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Globus Mad About Mounties: Eastern Canada By Design(F8F)

8 days from Toronto to Montreal 
Discover Eastern Canada on an 8-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!

Itinerary (2023)

Day 1ARRIVE IN TORONTO
 Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2TORONTO–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. (B,D)
Day 3KINGSTON
 KINGSTON Morning scenic cruise in the 1000 Islands region, beginning in Kingston and spanning the St. Lawrence River for miles.
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. **This excursion needs to be pre-booked.
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. **This excursion must be pre-booked.
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 grab a bite to eat 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.

Free time this evening. (B)
Day 4KINGSTON–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.
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. (B)
Day 5MONT-TREMBLANT
 MONT-TREMBLANT YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

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. **This excursion requires pre-booking.
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.
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!

Tonight is free to enjoy the Fairmont Tremblant or explore the village on your own. (B)
Day 6MONT-TREMBLANT–MONTREAL–ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS)
 MONTREAL Travel south to the modern city of Montreal for a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. See the Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and enjoy a scenic drive to the top of Mount Royal. Free time this afternoon.
ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS) Free time this evening. (B)
Day 7ORFORD (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:

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. **This excrusion needs to be pre-booked.
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.

Farewell dinner with regional wines this evening. (B,D)
Day 8ORFORD (EASTERN TOWNSHIPS)–MONTREAL
 This morning, return to Montreal International Airport or Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel. Please schedule departing flights after 1pm. (B)

Included Globus Meals

Breakfast Daily, 2 Dinners

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Globus Pricing Details

Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.

Globus Notes

We encourage all guests to prebook their YourChoice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. YourChoice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.

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