The Maple Explorer 2009
From Toronto
9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Includes
- View five cities
- Hotel
accommodation including provincial taxes for 08 nights
- full-day
scheduled-service motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls including lunch
- Maid
of the Mist Cruise (seasonal)
- VIA
1 service from Toronto to Ottawa including one meal
- Transfers
to and from Ottawa’s VIA Rail station
- Sightseeing
tour of Ottawa
- VIA
1 service from Ottawa to Montréal including one meal
- Sightseeing
tour of Montréal
- Sightseeing
transfer from Montréal to Québec City
- Sightseeing
of Québec City
- Porterage
at hotels
- Nature
Guide
Day 01
Toronto
Upon arrival at Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport, transfer (not
included) by scheduled-service airporter, limousine
or taxi to down-town Toronto and your selected hotel.
Overnight in Toronto.
Day 02
Toronto
Today, depart on a full-day
scheduled-service motorcoach sightseeing tour to Niagara Falls. You will travel through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara
Falls, one of
the great wonders of the world. Highlights of today’s tour include a
sumptuous buffet while overlooking the Falls,
plus a trip on the world-famous “Maid of the Mist” (included,
seasonal), which takes you to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. Also included is a trip along beautiful River Road, which winds its way along the Niagara Gorge. Stops
are made at the Floral Clock, and at the historic community of
Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Overnight
in Toronto.
Day 03
Ottawa
Late this morning, transfer
to Toronto’s Union Station (transfer not included) and board VIA Rail for your train journey to the nation’s capital
city, Ottawa. A complimentary lunch will be served onboard. Upon arrival at the Ottawa VIA Rail station, transfer to your selected hotel (transfer not included).
Overnight
in Ottawa.
Day 04
Ottawa
Today, enjoy a
scheduled-service sight-seeing tour of Ottawa. Highlights of the Hop On Hop Off
Tour include the Parliament Buildings, the Supreme Court of
Canada, the Canadian Mint and the National Arts Centre.
Overnight in Ottawa.
Day 05
Montréal
This morning, transfer by taxi (taxi
transfer included) to the Ottawa VIA Rail station for your train journey to Montréal.
A complimentary
lunch will be served onboard. Upon arrival at the Montréal VIA train
station, transfer to your selected hotel (transfer
included).
Overnight
in Montréal.
Day 06
Montréal
Today, enjoy a scheduled-service motor coach sightseeing tour featuring
some of the most famous areas of the city. Highlights include the Old Port; Notre Dame Basilica, a masterpiece of religious
architecture; St. Joseph Oratory; Olympic Parc and
its dramatic leaning tower; Place Jacques Cartier; McGill University; and Old Montréal. The remainder of the day is yours to explore this
fabulous and energetic city.
Overnight
in Montréal.
Day 07
Québec City
Depart Montréal this morning by scheduled-service motorcoach,
and travel to the capital city of Québec, Québec City.
Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Québec City
is Canada’s oldest city and the cradle of French civilization
in North America. It is the seat of Government and of the National
Assembly. UNESCO has recognized the importance of Québec’s historical
and cultural rich-ness by naming the city a World Heritage Site. Upon arrival
in Québec City, proceed on a sightseeing tour with highlights including the
Plains of Abraham, site of the historic battle between French and British
forces; Place Royal; the Parliament Buildings; and Upper and Lower Québec.
Overnight
in Québec City.
Day 08
Québec City
Today is at leisure to discover the greater Québec area. Québec City
is the only walled city north of Mexico. Built at the time to stave off unwanted visitors,
today these same walls beckon you to share in the pleasure of a new experience.
You will find your-self surrounded by a charming blend of ancient and
modern architecture – an atmosphere both casual and elegant, with peaceful yet exciting activities.
Overnight
in Québec City.
Day 09
Québec City
Your tour ends today with check-out at your hotel. Transfer Independently to the Québec City Airport for your ongoing or homeward flight (transfer
not included).
2009 Departures
Daily
May 01-October 24
Black Out: Grand Prix Dates
Rates per person US Dollars
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Twin
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Single
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Triple
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Moderate Program
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May 01-May 24
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$1755.00
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$2646.00
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$1547.00
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May 25-September 2
September 3-October 15
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$1937.00
$1812.00
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$2997.00
$2762.00
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$1669.00
$1586.00
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October 16-October 24
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$1675.00
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$2488.00
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$1494.00
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Deluxe Program
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May 01-May 24
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$2218.00
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$3576.00
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$1921.00
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May 25-September 2
September 3-October 15
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$2479.00
$2525.00
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$4099.00
$4194.00
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$2095.00
$2128.00
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October 16-October 24
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$2142.00
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$3428.00
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$1871.00
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Accommodations
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City
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Moderate Accommodation
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Deluxe Accommodation
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Toronto
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Courtyard by Marriott
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Fairmont Royal York Hotel,
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Fairmont Room
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Ottawa
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Lord Elgin Hotel
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Fairmont Chateau Laurier,
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Fairmont Room
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Montréal
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Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
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Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel,
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Fairmont Room
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Québec
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Manoir Victoria
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Fairmont Chateau
Frontenac,
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Fairmont Room
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Note:
Niagara
Falls sightseeing, IMAX Theater is substituted when Maid-of-the-Mist is not
operating.
