Day 1: Arrival in Toronto
Upon arrival at the airport, the group will be met by a German Speaking CTI Escort who will remain with them throughout their stay in Eastern Canada.
Transfer by coach to the hotel.
Overnight outside of Toronto at the Quality Inn & Suites Airport or similar
Day 2: Toronto
Hot breakfast at the hotel
Departure for a morning sightseeing tour of Toronto with a CTI German speaking guide. During a sightseeing tour of Toronto the group will see, the CN Tower, the massive Skydome Stadium, Toronto's financial and fashion districts, Yonge Street, Yorkville, Forest Hill and Casa Loma, Harbourfront and Queen's Quay, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market, Old and New City Hall, Eaton Centre, Parliament building and University buildings.
Optional: Admission to the CN Tower – CA $25.00 per person (minimum 15 paying passengers)
Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight outside of Toronto at the Quality Inn & Suites Airport or similar
Day 3: Toronto – Niagara Falls, 130 kms
Breakfast at the hotel
Depart for Niagara Falls. The thunder, the mist, the spectacle of 155 million litres of water unleashed over a 54 metre drop - no wonder Niagara Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world. Free time to explore Falls. Highlights include the mighty falls, Niagara Hydro Stations, and Sir Issac Brock Monument.
Optional: Journey behind the Falls – CA $16.00 per person (minimum 15 paying passengers)
Optional: Maid of the Mist – CA $16.00 per person (minimum 15 paying passengers)*
*reopens in April
Overnight in Niagara Falls at the Days Inn & Suites by the Falls or similar (rates based on overnights on a Sunday – Thursday. There is a supplement for Friday & Saturday nights:
$26.00 per room / per night)
Day 4: Niagara Falls – Brockville, 465 kms
Continental breakfast at the hotel
Depart Niagara Falls for Brockville via Kingston and the 1000 Islands Parkway. Photo stops will be done along the way.
Overnight in Brockville at the Days Inn or similar
Day 5: Brockville – Quebec, 460 kms
Continental breakfast at the hotel
Depart Brockville for Quebec.
Along way a stop will be made at a Maple Syrup Farm or “Sucrerie” for taste of maple syrup on ice (taffy).
Overnight in Quebec at the Hotel le Voyageur (located outside downtown area) or similar
Day 6: Quebec
Continental breakfast at the hotel
This morning, the group will enjoy sightseeing tour with a mandatory licensed Quebec step-on guide. The tour will take the group to Place d'Armes, Dufferin Terrace, Grand Allee, Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, Parliament Hill, Chateau Frontenac, and Place Royale which includes Cote de la Montagne, rue du Petit-Champlain, Our Lady of the Victory's
Church & Paris Place and includes a few stops enroute.
Afternoon departure for the Beaupre Coast. On this excursion, the group will stop at the Montmorency Fallsto take pictures. Cascading 83 metres down to the river below (30 metres more than Niagara Falls), they are situated on a historical site of natural beauty in the Montmorency Falls Park.
The group will also visit Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in North America.
Overnight in Quebec at the Hotel le Voyageur (located outside downtown area) or similar
Day 7: Quebec – Montreal, 255 kms
Continental breakfast at the hotel
Depart Quebec for Montreal. Upon arrival in Montreal, guests will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Montreal with a mandatory licensed German Speaking step-on guide. During the sightseeing tour the group will drive through the City Centre and its main shopping areas, the Underground City, Old Montreal and Place Jacques Cartier including a stop to see Notre Dame Church, trendy St. Denis Street and Mt. Royal with its exclusive residential areas. Other sights often included on the way are Place des Arts, McGill University, Museum of Arts, Mary Queen Cathedral of the World, the Montreal Stock-exchange, City Hall, Ile Ste. Helene and Notre Dame Islands, Waterfront along the St. Lawrence River and the Olympic Stadium.
Overnight in Montreal at the Royal Versailles* (located outside downtown area) or similar
Between May-June 2012
Overnight in Montreal at the Hotel Espresso* or similar
Between March-April 2012
Day 8: Montreal - Ottawa, 220 kms
Full breakfast at the hotel
Depart Montreal and drive along the scenic Ottawa River via Montebello with various photo stops enroute.
Free time is given at the Byward Market upon arrival for lunch (not included).
After lunch, start of a 2.5 hour city sightseeing tour. Canada's capital is a city of museums, pageantry and culture reflective of the origins of its Native and then British founders. During the tour the group will pass Parliament Hill, Sparks Street, Rideau Hall, Laurier House, Rideau Canal, and the Agricultural Experimental Farm. Rich in history the city abounds with educational museums, which range from the Museum of Science & Technology, the National Art Gallery of Canada to the most recent and unique being the Museum of Civilization, which emphasizes the origins of man in Canada through time.
Possibility for a free tour of the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings.
Optional: Visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization
The Museum has three major galleries presenting permanent exhibitions where sound, images, and treasures from the collections create memorable impressions of Canada’s colourful past.
The Grand Hall celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the aboriginal peoples from the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada.
The Canada Hall transports visitors on a journey through Canada's past. The First People's Hall showcases the rich diversity of First People's cultures and celebrates aboriginal contributions to the world. The Museum always has temporary exhibitions on archaeology, history, folk culture and ethnology. Some are created at the Museum, others are borrowed from around the world. Price per Person: CAD $ 11.00 (minimum 15 paying passengers)
Optional: Canadian War Museum
Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, the museum focuses on military conflicts that occurred on Canadian soil, involved Canadian forces, or had a significant effect on the country and its people. The conflicts range from early warfare among First Peoples to today’s war on terror. Price per Person: CAD $11.00 (minimum 15 paying passengers)
Optional: National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada is one of the world's most respected art institutions, renowned for its exceptional collections, revered for its scholarship, and applauded for its unique ability to engage audiences of all ages and all levels of artistic knowledge. Created in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the oldest of Canada's national cultural institutions. Its current status as a federal Crown Corporation dates from 1990, when the Museums Act was proclaimed. Price per Person: CAD $ 11.00 (minimum 15 paying passengers)
Overnight in Ottawa at the Quality Inn or similar
Day 9: Ottawa - Huntsville, 340 kms
Full breakfast at the hotel
Depart Ottawa for Huntsville. The group will stop in Algonquin Provincial Park. Indeed, as a refuge from our urban way of life, Algonquin's 7,725 square kilometres of forests, lakes, and rivers have assumed an almost incalculable importance as a living link with a vanishing past. Even a short trip will take you by maple forest, spruce bogs, road edges, beaver ponds, lakes, and cliffs, and each provides different opportunities that are exploited by different plants and animals. Fifty-three species of non-domestic mammals have been recorded within the boundaries of Algonquin Provincial Park. Of these, several are large, impressive mammals that many people hope to see while they are here - Moose, White-tailed Deer, Beaver, Black Bear and Wolves usually top the list. Algonquin is unequalled in Ontario, perhaps even in North America, as a location for seeing Moose. A stop at the Visitor’s Centre is included.
Overnight in Huntsville at the Motel 6 or similar
Day 10: Huntsville, 215 kms
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by coach to YYZ for flight home
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COST INCLUDES:
· 9 night’s accommodation in tourist/middle class hotels – no hotels have been reserved, final rates can vary depending upon the time of booking
· 9 breakfasts (mix of Continental & American)
· Applicable taxes and service charges. The GST rebate has been given. Please advise your passengers that they are not entitled to a further rebate.
· Baggage handling - 1 piece per person at the hotels
· Transportation and transfers on a 26 & 47 passenger coach, comfortably seats 20 passengers (including drivers accommodation and highway tolls) or/ 47 passenger coach, comfortably seats maximum 42 passengers (including drivers accommodation and highway tolls) or/ 55 passenger coach, comfortably seats maximum 52 passengers (including drivers accommodation and highway tolls).
· Admission to the Montmorency Falls, Ste-Anne du Beaupre, Notre Dame Church & Algonquin Park
· Guided sightseeing tours as outlined
· Services of CTI German speaking escort throughout the program
· Step-on Guide service in Montreal and Quebec City (mandatory)
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
· Flights (other than listed above)
· Airport Taxes and Porterage
· Airport Improvement Fee (if applicable)
· Excess luggage transfers and personal expenses
· Meals and beverages other than listed above
· Anything listed as “optional” (prices include FOC for tour leader)
· Tips for drivers and guides (suggested amount : $2.00 p/p per day for the driver and $3.00 p/p per day for the CTI escort
· 1 Free of charge (FOC) for the German tour leader in a single room
COST PER PERSON, IN TWIN, NET IN CANADIAN DOLLARS: March-April 2012 RATES
Minimum 30 paying passengers (based on a 47 seater): CA $635.00
Minimum 25 paying passengers (based on a 47 seater): CA $705.00
Minimum 20 paying passengers (based on a 26 seater): CA $808.00
Minimum 15 paying passengers (based on a 26 seater): CA $894.00
Single Supplement: CA $246.00
COST PER PERSON, IN TWIN, NET IN CANADIAN DOLLARS: MAY-JUNE 2012 RATES
Minimum 30 paying passengers (based on a 47 seater): CA $700.00
Minimum 25 paying passengers (based on a 47 seater): CA $776.00
Minimum 20 paying passengers (based on a 26 seater): CA $891.00
Minimum 15 paying passengers (based on a 26 seater): CA $930.00
Single Supplement: CA $269.00
