Tauck Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls

A visit to a Québecois sugar shack & a gondola ride at magnificent Montmorency Falls.

• A private docent-led tour in the Royal Ontario Museum, with dinner in the Eaton Court
•  A luncheon cruise through the Thousand Islands, rich in history and scenic beauty
•  Guided sightseeing tours in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and historic Île d’Orléans
•  A cruise at Niagara Falls and a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake
•  Multiple-night stays in landmark Fairmont hotels in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City
•  Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
•  20 meals; service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes, and porterage

Day 1: Arrive Toronto

Tour begins: 5:30 PM at The Fairmont Royal York. A transfer from Toronto International Airport to The Fairmont Royal York upon arrival is included. Join us for a private, after-hours tour, welcome reception and dinner at the amazing Royal Ontario Museum, a special experience for Tauck guests only!

Day 2: Niagara Falls & Toronto as you please

Journey to thundering Niagara Falls this morning for a cruise near the plunging waters and misty spray of the waterfalls, raincoats on. Have lunch amidst the Victorian charms of Niagara-on-the-Lake, before returning to Toronto for an afternoon spent as you wish. Enjoy dinner at your leisure tonight in the hotel.

Day 3: On to Ottawa

En route to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, enjoy a morning cruise on the St. Lawrence River through the scenic Thousand Islands, a region of postcard-perfect island escapes – from charming cottages to mansions. Disembark in Rockport and continue to the heart of Ottawa; your hotel is reminiscent of a French château. Dine here with views of Parliament and the Rideau Canal Locks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 4: Canada’s stately capital, Ottawa

Sightseeing in Ottawa includes guided visits at the city’s grand Parliament buildings, including the House of Commons. Vaulted ceilings, marble floors and stone walls with hundreds of gargoyles and reliefs create a grand feel. Next, delve into the stories of Canada and its people on a guided tour at the Canadian Museum of History. Dating back to 1856, it is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions and a showcase of Canadian history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying city sights as you wish.

Day 5: Discover the Mounties en route to Montreal

Get answers to all your questions about life as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police when you meet a retired officer this morning, then it’s off to French-speaking Montreal. Along the way, stop for lunch at the privately owned Château Vaudreuil, set in sumptuous gardens on the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains. On arrival in Montreal, a local guide joins you to offer an introduction to life in the Province of Quebec. Your landmark hotel – fresh from a $140 million renovation – is set in the heart of this remarkable city.

Day 6: An epicurean twist to Vieux-Montréal

Join us for a walking and tasting tour in the oldest part of the city; find cobblestone streets lit by gas lamps and city squares graced with 18th- and 19th-century buildings that will remind you of the history and romance of “Old World” Europe; you’ll also sample epicurean delights for which Vieux-Montréal is famous. Pursue your own special interests this afternoon. There are outdoor plazas, museums and historic churches to explore and a revitalized waterfront that’s perfect for strolling. Dinner tonight is at a popular restaurant in Old Montreal. Bon appétit!

Day 7: A sugar shack, Montmorency Falls and Quebec City

Leave Montreal this morning for Quebec City, following the mighty St. Lawrence River to Trois-Rivières; stop for lunch and a maple sugar demonstration at a traditional Québecois sugar shack; in springtime, these cabanes à sucre collect the natural bounty of local trees to produce pure maple syrup, adding nuances of caramel, wood and smoke to achieve mouth-watering flavors. Continue on to majestic Montmorency Falls for a guided tour and a gondola ride; it’s 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls. Montmorency is not far from Quebec City, your home for the next three nights. Your hotel, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, sits up high on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River; below lies historic, walled Old Quebec City. Dinner is at the hotel tonight at your leisure.

Day 8: Quebec City sights and the farms of Île d’Orléans

On a Quebec City orientation tour, discover the many faces of one of the oldest cities in North America. Get an overview of sights like La Citadelle de Québec, the largest British fortress built in North America (overlooking the St. Lawrence River) and the adjacent Plains of Abraham. Venture outside of the city for a special visit to historic Île d’Orléans, a French inspired island of red-roofed farm houses and bountiful fields of agricultural produce, from vegetables to fruits. Savor lunch in a historic centuries-old French flour mill and an afternoon cider tasting at a local farm. The remainder of the day is free.

Day 9: Historic Quebec City, your way

The entire day is yours to enjoy Quebec City’s enchanting setting on the St. Lawrence River, its rich architectural legacy and its colorful past. The only fortified city north of Mexico, historic Quebec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Explore the cobblestoned streets of Old Quebec where the Upper and Lower towns welcome with ramparts, citadels and 17th- and 18th-century houses or people watch from European inspired cafés. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at your landmark hotel.

Day 10: Journey home

Tour ends: Quebec City. A transfer is included from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to Quebec City International Airport. You should allow three hours for flight check-in.

Fairmont Royal York

Once the tallest building in the British Empire, 1929 Art-Deco Fairmont Royal York is a well-respected and beloved Toronto landmark. Wonderfully situated “at the center of it all” in the heart of Toronto, Fairmont Royal York offers a high standard of traditional, old-world luxury and impeccable service, even employing Canada’s only professional tea connoisseur. Comfortable guest rooms offer bathrobes, coffee makers, cable television, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, air conditioning with individual climate control and windows that open to the outside. Swim a few laps in the indoor pool or have a workout in the state-of-the-art health club. Relax in the warm, club-like Library Bar or stop by at York Station, which evokes the golden age of the cocktail.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Centrally located in the midst of marvelous Montreal and connected to an extensive underground city of restaurants and chic boutiques, this landmark hotel – already known for its impressive level of gracious comfort and attentive service – emerges from a $140 million renovation in 2017. A brand-new design blends the contemporary with the vintage, and features a new restaurant, bar and coffee lounge; an innovative business campus; an urban market; and a new multi-purpose entertainment venue.

Inviting guest rooms offer air conditioning with individual climate control, cable TV with Play Station, coffee maker, hair dryer, refreshment center and windows that open. Leisure time opportunities include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a fully equipped exercise room and separate saunas for men and women. The readers of Travel + Leisure have recognized Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth as one of the 500 best hotels in the world

Fairmont Gold River View

Gold Floor Rooms offer exclusive use to the Fairmont Gold Lounge on the 14th floor where there is a dedicated hotel staff. Here guest’s have an opportunity to enjoy complimentary coffee or tea… unwind with complimentary evening cocktails… or start the day with a healthy and bountiful continental breakfast – while enjoying magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River. Fairmont Gold River View rooms have a great view of the St. Lawrence River with all of the amenities you need for a relaxing stay amidst understated elegance. Rooms have a cordless phone with two telephone lines, a luxury bathroom with deluxe toiletries, an in-room safety deposit box and more.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.