CANADA CALLING
9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS
Package Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to Toronto, Canada. You will arrive at Pearson International
Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel through scheduled airport
service, limousine or taxi to your downtown hotel.
You will then proceed for Toronto City Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
You will
experience the sights, sounds and history of multi-cultural Toronto at
your speed, on your time. You will explore many attractions Toronto has
to offer such as the CN Tower or Casa Loma, Hockey Hall of Fame, Rogers
Center, Air Canada Center, Toronto's Harbourfront, St. Lawrence Market
and the Entertainment District, Bata Shoe Museum, Eaton Center, Maple
Leaf Gardens and includes stops along Yonge Street and trendy Yorkville.
Later in the evening you return to yoour hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2
Breakfast would be served at your hotel. After breakfast, we will proceed to Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto.
The
full-day tour includes a buffet lunch at Niagara Falls and an
exhilarating ride aboard the famous Maid of the Mist boat at the base of
the majestic Horseshoe Falls (weather conditions permitting).
Your
full-day tour from Toronto takes you in air-conditioned comfort through
the breathtaking scenery of the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to
Niagara Falls. You'll be served a buffet lunch at Niagara Falls,
surrounded by panoramic views of the falls. After lunch, you'll take a
wet and wild tour of the falls on the legendary Maid of the Mist boat.
If the boats aren't operating (end October to mid-April depending on
weather conditions), you can take a close-up. You return to your hotel
in the evening for an overnight stay.
DAY 3
After having buffet breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the hotel in
Toronto and proceed for Montreal through Air. It takes 1 hour 10
minutes to reach Montreal City (Known as Gem of the St. Lawrence River.)
After you check in to your hotel at Montreal, we start our tour of
Montreal City. You'll travel on a converted tram which offers guaranteed
seating and full commentary. Discover Montreal Harbor which expands
1000 miles (1600km) inland from the sea, the oriental mall of Chinatown.
Other highlights include photo-stops at:
* Old Montreal -
Located between the River and downtown, this historical part of the City
and its Old Port will put you into close contact with the past life of
major metropolis of North America. Old Montreal has always been the
center of the city and has preserved testimonies of all bygone eras.
(panoramic view of the old port)
* Notre-Dame Basilica - A
masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. The magnificent interior
decor captivates hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
* Olympia Park - Built for the 1976 Summer Olympics Games.
* Mount Royal Park - The scenic lookout offers a striking view of the downtown area and the river.
* St. Joseph's Oratory - Atop of Mount-Royal, it is one of the
world's most visited shrines. The basilica's huge dome reaches 320 feet
(97 meters) and is second in height only to Saint-Peter's basilica in
Rome. Later in the evening, you reach back to your hotel for an
overnight stay.
DAY 4
Enjoy a hot continental buffet breakfast this morning. After breakfast
at the hotel, we begin our journey to Quebec City - the historic heart
of French Canada and Montmorency Falls which is - higher than Niagara
Falls! This full-day, 12-hour tour will take you back more than 350
years as you visit the former French colonial city of Quebec. You will
be charmed by the old-world atmosphere of Quebec City with its narrow
streets, steep hills and numerous historical treasures on the banks of
the St. Lawrence River. Before you return to Montreal, you will have
free time to browse Quebec's Old City.
Highlights in Quebec City include:
* Place Royale, birthplace of French civilization in North America
* Shop and eat in the oldest quarter in North America, the Petit Champlain district
* Escalier Casse-Cou, Escalier Casse-Cou, which translates as "break
neck staircase" but, while impressive, it isn't nearly as dangerous as
its name implies
* Funicular ride on the elevator linking Upper and Lower Old Quebec, with magnificent views of the river and surroundings
* Citadel, the largest fortifications in North America
* Plains of Abraham, where the famous battle between the French and English armies took place in 1759
* Parliament Building, Quebec's most important national historic
site. We return back to our hotel in Montreal in the evening for an
overnight stay.
DAY 5
You will be served hot continental buffet breakfast at the hotel. After
breakfast you will proceed to check-out of the hotel in Montreal and
depart to Airport in time to board a flight to Calgary. Upon arrival at
Calgary Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Banff via road
for check-in. You will explore the beautiful city of Calgary enroute to
Banff. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Spend a comfortable
overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 6
You will be served hot continental buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we then proceed to Grotto Canyon Icewalk.
Here you will walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient native rock art, and icefalls.
Explore the The history of the rock art, which is over a thousand years
old, and the geology of the mountains unfloding the mystery of the
area. You might also have the unique opportunity to witness ice climbers
scaling the frozen waterfalls.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from December through to April.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Banff.
DAY 7
After your Buffet breakfast at the hotel, we checkout of the hotel and
start our Journey towards Vancouver. Check-out of the hotel and depart
to Calgary Airport in time to board a flight to Vancouver.
After hotel check in, we start our Vancouver City Tour.
Travel on an
open-top or double-decker bus as you tour the beautiful city of
Vancouver. Get on and off as you please at any of the 20 plus stops,
which includes major attractions such as Chinatown, Stanley Park and
Gastown.
You will be offered a day pass for Vancouver city tour. A
double-decker or open-top bus departs every 15-20 minutes during peak
season (March 15 - October 15) and every 30-45 minutes during the off
season (October 16 - March 14). Board and disembark at your leisure or
stay on the bus for the entire loop, which is a 90 minute journey. Overnight stay at your hotel in Vancouver.
DAY 8
You will be served hot continental buffet breakfast at the hotel. You will go for Whistler Small Group Day Trip.
Leave
the city of Vancouver behind and enjoy a full day small group excursion
to the famous resort town of Whistler! You'll journey past 7,000 foot
mountains, see the third highest waterfall in British Columbia and have
ample free time to sample the exciting year-round activities on offer in
Whistler Village.
The tour stops include:-
- Squamish,
- Whistler Village, (Additional activities to add to your itinerary
available at an additional cost, including the record-breaking Peak 2
Peak gondola, zip-line adventure, snowmobile tour, ATV 4-wheeler tour,
bear viewing and more.)
- Shannon Falls (the third highest waterfall in Canada)
and
- New Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum.
Those feeling less adventurous can experience the charm of Whistler
Village, host venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic. You may browse quaint
shops, walk along forest trails or simply enjoy the mountain scenery.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Vancouver.
DAY 9
This is the last day of your tour. After having your buffet breakfast, its time to pack you luggage and proceed back to home with beautiful memories of Canada.