Maple Explorer

Maple Explorer

Explore Canada's eastern cities and countryside

The very best sights of eastern Canada await you on this fabulous cruisetour, where a tour director joins you on the land portion. You'll be treated to a breathtaking cruise at the base of Niagara Falls on the famous Maid of the Mist. In exciting cities like the capital of Ottawa and French-flavored Montréal, you'll enjoy guided tours that show you all the points of interest, including the Canadian Museum of Civilization, dazzling cathedrals and the historic 19th century Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll end the land portion of your vacation in exquisite Québec City.

Day 1 Toronto
Arrive in Toronto. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight at the Fairmont Royal York.

Day 2 Toronto
Get to know your fellow tour guests at breakfast. Today's highlights include a visit to Niagara Falls - where buffet lunch and a cruise to the base of the falls on the world-famous Maid of the Mist await you. Afterward, a drive on the River Road passes the fabled Floral Clock as you head toward historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Overnight at the Fairmont Royal York. (Breakfast included)

Day 3 Toronto / Ottawa
A lovely cruise takes you through the picturesque Thousand Islands. Next on the itinerary is Canada's capital city, Ottawa, where tonight is yours to enjoy as you please. Overnight at the Fairmont Château Laurier (Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 4 Ottawa / Montebello
On a morning driving tour of the capital, you'll see Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, and visit the sensational Canadian Museum of Civilization. You'll enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way to Montebello, where you'll overnight at the historic Fairmont Le Château Montebello. (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 5 Montebello / Montréal
From Montebello, a pleasant drive through the countryside delivers you to the fabulous city of Montréal. A tour includes sights from the French Quarter to the grand basilica of Notre Dame cathedral. Overnight at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 6 Montréal / Québec / Embark Ship
After breakfast, you'll settle in for a comfortable and scenic motorcoach trip to Québec City, where you'll embark your ship. (Breakfast included)

Day 6 - 16 Cruise "Classic Canada & New England" (10 nights)
Day 6 - 17 Cruise "Classic Canada & New England" (11 nights)
Day 6 - 20 Cruise "Canada & Colonial America" (14 nights)

You can combine this Land Tour with our Cruises “Classic Canada & New England” or "Canada & Colonial America".