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Ontario & French Canada 2027
8 days from Toronto to Montréal
Tour Description:
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this Eastern Canada tour that includes Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, and Montréal. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Mount Royal in Montréal, designed by the same architect as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its beautiful stained-glass windows, and Our Lady of the Cape Sanctuary, made a national shrine in 1888. Also enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, visit a café or take an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac. But that’s not all…you’ll travel to amazing Niagara Falls, one of the most beloved landmarks in the world, and board an exhilarating sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the Falls up close. They are nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing narrated cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park to see the opulent Gilded Age mansions the wealthy built for their summer homes. From the vibrant cities to the natural wonders and gorgeous scenery, this Eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 30 Apr 27 — Friday 07 May 27 | Starting at $2,029 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 14 May 27 — Friday 21 May 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 28 May 27 — Friday 04 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Jun 27 — Friday 11 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Jun 27 — Friday 25 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 Jul 27 — Friday 09 Jul 27 | Starting at $2,079 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 Jul 27 — Friday 30 Jul 27 | Starting at $2,079 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Aug 27 — Friday 13 Aug 27 | Starting at $2,079 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 13 Aug 27 — Friday 20 Aug 27 | Starting at $2,079 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 27 Aug 27 — Friday 03 Sep 27 | Starting at $2,079 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Friday 17 Sep 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 17 Sep 27 — Friday 24 Sep 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 24 Sep 27 — Friday 01 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 01 Oct 27 — Friday 08 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 Oct 27 — Friday 22 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 Oct 27 — Friday 29 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing in Ottawa, Québec City, and Montreal• Orientation tour of Toronto• Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise• Thousand Islands sightseeing cruise• Visit to the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap
Notes:
• Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted with a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary. • Enjoy the fall colors of Ontario and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures in late September to mid-October (if Mother Nature permits).
• Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted with a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary. • Enjoy the fall colors of Ontario and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures in late September to mid-October (if Mother Nature permits).
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 TORONTO
Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions.
Toronto is considered the most culturally diverse city in the world with its population representing a wide range of ethnicities and languages. Once checked into your hotel, perhaps do some shopping at nearby Eaton Centre or venture a little further and check out the Hockey Hall of Fame or try some local culinary treats at St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark over two centuries old
Day 2 TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
On your way to Niagara Falls, take in some of Toronto’s major landmarks like the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, home of the Blue Jays. Then skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to one of the most loved natural attractions in the world. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering Falls up close, and watch as the water comes crashing down at the rate of over 3,160 tons per second! Have free time at the Falls on your own or consider joining the optional excursion to Skylon Tower for more amazing views of the Falls and a buffet lunch before returning to Toronto.
NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted
Day 3 TORONTO–KINGSTON–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA
Leave Ontario’s capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park. At Rockport, board your boat for a narrated cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple homes to the opulent summer mansions of America’s Gilded Age. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital
Day 4 OTTAWA
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Royal Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or perusing the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market
Day 5 OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA
Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap and learn of its miraculous past. Follow the historic King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack to learn how maple syrup is made and enjoy a traditional Québec dinner
Day 6 QUÉBEC CITY AREA
Enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-shaped Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free. Perhaps join an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac where famous guests and historical events shared the history of this majestic landmark hotel. Then tonight, enjoy an optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, cascading 272 feet into the St. Lawrence River, followed by dinner featuring local cuisine at a charming 18th century restaurant on nearby Orleans Island
Day 7 QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL
This morning head south for ultra-modern Montréal, named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. This evening is at leisure giving you time to check out Montréal’s diverse and vibrant culinary scene
Day 8 MONTRÉAL
Your vacation ends this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Toronto | Ottawa | Quebec City | Montreal |
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Superior First-Class
Superior First-Class
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
