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Discover the history and culture of Canada’s vibrant cities.
Explore some of Canada’s most exciting cosmopolitan destinations on this journey through Ontario and Quebec. Admire distinguished landmarks in diverse Toronto and get a true feel for the country’s national heritage in charming Ottawa. Then, meander along the cobbled streets of Old Quebec City before marveling at beautiful architecture in Montreal. From the shores of the St. Lawrence River to the sidewalks of stunning cities, this tour has it all.
Your tour package includes
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine
5 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights
Royal Ontario Museum
Thousand Islands National Park
Ottawa’s Parliament Hill
Plains of Abraham
Old Quebec
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Welcome to Canada! Get settled in your hotel, then gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Toronto
Included meal: Breakfast
Join a local expert on a panoramic coach tour of multicultural Toronto, Canada’s largest city and the historic, vibrant capital of the province of Ontario.
Pass the University of Toronto, modernist Toronto City Hall, and the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings
Drive by Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of the city’s downtown area and pass the St. Lawrence Market, housed in a late 19th-century brick building
Enter the Royal Ontario Museum, which is dedicated to natural history and cultures around the world
Spend free time in Toronto or add an excursion.
CN Tower & Dinner
From $125 per person
Day 3: Free day in Toronto
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a full free day in Toronto or add an excursion.
The Niagara Falls Experience
From $135 per person
Ottawa2 nights
Day 4: Ottawa via Kingston
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Ottawa today, stopping along the way to explore the charming city of Kingston. This “Limestone City” boasts architecturally notable buildings made from local, hand-cut stone.
Board a cruise boat and sail along the St. Lawrence River through Thousand Islands National Park, which lies along the Canada-U.S. border
Pass the numerous granite islands of the park and get a peek at the lavish waterfront mansions that dot Millionaires Row
Sit down for an included dinner in Ottawa this evening.
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Ottawa
Included meal: Breakfast
Join your Tour Director and get to know Ottawa, the country’s capital. This welcoming urban center is home to a diverse population, world-class museums, and many monuments that pay homage to Canada’s national heritage.
Journey to Parliament Hill to view the soaring, Gothic Revival-style Centre Block, site of the country’s Senate, House of Commons, and Library of Parliament
Enter the Canadian War Museum to see the exhibits that pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the armed forces
Quebec City, Quebec2 nights
Day 6: Transfer to Quebec City
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Quebec City, where you will have a free afternoon to explore on your own. Then, sit down for an included dinner.
Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Quebec City
Included meal: Breakfast
Follow a local guide as you immerse yourself in the European charm of this old-world city, which overflows with remnants from its colonial past.
Stop at the Plains of Abraham, a national battlefield that served as the site of a defining 1759 conflict between France and Britain during the Seven Years’ War
Journey along cobblestone streets on a walking tour of UNESCO-recognized Old Quebec City, which is surrounded by 18th-century fortifications
Enjoy a free afternoon in Quebec City or add an excursion.
Take in stunning countryside views as you drive to Montreal. This predominantly French-speaking city sits on an island in the St. Lawrence River, and you’ll see it all on a panoramic tour with a local guide this afternoon.
Make a photo stop at Notre-Dame Basilica, an architectural landmark built in the Gothic-Revival style
Enter Canada’s largest basilica, Saint Joseph’s Oratory, which is capped by a staggering copper dome
Day 9: Free day in Montreal
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Enjoy a full free day in Montreal or add an excursion.
Then, join your group at a farewell dinner.
Walking Food Tour of Old Montreal
From $119 per person
Flight Home
Day 10: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Montreal.
Extension to Montreal
For a European feel you don't have to go far, it's hard to beat Montreal. Continue your trip to keep exploring the city, and lean on your expert Tour Director to point you toward the can't-miss sites.
Montreal, Quebec2 nights
Day 10: Free day in Montreal
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a full free day in Montreal.
Day 11: Free day in Montreal
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a full free day in Montreal or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Mont-Tremblant: Scenic Landscapes & Gondola Ride
From $155 per person
Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
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Wonderful tour with a great group and director
9/15/23 by 17th-time traveler Sidney
We had a group of 21 on this tour. A great group who enjoy traveling from different parts of the U.S. and Canada. Made all the better by our wonderful director, Mathieu! He not only showed us his home country, but gave us so many interesting facts about everything we felt we had been educated even ...
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10/6/23 by 7th-time traveler Barbara
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Hidden gems
10/6/23 by 3rd-time traveler Karen
Love being part of the group but also being on my own to explore streets and gardens. In the photo you can see that I discovered these very interesting window boxes on the second floor in Quebec City. EFgoahead tours are the best! Great hotels and very informative tour guides. Thank you Frank.
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Chelsea Hotel Toronto
This modern hotel is located in downtown Toronto. Guests enjoy a pool, cafe, and rooftop. Nearby you’ll find Allan Gardens, St. Lawrence Market, and t...
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Courtyard Ottawa Downtown
This modern hotel is located in the Byward Market neighborhood. Guests enjoy a fitness center, a pool, and event space. Nearby, you’ll find Byward Mar...
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
This sheek hotel is located in the Les Rivières district of Quebec City. Guests enjoy the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and on-site coffee hou...
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Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
This modern hotel is located in the Village neighborhood of Montreal. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, and on-site coffee house. Nearby you'll fin...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
Canadian citizens need valid government-issued identification for air travel within Canada.
In order to enter Canada, U.S. citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code OAQ.
You will walk for about 2.5 hours daily across mostly flat terrain on paved roads.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Toronto, Ontario, and depart from Montreal, Québec. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
During the summer months, take care for sun exposure and heat.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code OAQ.
Canadian cuisine closely resembles British cuisine, with elements that will be very familiar to Americans as well. While in Canada, you may want to try local favorites like butter tarts, poutine, and anything with maple syrup.
For the majority, the provinces of Ontario and Quebec operate on Eastern Time (ET).
Please note: Small eastern portions of Quebec operate according to Atlantic Standard Time, but you will not visit those portions of the province on tour.
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s noon on tour.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your purchases for fraudulent charges.
Many banks and businesses now primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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