DAY 1: Toronto to Montreal
Early morning departure from Toronto to Montreal. We will stop on the way for lunch (Cost of lunch not included) and washroom visits etc.
Montreal:
Montreal is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous municipality in Canada. Originally called Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”, it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal, which took its name from the same source as the city. In the larger Montreal Census Metropolitan Area, 65.8% of the population speaks French at home, compared to 15.3% who speak English.
Upon arrival in Montreal, we will have 3 hour Guided city sightseeing tour.
Highlights for the day:
Financial and Commercial districts
The new International Quarter
Golden Square Mile
Mount Royal for a spectacular view of the city skyline
Notre-Dame Basilica
Saint Joseph’s Oratory, a Roman-Gothic shrine
Site of the 1967 World Fair, Expo 67
Gilles-Villeneuve Racetrack of Formula 1 Canada Grand Prix
La Ronde Amusement Park
We will have overnight stay in downtown Montreal. You can explore the city’s shopping centers, museums and restaurants on your own in the evening.
DAY 2: Montreal - Quebec City - Montreal
We will head to Quebec City on our 2nd day after breakfast.
Quebec City:
Is one of the oldest cities in North America. It was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, and some of the architecture in Old Quebec dates back centuries.
Enjoy a Fully-Guided tour of Quebec City (3-hour tour). Tour will be a combination of bus and walk.
Highlights for the day:
Tour the Battlefield Park and Plains of Abraham site of the French-English battle in 1759
The Grande Allée
The Parliament building
The Citadel of Quebec, the largest in North America built to protect the city against a probable American invasion
Quebec City Hall, located in the heart of Old Quebec
Notre Dame Basilica built in 1894
We will depart from Quebec to return to our hotel in Montreal around 5:00 pm.
DAY 3: Ottawa- 1000 Islands Cruise
We will head to Ottawa and 1000 Islands after breakfast.
Ottawa:
Is the capital city of Canada. It stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of southern Ontario. The city name “Ottawa” was chosen in reference to the Ottawa River, the name of which is derived from the Algonquin Odawa, meaning “to trade”.
After arrival we will have 2 hour guided city tour of Ottawa. Tour will be a combination of bus and walk.
Highlights for the day:
Parliament Hill
Confederation Square
Bank of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Rideau Canal
Various embassies
Residences of ambassadors, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General
Rideau Falls
Dow’s Lake
Byward Market (Canada’s oldest and largest public market).
Lunch(Cost of lunch not included) and free time at Byward Market and then depart for 1000 Islands
Thousand Islands:
Are situated in the province of Ontario and the U.S. islands in the state of New York along the St. Lawrence River. The region takes its name from the more than 1,000 islands that dot the lakes and rivers along this international waterway. To count as one of the Thousand Islands, emergent land within the river channel must have at least one square foot of land above water level year-round, and support at least two living trees.Enjoy your 1000 Islands Boat cruise for about 1 hour (Cost of Cruise Included)
Following the cruise, we will depart for Toronto.
