Canada
is a nation of spectacular scenery, intriguing cities and a multicultural spirit. Flying
into Toronto and out of Montreal allows us to make the most of our time as we
explore Canada's natural beauty and cultural diversity through both English and French-speaking
regions of this remarkable nation.
Our tour touches down in Toronto. Located
on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is not only the finance capital of
Canada but also a cultural hub of the country. A guided tour will introduce us
to the most famous landmarks, including the CN tower and Yonge Street, and give us
a true feel for this dynamic and multicultural city.
From Toronto we will visit the enchanting
Victorian town of Niagara-on-the-lake followed by a visit to the famous Niagara
Falls, a trio of waterfalls along the Canada-America border. A boat cruise to
the foot of the falls will allow us to experience the thundering beauty of this
national landmark up close!
From Toronto we will drive along the shores
of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River to Kingston, the former capital of
Upper Canada. On a boat cruise through the thousand islands we will enjoy Canada’s
iconic natural beauty as we watch for glimpses of castles, cosy cabins and
lighthouses tucked among the myriad islets that fill this stretch of the St.
Lawrence River.
We will continue onward to the nation’s modern capital, Ottawa. A guided tour will help us get our bearings of the city and its most notable sights, including Parliament Hill, the famous Byward Market and the scenic Rideau Canal.
We also visit the impressive
Museum of Canadian History, where we will have the opportunity to learn more about
Canada's national heritage.
The next leg of our tour will take us to Quebec, the largest French-speaking province in Canada. Admire the star-shaped citadel and impressive fortifications as we enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City, the oldest city in Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening we will enjoy the local cuisine and old-time atmosphere at a “sugar shack”, a traditional cabin where maple syrup is made each spring.
New for this year, while staying in Quebec we will head out in the countryside to see some more of Canada's natural beauty at Jacques-Cartier National Park. Here we find a beautiful glacial valley where the river has carved a 550m deep channel into the plateau amongst the trees.
From Quebec City we will continue on to Montreal, stopping to experience a traditional Huron village where we will discover the heritage of one of Canada’s many indigenous peoples.
In Montreal, a guided tour will take us
through this chic and vibrant city as we explore its extensive underground
pedestrian network of cafés and shops, as well as taking in the views from Mont
Royal, the triple-peaked hill from which the city gets its name. We will have some time at leisure in Montreal
to further explore the city. We recommend grabbing a doughnut and a coffee from
Tim Horton's, Canada's favourite coffee shop, before we return to the UK.
As always, we will round off our days with a
time of singing and an encouraging Bible talk. Don't miss out on this
unforgettable tour!