Mad About Mounties: Eastern Canada By Design (F8F)

8 days from Toronto to Montreal

2023 Tour Details

Discover Eastern Canada on a 7-day vacation from Toronto to Montreal. How you explore the French-Canadian treasures is up to you. Sailing on serene lakes and rivers? Sipping on sparkling wines? Standing in a field of lavender or a famous vineyard? Soaking in a Scandinavian spa? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “C’est si bon!”

Why This Tour is Tall in the Saddle:

  • A spectacular sojourn through the majestic sights and towering heights of Eastern Canada.
  • Fresh air and French-Canadian fare from small pleasures to mammoth treasures.
  • Included YourChoice Excursions in Kingston, Mont-Tremblant, and Orford (Eastern Townships).
  • Oh Canada!

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

8 days from Toronto to Montreal

Notes:

Discover Eastern Canada on a 7-day vacation from Toronto to Montreal. How you explore the French-Canadian treasures is up to you. Sailing on serene lakes and rivers? Sipping on sparkling wines? Standing in a field of lavender or a famous vineyard? Soaking in a Scandinavian spa? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “C’est si bon!”

Why This Tour is Tall in the Saddle:

  • A spectacular sojourn through the majestic sights and towering heights of Eastern Canada.
  • Fresh air and French-Canadian fare from small pleasures to mammoth treasures.
  • Included YourChoice Excursions in Kingston, Mont-Tremblant, and Orford (Eastern Townships).
  • Oh Canada!

Transportation:

Discover Eastern Canada on a 7-day vacation from Toronto to Montreal. How you explore the French-Canadian treasures is up to you. Sailing on serene lakes and rivers? Sipping on sparkling wines? Standing in a field of lavender or a famous vineyard? Soaking in a Scandinavian spa? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “C’est si bon!”

Why This Tour is Tall in the Saddle:

  • A spectacular sojourn through the majestic sights and towering heights of Eastern Canada.
  • Fresh air and French-Canadian fare from small pleasures to mammoth treasures.
  • Included YourChoice Excursions in Kingston, Mont-Tremblant, and Orford (Eastern Townships).
  • Oh Canada!

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast Daily, 2 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN TORONTO Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2

TORONTO–KINGSTON TORONTO City sightseeing includes two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and Chinatown, followed by free time at the historic St. Lawrence Market.
KINGSTON Orientation tour of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. Seasonal farm-to-table dinner tonight.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 3

KINGSTON KINGSTON Morning scenic cruise in the Thousand Island region.
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

STROLL: Ghosts of Kingston Past
Embark on a Kingston walking tour for fascinating local insights into a world of Canadian prime ministers, U.S. presidents, Native leaders, governor generals, mediums, spirits, and the Queen, herself. Hear about the chronicles of Kingston and its notorious penitentiary, penned by Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemmingway. Hear the stories of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's controversial first prime minister; tales of spirits from the great beyond; political scandals, and the strange demise of a governor general.
PEDAL: Kingston on Two Wheels
Join a leisurely 3-hour historical guided bike tour of the downtown Kingston area on an easy -to-ride cruiser. At roughly 12 kilometers (just over 7 miles) long, your bike route includes many of Kingston's historical landmarks and attractions in one of Canada's most scenic cities. Pedal your way to the notorious Kingston Penitentiary, through Queen's University Campus, beside the stunning views of Lake Ontario, to Gord Edgar Downie Pier, and more.
DELVE: War Stories
Step back in time to experience 19th-century military life at Fort Henry National Historic Site. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and hear the fascinating stories of its history-from The War of 1812 through its many restorations to its ultimate revival as a museum and popular Ontario attraction. Spend free time shopping in The Trade Square inside the fort walls, or join in on an exclusive dining experience on Kingston's largest waterfront patio at the point of the Advanced Battery overlooking Lake Ontario, the Royal Military College, and the City of Kingston.



Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4

KINGSTON–OTTAWA–MONT-TREMBLANT OTTAWA A city sightseeing tour of Canada’s modern capitol includes the Canadian Mint, the Governor General and Prime Minister Residences, National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal. Enjoy free time at ByWard Market, followed by a visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables and Visitor Center.
MONT-TREMBLANT Guided sightseeing includes visits to the three small villages that joined to make the resort city of Mont-Tremblant. Explore the quaint Saint-Jovite, Pedestrian Village, and charming Old Village. Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5

MONT-TREMBLANT MONT-TREMBLANT YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

TREK: Enchanted Forest
Join a Local Expert on an enchanting hike in Domaine Saint-Bernard, a favorite escape for locals and nature lovers. On this leisurely 2.5km beginner's hike, you'll be charmed by this enchanting environment spanning 1500 acres of protected, picturesque natural space -home to a wide array of flora and fauna, particularly its bounty of birds from blue jays to great blue herons, woodpeckers to chickadees, and Canadian geese, of course.
CHILL: A Scandinavian Soak
Renew the spirit at the Scandinavian hydrotherapy baths of Mont-Tremblant. Relax amid the resort's rustic buildings and Laurentian forest beside the Diable River to enjoy a traditional Scandinavian bath experience to soothe your body and soul.
GAZE: Fall for Mont-Tremblant
Take a guided tour of Mont-Tremblant National Park, Québec's largest, to admire the park's stunning sights, including Lake Monroe, the Chutes Croches (Crooked Waterfalls), the Chute du Diable (Devil's Waterfall), and more!



Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6

MONT-TREMBLANT–MONTREAL–ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) MONTREAL Sightseeing tour with a Local Guide includes the Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a scenic drive to the top of Mount Royal. Free time this afternoon.
ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) Morning driving tour includes the region’s picturesque villages of New France, including Magog, Sherbrooke, and Coaticook.
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

STROLL: Purple Reign
Take a guided tour of the largest lavender farm in Canada. Hear the history of this lovely place and visit the distillery for a tasting and interactive interpretative center for a walk in the fields that bloom purple and fragrant each year.
TASTE: The Champagne of Champagnes
Take a guided tour of Le Cep d'Argent vineyards. This 114-acre estate with 60,000 vines overlooking Lake Magog produces sparkling wines, reds, rosés, whites, and sweet wines in Québec's Eastern Townships champagne region. Discover how two brothers became 6th-generation master vintners by creating the Universe of Champagne to research and produce exceptional champagnes praised by sommeliers and envied by their peers. Taste for yourself during your visit to the cellar and vineyards.
FLOAT: With Cherries on Top
Deepen your appreciation of the history and natural beauty of Québec's Cherry River on a leisurely 2-hour kayaking excursion. Join your expert guide to hear about the lush wetland's biodiversity of flora and fauna -including cherry trees that bloom here each year -and the fascinating history of this unique environment.


Farewell dinner with regional wines this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 8

ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS)–MONTREAL This morning, return to Montreal International Airport or Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel. Please schedule departing flights after 1pm.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

JAMES SAUNDERS

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"Originally from London, I worked at a hotel in Germany and as a Local Guide in northern Italy before becoming a Tour Director. I have conducted tours all over Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia, South America, and all 10 provinces of Canada. Today, I call Toronto home. I love to cook, process the pictures I take on tour, and read. Every day, I wake up and have a wonderful, learning experience awaiting me."

Tour Director - JAMES SAUNDERS

 Accommodations

TORONTO

WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE TORONTO

Hotel as shown or similar
Deluxe
  Free Wifi

KINGSTON

HOLIDAY INN KINGSTON WATERFRONT

Hotel as shown or similar
Moderate First-Class
  Free Wifi

MONT TREMBLANT

FAIRMONT TREMBLANT

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

EASTERN TOWNSHIP AREA

MANOIR DES SABLES

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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