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Great Parks of the East 15 Days / 14 Nights GREAT PARKS OF THE EAST 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS The cosmopolitan city of Toronto is the starting point of this two-week circular tour. Northbound from Toronto, explore the national parks in Ontario's interior. After a brief stay in the capital, Ottawa, return to the tranquility of nature in Quebec's national parks. The trail leads southbound via the bustling cities of Quebec City and Montreal, famous for their joie de vivre, to the thundering splendor of Niagara Falls. ITINERARY DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN TORONTO Arrive Pearson International Airport, Toronto, and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick up your Exotik Canada Roadbook at the front desk as you check in. Remainder of day is at leisure for shopping at the Eaton Centre or perhaps sampling the fine cuisine and nightlife of Toronto. Accommodation: Toronto for 1 night DAY 2 TORONTO - MIDLAND (159 KM) Scenic drive to Huron country with a detour through Penetanguishene, an old native village. We suggest a visit to Georgian Bay's "30 000 Islands" and a tour of the Jesuit mission at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. Accommodation: Midland for 1 night DAY 3 MIDLAND - HUNSTVILLE (137 KM) Leaving Midland, the road leads north-east to century-old Algonquin Provincial Park and the beautiful Muskoka region. Accommodation: Huntsville area for 2 nights DAY 4 HUNSTVILLE The Huntsville area offers tennis, golf, boat cruises, horseback riding and hiking trails. A short drive away are Lion's Lookout Park or Muskoka Pioneer Village. Overnight near Huntsville. DAY 5 HUNTSVILLE - GATINEAU PARK / OTTAWA (349 KM) Journey into Quebec to Gatineau Park. In Gatineau Park, enjoy kilometers of bicycle paths and fascinating views from look-outs over the river. Accommodation: Ottawa for 1 night DAY 6 OTTAWA - TREMBLANT (153 KM) Explore the capital region and the Parliament Buildings, or take a cruise on the Ottawa River. It is a short drive into the Laurentian Mountains. Accommodation: Tremblant for 2 nights DAY 7 TREMBLANT Enjoy a full day in the Laurentians. A good local excursion includes the village of St. Jovite and Mont-Tremblant Park, Quebec's oldest provincial park. Overnight in Tremblant. DAY 8 TREMBLANT - QUEBEC CITY (368 KM) A scenic drive on the Chemin du Roy, Canada’s first year-round carriageway, brings you past numerous historical French-Canadian villages. Trois-Rivieres is Quebec’s second-oldest city and many of its streets are characterized by 18th-century style structures and galleries. In Batiscan, you can view the stone presbytery that is an architectural gem and perhaps see historical craft demonstrations. Accommodation: Quebec City for 2 nights DAY 9 QUEBEC CITY Full day in Quebec City, Canada's oldest city. Highlights include the Fortifications, a national historic park; Place Royale and Old Quebec, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; or the Montmorency Falls. Overnight in Quebec City. DAY 10 QUEBEC CITY - ST. MICHEL-DES-SAINTS (281 KM) Scenic drive through the fertile plains and rolling hills of the Mauricie / Bois- Francs and Lanaudiere regions, bound for the forests and unspoiled scenery of the Quebec hinterlands. Accommodation: St.Michel-des-Saints for 2 nights DAY 11 ST. MICHEL-DES-SAINTS Beautiful scenery surrounds you at Reservoir Taureau and Baie du Milieu, with numerous outdoor activities at your disposal. We suggest canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking or sailing. Alternatively, head for the hills along the hiking trails. Overnight in St. Michel-des-Saints. DAY 12 ST. MICHEL-DES-SAINTS - MONTREAL (166 KM) Traverse the Lanaudiere region and its numerous lakes. Stop in Berthierville and visit the Gilles Villeneuve Museum, then continue to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Montreal. We suggest a visit to Notre-Dame Basilica, the Olympic site, the Biodome, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Mt. Royal Park, Casino or the underground city. Accommodation: Montreal for 1 night DAY 13 MONTREAL - KINGSTON (288 KM) Cross the border into Ontario and explore the tranquility of the Thousand Islands region. Visit Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg and Old Fort Henry or take a leisurely cruise through the Thousand Islands. Accommodation: Kingston for 1 night DAY 14 KINGSTON - NIAGARA FALLS (390 KM) Drive along Lake Ontario, skirting Ontario's capital, Toronto, to reach Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara- on-the-Lake, a charming 19th-century village. Once in Niagara Falls, put on your rain jacket and step aboard for the ride of a lifetime! The Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls tour will take you to the American Falls before sailing past massive rock formations to the magnificent sight of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. As the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls tour battles the waters, take advantage of unsurpassed photo opportunities. Accommodation: Niagara Falls for 1 night DAY 15 NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO / END OF TOUR (129 KM) Return to Pearson International Airport, Toronto where you will for your return flight. INCLUSIONS Accommodation for 14 nights in in the selected hotels A personalized Canada Roadbook containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customized day-by-day routing maps Days 10 & 11, Auberge du Lac Taureau - use of canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, mountain bikes (1 hour) or sailboats (1 hour), access to beach, indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Day 14, Niagara Falls - Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls. Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST Not included Flights · Transfers · Car rental, fuel for car, taxes and insurance · Meals · Gratuities · Beverages · Optional excursions Price in CAD$, per person starting from Land package Daily departure Twin Single Triple Quad Child (0-12) ECONOMY August 3 - September 9, 2020 1945 3855 1455 1165 119 September 16 - 21, 2020 July 31 - August 2, 2020 2029 4015 1515 1205 119 September 10 - 15, 2020 September 22 - October 6, 2020 1879 3725 1399 1115 119 October 7 - 16, 2020 1789 3539 1319 1059 119 October 18 - 21, 2020 October 17, 2020 1839 3639 1359 1085 119 STANDARD August 2 - September 1, 2020 2085 4135 1545 1235 95 October 6 - 7, 2020 2169 4305 1609 1279 95 July 31 - August 1, 2020 2239 4439 1649 1309 95 September 2 - October 5, 2020 1985 3929 1479 1189 95 October 8 - 21, 2020 SUPERIOR August 1 - September 10, 2020 2705 5369 2009 1669 25 September 11 - 19, 2020 2745 5449 2039 1685 25 September 20 - October 21, 2020 2635 5245 1965 1629 25 Departures Aug 15-19 are not available due to Ironman in Tremblant Triple and Quad bookings may receive 2 rooms at Marriott Residence Inn Tremblant and Hotel Le Germain Toronto Hotel Options or similar City ECONOMY STANDARD SUPERIOR Bond Place Hotel or Holiday Chelsea Hotel or Courtyard By Fairmont Royal York Hotel or Toronto Inn Toronto Downtown Centre Marriott Downtown Toronto Hotel Le Germain Toronto Quality Inn & Conference Quality Inn & Conference Quality Inn & Conference Centre Midland Centre Midland or Comfort Centre Midland or Comfort Inn Midland or Comfort Inn Midland Inn Midland Midland Colonial Bay Motel & Cottages Colonial Bay Motel & Cottages or Deehurst Resort or Hidden Huntsville or Comfort Inn Huntsville or Comfort Inn Huntsville or Hidden Valley Resort Hidden Valley Resort Valley Resort Delta Hotel by Marriott Ottawa Capital Hill Hotel & Suites or Lord Elgin Hotel or Four Points by Ottawa City Centre or Courtyard by Travelodge Ottawa East Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa Marriott Ottawa Downtown Marriott Residence Inn Les Suites Tremblant – La Tour Fairmont Tremblant or Les Tremblant or Les Suites Tremblant Des Voyageurs or Les Suites Suites Tremblant – Westin Tremblant - Le Lodge de la Tremblant – Plaza St-Bernard Resort & Spa Tremblant Montagne Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec Hotel Ambassadeur or Super 8 Hotel Universel Sainte-Foy or or Hotel Le Concorde Quebec Quebec City Sainte-Foy Hotel Lindbergh or Delta Hotels By Marriott Quebec St.Michel- des-Saints / Auberge Du Lac Taureau or Lac Auberge Du Lac Taureau Auberge Du Lac Taureau St.Alexis- A L’Eau Claire des-Monts Hotel Faubourg Montreal or Best Delta Hotels By Marriott Les Suites Labelle or Hotel Le Montreal Western Ville Marie Hotel And Montreal or Montreal Marriott Roberval Suites Chateau Champlain Thriftlodge Kingston or Ambassador Resort Hotel & Delta Hotels By Marriott Kingston Ambassador Resort Hotel & Conference Centre or Courtyard Kingston Waterfront or Conference Centre By Marriott Kingston Courtyard by Marriott Kingston HiltonNiagara Falls Fallsview Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview The Falls Hotel & Inn or Days Hotel & Suitesor Doubletree Niagara Falls Hotel & Suites or The Oakes Inn & Suites by the Falls Fallsview Resort & Spa By Hotel Overlooking The Falls Hilton Niagara Falls Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. 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