Join us in Eastern Canada on a journey that includes Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, Canada’s Thousand Islands National Park and Toronto’s incredible CN Tower. Taste the fine wines of the Niagara Region and take a thrilling boat ride to the very foot of majestic Niagara Falls.
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1 Arrive in Buffalo
Arrive in Buffalo, New York and transfer to your hotel. Meet your Tour Manager at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner.
Meal: D
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2 Travel to Canada
Depart Buffalo and travel to Canada. Have your passports ready as you cross the historic St. Lawrence River and into Canada. Your next stop is Ottawa, your home for the next two nights.
Meal: B
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3 Ottawa, Canada’s Capital City
A local guide joins you for a tour of Ottawa, Canada’s stately capital with its picturesque Parliament buildings, colorful open-air marketplace and residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister. You will also see the War Memorial, Peace Tower and Rideau Canal.
In the afternoon you will tour the Canadian History Hall followed by a canoe expedition aboard a traditional Montreal Canoe to explore the Ottawa River and its rich historical surroundings.
Meals: B, D
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4 Cruising In Canada’s Thousand Islands National Park
Depart Ottawa for Gananoque where your board the vessel for a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park. This collection of islands was known by the native peoples as “Manitoana” or the “Garden of the Great Spirit.” See 5th and 6th generation family cottages, a variety of wildlife, lighthouses and breathtaking views. Then, continue to Toronto for the next two nights.
Meal: B
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5 Toronto Touring and CN Tower
Welcome to Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Here a local guide leads a panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan city. See the unique City Hall building, Parliament Hill and the Chinatown district. Then visit Casa Loma Castle, the home of Sir Henry Pellatt, a prominent Canadian financier of the early 20th-century. This renowned Toronto landmark features unique architecture and stained glass. Soar high to the top of the famous CN Tower for a dramatic panoramic view of Toronto and enjoy an included dinner.
Meals: B, D
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6 Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Trail
Skirting Lake Ontario, travel through the winery-rich Niagara Peninsula. Here, stop at the region’s original winery, Inniskillin for a tour and tasting. Then, continue to another of the peninsula’s great wineries Jackson-Triggs. Here, you are treated to a casual family-style lunch served with a carefully paired glass of wine followed by an estate tour. Then, continue to Niagara Falls.
Meals: B, L
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7 Exploring Niagara Falls
This morning take an unforgettable boat ride to the foot of Niagara Falls. Experience the power and majesty of Niagara Falls from this remarkable and up-close vantage point. Later, climb aboard the world-class Niagara SkyWheel for a breathtaking view of the Horseshoe and American Falls. At 175 feet tall and featuring 42 fully enclosed gondolas, this is the most exciting way to see the falls. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: B, D
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8 Return Home
Bid farewell to Canada with a group transfer at 8:30 a.m. to Buffalo Niagara International Airport for flights out after 12:00 p.m.
Meal: B