Tour Overview
Oh Canada! From the Atlantic to the Pacific; from the cities to the wilderness including the Rockies, the Prairies and the Great Lakes. Meeting French, English and native cultures combined with your international travelling companions, this is a recipe for fun and excitement.
Flexible Night Stops
The itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our intention is to adhere to the published day by day route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation and available activities may vary due to group input, weather, road conditions & local restrictions.
Departs our New York hotel at 0730 hrs.
1. New England
2. Quebec City
3. Quebec City
4. Montreal
5. Montreal
6. Ottawa
7. Toronto
8. Niagara Falls
9. Lake Huron
10. Lake Huron
11. Lake Superior
12. Lake Superior
13. Winnipeg
14. Canadian Prairies (H)
15. Canadian Prairies (H)
16. Banff National Park
17. Banff National Park
18. Yoho National Park
19. Lake Louise
20. Jasper National Park
21. Jasper National Park
22. British Columbia
23. Vancouver
24. Vancouver
25. Seattle
(H) indicates hotel nights paid locally. All other nights are camping included in the price.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1-3: - New York, New England & Quebec CityFrom New York head north through New England to French Canada and Quebec. Visit Quebec City and explore the streets of the old quarter, North America's only surviving walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation: Camping included
Day 4-6: - Montreal & Ottawa
A true cultural mix is next on the agenda when visiting Montreal - the second largest city in Canada. Feel the charm of this 'European style' city with its narrow lanes and small cafes as well as being a major finance, business and art centre. Alternatively a thrilling jet boat ride on the Lachine Rapids will entertain adventure seekers. Next, Canada's capital, Ottawa. No visit to any city is complete without sampling the local foods.and drinks! So we've left plenty of time for that.
Accommodation: Camping included
Day 7-8: - Toronto & Niagara Falls
Follow the St Lawrence Seaway to the shopping Mecca and endless nightlife of Toronto,. Take in a baseball game at the Skydome or get a bird's eye view from the top of the world's tallest free-standing structure, the CN Tower. Next, view the spectacular Niagara Falls next on the included Maid of the Mist boat trip.
Accommodation: Camping included
Day 9-15: - Great Lakes, Winnipeg & Canadian Prairies
Cross Lake Huron on the Georgian Bay Ferry before travelling up 'Moose Alley' and canoeing on the unspoilt Great Lakes wilderness lands of Ontario. Next up, the Canadian Prairies. Visiting towns such as Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat, and Swift Current and mixing with locals in bars or just down at the 'general store', you'll know you've gotten off the tourist track now. The anticipation builds as we reach Calgary, gateway to the Rockies.
Accommodation: 5 nights camping included + 2 nights Canadian Prairies hotels approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.
Day 16-18: - Banff & Yoho National Parks
Our first park is Banff National Park, where everyone has a chance to go hiking or biking on its winding trails, ride the aerial tramway or to soak in Sulphur Mountain's soothing hot springs. Next is Yoho National Park where you can try an exhilarating white water rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River or enjoy the many breath taking hiking trails that has made Yoho famous.
Accommodation: Camping included
Day 19-21: - Lake Louise & Jasper National Park
Leaving Banff we hike the panoramic trails at Lake Louise, the "gem of the Rockies". Visit the chateau or hike up to the tea house for incredible vistas. Another visually stunning day awaits on the journey over the Icefields Parkway and through the heart of the Rockies - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Photographers will marvel at the turquoise hue of alpine lakes, countless peaks, forests and abundant wildlife. This superb route commands panoramic views of glaciers, forests and a chance to view wildlife before arriving at Jasper National Park. You have a chance to mountain bike here through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included
Day 22-25: - British Columbia, Vancouver & Seattle
Traversing British Columbia we reach Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver. Sample the delights of Gastown or ride a bicycle through Stanley Park. Rounding out this 'road trip' we finish in Seattle.<br>
Accommodation: Camping included
Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Seattle on day 25.
Flexible Itinerary
The itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our intention is to adhere to the published day by day route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation and available activities may vary due to group input, weather, road conditions & local restrictions.
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