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ESCORTED TOURS

ECOLOGICAL COAST TO
COAST (ECC-001)

Sat 1 - arrival MONTRÉAL Thu 6 - QUEBEC CITY - OTTAWA (475 km)
Arrival at airport, meet & greet and transfer to hotel where a Morning orientation tour of this walled city featuring: Place
Receptour Canada multi-lingual representative will assist you Royale, Plains of Abraham, Parliament Hill, Chateau Frontenac
with hotel check-in. Overnight. hotel. Departure for St. Prosper to visit a Bison farm. In an open
vehicle, tour the farm and learn how important the Bison was to
HOTEL: Le Centre Sheraton **** (2 nts) the Indians and how close this mammoth creature came to
extinction. Your hosts will serve a typical bison lunch in the farm
Sun 2 - MONTRÉAL house. Continuation towards the capital of Canada, Ottawa.
Morning orientation tour of this dynamic metropolis featuring: Evening arrival in Ottawa for hotel check-in and overnight. (AB,
old Montréal, Mount Royal, the Business District, etc. Time at L)
leisure for personal discoveries. Overnight. (AB) HOTEL: Lord Elgin **** (1 nt)
Mon 3 - MONTRÉAL - LAC DELAGE (285 km) Fri 7 - OTTAWA - TORONTO (400 km)
Departure towards Quebec region. Stop en route at a sugar Early morning orientation tour passing by: Rideau Canal,
shack where you will be introduced to the "art" of Maple Syrup National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Hall. Departure towards the
production. Once inside this typical Cabana you will listen to the Thousand Islands region, a well known resort in North America.
Folklore music and share a delicious meal in the most original Enjoy a one hour cruise through what the Indians called the
fashion. Continuation towards Lac Delage for hotel check-in. Garden of the Great Spirit. Arrival in Toronto and orientation
Enjoy the numerous included activities: Canoes, Kayaks, tour of downtown Toronto including Bay Street, the Financial
Pedals boat, Outdoor Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Bikes, Beach District, City Hall, Parliament of Ontario, University of Toronto,
volleyball, walking trails, etc. Dinner at the hotel and overnight. Yonge Street, Eaton Center. Hotel check-in and overnight.
(AB, L, D) (AB)
HOTEL: Manoir du Lac Delage**** (1 nt) HOTEL: Sheraton Centre Toronto **** (2 nts)
Tue 4 - LAC DELAGE - SAGUENAY (195 km) Sat 8 - Excursion NIAGARA FALLS (260 km)
Today you experience an unforgettable package of activities in Morning departure towards the Niagara peninsula. Lunch at a
the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. You will discover the wealth & panoramic restaurant overlooking the most famous waterfalls in
wild beauty of this vast land in the company of naturalist guides. the world. In the afternoon, mini-cruise at the foot of the falls
Your day starts with an introductory seminar about the variety aboard the sturdy little boat Hornblower. Leisure time in the
of wild animals that live in the Laurentides Forest. Equipped afternoon. Departure via the Niagara Parkway towards Niagara
with boots, cape and of course your photo-camera, you depart on the Lake, a lovely colonial style town. Return to Toronto and
to a remote region of the immense reserve. Enjoy an overnight. (AB,L)
interpretive nature walk with your guide before embarking on a
Rabaska Canoe. Paddle along an enchanting river, just as the Sun 9 - TORONTO - CALGARY (by air)
Indians once did. Afterwards, set along the shores of a lake, Transfer to airport with local speaking driver for flight to Calgary
enjoy a picnic lunch. At sunset it is time for an unforgettabel (flight not included). Upon arrival, meet & greet by a local
adventure: bear viewing. With professional guides you depart speaking driver and transfer to hotel for check-in and overnight.
for an observation of black bears in their natural habitat. (AB)
Departure to Saguenay for overnight. (AB, L) HOTEL: Delta Calgary Downtown **** (1 nt)
HOTEL: Delta Saguenay**** (1nt)
Mon 10 - CALGARY - BANFF (240 km)
Wed 5 - SAGUENAY- QUEBEC CITY (385 km) Morning orientation tour of the industrial metropolis of Alberta,
Early morning departure along the Saguenay fjord to featuring Olympic Plaza, Stampede Grounds and the Calgary
Tadoussac, set on the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence Tower. Departure into the vast open prairies towards the
River. Embarkation for an exciting morning whale-watching beautiful Rockies and Banff National Park. Stop en route in the
cruise: discover numerous marine mammal species, notably heart of Ranch Country! Enjoy an optional horseback riding
the potent Rorqual Whale and the bright white Beluga Whale! experience or take a stroll through the scenic trails. A hearty
Enjoy a lunch at the historic Hotel Tadoussac. Continuation BBQ lunch will be served. Then it is off to the world-renowed
towards Quebec City. En route, discover the beautiful region of Lake Louise. Continuation to Moraine Lake and the famous
Charlevoix: recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Wenchemntka Peaks. Late afternoon arrival and visit of Banff
Reserve, this region of rolling hills and panoramic views is and its vicinity: Tunnel Mountain, Bow Falls, Banff Springs
unequalled in Canada. Stop at the impressive Montmorency Hotel. Hotel check-in and overnight. (AB, L)
Falls to admire this wonder of nature. Arrival in Quebec in the HOTEL: Charltons Banff ***+ (2 nts)
evening and overnight. (AB, L)
HOTEL: Delta Quebec **** (1 nt)

Prices are net, per person in CA$. 12