Explore stunning Eastern Canada on this 8-day guided tour. See Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders, as you cruise the iconic waters on a narrated boat tour. Later, explore the idyllic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake before indulging in an ice wine at Chateau des Charmes. Visit the most iconic sites of Ottawa, including its Parliament buildings and Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — then feast on locally farmed and foraged foods for dinner at the renowned restaurant Play, Food & Wine. In Quebec City, stay at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, which overlooks the St. Lawrence River; a Local Expert will guide you through its corridors on a tour that take you into typically off-limits areas and unveils the mansion's unique history.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
- Quebec City: Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you journey alongside the falls by gondola.
- Quebec City: Personalize Your Day over a fascinating learning experience and demonstration of copper repoussé artwork at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. The Gilles family is renowned for their magnificent metal craftsmanship using copper -- one of the natural resources of Quebec -- for the past 100 years. View the unrivaled collection of copper art before experimenting with the art of repoussé yourself. Using a thin sheet of copper and tools, you’ll create your own unique work of art.
- Montreal: Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Château Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
- Montreal: Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Visit Château des Charmes, where you will enjoy a private tour of the vineyard, followed by a pairing experience with unique, local wines and carefully selected cheeses and chocolates.
- Ottawa: With roots stretching back to 1856, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations.
Exceptional Dining
- Toronto: Savor Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Abrielle, a chic downtown Toronto restaurant renowned for its fresh, seasonal dishes. With an elegant ambiance and a focus on local ingredients, each course is thoughtfully prepared and artfully presented. Enjoy a relaxed evening with expertly crafted flavors, exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere just moments from the city’s sparkling waterfront.
- Ottawa: Indulge at Play Food & Wine; a modern culinary experience that will delight your taste buds with its fresh food using local, sustainable and seasonal products sourced by farmers and foragers.
- Quebec City: In the evening, savor a spectacular dinner with wine at Bistro Le SAM in Château Frontenac.
- Quebec City: This charming restaurant in historic Old Quebec has traced the path of indigenous gastronomy to delight you with meals that are both gourmet feasts and cultural experiences. Over Flaming Yatista prepared tableside, discover how important fire is to the First Nations. Warm up with a traditional soup, enjoy main dishes of seafood, game meat or pasta, and finish with a decadent dessert.
- Montreal: Enjoy delicious food and wine in Old Montreal at Gibbys.
Magnificent Stays
- Quebec City: Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with easy walking access to all of the wonderful sites and experiences that Old Québec has to offer.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
- Ottawa: Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as a serving of Indigenous tea welcomes you to Mādahòkì Farm. Take in the striking beauty of this setting and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Passport Moments
- Toronto: In Toronto, see Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum.
- Ottawa: Admire Rideau Hall and learn of its history during a guided walk including the State rooms, where the governor general fulfills official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians.
- Quebec City: On a tour of the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a Local Expert, gain behind-the-scenes access to learn about the château's history.
- Quebec City: Dive into Québec City's history as you embark on a walking tour of historic Old Québec. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll see the Citadel of Québec, the Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale as you hear about the city's French-Canadian influence.
- Montreal: Visit Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, which is considered a masterpiece in Gothic revival architecture and renowned for its dramatic interior. The sanctuary is decorated in beautiful hues of blues, reds, purples, silver and gold. Stunning stained glass windows, hundreds of intricate wood carvings, and a grand pipe organ are also featured within the interior.
Personalise your day
- Quebec City: Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you journey alongside the falls by gondola.
- Quebec City: Personalize Your Day over a fascinating learning experience and demonstration of copper repoussé artwork at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. The Gilles family is renowned for their magnificent metal craftsmanship using copper -- one of the natural resources of Quebec -- for the past 100 years. View the unrivaled collection of copper art before experimenting with the art of repoussé yourself. Using a thin sheet of copper and tools, you’ll create your own unique work of art.
- Montreal: Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Château Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
- Montreal: Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28288
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Luxury
Tour Operator: Luxury Gold (CA)
Supplier Code: 100.322B
Starts: Toronto (ON), Canada
Finishes: Montreal (QC), Canada
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $8695 ($1,087 /day)
Itinerary
Canada extends a grand welcome where you will be escorted to your luxury hotel, the Sutton Place. Celebrate your Eastern Canada Luxury tour with local cuisine in the popular Toronto Entertainment District.
Accommodation: Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Meals: Dinner
Experience the awe-inspiring power of Niagara Falls on a narrated cruise, where the thundering cascades and mist create an unforgettable moment. Later, enjoy a guided vineyard tour and exclusive cellar visit at Château des Charmes, culminating in a private tasting of fine wines paired with local specialties.
Accommodation: Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Meals: Breakfast
Uncover Kingston’s historical landmarks and arrive in modern Ottawa. You're invited to witness the beauty and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses at Mādahòkì Farm over tea, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Germain, Ottawa
Meals: Breakfast
Bask in Ottawa's iconic buildings including Parliament Hill, Notre Dame and Rideau Canal. Enjoy a guided visit of Rideau Hall, entering the State rooms where the Governor General welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians. Join an expertly guided visit to the Canadian Museum of History. This evening, you are invited to a unique farm-to-table, four-course dinner at Play Food & Wine.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Germain, Ottawa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey along the St. Lawrence River to Québec City to discover the beautiful Joan of Arc Gardens, the Québec Parliament, Place Royale and Old Town Québec and embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Château Frontenac. Savor a special multi-course dinner at Bistro Le SAM, a locally sought after restaurant inside Le Château Frontenac.
Accommodation: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Uncover Québec City's French-Canadian history with a Local Expert visiting the Citadel of Québec, Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale. In Old Québec, indulge in First Nations gastronomy over a gourmet lunch at Sagamité restaurant. Discover a natural wonder visiting Parc de la Chute-Montmorency for a gaze at the towering Montmorency Falls. Watch the falls tumble from the mouth of the Montmorency River and rush over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Continue your exploration on a scenic gondola ride alongside Montmorency Falls or opt to join a guided tour and demonstration at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum, renowned for its metal craftmanship for nearly 100 years.
Accommodation: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Take in historic Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and the Old Port or join a mural and street art walking tour highlighting Saint-Laurent boulevard. Visit the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, the first Gothic Revival church in Canada. Indulge in a final dinner to celebrate your journey.
Accommodation: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your Toronto to Montreal tour comes to an end this morning as you are transferred to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for your onward journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Judy & Michael - Traveled, August 2014
Very happy with the Insight tour. The additional leg room really added comfort. Wi-Fi on the coach was fantastic. Our tour guide Adam Chivers really helped to make our tour, his personality and customer focused communication was very good. Adam's ability to bond a tour group is unique, a diverse group travelled well together.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2014
Michael & Michelle - Traveled, September 2018
Casual but stylish and luxurious trip in Eastern Canada. Relaxed itinerary with 2 day stay in Toronto, Ottawa & Quebec and finishing in Montreal. Fantastic organization and very informative host. Ben was very knowledgeable with regards to the history of this lovely country. Ben and Eugene the bus driver were both so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and they are a valuable asset for luxury gold and great ambassadors and proud Canadians. The Fairmont hotels were beautiful to stay in and the coach was roomy and comfortable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2018
Elizabeth Reen - Traveled, August 2018
Max was fantastic. The final dinner was out of this world. The hotels were wonderful experiences. The bus was super comfortable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2018
Janice & Christopher - Traveled, August 2017
Indulgence in Eastern Canada. This is the 3rd trip we have done with Insight Tours and yes we would travel with them again if the opportunity arises. There is always a good mix of people and personalities on the tours. The highlight for us was the extra helicopter flight over Niagara Falls and also loved Quebec. Unfortunately, because of the weather being so warm for that time of the year there was not a lot of Fall colors.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2017
Ross & Robyn Keirle - Traveled, August 2012
A well organized and efficient tour. Dealing with Georgie who we have not met, has been a joy. Nothing too much trouble and all arrangements efficiently carried out. All flight details perfect, and the Insight Vacation tour of Quebec very very good. Very short, but still an overview of the area, and each night in an excellent centrally placed hotel. A well organized and efficient tour .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2012
Pete & Ana - Traveled, May 2015
No complaints from us. Had a great time. Met some very nice people. Heather the tour guide had a great personality and was very knowledgeable. No complaints from us.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2015
Arnold - Traveled, May 2018
Luxurious Eastern Canada Trip. An excellent tour overall, highly knowledgeable tour director, well planned itinerary, luxurious hotel stays, and excellent tour inclusions - exclusive guided tours, themed dinners, breakfasts and a lot of flourishes. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone particularly planning to go to Canada. This tour has been wonderfully organized for us by Hannah at Global Journeys and we are already planning our next trip with her. Hannah has always been prompt in replying to my emails and always keeps us updated. Thanks so much again Hannah.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2018
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