Holiday Overview
A classic tour consisting of 4 contrasting Canadian cities; Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Toronto, with a tour in each city included. Travel between these eastern cities in the comfort of VIA Rail’s Business Class service. Experience the "French" feel of Montreal and Quebec City. Montreal and Quebec boast bustling neighbourhoods that showcase the history, architecture and festivities of their unique cultural heritage — that forge the very character of their creative urban centres. Traverse to the capital Ottawa, which offers a unique blend of urban and rural beauty, year-round outdoor activities, and vibrant neighbourhoods. End your trip with a stay in Toronto, with a day trip to the mighty Niagara Falls included. Ensure you visit the CN Tower, a landmark not to be missed when visiting Toronto!
Looking to add a bit of luxury to your holiday? Ask one of our Canada Experts for details on the Fairmont Hotels upgrade.
A Tale of 4 Cities includes:
- Return Flights from the UK
- 10 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- VIA Rail Business Class Service Montreal to Quebec City & Quebec City to Ottawa & Ottawa to Toronto
- Hop on Hop Off Bus Sightseeing Pass in Montreal & Ottawa
- Full Day Tour to Niagara Falls
- Walking Tour of Quebec City
- Price From £3199pp with Fairmont Hotels
Day 1 - Fly UK to Montreal
Arrive in Montreal and make your way to your downtown hotel.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Bonaparte
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Le Saint Sulpice Hotel Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Day 2 - Explore Montreal
Today we have included the Hop on Hop off Bus the best way to see Montreal.
Enjoy the very best of Montreal with unlimited hop on hop off privileges. Hop aboard the authentic London open air bus or cool off in a luxury air-conditioned coach. This guided tour will introduce you to the city's most fascinating districts. Attractions, art, architecture, museums, shopping and dining experiences are waiting for you at every stop. Tour stops at: Square Dorchester, Notre Dame Basilica, Pointe-a-Calliere Museum, Village, Latin Quarter, Festival Quarter, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, St. Joseph's Oratory, Kondiaronk Lookout, Camillien Houde Lookout.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Bonaparte
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Le Saint Sulpice Hotel Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Day 3 - Montreal to Quebec City
Morning at leisure before make your way from your Montreal hotel to the train station for VIA Rail journey.
Enjoy the facilities of the Business Class Lounge before boarding the train. Complimentary newspapers and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lounge. Following the St. Lawrence River, pass from city suburbs to rural landscapes, forests and rich pastures dotted with tiny villages and maple trees that extend to Quebec City. For the first hour you will notice the rugged hills, including the lush natural oasis of Mont Royal in Montreal. Arrive to Quebec at Gare du Palais and discover how at 400 years old it is the most charming city in Canada, complete with original architecture and buildings have been lovingly preserved. (Onboard food and beverage service is included)
Once arrived in Quebec City make your way chosen hotel spend the evening at your leisure.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Clarendon
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Hotel Manoir Victoria
Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac
Day 4 - Explore Quebec City
This morning you have a 2 hour guided walking tour of Old Quebec.
This tour will take you off the beaten path and allow you to be enticed by the charms of Old Québec, a UNESCO world heritage gem! Historical characters will let you experience 400 years of the city’s captivating past! In addition to the Château Frontenac, the Dufferin Terrace and the Notre-Dame-de-Québec Cathedral Basilica, the tour will also take you to the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale to admire numerous 17th and 18th century buildings.
Gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Clarendon
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Hotel Manoir Victoria
Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac
Unmissable Experiences
Quebec City Experiences
Day 5 - Quebec City to Ottawa
Today you head for Ottawa, the nation's capital city. Travel by rail with VIA Rail in business class Enjoy the facilities of the Business Class Lounge before boarding instructions. Complimentary newspapers and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lounge. Your rail journey to Ottawa is around four hours and takes you from Quebec into rural Ontario, with maple forests and pastureland.
Featured accommodation
Alt Hotel Ottawa
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Lord Elgin Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Day 6 - Explore Ottawa
Ottawa is not just the capital of the Canadian government, it is also one of the most diverse cities in the world, offering everything from worldclass sporting events and shopping adventures, to museum and family activities. Ottawa has it all. Situated on the Ottawa River about 200 km (125 miles) west of Montreal, Ottawa is a unique mix of old and new, history and technology, excitement and relaxation. Among the many historic sights in Ottawa are the Canadian War Museum, Parliament Hill, Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Hall, RCMP Musical Ride Visitor's Centre & Stable Tour, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Royal Canadian Mint, National Gallery of Canada, ByWard Market, Rideau Canal, Dow’s Lake, Central Experimental Farm and the Canadian Museum of Nature. Today is a free day to explore on your own.
Featured accommodation
Alt Hotel Ottawa
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Lord Elgin Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Unmissable Experiences
Ottawa Experiences
Day 7 - Explore Ottawa
Another chance to enjoy all that Ottawa has to offer.
Featured accommodation
Alt Hotel Ottawa
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Lord Elgin Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Unmissable Experiences
Ottawa Experiences
Day 8 - Ottawa to Toronto
Enjoy the facilities of the Business Class Lounge before boarding instructions. Complimentary newspapers and non alcoholic beverages are available in the lounge. Your rail journey to Toronto takes around 4 hours. If you are looking for a chilled out evening we recommend visiting the Distillery District for a relaxing meal tonight, or if you are heading to a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game the in place for pre-match dinner and/or drinks is Jack Astors.
Featured accommodation
Fairmont Royal York
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Chelsea Hotel
Novotel Toronto
Day 9 - Explore Toronto
Time to explore Toronto at your leisure. We recommend the Hop on Hop off Sightseeing bus to help you get around the city. However it is a beautiful city to stroll around, be sure to spend some time at the distillery district, St Lawrence Market with an array of food and cultures, or perhaps take the short ferry ride across to Toronto Island with picnic and take advantage of the beautiful scenery on offer. We can add on admission up the famous CN Tower, a bicycle tour of the downtown area and/or island, walking tour of the distillery district with chocolate tasting, a harbour cruise or even a helicoter ride over the city. Speak to your Canada Expert for more details.
Featured accommodation
Fairmont Royal York
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Chelsea Hotel
Novotel Toronto
Unmissable Experiences
Toronto Experiences
Day 10 - A Day at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Full Day Excursion: Travel on our air-conditioned motorcoach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Tours include: • Niagara City Cruises (mid-April - mid-November) or Journey Behind the Falls • Meal overlooking Niagara Falls, • Free time in Niagara on the Lake.
Featured accommodation
Fairmont Royal York
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Chelsea Hotel
Novotel Toronto
Unmissable Experiences
Niagara Falls
Day 11 - Fly Toronto to the UK
Morning and afternoon at leisure before your overnight flight back. Have a leisurely lunch at one of the many rooftop restaurant/bars. Take advantage of two of Toronto's biggest malls for some last minute gifts - Eaton Centre and Yorkdale. Transfer to Toronto Airport for your flight back to the UK. We recommend you take the UPs Express Train to the airport.
Hotel Bonaparte, Montreal
Hotel Bonaparte in Montreal is a charming boutique hotel that seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern comfort. Located in the heart of Old Montreal, this hotel is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, exuding classic European charm with its stone walls, high ceilings, and antique furnishings.
Le Saint Sulpice Hotel Montreal
Ideally located, Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal offers a superb and unique experience in the heart of Old Montreal. Adjacent to the Notre-Dame Basilica, and just steps away from the Old Port and several trendy bars, restaurants, art galleries, museums and shops, Old Montreal is definitely the most historic and touristic neighbourhood in the city, closed Downtown. This 4 Star-4 Diamond luxuary boutique hotel, features 108 authentic and inviting suites with cachet – overlooking the cobblestone streets or the lovely courtyard garden.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal Quebec
Located downtown Montreal. This refurbished luxury hotel offers 950 rooms.
Hotel Clarendon, Quebec City, Quebec
Built in 1870, this historic hotel in Old Quebec is within 2 minutes' walk of Chateau Frontenac, as well as several shops and restaurants. It offers on-site dining and room service.
Hotel Manoir Victoria, Quebec City, Quebec
Located in the heart of the historic, culturally vibrant and gastronomic activity of Old Quebec, Hotel Manoir Victoria extends a warm and friendly welcome in a distinctive and recently renovated decor.
Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac, Québec City, Quebec
Ideally located inside the walls of Old Quebec, the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac has undergone a multimillion dollar renaissance project that will reposition it as one of the world’s leading hotels. The restoration blends the charm of the hotel’s enchanting past with modern innovations, creating an allure that is fresh & seductive, balanced with the hotel’s rich history & dynamic future.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa Ontario
Ottawa's Castle is ready to welcome you. Fairmont Château Laurier is located in the centre of Downtown Ottawa, and is minutes away from its biggest attractions including: The Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, Byward Market, National Gallery of Canada, Shaw Centre, and the National Arts Centre.
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
A luxury Toronto hotel, located in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Royal York has everything you need for a memorable stay – opulent surroundings, a knowledgeable Concierge team, fine dining, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, plus so much more. Conveniently located steps away from the best nightlife, dining, shopping and other attractions and situated across from Union Station at 100 Front Street West within the financial and entertainment districts. The hotel is connected by the underground PATH Walkway to approximately 1,200 shops, services and attractions, including: Hockey Hall of Fame, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, Union Station
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Ontario
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Chelsea Hotel, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
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