4-Week Canada Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week Canada tour itineraries

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• 27 Days in Eastern North America, incl. Ottawa and Montreal

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Ottawa

    Start your journey in Canada's capital at the Fairmont Château Laurier near Parliament Hill. The city's name comes from the Algonquin word "Odawa" meaning "to trade." Take a guided city tour and spend your evenings sampling local restaurants on a progressive dining experience.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Quebec City

    Visit Parc Oméga to see Canadian wildlife before arriving at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Québec, North America's only walled city. Take the morning Montmorency Falls trip to beat the crowds and get the best photos.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Montreal

    Drive the historic Chemin du Roy to Montreal. Stop at a traditional sugar shack for real Québécois maple syrup. Choose between a food walking tour of local markets or seeing the city by vintage Cadillac. The Beyond the Market tour gives you a great look at Montreal's food culture.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Toronto & Niagara Falls

    Take a cruise through the Thousand Islands before spending two nights in Toronto. Visit the CN Tower and explore the harbor area. Stay at the Marriott Fallsview in Niagara Falls. One visitor shared: "Getting up early to see the mist rising from the falls before the crowds arrive was magical - don't miss the morning light on the water."

    
  • Days 10-14

    U.S. East Coast Cities

    Travel through Lancaster's Amish country to Washington D.C. for monument tours. Visit New York City's Lower East Side to learn about Jewish heritage and see a Broadway show. Plan your subway routes ahead since NYC traffic can be unpredictable.

    
  • Days 15-27

    New England & Maritime Cruise

    Board the Scenic Eclipse in Boston for a small-ship cruise with just 228 guests. Visit Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the St. Lawrence River. Watch whales near Percé Rock, visit Halifax's historic waterfront and finish in Montreal.

    

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• 23 Days in Atlantic Canada, incl. Halifax and St. John's

  A 23-day route covers 26 Maritime destinations, from Halifax to St. John's. The journey features two whale watching excursions, visits to four UNESCO World Heritage sites including L'Anse aux Meadows, and Gros Morne National Park's Tablelands. Includes 22 breakfasts and 14 dinners.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Halifax & Bay of Fundy

    Start your trip in Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital. Visit the Bay of Fundy to see the world's highest tides. The UNESCO Joggins Fossil Cliffs are best visited in early morning for optimal fossil viewing. One traveler shared: "The tide changes are incredible at the Bay of Fundy - go at both high and low tide to truly appreciate the difference."

    
  • Days 3-5

    New Brunswick & Saint John

    Visit Hopewell Rocks and plan around the tides. Stop at Saint John to see the Reversing Falls at both high and low tide. Take a whale watching trip from St. Andrews by-the-Sea between June and August to spot minke whales and endangered North Atlantic right whales.

    
  • Days 6-8

    Nova Scotia's South Shore & PEI

    Get to Peggy's Cove lighthouse before the tour buses arrive. Take a morning walking tour in Lunenburg when the streets are quiet. Travel to Prince Edward Island across the 13km Confederation Bridge. Bring light layers since Maritime weather changes quickly.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Cape Breton Island

    Take your time driving the Cabot Trail and stay in Baddeck. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in late afternoon to avoid crowds. Plan whale watching trips in July or August when the waters are calmest.

    
  • Days 12-15

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Book a cabin on the overnight ferry to Port aux Basques. Explore the unique Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park. Visit L'Anse aux Meadows Viking site early for the best photos. A visitor noted: "The 45-minute walk to Western Brook Pond's dock is muddy - bring proper hiking shoes."

    
  • Days 16-19

    Northern Newfoundland

    Stay in Cow Head to explore Gros Morne. Visit Terra Nova National Park to spot moose and eagles. Plan your Twillingate visit during iceberg season in June or early July. One traveler suggests: "Book your whale watching tour early in your stay in case of weather cancellations."

    
  • Days 20-23

    St. John's & Eastern Newfoundland

    Finish your trip in St. John's. Take a boat tour of Witless Bay to see puffins between May and August. Visit Cape Spear at sunrise for spectacular views from North America's easternmost point. Watch the weather before hiking Signal Hill as the paths can be dangerous in fog.

    

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• 23 Day Western Canada Itinerary, incl. Calgary and Vancouver

  This 23-day tour visits 14 destinations including Calgary Stampede, Lake Louise, and Banff National Park. Highlights include Columbia Icefield's Ice Explorer, Prince Rupert's historic fishing village, and Victoria's Butchart Gardens before ending in Vancouver.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Calgary Stampede

    Start in Calgary at the famous Stampede. Take the train line to Stampede Park. Get to the Grandstand by 1 PM for good rodeo seats. You'll need a hat and sunscreen since there's minimal shade. A previous visitor noted: "The pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square was the perfect way to start our Stampede day. Get there before 8 AM to avoid long lines."

    
  • Days 4-5

    Banff National Park

    It's a 1.5-hour drive west to Banff National Park. Stay near Banff Avenue to be close to restaurants and shops. Take the Sulphur Mountain trail in early morning before afternoon storms appear. The hike takes 2-3 hours round trip. You can rent bikes from Banff Cycle to ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Lake Louise & Jasper

    Visit Lake Louise before 9 AM to avoid crowds. The drive to Jasper on the Icefields Parkway takes about 3.5 hours. Leave time for photos along the way. Book the first morning slot for the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer tour. It runs for 90 minutes. In Jasper, you can take the Maligne Lake cruise from May to October if weather allows.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Prince George & Prince Rupert

    Take the Skeena train through the Coast Mountains. The journey takes a full day from Prince George. Bring your own food since dining options are limited. In Prince Rupert, visit the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village between 10 AM and 4 PM. The wooden boardwalks require sturdy shoes.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Vancouver Island

    Take the 16-hour Inside Passage cruise to Port Hardy. Bring motion sickness medication just in case. Drive 5 hours south to Victoria and stop in Chemainus to see the murals. Visit Butchart Gardens in late afternoon when it's quieter. Book high tea at the Empress 2-3 weeks ahead.

    
  • Days 14-15

    Vancouver

    Take the 1.5-hour ferry through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver. You can walk most of downtown Vancouver easily. Rent a bike to explore Stanley Park's 5.5-mile seawall. Visit Granville Island Market early to avoid the midday rush.

    
  • Days 16-23

    Alaska Cruise

    Your cruise starts in Vancouver and sails the Inside Passage to Alaska. Bring warm clothes since temperatures can drop to 50°F even in summer. Book shore excursions in Juneau and Skagway early as they fill up fast. Get to the forward deck early for the best views in Glacier Bay.

    

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