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- Destination: Canada
- Duration: 9 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
Discover the very best of Eastern Canada on this 9-day journey through two of the country's most iconic cities and one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Begin in Toronto — Canada's largest and most cosmopolitan city — before venturing to the thundering Niagara Falls, where the sheer power and beauty of the horseshoe cascade will leave you breathless. The journey then sweeps northeast to Québec City, North America's only walled city north of Mexico, where centuries of French heritage, cobblestone streets, and château architecture create a truly European atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the continent.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3
Toronto
CN Tower, Distillery District, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Islands
4 - 5
Niagara Falls
Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake
6 - 9
Québec City
Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls, Plains of Abraham
Itinerary
- Day 1: Welcome to Toronto — Canada's Cosmopolitan Capital
Touch down at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where our representative meets you for a comfortable transfer to your downtown hotel. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to this vibrant, multicultural metropolis. An evening walk along the famous waterfront Harbourfront is the perfect introduction — with stunning views across Lake Ontario and the glittering city skyline reflecting in the water.
- Toronto
- Day 2: Toronto City Tour
After breakfast, begin a full-day immersive exploration of Toronto. Ascend the iconic CN Tower — once the world’s tallest free-standing structure — and dare to step out onto the glass floor 342 meters above the city streets. Continue to the historic Distillery District, a beautifully preserved Victorian industrial complex now transformed into a lively hub of galleries, boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants. Visit the magnificent Royal Ontario Museum, home to world-class collections spanning natural history, art, and world cultures, before ending the day with a relaxing ferry ride to the car-free Toronto Islands for sweeping skyline views.
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- Toronto
- Day 3: Kensington Market, Chinatown & Casa Loma
Explore Toronto’s unique neighborhood character today. Wander the eclectic Kensington Market — a kaleidoscope of vintage shops, street art, and global street food — before exploring the bustling energy of Chinatown, one of the largest in North America. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Casa Loma, a genuine early 20th-century castle complete with secret passages, towers, and immaculate gardens perched above the city.
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- Toronto
- Day 4: Toronto to Niagara Falls
Depart Toronto by private transfer along the scenic Niagara Parkway to one of the world’s most famous natural wonders — Niagara Falls. Upon arrival, board the legendary Hornblower Niagara Cruise and sail right to the base of the thundering Horseshoe Falls, where the sheer power, mist, and roar of 2,800 cubic meters of water per second crashing down is an experience that defies description. In the afternoon, descend through the tunnels of Journey Behind the Falls to stand directly behind the cascading curtain of water.
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- Niagara Falls
- Day 5: Niagara-on-the-Lake & Wine Country
Spend the morning in the charming, Victorian-era town of Niagara-on-the-Lake — widely considered one of Canada’s prettiest towns. Stroll its beautifully preserved main street, browse boutique shops, and visit the historic Fort George. The afternoon is dedicated to Ontario’s celebrated wine country, where the Niagara Peninsula’s unique microclimate produces world-renowned ice wines and varietals. Tour a local winery, enjoy a tasting, and soak in the vineyard views before a leisurely evening back at the Falls.
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- Niagara Falls
- Day 6: Niagara Falls to Québec City
Bid farewell to Niagara as you fly to Québec City — the jewel of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in or near the stunning Old Québec quarter. The evening is yours to wander the atmospheric streets of the Lower Town (Basse-Ville), where the old-world charm of this uniquely North American city immediately captivates.
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- Québec City
- Day 7: Old Québec Walking Tour
Immerse yourself fully in the history and character of Québec City today. Explore the fortified walls of Old Québec — the only remaining fortified city walls in North America north of Mexico — and ascend to the Upper Town (Haute-Ville), where the fairy-tale turrets of the iconic Château Frontenac dominate the skyline above the St. Lawrence River. Visit the storied Plains of Abraham, where the famous 1759 Battle of the Plains determined the fate of New France, and explore the charming cobblestone lanes of the Petit-Champlain district, one of North America’s oldest commercial quarters.
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- Québec City
- Day 8: Montmorency Falls & Île d'Orléans
Today venture just outside the city walls to discover even more of Québec’s natural splendor. Montmorency Falls plunges 83 meters into the St. Lawrence River — a full 30 meters taller than Niagara Falls — and a cable car and suspension bridge allow truly exhilarating close-up views. Continue to the picturesque Île d’Orléans, a fertile island in the St. Lawrence surrounded by strawberry farms, artisan fromageries, cider houses, and centuries-old stone farmhouses that feel entirely unchanged from their 17th-century origins.
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- Québec City
- Day 9: Au Revoir Québec
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast in this magnificent city before your private transfer to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Depart carrying the flavors of poutine, the sounds of French chansons, and memories of one of North America’s most uniquely beautiful destinations.
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