and Canada, as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries (e.g. Amsterdam, Paris...).

International & any domestic flights are NOT included in the prices, unless specifically mentioned otherwise. More and more airlines are adjusting prices very quickly according to occupancy and market situation. Send the contact form below to your travel office (Choose from the list the postal number or the name of the municipality or name of travel office) or send the form to info@wnw.be with your desired outward and return dates as well as name, first name and date of birth of each person and Wings 'n Wheels will quickly and without obligation propose the best flight / price combination.

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.