EASTERN Highlights AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR EXPERIENCE FEATURING NIAGARA FALLS, & QUÉBEC CITY

9 DAYS JULY 5-13, 2021

EXCLUSIVE DEP RTURE EASTERN CANADA HIGHLIGHTS

cities, stunning scenery, and uniques experiences await you on this Eastern Canada Highlights tour. We have arranged special elements to make your Vividguided travel experience memorable. From wine tasting at a local vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake to a special dinner in Old Town Québec featuring regional French cuisine. Enjoy a balance of guided tours, leisure time, and a mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. It's sure to be an unforgettable trip!

DAY 1: TRAVEL TO channels of the Admiralty and Navy group of islands July 5, 2021 on this tour the 1000 Islands. Later visit the FORT Today travel to Chicago and board your flight to HENRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA, Toronto, Canada. Meet your Meridian Guided Travel an authentic 19th century British military fortress, Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Niagara Ontario's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Majes- Falls for a 2-night stay. Enjoy a Welcome Drink. tic Fort Henry is set high above the Kingston harbor Overnight: Niagara Falls, ON (Welcome Drink) on Lake Ontario. This is evening is at leisure to enjoy the charming waterfront area of Kingston. DAY 2: NIAGARA FALLS Overnight: Kingston, ON (B) July 6, 2021 Today board the VOYAGE TO THE FALLS BOAT DAY 5: KINGSTON - - MONTREAL TOUR for a thrilling experience to view thundering July 9, 2021 Niagara Falls from river level. Get up close and per- This morning travel to , the capital of Can- OTTAWA historic site with the tallest waterfalls in Eastern sonal with Canada’s most memorable experience. ada. Venture past the Prime Minister's residence, Canada (over 270ft. high) dominating the land- Visit charming Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its flow- multiple embassies, and the impressive National scape. Later, say bonjour to Québec City, the heart er-filled, tree-lined old town. There will be time to Art Gallery on a panoramic tour. You’ll also see the of Canada’s French heritage. After a short orienta- explore before continuing for a gothic parliament buildings and the Rideau Canal. NIAGARA WINERY tion, enjoy free time in the to explore the Old Town, . Later visit the Enjoy time to eat lunch and explore a bit on your TASTING BUTTERFLY CONSER- strolling along picturesque cobblestone streets and . Located on the grounds of the Niagara own before continuing to the Ottawa Train Station. VATORY 17th-century buildings. Parks Botanical Gardens, visitors are transported Board the train to Montreal VIA RAIL CANADA Overnight: Québec City, QC (B) to a tropical paradise full of thousands of vibrantly and enjoy the relaxing afternoon ride. Arrive in colored butterflies. Over 2,000 butterflies, made Montreal for a 2-night stay. Dinner is included up of 45 different species, call this beautiful space tonight. DAY 8: QUÉBEC CITY July 12, 2021 home. Tonight, enjoy a with Overnight: Montreal, QC (B,D) WELCOME DINNER This morning, enjoy a , high- views of spectacular Niagara Falls. Later, you may QUÉBEC CITY TOUR lighting Canada’s only walled city. Until the British wish to see the illumination of the falls as they are lit DAY 6: MONTREAL victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New in every color of the rainbow. July 10, 2021 France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight: Niagara Falls, ON (B,D) Today, enjoy a . See CITY TOUR Within the walls are Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, Montreal with its narrow streets lined with buildings the famous Le Chateau Frontenac and ancient Place dating from the 17th century, Place d’Armes and DAY 3: NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO - KINGSTON Royale. Also, see the old-world houses crowding the July 7, 2021 Olympic Park, site of the . narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence Enjoy the surrounding landscape of Ontario as you Visit Montreal’s sacred , NOTRE-DAME BASILICA River and historic Plains of Abraham. Tonight, set off for . Upon arrival see the modern one of the crown jewels of ’s rich religious TORONTO join your fellow travelers for a downtown area, the Parliament & Legislative area heritage. Later travel to Mount Royal from which OLD QUÉBEC featuring local specialties and and the University of Toronto on a panoramic tour the surrounding view is spectacular. Ascended by FAREWELL DINNER celebrating the end of a memorable trip to Eastern of this bustling provincial capital. Enjoy time for in 1535, Mount Royal is a small Canada. lunch before continuing to for a 2-night mountain in the city that is home to St. Joseph's KINGSTON Overnight: Québec City, QC (B,D) stay. Oratory, a National Historic Site of Canada and is * NOTE: The Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise Overnight: Kingston, ON (B) Canada's largest church. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Montreal at your leisure. DAY 9: RETURN HOME is subject to favorable weather and/or river July 13, 2021 Overnight: Montreal, QC (B) conditions. Favorable conditions normally DAY 4: KINGSTON & 1000 ISLANDS CRUISE As we prepare for our journey home, we have one July 8, 2021 exist in July. When conditions are unfavorable, more treat planned. As we travel from Québec Travel along the scenic St. Lawrence River to a walking tour will be substituted. DAY 7: MONTREAL - QUÉBEC CITY City to Montreal, visit a Gananoque. Embark for an up-close experience July 11, 2021 QUÉBEC SUGAR SHACK to learn about this local specialty. A visit would not on a . The Natives knew Travel along the St. Lawrence River en route to Qué- 1000 ISLANDS CRUISE be complete without sampling this sweet delicacy. this beautiful collection of islands as Manitoana or bec City. Make a stop in Trois-Rivières, the second Later travel to the airport for your flight to Chicago. the “Garden of the Great Spirit.” See fifth and sixth oldest French-speaking city in North America. Next (B) generation family cottages and cruise the narrow travel to MONTMORENCY FALLS, a spectacular

MEET YOUR TOUR DIRECTOR

JACKIE NELSON: Jackie has traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe, China, New Zealand and Australia. Her love of people and experiencing different cultures allows her to share destinations with her guests from a unique perspective. Her passion for providing customer service allows her guests to sit back, relax and enjoy their journey knowing she is always there. There’s no better way to get to know a destination than through the eyes of an experienced Tour Director. EASTERN CANADA HIGHLIGHTS

NIAGARA FALLS, ON 2 NIGHTS Perfectly carved during the ice age more than 12,000 years ago. A wonder of NIAGARA FALLS, ON the world so spectacular that 14 million people a year come to experience it. A Niagara Falls Marriott on the combination of power, strength, and beauty that only nature can create. Falls (Fallsview Rooms)

KINGSTON, ON 2 NIGHTS Nestled where the St. Lawrence River, Rideau Canal, and Lake Ontario meet, KINGSTON, ON Kingston is one of the oldest cities in the country. Visitors enjoy the immense Delta Hotels by Marriott beauty of the territory’s natural landscape. Home to the world-renowned 1000 Kingston Waterfront Islands and UNESCO-designated Rideau Canal and Fort Henry. MONTREAL, QC 2 NIGHTS Today with more than 4 million inhabitants and no less than 120 different na- MONTREAL, QC tionalities, Montréal boasts a rich and vibrant cultural fabric. The second-larg- Montréal Marriott Château est francophone city in the world after Paris, Montréal has rightly earned its Champlain title as a cosmopolitan metropolis. QUÉBEC CITY, QC 2 NIGHTS Old Québec will delight and amaze you. The cradle of French America, it’s the QUÉBEC CITY, QC only fortified city on the continent north of Mexico. Stroll through the -cob Hilton Québec blestone streets and soak in the city’s magnificent heritage, storied past, and European charm. It’s festive, welcoming, and wonderfully safe.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUSIONS

• 2 Nights in Niagara Falls • 2 Nights Montreal - Round-trip Air (Chicago) • Voyage to the Falls Cruise • Montreal City Tour - 11 Meals (8-B & 3-D) • Niagara-On-The-Lake • Notre Dame of Montreal - Wines with Dinner • Niagara Winery Tasting • Mount Royal - Experienced Tour Manager • Butterfly Conservatory • 2 Nights Québec - Deluxe Touring & Transfer • Toronto • Québec City Tour Vehicles • 2 Nights in Kingston, ON • Old Québec - Baggage Handling • 1000 Islands Cruise • Notre-Dame de Québec - Whisper Listening Devices • Fort Henry Nat'l Historic Site • Old Québec Farewell Dinner -Tips & Gratuities (Tour Director, • Ottawa • Québec Sugar Shack Drivers, Local Guides, Included • VIA Rail (Ottawa - Montreal) Meals & Baggage Handlers)

This tour requires moderate physical activity. You should be in good health and able to ACTIVITY LEVEL: LEISURELY 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVE walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.

9 DAYS JULY 5-13, 2021 EXCLUSIVE DEPARTURE EASTERN CANADA HIGHLIGHTS

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