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DAY 1 - TORONTO
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| Welcome at the airport
by your tour director. Lodge in Toronto. |
Skyline de Toronto |
DAY 2 - TORONTO / NIAGARA / TORONTO
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| Breakfast. A brief visit
by motorcoach on the main thoroughfares, hemmed in by towers of glass and
skyscrapers, allows you to discover Ontario's capital, a city in full expansion.
Head along the southwest shores of impressive Lake Ontario to the charming
victorian village of Niagara-on-the-Lake and on to Niagara Falls.
Here is the opportunity to experience for yourself the strength and impetuousness
of the world famous falls! Enjoy a panoramic view of the falls while having
a luxurious lunch in one of Niagara's rooftop restaurants. In the afternoon,
we board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride into the
basin of the falls. When the boat stops at the foot of the falls you will
feel the unimaginable force of this work of nature. Next, some free time
to discover Niagara Falls and to enjoy attractions such as the Imax theatre
or a helicopter ride over the falls…Dinner and return to Toronto for
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DAY 3 - TORONTO / KINGSTON
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Breakfast. Kingston,
the ex-capital of Canada is next. Kingston is distinguished by its strong
military presence. An orientation tour allows you to grasp the impact of
this presence, both now and in centuries past. Lunch is followed by an unforgettable
cruise of the Thousand Islands. Cruise past scenic wooded islands
with glorious vacation homes scattered throughout. After this visual delight,
return to Kingston for some free time. Dinner and lodging.
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DAY 4 - KINGSTON / OTTAWA
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| Breakfast. Continue
to Ottawa. A city tour of the Federal capital of Canada shows that a metropolis
can exude distinction, sophistication and elegance. Adorned with imposing
monuments such as the Parliament, the Bank of Canada and the Supreme Court,
this capital city's charm is set off by its parks and fauna. Lunch is followed
with a visit to the Museum of Civilization. Dinner and lodging. |
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DAY 5 - OTTAWA / MONTREAL
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| Breakfast. Prepare
for a sightseeing excursion of the magnificent lakes and mountains
of the Laurentides, a tourist destination of excellence. This region offers
an abundance of picturesque sites. Lunch. Use some free time to participate
in the many activities offered. Head for Montreal for your first view of
Canada's largest French-speaking city. Dinner and lodging.
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DAY 6 - MONTREAL
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| Breakfast. Your guided
city tour includes: Old Montreal, the Basilica of Notre Dame,
the city center, Mount Royal, the Olympic Park… Lunch.
The afternoon is at your leisure to discover and shop in the impressive
network of underground galleries, or to stroll down Ste-Catherine Street.
Dinner and lodging. |
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DAY 7 - MONTREAL / QUEBEC
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| Breakfast. Our route
now takes us to Quebec City, the birthplace of the French civilization in
North America. A buffet lunch at the world-renowned revolving restaurant
gives you a panoramic view of the city and the St. Lawrence river. Next
is a guided city tour of North America's only walled city. Within its walls
reside: the famous Chateau Frontenac, the Place d'Armes, the
Plains of Abraham, etc. This amazingly well preserved city will take
your breath away! Enjoy some free time in Old Quebec to discover some of
its secrets. Dinner and lodging. |
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DAY 8 - MONTREAL / QUEBEC
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| Breakfast. It is now
time to discover the Montmorency Falls and Orleans Island, homeland of Felix
Leclerc, a poet of great stature to the people of Quebec. Orleans Island
is dotted with charming churches and diverse architecture. Here, a farewell
lunch is planned at a traditional sugar shack. Experience the full culture
of this lunch with a tasting of maple taffy on snow. Return to Montreal,
where, according to flight schedules, you are transferred to the airport.
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EXTENSION
FLORA AND FAUNA: QUEBEC STYLE
DAY 8 - QUEBEC / CHICOUTIMI
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| Breakfast. Head for
the region of Charlevoix where fresh water rivers empty into the
tidehead of the St. Lawrence. Along this panoramic route, enjoy glances
of the majestic waterway that permitted explorers to penetrate North America.
Crossing the Baie St-Paul and La Malbaie regions will help you to understand
the inspirations of many Canadian artists. Lunch at Tadoussac allows you
to appreciate this body of water that is very dear to Canadians. In the
afternoon, when in season, you may (optional) experience a whale-watching
cruise. The end of the day takes you along the north shore of the Saguenay
towards Chicoutimi. Dinner and lodging. |
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DAY 9 - CHICOUTIMI / ROBERVAL
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| Breakfast. This morning
takes you along the south side of Lac St-Jean, to the Historic Village
of Val Jalbert. A visit of this site will take you back one hundred
years to the last century. In observing its houses, hotel, general store,
and water mill, you will be surprised by the commodities offered in the
past. Lunch is followed by a visit to the St-Felicien Zoo. Ride a small
train to discover the Canadian fauna (bears, moose…) in its natural
habitat and also learn the historical events that marked this region. Dinner
and lodging. |
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DAY 10 - ROBERVAL / REGION DE LA TUQUE
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| Breakfast. Our ancestors
spent a lot of time discovering and conquering the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
because this region was isolated by a large band of forests. Experience
this route for yourself as the road this morning takes you to the region
of La Tuque. A stay at a magnificent outfitter's lodge offers you an unforgettable
moment in the Canadian forest. After lunch, discover a beaver dam
and life in the forest with a trapper. Dinner and lodging. |
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DAY 11 - REGION DE LA TUQUE / MONTREAL
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| Breakfast. The morning
is yours to enjoy the flora and fauna of Quebec…whether you enjoy the
water or nature hikes, you are sure to find something to please. Abandon
yourself to the peaceful wilderness before the afternoon takes you back
to the metropolis of Montreal. Dinner and lodging. |
DAY 12 - MONTREAL
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| Breakfast, and transfer
to the airport according to flight schedules. |
