Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
Your airport pickup gets you settled into your downtown Toronto hotel right in the heart of the city. After checking in, you'll have time to relax and get your bearings before the tour officially kicks off.
- Day 2
Niagara Falls
Meet your tour director and fellow travelers over welcome breakfast. From there, you'll walk through Toronto's waterfront area, then travel to Niagara Falls for a boat cruise right at the base of Horseshoe Falls. If you're interested, a helicopter flight over the falls is available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Welcome Breakfast
- City tour of Toronto's waterfront districts
- Boat cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls - Day 3
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
Head toward Ottawa by cruising through the 1000 Islands on the St Lawrence Seaway. Along the way, you'll sail past tiny islands, castles, and elegant island homes while learning about the region's history with pirates, bootleggers, and Gilded Age wealth.
Included Activities
- Cruise around the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway
Landmarks/POIs 1000 Islands St Lawrence Seaway - Day 4
Ottawa
A guided tour takes you through Ottawa's highlights in the morning, visiting Parliament Hill's Gothic architecture and the historic Rideau Canal. The afternoon is free for you to wander around the city on your own and check out whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Visit Parliament Hill
- Visit Rideau Canal
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 5
Ottawa to Quebec City
After breakfast, you'll head toward Quebec City with an afternoon at Parc Omega, where you drive through to watch for wildlife like moose, deer, and wolves as your vehicle winds through the meadows, lakes, and forests. Your evening is free to relax and grab dinner at a local restaurant if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive-through experience at Parc Omega with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Parc Omega - Day 6
Quebec City
This day is yours to explore Quebec City however you want. Later tonight, you'll join fellow travelers for a special insider experience together.
Included Activities
- Insider Experience
- Day 7
Quebec City to Montreal
After breakfast, you'll leave Quebec City and travel to Montreal. Once you check into your hotel, an afternoon sightseeing tour shows you the city's character, taking you through the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal and along the contemporary waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Montreal
Landmarks/POIs Old Montreal - Day 8
Montreal
You can spend this day relaxing at your hotel or continue exploring Montreal's restaurants, museums, and cultural spots shaped by French heritage and a diverse food scene. By evening, gather with fellow travelers for a farewell dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
- Day 9
Montreal to Ship Departure
After breakfast, head to the port and board the Holland America Line Volendam for your New England voyage. Get settled into your ocean-view stateroom and spend time exploring the ship's amenities and layouts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Holland America Line Volendam
- Day 10
Quebec City (Port)
The ship docks in Quebec City this morning, giving you time to check out the city's French-influenced highlights before reboarding for the afternoon departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Gulf of St Lawrence
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day cruising through the Gulf of St Lawrence. From the ship, you'll see the beautiful coastline and have time to use the onboard facilities and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Gulf of St Lawrence - Day 12
Prince Edward Island
Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, with free time to explore. You can see Charlottetown's history or visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead set in rural surroundings. The literary site visit is at your own expense if you choose to go.
Optional Activities
- Visit Anne of Green Gables homestead (own expense)
- Explore Charlottetown
Landmarks/POIs Anne of Green Gables homestead Charlottetown - Day 13
Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Spend the day in Sydney on Cape Breton Island, where you'll see Celtic-influenced Highland villages, the beautiful Cabot Trail coastal scenery, and the historic Fortress of Louisbourg, once one of North America's busiest 18th-century seaports.
Landmarks/POIs Cabot Trail Fortress of Louisbourg - Day 14
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive in Halifax this morning with free time to explore. You can visit the iconic Peggy's Cove, the charming German village of Lunenburg, then return to Halifax to check out the Citadel or the Titanic-related museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Peggy's Cove
- Visit Lunenburg
- Visit Halifax Citadel
- Visit Titanic museum
Landmarks/POIs Peggy's Cove Lunenburg Halifax Citadel - Day 15
At Sea
Enjoy a full day at sea using the Volendam's amenities. The ship features classic nautical style, modern facilities, and a great art collection. You can relax with duty-free shopping, fitness classes, live music in the lounges, and other onboard activities.
- Day 16
St. John's, Newfoundland
Arrive in St. John's, the easternmost city in North America, closer to London than Canada's west coast. Explore this historic fishing and whaling hub from the 1630s, check out Signal Hill for views, see the colorful houses, and find cozy eateries set against Atlantic breezes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Signal Hill - Day 17
St-Pierre & Miquelon
Visit the tiny French islands of St-Pierre and Miquelon, the last remnants of New France. Experience the uniquely French architecture, cafes, and culture. Optional guided tours of Sailor's Island or walking tours of Old Town Saint-Pierre are available at your own expense.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sailor's Island (own expense)
- Walking tour of Old Town Saint-Pierre (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs St-Pierre & Miquelon - Day 18
Gulf of St Lawrence
Cruise through the Cabot Strait into the Gulf of St Lawrence. You'll pass the lighthouse on St. Paul's Island, a solemn reminder of the area's shipwreck history that earned this waterway the name 'graveyard of the gulf' connecting half of Canada's provinces to its coastline.
Landmarks/POIs St. Paul's Island Cabot Strait - Day 19
At Sea
Enjoy your final day aboard while cruising the St Lawrence River. Take advantage of the ship's facilities and relax as you prepare for your journey to end.
Landmarks/POIs St Lawrence River - Day 20
Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark your ship in Montreal and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
