- Canada Escorted Tours
- Canada's Maple Leaf Trail with Toronto City Stay
Embark on a memorable journey showcasing the unique character of four contrasting Canadian cities, from Montreal's European heritage and the historic beauty of Quebec to Ottawa's cultural landmarks and vibrant Toronto. Along the way, admire the country's incredible natural beauty, including the breathtaking spectacle of Niagara Falls, and sample traditional local flavours, including a sumptuous Quebecois feast.
Spend two extra nights in this diverse city. Choose to explore Toronto's many museums and art galleries, with the option in the evening to sample some of the world's finest restaurants and bars.
Depart on your scheduled flight to Montreal. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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Characterised by its delicious cuisine, vibrant arts and crafts, and rich cultural scene, the dynamic city of Montreal is a unique. Considered the most European city in North America, experience a diverse assortment of architectural wonders. A morning tour unveils the city's delightful warren of cobblestone alleys, teeming with quaint Victorian houses, small boutiques and trendy eateries. Marvel at a dazzling spectacle of religious extravagance with a visit to Montreal's famous landmark, the Notre Dame Basilica. Later, meander through the lively Place Jacque Cartier, where a plethora of artists, portrait painters and musicians assemble in this charming plaza.
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After breakfast, embark on a captivating tour showcasing the rich heritage of the Wendat people at the Huron Traditional site in Wendake. Explore the traditional longhouse and gain insight into their way of life and witness the smoking room and meat dryer, discovering the art of food preservation. Experience the spiritual purification techniques at the sweat lodge, immersing yourself in the Wendat's spiritual realm and uncover stories of Amerindian cultures at the giant teepee. Delve into the traditional means of transport, canoe and snowshoe manufacturing, and even take a seat in a large canoe while the guide imparts knowledge. Finally, gain a glimpse into the modern-day life of the Wendat in the village of Wendake. This afternoon, follow the enchanting Maple Leaf trail through the picturesque landscapes, villages and vineyards of the Eastern Townships; admiring one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, this journey leads to Quebec City later this afternoon.
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This morning enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City, the crown jewel of French Canada. Explore UNESCO - listed Vieux Quebec, with its cobbled streets, ancient city walls and colourful Victorian facades. Your tour will also include the colonial citadel and the majestic Chateau Frontenac, as well as the imposing 19th Century parliament buildings. Rest of day at leisure. Optional excursion (payable locally) - view Quebec from the air in a 15-minute Helicopter tour including Old Quebec and the magnificent St. Lawrence River.
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Following breakfast, you will stop en route at the delightful 'Sugar Shack'. Here, in the heart of the beautiful Mauricie region, you will enjoy a sumptuous true Quebecois feast, live music and a guided tour explaining how maple syrup used to be produced. Continue to Ottawa with the rest of the day at leisure.
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Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Canada's capital. Visit the National Art Gallery and Sparks Street, a pedestrianised shopping area before continuing to the ByWard Market, a trendy area home to many bars and restaurants. Next stop is Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Canadian Monarch and the Governor General. Visit the impressive Rideau Canal, which runs throughout the city and becomes the world's longest skate rink in winter.
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Today leave Ottawa to travel into Toronto. En route, stop in Rockport for a picturesque '1000 Island Cruise' on the St Lawrence River. Lunch will be at a local restaurant before arriving in Toronto.
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The tour leaves Toronto for what is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip: Niagara Falls. We've organised a boat trip here to experience the breathtaking flow of water, power and mist of this natural wonder. Journey back to Toronto stopping at the quaint little town of Niagara-on-the-lake followed by a wine-tasting experience.
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Visit the Parliament building and University, wander around the indoor food stalls at St Lawrence Market, visit the iconic CN tower, and finish with some shopping along Yonge Street. After, return to your hotel for the first night of your extended stay in Toronto.
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Relax and explore this fascinating Canadian City. Toronto is Canada's largest city and offers a wealth of art galleries, museums and fabulous eateries for you to explore.
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Your flight lands back in the UK today.
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A really enjoyable holiday - well paced, took in all the main tourist attractions, excellent tour manager. Hotels were all clean, well equipped and conveniently situated near to restaurants and tourist sites.
Beverley Williams
18 OctoberVery impressed with all aspects of Mercury during the tour. Very well organised, with great excursions, and brilliant guides.
Niagra Falls and Quebec were beautiful. Our guide Cameron and our driver Natalie made the trip the success it was. Both wonderful.
Michael Grimmer
23 JuneAn excellent tour with a brilliant itinerary conducted at a good pace. We really enjoyed the Toronto extension, since it allowed extra time to relax and there's a lot to see and do in Toronto.
Jeremy Rudkins
10 OctoberExcellent guide, with great knowledge on places visited. Considerate to all, and kept us entertained on the longer journeys. The driver was excellent and went out of his way to call back for those who wanted more time to shop etc.
Robert Ridsdale
13 MayThe order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. The driving times listed are point to point and do not include the duration of excursions or stops en route. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of £295.00pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. To enter or transit through Canada, most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – not both, you must apply for the eTA online before you travel.
Contact the Canadian High Commission in the UK if you are unsure about visa requirements or your eligibility to enter the country.
Alternatively, we work closely with The Travel Visa Company who will be able to arrange the ESTA visa on your behalf. Please call them on 01270 250590 and quote 'Mercury Holidays'. When Calling the Travel Visa Company they will advise you of any changes to the fees or procedure, they will also advise you all of the information they will require to apply for the visa.
Please note your final documentation will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure. Check in baggage is included with your flight. Weight restrictions will be finalised on your final documentation. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-in should be at least 3 hours before departure. If you wish to arrange Airport car parking or accommodation at preferential rates, we recommend you book this in advance with Holiday Extras on 0333 188 0407, quoting HX313.
IMPORTANT: A printed E-ticket is no longer required at check-in, all you need to do is present your passport to the staff at the desk and your boarding pass will be given to you. Please note that you should carry your invoice with flight details on it as you will need to show this at the airport.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras, including up to a 20% discount, which is given to all Mercury Holidays customers. To arrange your insurance with Holiday Extras, please visit https://www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/info/insurance for more details. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
The currency in Canada is the Canadian Dollar and we recommend you change some currency before you leave the UK. Cash machines will also be available throughout the tour in order to withdraw money in your local currency. Major Credit /Debit cards are widely accepted across Canada.
Credit Card Info As normal practice you may be asked for your Credit Card / Debit Card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £500 - £600 will be sufficient for the durations of the tour.
Tipping
It is customary to tip your tour escort who will be with you throughout your journey approximately CA$5.00-CA$7.00 per person per day, and for your driver CA$3.00 – CA$4.00 per person per day. This will be collected on the last day of your tour. We also recommend that you tip your local guide in Montreal and Quebec approximately CA$5.00 per person per day, this can be given at the end of your sightseeing tour. It is not mandatory but it is courteous to tip in the local currency.
The minimum number of travellers in your group will be 25, and the maximum will be 40. If in the unlikely event there are less than 25 people booked on your tour date, we will endeavour to reduce any disruption to your holiday and try to operate your tour with lower passenger numbers. If we are not able to operate your departure date then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
There is no minimum number of travellers for this extension however the main tour passenger numbers will apply for the main part of the tour. If in the unlikely event there are less than the required number of people booked on your main tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival by your national guide who will remain with you for the duration of the tour, ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.
Your stay in Toronto is not escorted by a tour guide and your time will be free to explore the city at your own pace. Transfers are included.
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
If you have booked a Triple or Quad Room, please be advised that in Canada these rooms are with 2 Double beds.
Breakfast is always western style and served in the hotel each morning. Lunch where stated will be taken in local Canadian restaurants. Dinners are not included in this itinerary. Your local guide can provide recommendations should you wish.
Vegetarian and Vegan meals can be catered for. Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed counties water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way as the UK. Bottled Water will be available to purchase at Shops, Hotels & Lodges.
On your arrival in Montreal you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Go West Tours, holding a sign displaying: “Mercury Holidays”. The Mercury Holidays/Go West Tours representative will show you to your transfer vehicle. Your national guide will be able to answer any queries.
If you need to contact Go West Tours during your stay the details are:
Go West Tours head office: Telephone: 001 415 837 0154
Emergency contact information: Please find below the emergency contact details for Go West Tours 24hr Telephone: 001 415 837 0154 (business hours 08:30-17:30 USA Pacific Time) Out of hours West Coast Groups: 001 415 710 1913 Out of hours East Coast Groups: 001 415 793 6458
Text & WhatsApp Line 24/7 001 415 484 7201
