Canada Transcontinental Tour 14D13N (From Toronto)

Thousand Islands The archipelago of 1,864 islands

The Thousand Islands (French: Mille-Îles) constitute a North American archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada–US border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 50 miles (80 km) downstream from Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario and the U.S. islands in the state of New York.

The islands range in size from over 40 square miles (100 km2) to smaller islands occupied by a single residence, or uninhabited outcroppings of rocks. To count as one of the Thousand Islands, emergent land within the river channel must have at least one square foot (0.093 m2) of land above water level year-round, and support at least two living trees.

[Optional] Thousand Islands Cruise Price : C$40 (Tax included)

Unique in the industry! Board the latest large cruise. In fact, the Thousand Islands, which are made up of well over 1,000 islands, have many islands with luxurious villas on the water, so much so that they are called 'Millionaire's Street'. In particular, there are many islands owned by Hollywood stars, and each island has unique villas with beautiful scenery, making it look like a small kingdom. / Takes 1 hour.

Montreal

Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. It’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Its boroughs, many of which were once independent cities, include neighbourhoods ranging from cobblestoned, French colonial Vieux-Montréal – with the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica at its centre – to bohemian Plateau.

Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

The Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, located at 16, rue de Buade, Quebec City, Quebec, is the primatial church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec. It is the oldest church in Canada and was the first church in Canada to be elevated to the rank of minor basilica, by Pope Pius IX in 1874.

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal St. Joseph's Cathedral, one of the three miraculous cathedrals in North America

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located at 3800 Queen Mary Road in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood on Mount Royal's Westmount Summit in Montreal, Quebec.

Old Montreal

Dating to the 17th century, Old Montreal's narrow cobblestone streets are full of lively plazas and charming shops and cafes. Landmarks include the Notre-Dame Basilica, a soaring Gothic Revival church, and the Pointe-à-Callière museum with city archeological ruins. Along the St. Lawrence River, the Old Port of Montreal is home to the Montreal Science Centre and the iconic Clock Tower, with views from the top.

Place Jacques-Cartier The square you can find along the narrow alley leading from Notre Dame Cathedral.

In 1723, the Château Vaudreuil was built for Philippe de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil - its formal gardens occupying the space that is now the square. The Chateau burned down in 1803 and it was suggested by The Hon. Jean-Baptiste Durocher and The Hon. Joseph Périnault that the space be transformed into a public square, known as New Market Place. In 1809, Montreal's oldest public monument was raised there, Nelson's Column. In 1847, the square was renamed in honour of Jacques Cartier, the explorer who claimed Canada for France in 1535.

[Optional] Montmorency Falls Price : C$15 (Tax included)

This is a waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec City, Canada. It is located approximately 13km from the center of Quebec City's old town. It forms the border between the boroughs of Beaufort and Beaux-Chatel in Quebec City. With a drop of 84m, a width of 46m, and a depth of 17m, the waterfall is 30m higher than Niagara Falls in Canada. It is located near the confluence (estuary) where the Montmorency River flows into the St. Lawrence River and borders the Island of Orleans. The waterfall was named by Samuel de Champlain in 1613 in honor of Henry II, Duke of Montmorency, who later served as Governor-General of New France from 1620 to 1625. / Operating period: April-October

Quebec City Old Quebec famous spot as the filming location for the drama “Goblin”

As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459, and the metropolitan area had a population of 839,311. It is the eleventh-largest city and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in Canada. It is also the second-largest city in the province, after Montreal. It has a humid continental climate with warm summers coupled with cold and snowy winters.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Historic hotel in Quebec City

The hotel is situated in Old Quebec, within the historic district's Upper Town, on the southern side of Place d'Armes. The Château Frontenac was designed by Bruce Price, and was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway company. The hotel is managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Opened in 1893, the Châteauesque-styled building has 18 floors; its 79.9-metre (262-foot) height is augmented by its 54-metre (177-foot) ground elevation. It is one of the first completed grand railway hotels, and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981.

Dufferin Terrace

Built in 1859, this long, popular terrace overlooking the river also offers scenic city views.

Rue du Trésor A place where you can meet famous Quebec painters in one place

It is located on Tresor Street, a narrow alley on both sides, located right next to Notre Dame Castle. There are painters who paint portraits, and painters sell their paintings in the small alleys.

Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal Every year, making it one of the most visited monuments in North America

The interior of the church is amongst the most dramatic in the world and regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. The vaults are coloured deep blue and decorated with golden stars, and the rest of the sanctuary is decorated in blues, azures, reds, purples, silver, and gold. It is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and several religious statues. Unusual for a church, the stained glass windows along the walls of the sanctuary do not depict biblical scenes, but rather scenes from the religious history of Montreal. It also has a Casavant Frères pipe organ, dated 1891, which comprises four keyboards, 92 stops using electromagnetic action and an adjustable combination system, 7000 individual pipes and a pedal board.

Quartier Petit Champlain The oldest commercial district in North America

Quartier du Petit Champlain is a small commercial zone in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the neighbourhood of Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–colline Parlementaire in the borough of La Cité-Limoilou, near Place Royale and its Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church. Its main street is the Rue du Petit-Champlain at the foot of Cap Diamant. It is claimed that it's the oldest commercial district in North America.

Fresque des Québécois

La Fresque des Québécois est un trompe-l'œil colossal de 420 mètres2 de superficie au coin de la rue Notre-Dame dans le Quartier Petit Champlain du Vieux-Québec. La réalisation de la fresque, inaugurée le 17 octobre 1999, fut supervisée par des experts tant historiens, géographes, et autres.

Place Royale

Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal Every year, making it one of the most visited monuments in North America

The interior of the church is amongst the most dramatic in the world and regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. The vaults are coloured deep blue and decorated with golden stars, and the rest of the sanctuary is decorated in blues, azures, reds, purples, silver, and gold. It is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and several religious statues. Unusual for a church, the stained glass windows along the walls of the sanctuary do not depict biblical scenes, but rather scenes from the religious history of Montreal. It also has a Casavant Frères pipe organ, dated 1891, which comprises four keyboards, 92 stops using electromagnetic action and an adjustable combination system, 7000 individual pipes and a pedal board.

Ottawa The capital city of Canada

It is located in the southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2021, Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.

Ottawa is the political centre of Canada and the headquarters of the federal government. The city houses numerous foreign embassies, key buildings, organizations, and institutions of Canada's government; these include the Parliament of Canada, the Supreme Court, the residence of Canada's viceroy, and Office of the Prime Minister.[16]

Founded in 1826 as Bytown, and incorporated as Ottawa in 1855, its original boundaries were expanded through numerous annexations and were ultimately replaced by a new city incorporation and amalgamation in 2001. The municipal government of Ottawa is established and governed by the City of Ottawa Act of the Government of Ontario. It has an elected city council across 24 wards and a mayor elected city-wide.

Ottawa has the highest proportion of university-educated residents among Canadian cities and is home to several colleges and universities, research and cultural institutions, including the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algonquin College, the National Arts Centre, the National Gallery of Canada; and numerous national museums, monuments, and historic sites. It is one of the most visited cities in Canada, with over 11 million visitors annually contributing more than $2.2B to the city's economy.

Parliament Hill Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks

Parliament Hill (French: Colline du Parlement), colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern bank of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It accommodates a suite of Gothic revival buildings whose architectural elements were chosen to evoke the history of parliamentary democracy. Parliament Hill attracts approximately three million visitors each year.

Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Rideau Canal is a 202 kilometre long canal that links the Ottawa River, at Ottawa, with the Saint Lawrence River at Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Its 46 locks raise boats from the Ottawa River 83 metres upstream along the Rideau River to the Rideau Lakes, and from there drop 50 metres downstream along the Cataraqui River to Kingston.

Sussex Dr

Rideau Hal This historic 1830s structure with landscaped grounds is the official home of the Governor General.

Rideau Hall is the official residence in Ottawa of the governor general of Canada. It stands in Canada's capital on a 36-hectare estate at 1 Sussex Drive, with the main building consisting of approximately 175 rooms across 9,500 square metres, and 27 outbuildings around the grounds.

Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie

Depart from hotel after breakfast
-Via Sudbury, which has over 330 lakes and is well known for its “Science North” center (IMAX, high definition screen simulator video and greenhouses).
-Arrived at Sous-Saint-Marie, the oldest city in Ontario, built by the French in the 17th century and connecting the Great Lakes with a canal, which became a major water transportation hub.
-Bridge connecting to Sussaeng Marie in the United States of the same name
-Bust of Roberta Bonda, Canada's first female astronaut who boarded the space shuttle Discovery.

Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay

Depart from hotel after breakfast
-Move to Thunder Bay, Ontario (from the Iroquois native canadario, meaning shining water), the second largest province in Canada and the most populous province.
- Tour of Thunder Bay Port, where grains from Canada's Western Plains are transported via Lake Superior to the United States, eastern Canada, and the world.
- Tour the ocean-like Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes spanning the United States and Canada
-Terry Fox Memorial Statue:
A statue commemorating Terry Fox, a young Canadian who died in Thunder Bay in 1980 due to cancer metastasis while running the Trans-Canada Marathon from east to west to raise funds for cancer research, despite having his right leg amputated due to bone cancer. The Terry Fox Marathon is held every year in Korea and many other countries around the world, and you can often see the 'Terry Fox Courage Highway' sign that Terry Fox ran on his way from Toronto to Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay, Winnipeg

- Depart from hotel after breakfast
- It is located at the confluence of the Red River and the Asinaboine River as the western gateway to Canada, and is located near Winnipack, the capital of Manitoba and the center of grain trading.
- Winnipack city tour (tour of Manitoba Provincial Assembly, McDonald House, Winnipack Grain Exchange, etc.)
- It is a transportation and cultural center where all railroads and highways connecting the East and West pass through and where many events and exhibitions are held.
- The world's longest skating rink across the Red and Assiniboine rivers.
- The pristine Canadian Shield and Lake Winnipeg, the fifth largest lake in Canada and the 11th largest lake in the world.
※ Winnipeg is where the bear cub that became the model for Winnie the Pooh was discovered. The bear was donated to the London Zoo, and the story of 'Winnie the Pooh' was written by a British author using the bear as a model. Here, Winnie is an abbreviation for Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, Regina

- Depart from hotel after breakfast
- Move to Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan and the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
- Hotel stay

Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton

- Depart from hotel after breakfast
- Head to Saskatoon, where you can see the history of Royal Canadian Mint minting at a glance, via Canada's best wheat granary.
- Bath in hot springs at Manitou Lake, a mysterious healing salt lake that is one of only three places in the world.
- University of Saskatoon campus tour
- Accommodation at hotel upon arrival in Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall

As a Shopping Mall + Theme Parks located in Edmonton, it has over 800 stores including famous brands, shopping with Canada's lowest sales tax of 5%, an indoor amusement park, and the world's largest artificial wave indoor swimming pool, providing a warm tropical atmosphere for city dwellers suffering from extreme cold. Facilities that allow you to enjoy / Operating hours: Mon-Sat 10-9 p.m., Sun 11-6 p.m.

Calgary Famous for the Stampede Rodeo Festival

Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, is experiencing rapid growth thanks to its status as the center of Canada's oil industry. Western culture is very developed here, and the Calgary Stampede, a large-scale rodeo and festival, is held in July, and the city is also called "Cowtown."

After breakfast, meet the guide

Banff Springs Hotel A hotel resembling an old British castle with over 100 years of tradition

The hotel opened in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, as one of the earliest of Canada's grand railway hotels.

Bow Falls Set in a big river valley eroded by past glaciers, this wide & short waterfall is a local landmark.

Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. The falls are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road. The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel so they are visited by a large number of tourists despite their relatively small size.

Bow Lake

Small lake within Banff National Park, formed by runoff of the Bow Glacier & with a historic lodge.

Crowfoot Glacier

Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.

Lake Louise A tour to experience the huge glaciers of Mount Victoria!

It is located in Banff National Park, which was designated as Canada's first national park in 1885. It is 3,464 meters above sea level and is one of the world's top 10 scenic spots designated by UNESCO. Lake Lee, named after the 4th princess of England's Queen Victoria, is a representative attraction of the Canadian Rockies, and was introduced by the British BBC as one of the world's top 100 must-visit places in one's life. You can feel deep emotion as Yuki Kuramoto's sweet piano melody reaches your heart.

[Optional] Banff Sulphur Mt. Gondola Adult C$80, Child(6-15) C$50 (Tax included)

Alberta's most famous observatory, where you can see the majestic Rocky Mountains and beautiful Banff City at a glance, as if surrounded by a folding screen - climb up to the Sulfur Mountain Observation Deck, the top of Banff, and look down on Banff. As you walk along the installed deck, take in the endless outdoor Rocky Mountain scenery.

[Optional] Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk Adult C$90, Child(6-15) C$50 (Tax included)

Discover the Glacier Skywalk and Athabasca Glacier aboard an ice explorer vehicle equipped to handle the rugged ice landscape.

Mt Robson The highest point in the Canadian Rockies

Mount Robson Provincial Park is a vast park located in the Canadian Rockies, covering an impressive area of 2,249 square kilometers. It is situated within British Columbia and borders Alberta's Jasper National Park. Mount Robson, standing at an elevation of 3,954 meters, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain's dramatic layers, carved beneath majestic glaciers, create a breathtaking spectacle.

Kamloops A lumber city and inland transportation hub

Kamloops is a Canadian city in British Columbia, where the North and South Thompson rivers meet. Sun Peaks Resort’s hiking trails, bike park and numerous ski runs lie to the northeast. Cougars and bears inhabit the British Columbia Wildlife Park east of town. West, above Kamloops Lake are clay hoodoos (or spires). The riverside Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park features the remains of a 2,000-year-old village.

Vancouver The most livable city in the world

Vancouver, located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, is the third largest city in Canada after Toronto and Montreal, and the most beautiful city in Canada with its warm climate and beautiful scenery. It is also the second most populous city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle, Washington.

Queen Elizabeth Park Prominent and beautifully landscaped park situated on Little Mountain, the highest point in Vancouver.

130-acre municipal park that stands as one of the city's most beloved green spaces. Located on Little Mountain, it is the highest point in Vancouver, providing sweeping views of the city and surrounding areas.

Vancouver Chinatown

It is the third largest Chinatown in North America after San Francisco and New York, and the largest in Canada. 'Junghwamun', decorated with colorful red patterns, is the symbol of Chinatown.

Gastown Folk Village in Vancouver

Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.

Stanley Park Vancouver's largest urban park that has beaches, trails, plus a seawall.

Officially opened in 1888, the British government, which ruled Canada, permanently leased this land, originally owned by Indigenous peoples, to establish it as a park. Named after Lord Stanley, the Governor-General of Canada at the time, the park spans an area of 4 million square meters and provides a beautiful sanctuary with lush virgin forests, large and small gardens, lawns, and beaches. It has now become one of the world's most famous landmarks and a symbol of Vancouver.

Granville Island

Granville Island, linked to Downtown by small ferries, is a bustling peninsula in False Creek known for Granville Island Public Market, whose stalls sell produce and take-out food like tortillas and curries. Waterside restaurants and artists’ studios surround the main market, while the Kids Market is packed with shops offering toys and children’s clothing. The area is also a hub for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Departure : Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Arrival : Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is an island located on the Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada. The length of the north -south is 460 km and the width is 80km, the largest island on the west coast of North America and the area of 32,134 km², the 43rd in the world and the 11th largest island in Canada. The population is about 1.3 million, the second -largest island in Canada, and is the second -person island, and the island's name is named after the British Navy Officer George George, who explored the Pacific coast of the North America between 1791 and 1794.

Empress Hotel in Victoria British-style luxury hotel with views of the Inner Harbor

Famed as Canada’s Castle on the Coast, the Fairmont Empress in Victoria is an award-wining British Columbia hotel and National Historic Site dating back to 1908. With unparalleled views over the Inner Harbour, this historic hotel is where contemporary convenience meets iconic luxury and classic British styling.

BC Parliament Building in Victoria The Best-Known Landmarks in Victoria

This is the Parliament Building located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
It is Victoria's representative building, whose construction began in 1893 and was completed in 1897. More than 3,300 small lights are shining closely along the outline of the building, and its beautiful appearance has been a symbol of Victoria for nearly 100 years since the opening of the Parliament building, and the night view is especially beautiful. Refurbishment work began in 1973, and a statue of Captain George Vancouver was erected on the 50m high central dome, and extensive interior repairs were also made, including stained glass. After 10 years of major construction, the Capitol has been decorated with a more magnificent appearance and is attracting the attention of tourists.

Inner Harbour, Victoria The Jewel of Vancouver Island

Victoria Harbor is a port located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It serves as a gateway not only to British Columbia but also to Canada. Victoria Harbor is called the jewel of Vancouver Island, which consists of Inner Harbor, Upper Harbor, Selkirk Water, Gorge Waters, and Portage Inlet.

[Optional] Miniature World Price : C$20

Miniature World is a museum that replays more than 80 old landscapes as a miniature. Various themes such as the city landscape of the Canadian railroad, the world's home exhibitions during the World War, the western pioneering era, the houses of the native Americans, the amusement park, and the circus were made into small and sophisticated models. / Operation : early May-early September 09: 00-21: 00 / Early September- early May 09:00-17:00

[Optional] The Butchart Gardens

About 20 km from Victoria, the owner of the owner, who was originally a limestone quarry, was renovated in the 1900s, creating a beautiful garden not only in Victoria but also world -renowned. Butchart Gardens, which has a total of 50 acres, is open all year round.

November 1–November 30 (Autumn 2024)
Adult (18+) $26.80 Youth (13–17) $13.40 Child (5–12) $3.00

December 1 - January 6 (Winter 2025) * Winter season (Open 3:00 PM - Close 9:00 PM) *
Adult (18+) $37.00 Youth (13–17) $18.50 Child (5–12) $5.00

7 January ~ 14 January (Winter 2025)
Adult (18+) $23.60 / Youth (13–17) $11.80 / Child (5–12) $3.00

15 January ~ 31 March (Spring 2025)
Adult (18+) $31.65 / Youth (13–17) $15.83 / Child (5–12) $3.00

1 April ~ 31 May (Spring 2025)
Adult (18+) $39.50 / Youth (13–17) $19.75 / Child (5–12) $3.00

1 June ~ 30 September (Summer 2025)
Adult (18+) $42.75 / Youth (13–17) $21.38 / Child (5–12) $5.00

Departure : Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Arrival : Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

Departure : Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Arrival : Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Vancouver The most livable city in the world

Vancouver, located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, is the third largest city in Canada after Toronto and Montreal, and the most beautiful city in Canada with its warm climate and beautiful scenery. It is also the second most populous city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle, Washington.

Vancouver air port (YVR)

Toronto

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.