Canadian Contrasts
Join us on this spectacular scenic journey, travel through the colonial towns of Quebec to the unspoilt frontiers of British Columbia's Pacific Coast.
Day 1 - Toronto Arrival
Start your journey with a flight to Toronto. Our representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, where you'll meet your Tour Director. The rest of the day is yours to explore Toronto.
Accommodation - Courtyard by Marriott
Day 2 - Niagara Falls Day Trip
Meet your fellow travellers at breakfast, before setting out to see the rest of Toronto's sights. Don't miss the Canadian Museum of Cultural Heritage, made of 24,000 pieces of marble and stone. Then head to the Niagara Peninsula, passing through the Victorian town, Niagara-on-the-Lake, following scenic Niagara Parkway to spectacular Niagara Falls.
Accommodation - Courtyard Marriott
Day 3 - Toronto to Ottawa
Leave Toronto's skyline behind and head east towards Ottawa, with a sightseeing tour of the national capital when you arrive. The city's highlights include Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and ByWard Market.
Accommodation - Best Western Victoria Park Ottawa
Day 4 - Ottawa to Quebec City
Travel along scenic Ottawa River to the French-speaking Québec City. Enjoy a tour of the walled city and see the famous city gates, Lower Town, the Citadel and Battlefields Park.
Accommodation - Classique Ste Foy
Day 5 - Quebec City
Enjoy a full day in Québec City, taking in sights like Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Petit-Champlain District's shops and Montmorency Falls Park.
Accommodation - Classique Ste Foy
Day 6 - Quebec City to Montreal
Set off from Québec City, driving along St. Lawrence River, like Canada's earliest settlers did, to Montréal. When you arrive, you'll have a sightseeing tour of the world's second-largest French speaking city. Be sure to see Notre-Dame Basilica and Montréal Tower.
Accommodation - Hotel Lord Berri
Day 7 - Montreal to Toronto
Head back to Toronto today, where you'll have time to explore the city's diverse neighbourhoods, varied restaurants and entertainment.
Accommodation - Courtyard by Marriott
Day 8 - Toronto to Calgary (flight)
Fly from Toronto, over central Canada's prairie fields, to the buzzing city of Calgary.
Accommodation - Sandman Hotel Downtown Calgary
Day 9 - Calgary Airport to Canmore
Set out early this morning for a sightseeing tour of Calgary, before heading to the Rocky Mountains. Your journey takes you through the Rockies' foothills into Banff National Park.
Accommodation - Radisson Canmore
Day 10 - Canmore
With this day at leisure why not spend the day in Banff National Park? Don't miss the views from Banff's Upper Hot Springs and leave time to browse the boutiques and gift shops along Banff Avenue.
Accommodation - Radisson Canmore
Day 11 - Canmore to Kamloops
Continue your tour of the Canadian Parks today, crossing the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia's Yoho National Park, and on through Monashee and Selkirk Mountains, to the rugged interior town, Kamloops.
Accommodation - Ramada Inn
Day 12 - Kamloops to Whistler
Expect a day of dramatic scenery changes, as you drive through Canada's ranch lands and head for Whistler's coastal mountains.
Accommodation - Whistler Village Inn & Suites
Day 13 - Whistler to Vancouver
Head south along the amazing Sea-to-Sky Highway, with its unforgettable landscape of pointy fjords and mountain peaks, to the metropolis of Vancouver. On arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, with the afternoon to yourself for further exploring.
Accommodation - Sandman Hotel Downtown
Day 14 - Vancouver
Spend your day at leisure in coastal Vancouver, with highlights like Stanley Park's totem poles and English Bay Beach.
Accommodation - Sandman Hotel Downtown
Day 15 - Vancouver Departure
Enjoy your last few hours in Vancouver, before your airport transfer and return flight to the UK.
