independently to your downtown hotel. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city. Discover the delights of Toronto’s colourful neighbourhoods, take a ride to the top of the CN Tower, experience the lively theatre district and indulge in one of the numerous restaurants. Overnight in Toronto.
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
The world's largest full-service Courtyard hotel is ready to make your visit to Downtown Toronto truly special. Courtyard Toronto Downtown welcomes guests with redesigned hotel rooms, inviting venues and superb service. Updated accommodations feature cozy reading chairs, mini-refrigerators, large windows, ample desks and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms benefit from sleeper sofas and balconies with views of Toronto. For extended stay or family travel, consider upgrading to one of our spacious suites. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's indoor lap pool, 24-hour fitness center and delicious American-style cuisine at The Bistro. Event planners appreciate our more than 13,000 square feet of venues, all expertly supported by audiovisual technology and creative catering.
This morning we meet our fellow travellers at breakfast before setting out to discover the many identities of the Canada’s most cosmopolitan city. After seeing the provincial parliament buildings, the waterfront, the imposing CN Tower and lively Chinatown, we leave the city and head for the Niagara Peninsula. We pass through outlying communities and towns along the shores of Lake Ontario en route to Niagara Falls. Time is allocated to admire the falls and take part in some of Niagara Falls numerous activities. Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast included.
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
The world's largest full-service Courtyard hotel is ready to make your visit to Downtown Toronto truly special. Courtyard Toronto Downtown welcomes guests with redesigned hotel rooms, inviting venues and superb service. Updated accommodations feature cozy reading chairs, mini-refrigerators, large windows, ample desks and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms benefit from sleeper sofas and balconies with views of Toronto. For extended stay or family travel, consider upgrading to one of our spacious suites. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's indoor lap pool, 24-hour fitness center and delicious American-style cuisine at The Bistro. Event planners appreciate our more than 13,000 square feet of venues, all expertly supported by audiovisual technology and creative catering.
We leave the Toronto skyline behind and drive east towards Ottawa. Our route then winds through rolling farmland, following the rivers and lakes of the Rideau Waterway. Upon arrival in Ottawa, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the national capital. Defined by the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site) and the government buildings on Parliament Hill, the city offers many great sights including the public gardens, the Byward Market and City Hall. Overnight in Ottawa. Canadian breakfast included.
Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre
Property Location
With a stay at Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, convenient to Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus and Canadian War Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and Commissioners Park.
This morning we travel along the scenic Ottawa River to the French-speaking province of Quebec. We skirt the magnificent Laurentians and follow the Chemin du Roy past Quebecois villages and historic shrines. Today’s journey ends in Quebec’s cultural heartland, Quebec City. We tour within the walls of the old city and view the ornate city gates, Lower Town, the Citadel and Battlefields Park. Overnight in Quebec City. Continental breakfast included.
Hotel Universel
Property Location
Located in Quebec (Sillery), Hotel Universel is minutes from Champlain College St. Lawrence and close to PEPS. This hotel is within close proximity of Cegep de Sainte-Foy and Laval University.
The day is at your leisure to further explore the sights of this charming World Heritage Site. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including 3-hours of whalewatching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Step aboard a regular boat and go in search of the world’s largest mammals. You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this historic French-Canadian city with narrow streets and unique boutiques. Overnight in Quebec City. Breakfast included.
Hotel Universel
Property Location
Located in Quebec (Sillery), Hotel Universel is minutes from Champlain College St. Lawrence and close to PEPS. This hotel is within close proximity of Cegep de Sainte-Foy and Laval University.
Departing from Quebec City we drive along the St.-Lawrence River in the footsteps of the early settlers. Upon arrival in Montreal, we tour the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. The dynamic city of Montreal encapsulates the two founding cultures of Canada and boasts a curious blend of history and modernity. Touring the downtown area we view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montreal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. This evening, perhaps embark on an optional dining excursion and experience ‘Montreal by Night’ – a scenic trip out on the town to one of the city’s traditional restaurants. Overnight in Montreal. Breakfast included.
Hotel Faubourg Montreal Downtown
Property Location
With a stay at Hotel Faubourg Montreal Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Montreal, steps from Monument National and minutes from Metropolis. This hotel is close to Notre Dame Basilica and Saint Joseph's Oratory.
Today’s route takes us back to Toronto, where you will have time to explore colourful neighbourhoods and to sample some of the city’s great restaurants and wonderful entertainment. In Rockport you have an option of enjoying an entertaining and relaxing cruise through the beautiful 1000 islands. Overnight in Toronto. Breakfast included.
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
The world's largest full-service Courtyard hotel is ready to make your visit to Downtown Toronto truly special. Courtyard Toronto Downtown welcomes guests with redesigned hotel rooms, inviting venues and superb service. Updated accommodations feature cozy reading chairs, mini-refrigerators, large windows, ample desks and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms benefit from sleeper sofas and balconies with views of Toronto. For extended stay or family travel, consider upgrading to one of our spacious suites. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's indoor lap pool, 24-hour fitness center and delicious American-style cuisine at The Bistro. Event planners appreciate our more than 13,000 square feet of venues, all expertly supported by audiovisual technology and creative catering.
A transfer brings us to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport for a flight over the prairie grainfields of central Canada to Calgary. Upon arrival in Calgary, we make our way to our downtown hotel. Overnight in Calgary. Canadian breakfast included.
Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre
Property Location
With a stay at Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Calgary, steps from Century Gardens and minutes from McDougall Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of TELUS Spark and Shaw Millennium Park.
We set out early this morning to tour the sights of Calgary. We admire such modern and historic landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and the skyscrapers of the commercial district. Leaving Calgary behind we set our sights on the Rocky Mountains, which can already be seen, far off in the distance. Experience the majesty of the mountains as we first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park. We tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and emerald green lakes and see landmark Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in Canmore. Canadian breakfast included.
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
Property Location
Located in Canmore, Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is in the mountains and convenient to Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Silvertip Golf Course. This eco-friendly resort is within close proximity of Canmore Golf and Curling Club and Cross Zee Ranch.
The entire day is at leisure to tour Banff and browse through the many boutiques and specialty shops along Banff Avenue. An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. From the unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise we enter a rugged wilderness as we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield we board a Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return to Banff late in the afternoon. You may also take an optional helicopter tour of the world famous Three Sisters mountains. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included.
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
Property Location
Located in Canmore, Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is in the mountains and convenient to Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Silvertip Golf Course. This eco-friendly resort is within close proximity of Canmore Golf and Curling Club and Cross Zee Ranch.
Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. We continue our tour of the Canadian parks system as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s Yoho National Park. From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to Glacier National Park. We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Continental breakfast included.
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
Welcome to top hotels in Kamloops the RAMADA INN KAMLOOPS HOTEL; where your comfort comes first. An excellent choice for families, couples and business guests, with breath-taking panoramic views, well-appointed rooms and thoughtful amenities that put us a step above other Kamloops hotels experience.
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.
Whistler Village Inn And Suites
Location, Value & Choice, Whistler Village Inn + Suites has it all! Whistler Village Inn + Suites puts you in the in the heart of Whistler Village. Shops, restaurants, nightclubs and the Gondolas for Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are all less than a two-minute walk away. Relax in any style with a choice of hotel rooms, lofts and suites with balconies overlooking Whistler village. Only minutes from championship golf courses and abundant outdoor adventure, to get the most out of your Whistler-Blackcomb experience, the Whistler Village Inn + Suites is where you want to be. Ski and Bike Storage available.
We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the countryside behind and explore the metropolis of Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park, Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included.
Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre
Situated in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre is located directly across the street from both Rogers Arena and BC Place making this the ideal spot for all concerts, sporting events, and everything downtown has to offer.
The Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains form the backdrop to your day at leisure in Vancouver. You might want to do some shopping down on Robson Street, relax in Vancouver’s playground Stanley Park or stroll through the markets of Granville Island. If you prefer to explore the outdoors, take a gondola ride to the summit of Grouse Mountain. You can also go on an optional full-day tour to Victoria, the charming provincial capital that is proud of her maritime heritage. See the beautiful 19th century landmarks and enjoy its lively atmosphere. Before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, you will visit Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Overnight in Vancouver. Canadian breakfast included.
Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre
Situated in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre is located directly across the street from both Rogers Arena and BC Place making this the ideal spot for all concerts, sporting events, and everything downtown has to offer.
The time has come for some last minute shopping and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to Vancouver’s International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Canadian breakfast included.
tour costs includes:
• Toronto sightseeing tour• Niagara Falls sightseeing tour• Ottawa sightseeing tour• Quebec sightseeing tour• Montreal sightseeing tour• Toronto/Calgary flight (Day 8) on Westjet Airlines*• Transfers between hotel and airport in Toronto and Calgary*• Calgary sightseeing tour• Banff sightseeing tour• Vancouver sightseeing tour• 14 breakfasts• Transportation by modern tour coach• Experienced tour driver• Jonview tour director throughout• Moderate accommodation• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)• Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST• Canadian government air transportation tax**Applicable only to air-inclusive cost
