Canada Maple Explorer

When you arrive in Toronto, take a taxi to Niagara Falls and check into your hotel. See the falls shimmering out of the darkness in the evening, lit by a kaleidoscope of coloured lights. Overnight at Niagara Falls at a hotel.

After breakfast, take a self-guided tour of Niagara Falls. The Niagara Adventure Pass is included in your tour package. The pass includes entry to the Hornblower Cruise – Voyage to the Falls, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury, and White-Water Walk, as well as We, Go Later, checkout, and transfer to Toronto. Check into the hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is free to explore Canada's cultural, entertainment, and financial capital. Overnight in Toronto at a hotel. (B)

This morning, after breakfast, take a Hop on / Hop-off a tour of Toronto to see what lies beyond the city's famed skyline. Discover the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan metropolis, including Eaton Center, City Halls, Casa Loma, Yorkville, and the University of Toronto. Pass by the Rogers Centreand , the CN Tower, then drive down harbourfront to get a full picture of the amazing metropolis. Overnight in Toronto at a hotel. (B)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your own way to Union Station to board the Via Rail train to Ottawa. Pass through charming little villages along Lake Ontario, Kingston's historic district, and the Thousand Islands area. When you arrive, go straight to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the allure of Canada's capital city. Overnight in Ottawa at a hotel.

Following breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of Ottawa. See parliament buildings, museums, the Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, the Museum of Civilization, the Prime Minister's house, and the National Arts Centre. This afternoon, check out and head to the station to take the Via Rail train to Montreal. When you arrive, head to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Montreal at a hotel.

After breakfast, continue on a sightseeing tour of Montreal. Highlights of this fully narrated tour include a picture stop at the stunning Notre Dame (entry fee not included), the residential and financial districts, historic Old Montreal, an outdoor view of the Olympic Complex, and a panoramic view from an observation point atop Mont Royal. Overnight in Montreal at a hotel. (B)

After breakfast, take a full-day trip to Quebec City, the provincial capital, to see its historical riches and delightful "joie de vivre" ambience. The Upper and Lower Towns, the Parliament Buildings, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, Chateau Frontenac, Place d'Armes, the Quebec National Assembly, and the Notre Dame Basilica are among the highlights. Montmorency Falls, which is 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls, is also included in the package. Overnight in Montreal at a hotel. (B)

After breakfast, you have the rest of the morning to yourself. Check out in the afternoon and go to Montreal Airport or VIA Rail Station for your flight home. (B)