Canada's Twin Cultures

8 days / 7 nights Independent Holiday Package

Departs Daily

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Day 1 — Toronto

Transfer within Greater Toronto, including Pearson International Airport, to your hotel, located in the heart of Toronto close to restaurants, theatres and Young Street. Overnight Toronto.

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Day 2 — Toronto

Explore Toronto with the Grand City Tour experiencing the sites, sounds and history of this multi cultural city. Overnight Toronto.

Day 3 — Toronto / Niagara Falls

Travel from Toronto on a motor coach for a breathtaking full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls. Experience the Maid of Mist boat ride (when operating), enjoy a buffet lunch, and see the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral Clock, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Overnight Toronto.

Day 4 — Toronto / VIA Rail / Quebec City

Transfer to Union Station to board VIA Rail's VIA 1 service to Quebec City. Transfer to your Quebec City hotel. Overnight Quebec City, lunch and dinner served at your seat on the train included. Overnight Quebec City.

Day 5 — Quebec City

A day to explore the charming Old City with slant-roofed granite houses, narrow lanes, churches, monuments, and parks. Its historic fortified walls, the continent's only ones north of Mexico, have earned Quebec City a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Ninety-five percent of Quebecois speak French, and they blend a sophisticated sensibility with a hearty frontier attitude. A city orientation tour is included. Overnight Quebec City.

Day 6 — Quebec City / Via Rail / Montreal

Continue to explore the city this morning before transferring to the classic rail station and taking VIA 1 class to Montreal. Transfer to your hotel included. Lunch at seat included. Overnight Montreal.

Day 7 — Montreal

A day to explore Montreal, the world's second largest French speaking city. Visit the Old Port waterfront, Underground City, shops, art museums and endless cafes. Other attractions include; Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph's Oratory, Biodome, the Botanical Gardens. A three hour tour is included. Overnight Montreal.

Day 8 — Montreal / VIA Rail / Toronto

Transfer to the train station and your mid morning departure to Toronto using VIA Rails, VIA 1 service. Your holiday concludes at Union Station, Toronto. Thank you for travelling with John Steel Rail Tours.

Price includes

  • 7 nights' accommodation in hotels.
  • Transportation and transfers, as described.
  • Select sightseeing, activities, and admissions, as described.
  • 5 meals
  • Not included — any items not listed such as but not limited to 5% Goods & Services and/or Harmonized Sales Tax; meals (other than listed); baggage handling; gratuities; travel insurance; personal expenses; custom tour add-ons.
  • Please read Things To Know Before You Go for further information.

Info to know

  • Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of $250 CDN per person deposit.
  • A complete self-guiding itinerary and vouchers are provided after receipt of full and final payment, due no later than 60 (sixty) days prior to date of Day 1 of your itinerary. (VISA, Mastercard, AmEx, bank draft)
  • All monies paid are non-refundable. Ask your John Steel Tour Consultant about travel insurance, its coverages, conditions, and limitations
  • If applicable, pack an overnight bag for all overnight rail journeys. Safety rules limit carry-on luggage.
  • Please do not make closely connecting travel arrangements before &/or after tour. John Steel is not responsible for missed connections.
  • All products &/or services are subject to John Sharpe's Rail Tours Ltd., operating as John Steel Rail Tours' (JSRT), "General Conditions & Waiver."
  • Please ask your John Steel Tour Consultant for family pricing.

Prices and inclusions are subject to change without notice and vary by season. Prices shown have been adjusted where necessary to reflect seasonal availability of sightseeing and attractions.

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PRICE DETAILS: 2010 Canadian dollar prices — per guest, double occupancy in hotels • Senior prices available (60 years and better).

Winter Season
Jan 1 – Apr 30
Popular Category ADULT
Coach $1499
Via 1 $1929
Single Occ ADD $959
Premiere Category ADULT
Coach $1629
Via 1 $2049
Single Occ ADD $1139
 
Spring Season
May 1 – May 31
Popular Category ADULT
Coach $1639
Via 1 $2059
Single Occ ADD $959
Premiere Category ADULT
Coach $1829
Via 1 $2249
Single Occ ADD $1139
 
Summer Season
Jun 1 – Oct 21
Popular Category ADULT
Coach $1749
Via 1 $2189
Single Occ ADD $989
Premiere Category ADULT
Coach $2259
Via 1 $2729
Single Occ ADD $1299
 
Fall Season
Oct 22 – Dec 31
Popular Category ADULT
Coach $1589
Via 1 $1999
Single Occ ADD $899
Premiere Category ADULT
Coach $1699
Via 1 $2129
Single Occ ADD $999

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