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| ONTARIO and FRENCH CANADA with HALIFAX EXT (83352009)
An 11-Day tour starting from $1,649
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Vacation Overview Welcome to Ontario and Québec! This Canadian vacation begins in cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada’s largest city and Ontario’s capital. See major landmarks such as the CN Tower and SkyDome Stadium on a city tour. But first, board the Maid of the Mist for up-close views of thundering Niagara Falls. After Toronto, visit historic Kingston and Gananoque. Cruise the St. Lawrence River in St. Lawrence Islands National Park before arriving in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city and visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables. Next, travel to the French-Canadian province of Québec and to Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour this historic walled city—one of the best-preserved cities in North America. Perhaps dine at one of Québec City’s French restaurants. Then head south to sophisticated Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Your sightseeing tour of Montréal shows you the city’s famous sights. From Montréal, board the overnight Ocean train bound for Nova Scotia for a two-night stay in Halifax. Tour Halifax, the largest city east of Montréal and the capital of Nova Scotia, and take an excursion to post-card pretty Peggy’s Cove. Exploring this quaint fishing village is a wonderful way to end your vacation to Ontario, Québec, and Nova Scotia! |
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Guides Local Guide for city sightseeing in Ottawa, Québec City, and Montréal; services of a professional Tour Director; Host service in Halifax where information is provided for independent exploration and dining. Meals 1 breakfast (B), 1 dinner (D) (except on departures 04/20-06/04; meal service available for purchase on train) Hotels Toronto Days Hotel Toronto (ST); Ottawa Capital Hill Hotel & Suites (F); Québec City Hotel Gouverneur Québec (F); Montréal Hotel Maritime Plaza (F); Via Rail Ocean Train Easterly Class; Halifax Citadel Halifax Hotel (F)
Day 1:
TORONTO. Welcome to cosmopolitan Toronto, Ontario’s capital and Canada’s largest city. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. Day 2: TORONTO. NIAGARA FALLS VISIT. Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls. Sightseeing also includes the beautiful Floral Clock. See Toronto’s major landmarks on today’s city tour, including the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, the University of Toronto, and ultra-modern SkyDome Stadium. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for a delicious dinner and spectacular views.NOTE: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. Usually, favorable conditions exist from mid-May to late-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted. Day 3: TORONTO–KINGSTON–OTTAWA. Leave Ontario’s capital and visit Kingston, a city with an interesting history dating back more than 300 years. Continue to quaint Gananoque and the lovely St. Lawrence Islands National Park, where you’ll enjoy an included SCENIC CRUISE along the St. Lawrence River, past wooded islands with their beautiful summer homes. Drive along the St. Lawrence Islands Parkway with splendid vistas of the St. Lawrence River. Then, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Day 4: OTTAWA. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city, situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint; the embassy district; stately Parliament Hill; and Rideau Falls, named for the curtain-like appearance they give. Visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables, a tribute to Canadian heritage and history. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilization or the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market.NOTE:The RCMP stables are closed on Sundays between September and April; the following departure dates will not be able to visit the RCMP: 4/23/08, 9/03/08, 9/10/08, 9/17/08, 9/24/08, and 10/01/08. Day 5: OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY. Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec, where there is a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the King’s Highway, tracing this historical route along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Late-afternoon arrival in historic Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join our optional outing to an Old World French restaurant with time afterward to stroll through historic Old Town and an inside visit to the Château Frontenac at night. Day 6: QUÉBEC CITY. Tour Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France and is one of the best-preserved cities in North America. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes; the Laval Seminary; the star-plan Citadelle, with grand vistas from its bastions; and ancient Place Royale. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Day 7: QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL. A late-morning arrival in sophisticated Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Major attractions on this afternoon’s tour include once-walled Old Montréal, NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, and modern Montréal. Day 8: MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN. Enjoy a full day at leisure in cosmopolitan Montréal. Later this evening, transfer to the train station and board the overnight Ocean train bound for Nova Scotia. Travel along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in the comfort of “Easterly Class,” which includes a sleeper car with double bedroom. (D) Day 9: VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN–HALIFAX. Enjoy a continental breakfast this morning and views of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel, the Citadel Halifax Hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 10: HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE. The day begins with highlights of Halifax, the largest city east of Montréal and the capital of Nova Scotia. Founded in 1749 to protect British interests in North America, Halifax is steeped in maritime history. Highlights include the Halifax Explosion, Titanic Graves, Historic Downtown, Dockyards, Halifax Public Gardens, and Halifax Commons. From Halifax, proceed down the coast to postcard-pretty Peggy’s Cove. Explore one of Canada’s most visited places with its lighthouse perched on the edge of the ocean and quaint fishing village. Day 11: HALIFAX. The trip ends today with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Halifax International Airport.
City Highlights In Niagara Falls, Toronto, Québec City, and Montréal; shores of Lake Ontario, Maid of the Mist, scenic cruise along the St. Lawrence River, Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables Scenic Highlights Niagara Falls, Kingston, Gananoque, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal, Rideau Falls. Related Tours 8330|Ontario & French Canada Price Details US Single Room Supplement: $537Triples are not available. CURRENT SPECIALS: Special Offers from Cosmos Discount for young travelers Cosmos grants a 10-percent discount on the land-only price to travelers who are under 18 years old on the departure date, provided they are accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations, we do not accept children under eight years old because we’ve found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second and subsequent vacations Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Cosmos trip you take in the same year, you pay US $25 under list price. |
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