3-Day Highlights Tour of Eastern Canada – Tours Depart Year-Round

Overview

Tour Highlights
1. Stroll through the stone-lined narrow streets of Old Quebec City, rubbing shoulders with ancient, stately churches and meeting the world of the movies.
2. Visit Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the current seat of the Canadian government and Senate, and learn about Canadian history and culture.
3. Visit the revitalized Biodome Natural Ecology Museum
4. Take a boat ride among the star-studded islands of the St. Lawrence River. Take a boat ride through the star-studded islands of the St. Lawrence River to see Fort Bolt and the world's shortest cross-country bridge for a romantic, exotic experience. (Summer Itinerary)
5. Even if you have experienced many styles of luxury hotels around the world, you may not have touched a hotel as chic as this one - the only ice hotel in North America, which is made of ice and snow, costing a huge amount of money, and have the opportunity to touch the "Dragon Lady's Ice Bed" (Winter Itinerary).

Accommodation Highlights 🏨
Summer itinerary (May-October) choose either a second night at an upgraded Old Town Quebec hotel (select product code SCEC03-D) or a second night at the ultra 5-star Fairmont Québec Château de la Fontaine (select product code SCEC03-V), with more time for sightseeing in the Old Town area.
Winter (Nov-April) New*** Exclusive Special Offer: (Includes one day of breakfast)
Winter Early Bird Offer, sign up 2 weeks in advance for SCEC03, 2 choices
1, Free upgrade to SCEC03-D, stay walking distance to the bar street of Old Québec, Triple room, Quadruple room without Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 2 Get 2 Free (Breakfast is not included)
2, Discounted Triple room, Quadruple room, Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 2 Get 2 Free, Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Buy 2 get 2 free (tax only) - Stay at regular hotels in Quebec (breakfast included)

Dining Highlights
1. Complimentary breakfast for 2 days per person (summer itinerary) Complimentary breakfast for 1 day for winter itinerary (SEC03-D/V only complimentary breakfast for 1 day)
2. Stroll through the old streets of Quebec full of European style, enjoy an authentic French dinner in a restaurant full of romantic atmosphere
3. Taste local specialty farm dishes made from maple sugar paddles. Experience Canada's "farm-to-table" experience with local specialties made from maple sugar paddles.

Why families book this one

• 3-Day Eastern Canada Value Tour

Suggested itinerary rhythm

1. Day 1 - Toronto - Kingston - Ottawa - MontrealDepart Toronto for Ottawa in the early morning. Passing through Kingston, the ancient capital of Canada, you will see the Old Parliament Building, now City Hall, and the famous Queen's University. Then proceed to Ottawa for a tour of Parliament Hill (exterior), where the art of sculpture is at its peak. Visit the Canadian National War Museum, Canada's largest collection of war-related artifacts and materials, and one of the world's three most important collections of the art of war, showcasing today's most advanced weapons, audio and visual equipment, as well as weapons and uniforms from the early days of Indian defense warfare to the First and Second World Wars, and exhibits of naval, army and air force combat readiness. Then visit the National Museum of Canadian History, Canada's largest and most visited museum, with displays on how multiculturalism, from Indians to immigrants, forged today's Canadian civilization, providing a complete introduction to Canada's history, geography, culture and more. Then proceed to Montreal's Old Montreal, Notre Dame (exterior), Chinatown, and so on.
2. Day 2 - Montreal - Quebec CityWinter Itinerary Montreal - *Ice Hotel - Quebec City (November 2025 - April 2026) After breakfast, climb Mount Royal overlooking Montreal and visit St. Joseph's Cathedral, the largest Catholic cathedral in North America. Then visit the Olympic Park, the site of the 1976 Olympic Games, which has since been transformed into North America's only Natural Ecology Pavilion.*The newly renovated Museum of Nature is divided into four ecological zones: Rainforest, Polar Regions, Canadian Deciduous Forest, St. Lawrence River, etc. With more than 4,000 animals and 5,000 plants, as well as an aquarium, the Museum is a very attractive and educational Travel attraction for young and old alike. Afterwards, visit the Butterfly Garden, the Butterfly Pavilion is a beautiful world full of color and vitality, surrounded by greenery and fragrant flowers. Various kinds of colorful butterflies fly freely in the pavilion, shining like flying jewels. Here you can enjoy the elegant dance of butterflies up close and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. This is a place where you can linger and enjoy the magical experience of being in close contact with nature. Afterwards, you can enjoy the local specialties of "Maple Sugar Cottage" at your own expense, and experience the Canadian style of "Farmers' Fun". After lunch, visit the Quebec Ice Hotel (open from January 4 to March 22, 2026), a man-made winter wonderland. The Quebec Ice Hotel was built using 15,000 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice at a cost of approximately $750,000 USD. Every winter, the Ice Hotel Québec reappears with a new design and construction under silver skies. Its crystal clear ice sculptures and unique romantic atmosphere attract tens of thousands of tourists to visit and then enter Quebec City, Canada's oldest city, to experience the rich European colors of Old Quebec City, where historical relics can be seen everywhere: North America's only Historical sites can be seen everywhere: North America's only well-preserved ancient city walls, the magnificent Chateau Grand Hotel, the elegant old churches, the magnificent Quebec Provincial Parliament Building, the popular antique horse-drawn carriages and street artists, etc. You can't help but to take photos and leave a picture of the city. We will start the day with a French-style dinner at one of Quebec City's specialty restaurants. In a cozy and elegant environment, you will enjoy a fusion of local dishes and feel the unique charm and leisurely pace of the intertwining of French and North American cultures. After dinner, return to the hotel. * Ice Hotel opening date: January 4 to March 22, 2026 (during the period when the Ice Hotel is not open or closed, the attraction will be adjusted to "Observatoire de la Capitale": "Climb up to the observation deck on the 31st floor of Mary's Tower, the tallest building in the city, to see the city of Quebec, overlooking the battlefields of the Anglo-French colonial wars, and listen to the tour guide's explanation of the thrilling history of the Anglo-French wars of those years. Then enter the ancient city of Quebec. Built on a cliff, the ancient city has the only well-preserved ancient city wall in North America. Inside the city, there are many old churches, monasteries, historical monuments of the Battery Park, full of French flavor of the old fortress square, the Quebec Provincial Assembly Building and the famous historical buildings, including the Fantine Castle, the Star Castle fortress, and so on." Summer Itinerary After breakfast, enter and visit St. Joseph's Cathedral, the largest Catholic cathedral in North America, with an elevated view of Montreal. Then proceed to visit the Montreal Ecology Pavilion, rebuilt and reopened using the site of the 1976 Paralympic Games, which reconstructs five ecosystems of the Americas in five natural ecological zones: rainforest, polar, Canadian deciduous forest, St. Lawrence River, and Labrador Coast. Then visit the Monterey Botanical Garden, recognized as one of the largest and most important botanical gardens in the world, with a collection of 22,000 plants and species, tree pavilions and more than 20 thematic gardens covering 75 hectares, ideal for enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty. The Leaning Tower of Montreal, built on the site of the 1976 Olympic Games, can also be seen. The Leaning Tower of Montreal is approximately 165 meters high and has an inclination of 45 degrees (the Leaning Tower of Pisa has an inclination of only 5 degrees), making it the tallest leaning tower in the world and the most steeply inclined tower in the world. Afterwards, go to "Maple Sugar Shack". Quebec is the main producer of Canada's distinctive maple syrup. The Maple Sugar Shack is where maple sugar is harvested and made during the season. Taste the local specialties made from maple sugar paddles and experience Canada's "farm-to-table" (if the maple sugar estate is closed, we will change to other places for lunch). Afterwards, we will go to Quebec City, the oldest city in Canada. In this old Quebec City full of rich European colors, historical relics can be seen everywhere: the only oldest preserved workplace in North America, the elegant and noble old castle hotel, the old church, the popular antique horse-drawn carriages and the street artists, etc. All these will make you take photos to remember your visit and leave a beautiful picture. Dinner in the French restaurant to enjoy a special meal, you can fully enjoy the European romantic feelings (in case of special circumstances or change to the largest local seafood buffet restaurant). After dinner, go back to the hotel for rest. * For tours departing from September 26 to October 17 , Montreal tour will be adjusted to the maple leaf season (Maple Sugar Meal cannot be arranged due to the tour). After breakfast, go to the Eastern "Banff" reputation, but also the world-famous maple viewing shrine - Lakeville Mountain Resort. Backed by the mountains and facing the water, by a variety of European-style buildings composed of Cuihu Mountain town colorful, such as the world outside the paradise. Take the cable car to the top of the highest peak in Eastern Canada. Looking around, you can see the beautiful maple shadows on the shores of Acacia Lake. In the afternoon, drive to Old Quebec City. North America's only best-preserved ancient city walls, the elegant Fort Hotel, the elegant old church, the magnificent Quebec Provincial Parliament Building, the popular antique horse-drawn carriages and street artists, etc. You can't help but take pictures. Leave behind a beautiful picture. The St. Lawrence River, the old town and the colorful maple leaves make for a great view. Dinner in a French restaurant with specialties at your own expense, allowing you to fully enjoy the romantic feelings of Europe. Overnight stay in a Quebec hotel.
3. Day 3 - Quebec City - Thousand Islands - TorontoWinter Itinerary After breakfast, you will be guided on another winter snowshoeing program ~ a husky dog sled ride in the big forest, to experience the joyful song of life in the Canadian winter! You'll sit on a sled pulled by a pack of human-friendly Eskimo dogs as you speed through the snow, with the crisp air blowing red on your cheeks. There's nothing better than experiencing the charm of dogs and the strong bond between humans and dogs while exploring a dreamy winter wonderland on a dog sled. (Dog sledding is a seasonal tour and is subject to modification or cancellation due to weather and other reasons. All working animals in the dog sledding are subject to strict government animal protection regulations). After lunch on the way through the Thousand Island Lake, take a helicopter ride at your own expense (according to the weather conditions of the day whether or not it is allowed), to feel the Canadian three natural wonders of the Thousand Island Lake style: from the high altitude overlooking the Thousand Island Lake Lake of the lakes and mountains. In winter, the surface of the lake is like a mirror, thousands of islands are embedded in it like scattered gemstones, and the beauty of the lake is so magnificent that it will make you feel relaxed and happy. Return to Toronto around dusk. Summer Itinerary After breakfast, return to Toronto. On the way back to Toronto, visit Thousand Islands National Park, one of Canada's Three Wonders of Nature (*Seasonal from April to October). Take a boat trip to visit the heart-shaped islands on the St. Lawrence River at the U.S.-Canada border, the shortest international bridge, and the famous vacation villa area. Return to Toronto around dusk. After November, on the way back to Toronto, we will take a helicopter ride at our own expense (depending on the weather conditions on that day) to experience the Thousand Island Lake, one of the three wonders of nature in Canada: Overlooking the Thousand Island Lake from a high altitude, you will be able to see the scenery of the lake. Thousands of islands are embedded in it like scattered jewels, and the beauty of the openness and grandeur will make you feel relaxed and happy. Return to Toronto around dusk. 1000 Islands Helicopter (20min) 1000 Islands Helicopter $220 (For reference only) *The above itinerary is for reference only. Itinerary is subject to change due to departure date, weather, transportation and other factors.

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