Day 1
Originating City
Toronto |
Meet & Greet at airport: Transfer to Hotel. Remainder of day at your leisure. |
Day 2
Toronto - Kingston
Ottawa - Montreal |
Depart Toronto in the early morning to Kingston, the city with 300-year history. Discover the oldest locomotive, Government buildings, pass by the only Royal Military College, Queen’s University and the residences of the first Prime Minster in Canada. Then proceed to Ottawa; brief stop at the residences of Governor General and Prime Minster, explore Canadian Museum of Civilizations, and also pass by Canadian Royal Mint, Parliament Hill and other Government buildings. After dinner, transfer to hotel. You can experience the night life of Montreal during your free leisure time at night. |
Day 3
Montreal-Quebec City
Montreal |
Morning proceed to Notre Dame Basilica – the epic symbol of French culture. Next, visit St. Joseph’s Oratory, which is located at Mount Royal; one of the largest churches in North America. Then explore Olympia Village, Montreal tower and Bio Dome. Arrive at Quebec City after lunch. In Quebec City , you can find all the remarkable historic architecture. Accommodation at hotel after dinner. |
Day 4
Quebec
Thousand Islands -Toronto |
Visit the Thousand Islands in the morning (program will be cancelled from November to early April). Here you can board your boat for a pleasant cruise through the narrow channels and shallow waterways. Transfer back to Toronto by dust. |
Day 5
Toronto
Sudbury
Sault. Ste. Marie |
Depart from Toronto in the morning; travel to the largest town in northern Ontario – Sudbury. Visit the famous nickel mine or Science North Science Center. Next stop at the City of Maple Leaf – Sault Ste. Marie, enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunset of the largest lake in the world – Lake Superior. Accommodation at a deluxe hotel in downtown.
Sault Ste. Marie. |
Day 6
Sault Ste Marie
Wawa
Thunder Bay |
After breakfast, visit the “wild goose” town – Wawa, you will find a giant statue of Canada goose poised for flight. Pass by White River (home of favourite cartoon character Winnie the Pooh), arrive the third largest port in Canada – Thunder Bay. You will follow the trail of Terry Fox’s marathon run for the fund raising
of cancer research, remind everyone of his act. At sunset, enjoy the view of port buildings encircled by golden sunshine and the quietness of the Lakehead University. Accommodation at deluxe hotel in downtown Thunder Bay. |
Day 7
Thunder Bay
Kenora
Winnipeg |
After breakfast, depart to Dryden, a town that reminds you of the gold rush. After lunch, depart to Kenora, a city with large native population. A 12-metre wood, steel and fiberglass statue of “Husky Musky” are attractions of the city. Travel to the capital of Manitoba – Winnipeg in the afternoon. Visit the Forks Market; enjoy the city view of Winnipeg and the grand Via Rail Canada Depot. The market contains shops that offer jewellery and crafts; fresh, specialty and ethnic foods; produce and baked goods; souvenirs, etc. Shop around or have a coffee at the riverside for relaxation. Visit the Royal Canadian Mint where you will watch the production of coins and purchase celebrity coins as souvenirs. After dinner in China Town, accommodation in deluxe hotel in Winnipeg. |
Day 8
Winnipeg
Regina |
After breakfast, visit the Legislative Building and the famous Golden Boy bronze statue. Travel to Regina in the afternoon and visit the Legislative Building of Saskatchewan; later tour the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot and Museum. Accommodation at the Delta Hotel or equivalent. |
Day 9
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton |
After breakfast, we are going to the capital of Alberta, Edmonton. West Edmonton Mall will be our major attraction of today’s
trip. Here you will see the Aquarium, water park and ice-skating rink located in the shopping mall. Accommodation at hotel in downtown of Edmonton |
Day 10
Edmonton
Calgary
Banff |
After breakfast, visit the famous Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park for winter Olympics. Visit the Chinatown of Calgary. Then transfer to Banff National Park, take the cable car to Banff Sulphur Mountain (with a height of 7,500 ft), enjoy the panoramic view of Banff and Lake Minner (Banff’s largest lake). Then visit the picturesque Bow Falls, venue of the famous movie “River of No Return” (actress Marilyn Monroe). Accommodation at the brand new Banff Spruce
Inn on Banff Avenue. |
Day 11
Banff
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Vernon |
After breakfast, next stop at the Jasper National Park, visit to Columbia Icefield, the largest ice mass in the Rocky Mountains, is a remnant of the great ice sheet that once blanketed most of Canada. Upon arrival, transfer by the big-wheeled “Snowcoach” to more than 300 meters depth Athabasca Glacier. The tour leader provides anecdotes and information during this excursion. You will be amazed by the natural wonders. Continue with visits to Lake Payto, Bow Lake, Crows foot Glacier, which are all very impressive. Stop at the “The Jewel of Rockies” – Lake Louise. Enjoy boating, strolling along the lake; reflections of mountains on the lake offer fantastic scenery, like paradise. After lunch, via the Rocky Mountains and visit the Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park. Then transfer to Vernon, check-in the deluxe hotel after dinner in a Chinese restaurant. |
Day 12
Vernon
Kamloops
Vancouver |
After breakfast, head west for the interiors in the morning. At Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, we will join a tour of the Ginseng factory and learn about the Ginseng’s healing power. After lunch, depart to the largest city in West Coast – Vancouver. Upon arrival, visits to Gas Town and Stanley Park (1,000 acres) where interesting Indians “totem poles” can be found. Enjoy spectacular sunset views with various styles of boats, yachts and downtown as background. Have dinner at a restaurant in China Town. Accommodation in deluxe hotel. |
Day 13
Vancouver
Hometown |
Gather at hotel and transfer to airport. Depart Vancouver by air, end of this pleasant trip. |
