Welcome to Toronto - the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada. On arrival check into your hotel on your own anytime after 1500 hrs. The evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Toronto. (D)
Today, on a guided city tour of Toronto - see distinctive landmarks such as the City Hall, Queens Park, Chinatown, Toronto Harbour and the University of Toronto. Later, visit the CN Tower Observatory - the world’s tallest freestanding structure on land. Later, we drive to Niagara Falls. Here, go on the ‘Hornblower Cruise’ to get a close-up experience of the magnificent Niagara Falls. (Due to weather conditions, the ‘Hornblower Cruise’ operates only from the last week of May). Next, we visit the Skylon Tower, the most famous landmark next to the Falls which is the tallest structure that overlooks falls, both from the American and the Canadian side. Overnight in Niagara. (B, D)
Today, we drive to Kingston to enjoy the beautiful ‘1000 Islands Cruise’, during which we see many historical and scenic attractions and the majestic architecture of Boldt Castle. Later we drive to Ottawa - Canada’s national capital. Overnight in Ottawa. (B, D)
Today, on an orientation tour of Ottawa. This tour takes us around a number of famous landmarks like Parliament Hill, the residence of the Prime Minister and Rideau Canal, the waterway that links the lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston. Later we drive to Montreal and go on a guided city tour, during which we go around Old Port in the historic old Montreal area and visit the Notre Dame Basilica. We make a photo stop at St. Joseph Oratory and then visit Mount Royal Park, landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted, best known for his work in New York’s Central Park. Overnight in Montreal. (B, D)
Today, we proceed on our full-day excursion to a guided tour of Quebec City, the provincial capital, we drive through the Upper and Lower Towns and see the Parliament Buildings, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, Chateau Frontenac, the Place d’Armes and Quebec National Assembly. Later, we drive to visit the Montmorency Falls - 30 meters higher than the famous Niagara Falls. We then travel back to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal. (B, D)
Today, we take a flight to Calgary. Upon arrival, proceed on an orientation city tour of Calgary. Later, we drive to Banff National Park - Canada's oldest national park, nestled amid the Canadian Rocky Mountains. On arrival in Banff, we take a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in the Banff Gondola - a scenic cableway. Overnight in Banff. (B, D)
Today, we see more of Banff National Park, taking a bus tour through the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade, and Norquay and learning about natural attractions such as the wind-shaped hoodoos (craggy rock formations) and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. We proceed to the Valley of the Ten Peaks, where 10 peaks soar above 10,000 feet. Visit Bow Falls which is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. Also, Visit Surprise Corner which is a Scenic viewpoint overlooking the 1888 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Sulphur Mountain. Later we drive on to Yoho National Park to see Emerald Lake and thereafter on to enchanting Lake Louise, often called a ‘diamond in the wilderness’. Overnight in Banff. (B, D)
Today, we proceed to Jasper, travelling along the Ice-fields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic mountain drives, through the natural splendour of Banff and Jasper national parks. Spectacular glaciers, cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes and colourful meadows - home to a wide variety of wildlife - are some of the features of this awe-inspiring mountain wilderness. The drive stops at the Columbia Icefields, where we venture onto the massive Athabasca Glacier by Ice-Explorer. Thereafter the day is free for you to do your own explorations. Overnight in Jasper. (B, D)
Today, experience Jasper National Park by travelling along the trails of the early explorers and viewing the park’s unspoiled grandeur. We start with the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage River, learning about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. We visit Maligne Canyon, created by 10,000 years of water erosion. Later, drive to Kamloops. The spectacular drive will take you to sights like Mount Robson the highest peak in Canada, the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Drive over the Yellowhead Pass and arrive into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, D)
Today, we proceed to Whistler, the top ski destination in North America and venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Here we enjoy 4.4 km. ride in the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola, gaining unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains during this ride - the ultimate in sightseeing adventures. Enjoy free time at the Village. Overnight in Whistler. (B, D)
Today, we drive to Vancouver. On arrival, visit Capilano Park. Here visit the Capilano Suspension. The bridge is 140 metres long and 70 metres above the river. Later on a guided city tour of Vancouver, visit the North Shore, driving through historic Gastown and viewing the only working Steam Clock in the world, which chimes every 15 minutes. We also drive through Canada Place - a landmark building in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront, the venue for world-class events. Later, we visit Stanley Park, North America’s third-largest urban core park. We visit Vancouver city center. Also, we take the ‘FlyOver Canada’, a breath-taking, flight simulation ride during which we soar from east to west over spectacular scenery. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, D)
Today, take the British Columbia ferry through Active Pass and the Gulf Islands to Victoria. Here, visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens, with spectacular theme gardens such as the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, and Japanese Garden and much more. The afternoon is free to explore Victoria City. In the evening we go on a panoramic tour of Victoria, viewing famous landmarks such as the Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Parliament Buildings. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, D)
Today, after breakfast your ‘All of Canada’ tour ends as you check out of the hotel. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many wonderful memories of your holiday. Do write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and give us your suggestions. (B)
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