Ontario & French Canada
Delve into gorgeous cities on an Ontario & French Canada escorted tour. This journey travels through Toronto, Ottawa, Québec and Montréal. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Old Québec - Canada's only walled-city. Visit the Basilica of Notre Dame and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables. Enjoy a cruise to Niagara Falls and one through St. Lawrence Islands National Park. See its two sides as you explore both Old and cosmopolitan Montréal.
8 Days • fr. $1,715
Tour Includes
- WITNESS 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto
- SEE the Canadian Mint in Ottawa
- VISIT Québec City's Place Royale
- EXPLORE Montréal's Mount Royal
- VISIT the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables in Ottawa
- GUIDED TOUR in Québec to Basilica of Notre Dame and Cap de La Madeleine
- SIGHTSEEING BOAT to view breathtaking Niagara Falls*
- CRUISE through the islands of St. Lawrence Islands National Park
- EXPLORE Québec City a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- MARVEL at the turrets of Château Frontenac
- SEE the Seminary of St. Sulpice
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted above. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary. Gratuities are not included on Cosmos Lite vacations and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Chelsea Hotel Ontario in Toronto, Canada (2 nights)
- The Cartier Place Suite Hotel in Ottawa, Canada (2 nights)
- Hotel Plaza Quebec in Quebec, Canada (2 nights)
- Best Western Ville-Marie in Montreal, Canada (1 night)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
Location Information Description
Toronto, Canada
Welcome to Ontario’s capital. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Chelsea Hotel Ontario
Day 2
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS Location Information Description
Niagara Falls, Canada
Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise* for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls. Return to Toronto, where sightseeing includes the city’s major landmarks, such as the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, the University of Toronto, and ultra-modern Rogers Centre. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for a delicious dinner and spectacular views. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Chelsea Hotel Ontario
Day 3
Location Information Description
Kingston/Ontario, Canada
TORONTO–KINGSTON–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA Leave Ontario’s capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park.
Location Information Description
Ottawa, Canada
At Ivy Lea, board your boat for a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands of St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.
The Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Day 4
OTTAWA Location Information Description
Ottawa, Canada
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. Visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables, a tribute to Canadian heritage and history.
Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market.
The Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Day 5
OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA Location Information Description
Quebec City, Canada
Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historical King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Visit the Basilica of Notre Dame de Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hotel Plaza Quebec
Day 6
QUÉBEC CITY AREA Location Information Description
Quebec City, Canada
Enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale.
Also, see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free—your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Hotel Plaza Quebec
Day 7
QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL Location Information Description
Quebec City, Canada
This morning, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction.
Location Information Description
Montreal, Canada
Afterward, head south for sophisticated Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, and modern Montréal.
Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
Day 8
MONTRÉAL Location Information Description
Montreal, Canada
Your vacation ends this morning.
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.