MONTREAL - QUEBEC - TADOUSSAC - SAGUENAY FJORD - NATIONAL PARKS - OTTAWA - PERTH - KINGSTON - BOAT TRIP 1000 ISLANDS -
NIAGARA FALLS - CAMBRIDGE - ST. JACOB - TORONTO
Culture, People & Nature!
We observe whales and bears, learn about the “First Nations” and the way of life of the Canadians. On foot we explore beautiful cities and take scenic walks in the natural parks. Experience the real Canada in a small group with an experienced tour guide.
DAY 1: FLIGHT TO MONTREAL
Flight to and arrival in Montreal. Welcome by your Tour Guide. Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 2: MONTREAL – QUBEC CITY
City tour, which includes the metropolis, and a walk in the old town and the harbour. Drive to the famous “Mount Royal” where we enjoy a beautiful view of the city and the St. Lawrence River. We leave Montreal at lunch time and drive, part of the way on the royal road «Chemin du Roy», to Quebec City.
DAY 3: QUEBEC CITY
In the morning we walk and explore the old town which has been awarded a cultural heritage site by UNESCO. The afternoon is at leisure.
DAY 4: QUEBEC CITY – TADOUSSAC
Drive to the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and «Cap Tourmente». In the afternoon we take a walk in the nature reserve, located on the St. Lawrence River, where we can observe thousands of snow geese.
DAY 5: TADOUSSAC – WHALE & BEAR OBSERVATION
The salt water from the sea often flows upstream into the beautiful Tadoussac Bay. Here whales stay in the St. Lawrence River. With a larger boat we observe different types of whales on our 3-hour trip. In the afternoon drive to the sand dunes and beautiful sandy beaches. Late afternoon bear watching.
DAY 6: SAGUENAY FJORD – LA BAIE
In the morning free time to explore the beautiful village on the bay. Scenic drive through the Saguenay Fjord National Park. We stop and take a short walk to a viewpoint of the fjord – one of the longest at 105km and deepest at 275m fjords in the world!
DAY 7: JAQUES QUARTIER NATIONAL PARK – WENDAKE
We drive along and to Jaques Quartier National Park. In the National Park walk through a beautiful forest with impressive waterfalls. We enjoy a walk and your own picnic at the river in the National Park. In the afternoon we arrive in Wendake. A city of the «Indians»- we overnight in a special hotel of the «First Nations».
DAY 8: WENDAKE – OTTAWA
In the morning we visit a «Long House» of the «First Nations». At Trois-Rivieres we stop at a maple syrup farm and enjoy a typical Canadian Settler lunch. We continue part of the way on the royal road «Chemin du Roy» to Ottawa.
DAY 9: OTTAWA – PERTH
On a guided walk we explore the capital of Canada. Afterwards we drive to Perth. The town of Perth, is considered one of the most beautiful small towns in Ontario. This village is still spared from the everyday hustle and bustle of tourists.
DAY 10: KINGSTON & BOAT TRIP 1000 ISLANDS
We leave Perth and drive through the lake area also known as the “Cottage Country” to Kingston. Enjoy lunch Cruise during the three hour cruise on the beautiful St. Lawrence River. You’ll discover Canada’s 1000-island archipelago on this sightseeing cruise.
DAY 11: TORONTO – NIAGARA FALLS
We continue to Toronto and have lunch in the 350m high revolving restaurant of the CN Tower (553m above sea level). We enjoy the fantastic view of the city of Toronto. Tonight, we spend the night in a hotel located directly opposite the impressive Niagara Falls.
DAY 12: NIAGARA FALLS – CAMBRIDGE
Opportunity in the morning to individually explore the waterfalls. We continue through the wine region to Niagara on The Lake. A charming small town located at Lake Ontario. After lunch we drive to Cambridge. Visit to a crop farm owned by a Swiss emigrant.
DAY 13: ST. JACOB MENNONITES – TORONTO AIRPORT
We include a stop on the way to the airport: St. Jacob is the “capital” of the Mennonites. We visit the St. Jacob market and then drive to the airport. Arrival at the airport no later than 4.30 pm. Farewell by the Tour Guide and check in for the return flight.
DAY 14: RETURN FLIGHT & ARRIVAL
Arrival- End of the tour.
We offer
Tour Director - Guide
- Accommodation in the best-selected hotels
- Niagara Fall hotel with Fall view
- Boat Trip 1000 Island
- Stay and visits to National and Provincial Parks
- 12 Canadian breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners
- All excursions, entrances and visits
- Gratuities for all included meals & hotels
- Local competent and experienced Swiss tour guide drivers
- Airport transfers according to itinerary
- Travel documents including travel program & travel information
- 12 Seat Minibus – max. 10 participants
Thomas is Swiss and has lived in Canada and South Africa for more than 35 years. For many years he worked worldwide as a tour guide and resident manager for Swiss companies: Imholz Travel, Hotelplan, Baumeler and Imbach Wanderreisen. Thomas enjoys being the tour director for this tour. He is looking forward to give you an insight into this large and fascinating country!
Dates & Prices
- Departure date from home country:
- Tour 1: 18.06.23 – 02.07.23 / Tour 2: 27.08.23 – 10.09.23
- Price for 14 days per person sharing in a double room:
- CA$ 7 185.00
- Supplement for 14 days per person in a single room:
- CA$ 1 800.00 Supplement
- Small groups surcharge less than 8 people:
- CA$ 1 000.00 Surcharge per person
- Flight to Montreal and Return Flight from Toronto are not included































