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Holidays & Flights to the USA, Canada & the Bahamas

Canada's Capital Cities Plus Niagara Falls Escorted Coach Tour Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Toronto embody the cosmopolitan spirit of eastern Canada. Two-and-three night stays afford exploration of their cultural differences and historic similarities, with journeys to Niagara Falls and the lovely Thousand Islands. 1. Arrive Montreal. Tour begins: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth  Hotel at 6:30 PM. Discover the many charms of the delightfully French city of Montreal; the day is at leisure upon your arrival. This evening you are invited to a 6:30 PM reception and dinner to meet your Tauck Director and fellow travelers. Meals: D 2. Romantic Montreal. With its dual English and French cultures, Montreal is one of Canada's most unique cities. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes St. Joseph's Oratory, McGill University and Mt. Royal, plus a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. After lunch, the afternoon is free to spend as you wish. Explore the museums, and historic sites, or perhaps visit the fashionable shops of Place Ville Marie, Place Bonaventure, St. Catherine and Sherbrooke Streets. There are many things to do at year-round! Meals: BL 3. Montmorency Falls / Quebec. Leave Montreal and travel through the heart of French Canada. Follow the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River through Trois Rivières to magnificent Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls! Enjoy lunch beside the 272-foot high falls, then continue on to the Beaupré coast and visit the shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupré and its famous basilica. Journey to Quebec City for a two night stay at majestic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Sprawled atop sheer cliffs rising above the narrowing St. Lawrence River, Quebec reflects an old-world charm and grace of another era. Highlights include the Plains of Abraham, the provincial Parliament buildings, Porte St-Louis and the narrow, cobbled old streets that house fashionable boutiques and charming cafés. Meals: BLD 4. Explore Quebec City. Take a sightseeing tour this morning of Old Quebec, capital of the province and the only walled city north of Mexico. Grayed by the brush of time, ancient stone houses huddle beside venerable churches and monuments. You may wish to stroll on Dufferin Terrace, watch the unending line of ships from around the world, or visit the small boutiques of the Old City. The remainder of the day is spent at your leisure exploring the city. Meals: B 5. Quebec to Ottawa.  Travel along Quebec's eastern shores, a route used by early French explorers and fur traders, to Canada's capital city of Ottawa, perched on the banks of the Ottawa River. As the center of Canadian government, it is renowned for beautiful flower gardens, tree-lined streets, numerous parks and noble buildings. The city was chosen as the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857; at the time, it was a somewhat rustic outpost on the edge of the Canadian frontier!  Meals BL 6. Sightsee Ottawa. Ottawa captivates the visitor with the charm of its magnificent boulevards, exquisite gardens and regal architecture. This morning's sightseeing includes views of the Royal Canadian Mint, National Research Center, City Hall, the residence of the prime minister and Rideau Hall, the governor-general's home; you also have an opportunity to visit Parliament. In July and August see the "Changing of the Guard"  (weather permitting). Remainder of the day is free to explore Ottawa at leisure. Meals: BD 7. Cruise the Thousand Islands. Head south to the St. Lawrence River for lunch and a cruise among the lovely Thousand Islands. Some of the islands are lushly forested while others support only a few pines perched precariously over the blue water. Continue to Kingston, where the great river opens on to Lake Ontario. Travel the MacDonald-Cartier Freeway to Toronto, Ontario's largest city, for the next three nights. Meals: BLD 8. Sightsee Toronto. A sightseeing tour of Toronto gives you a view of the downtown and residential areas as well as the grand Parliament Buildings and the University of Toronto. Visit one of the city's most visible icons, the CN Tower, which is the tallest freestanding structure in the world. The afternoon is free; pursue your special interests, perhaps visiting Toronto's museums or taking a boat excursion on Lake Ontario. Meals: B 9. View Majestic Niagara Falls. Travel along the Queen Elizabeth Way to Niagara Falls. In addition to viewing the thundering falls from high above, you will descend to the churning waters of the Niagara River and take the famous Maid of the Mist to view the falls from below. It's a breathtaking experience! Travel along Niagara Gorge to view the world-famous Floral Clock, giant hydroelectric plants, Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and the Whirlpool Rapids. Visit lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake for lunch, with time to browse through the shops. Return to Toronto for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals: BLD 10. Journey Home.  Tour Ends: Toronto. Fly home anytime.  Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals: B Departure Dates 2008 10 Days / 9 Nights Begins Montreal May 25 Jun 03, 12, 21, 30 Jul 09, 18, 27 Aug 05, 14, 23, 29 Sep 02, 07, 11, 16, 20, 25, 29 Additional dates may become available as these sell out. Prices 2008 Price Per Person Twin £1259 Single £1639 Triple £1169 (twin with roll-away) 19 Meals Included. Special Airfares: Just America will be pleased to quote transatlantic airfares - please enquire at the time of booking. Nights 1 & 2 Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Que. Nights 3 & 4 Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, Que. Nights 5 & 6 Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, Ont. Nights 7,8 & 9 Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ont.