Best of Eastern Canada with Canadian Maritimes Cruise Inside Stateroom
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023
Explore Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage and majestic natural landscapes, from the cascading waters of Niagara Falls to the pretty meadows, rolling hills and farms of the Eastern Townships in Quebec. Then on your cruise visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for all.
Choice Highlights
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023
Explore Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage and majestic natural landscapes, from the cascading waters of Niagara Falls to the pretty meadows, rolling hills and farms of the Eastern Townships in Quebec. Then on your cruise visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for all.
Choice Highlights
- Explore UNESCO listed Quebec City and Montreal with a Local Specialist
- Discover Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa
- Visit Niagara Falls and Eastern Townships
- Cruise the 1000 Islands dinner cruise and Niagara Falls
- Kingston: Nestled where the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario meet, Kingston has immense beauty natural landscape. The city earned it a reputation for some of the best freshwater sailing in the world and - as one of the oldest cities in the country.
- Montreal: Savour the good life as you arrive in Montreal where your Local Specialist will introduce you to the pleasures of the city. View the Notre-Dame Basilica, the colourful port area and Place Jacques-Cartier, at the heart of the old city.
- Niagara Falls: Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstition of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player.
- Toronto: Take an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, entertainment district of Dundas Square, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings.
- Kingston: This evening, we set sail on our sunset dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands.The spectacular Thousand Islands in Ontario are made up of 1,864 islands in the Saint Lawrence River, stretching 50 miles downriver from Kingston straddling the US-Canada border.
- Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montreal's foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows.
- Ottawa: Join this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to learn about and support the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School, a Treadright supported project.
- Quebec City: Join your Indigenous Cultural Ambassadors for a guided visit which includes the onsite Indigenous village and outlines the diversity of First Nations cultures across Canada. Experience a lively traditional powwow dance followed by an interactive beading workshop. Learn about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, a not-for-profit, artisan-run Indigenous arts program that helps sustain Indigenous craft while providing cross-cultural exchange.
- Quebec City: Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm on a European city.
- Quebec City: You'll be welcomed by Michel Lamarche, the longest serving employee who has a depth of knowledge about lavender growing. Take a guided tour of the farm, sampling a selection of lavender products as you go. Sip a lavender lemonade with your picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
Call 1 8003707400 e x t 32 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17354839
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2023
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Toronto | Welcome To Toronto: Canada's multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel |
| Day 2 | Hockey And Niagara Falls | Hockey And Niagara Falls Dive Into Culture: On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature's power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls in this Must See Highlight. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel |
| Day 3 | Travel Back In Time In Kingston | Travel Back In Time In Kingston: Our day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. We continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to a Thousand Islands. This evening, we set sail on our dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands. Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront |
| Day 4 | Onwards To Ottawa | Onwards To Ottawa: Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada's capital. You'll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city's museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine. Sheraton Ottawa Hotel |
| Day 5 | Quebec City | Uncover The Traditions Of Quebec City Make Travel Matter: A quick hop over the Ottawa River brings us in the French-speaking Province of Quebec for a private, exclusive experience on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History. Canada's Museum of History is the country's foremost and most visited museum. We will start with a Continental Breakfast followed by a lively and colorful interactive performance of traditional Pow Wow dancing. We then learn about a special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. After we will enjoy lunch at a typical sugar shack at a local "Cabane a Sucre". Then continue to Quebec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian joie de vivre and your hotel in Old Quebec. Hotel Clarendon |
| Day 6 | Quebec City | Stroll Through Quebec City: Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms. Hotel Clarendon |
| Day 7 | Montreal | Enjoy The Charming Eastern Townships Connect with Locals: Leave the city behind, bound for Quebec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch. Connect With Locals and learn how lavender is grown and turned into a variety of products. Sample delicious lavender lemonade and enjoy a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialities. Later, we'll make our way to Montreal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal. Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel |
| Day 8 | Montreal | Discover Vibrant Montreal: Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montreal's crown jewels - Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montreal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city's French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montreal. Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel |
| Day 9 | Embark On Your Cruise | Embark On Your Cruise: See the famous sights of Montreal before boarding the Holland America MS Zaandam and setting sail. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 10 | Quebec City | Explore Quebec City: Spend a free day in Quebec City. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 11 | Traverse The Gulf of Saint Lawrence | Traverse The Gulf of Saint Lawrence: Travel along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence which fringes the shores of half of the Canadian provinces. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 12 | Charlottetown | Carry On To Charlottetown: Carry on to Charlottetown, the capital of Canada's Prince Edward Island. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 13 | The Lighthouses Of Sydney, Nova Scotia | Admire The Lighthouses Of Sydney, Nova Scotia: Cruise to the port of Sydney where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 14 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Hello Halifax, Nova Scotia: In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel await. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 15 | Bar Harbor | Southbound To Bar Harbor, Maine: Continuing south, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town. Holland America MS Zaandam |
| Day 16 | Boston | Disembark Boston: Disembark the ship in Boston and depart at leisure or extend your stay in this vibrant city. |
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