| On the Eastern Roads |
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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!
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-Duration : 8 days and 7 nights
-Theme : Tailormade concept
-Begin : Toronto
-End : Montreal |
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Here is our basic fly and drive itinerary to which you can easily add the
extensions of your choice. A most exhilarating trip during which you’ll discover
what the two largest Canadian provinces has best to offer: Thrilling cosmopolitan
centers, charming historical cities, stylish capitals and of course, the Canadian
wide-open spaces! Should you want to customize this itinerary, our Tailormade
Concept makes it easy as 1, 2, 3! You can also check the optional activities table below as well as our “Adventure Tours”, “Wildlife Tour”, “Nature Travel” and “City Breaks” sections. |
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Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !
Day 1 – Niagara Falls
Pick up your vehicle. The largest waterfalls in the world are yours to discover!
Day 2 – Niagara Falls / Toronto (130 km)
Cruise on the Maid of the Mist before your departure. Rendez-vous in Canada’s financial metropolis. The “Queen city” has a lot to offer. Stroll along its seemingly never ending streets, admire the famous CN Tower, discover amazing museums and take part to some of its many cultural and sporting events.
Day 3 - Toronto / Kingston (265 km)
The drive leads you to beautiful Kingston, the gate to the Thousand Islands.
Day 4 – Kingston / Ottawa (195 km)
Discover Ottawa’s main attractions: the parliament, the Rideau Canal, the public market, and above all, the rich museums.
Day 5 – Ottawa / Montreal (200 Km)
Rendez-vous in the thrilling and appealing city of Montreal! Second French speaking city in the world after Paris, Montreal combines old world influences with North American modernity in a very unique way. Let yourself be charmed by the romantic streets of Old Montreal and conquer its exhilarating nights! You’ll then understand why the city has been for long time known as the “Northern New Orleans”!
| From Ottawa (day 5), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Château Montebello
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Log Lodge and Bear
Location : Montebello
For more information |
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The Highlands Family Experience
Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Family Stay
Location : Mont-Laurier
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. |
Day 6 – Montreal / Tadoussac (468 km)
Continue on towards the Saguenay Fjord. The fjord features a rugged coastline sprinkled with quaint villages and belvederes offering breathtaking views. The estuary is also famous for whale watching. (Breakfast included)
| From Montreal (day 6), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Auberge du Ravage - Pourvoirie du Lac Moreau
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Gastronomy and Bear
Location : St-Urbain
For more information |
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Auberge des Peupliers
Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Distinctive Inn, Gastronomy and National Park
Location : Cap-à-l'Aigle
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. |
Day 7 – Tadoussac / Quebec City (213 Km)
The drive leads you along Charlevoix's rocky coastline where mountains spectacularly plunged into the salted waters of the St-Lawrence River. Your destination: beautiful Quebec City. Rich in culture, history and beauty, Quebec City has the appearance and the atmosphere of an old-world town. Indeed, its old section has kept its historic character and a “Vieille France” charm. Moreover, the surrounding areas offer delightful landscapes. Yield to temptation of an excursion toward the spectacular Montmorency Falls and the Île d’Orleans.
Day 8 – Quebec City / Montreal (260 km)
More time to discover Quebec City. Return in Montreal to drop your car or to continue your journey. (Breakfast included)
| From Quebec City (day 8), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Hôtel Sacacomie
Duration : 3 days and 3 nights
Theme : Lodge and Floatplane
Location : St-Alexis-des-Monts
For more information |
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Westin Resort & spa
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Golfing Vacation
Location : Tremblant
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. |
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| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from May 15 to October 31, 2009. |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
| double |
535 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
1017 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
397 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
332 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| child (under 12) |
37 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.
| The cost includes: |
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The cost does not include: |
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.
· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number
· Maid of the Mist cruise
· 7 nights accommodation
· 2 meals
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)
· Car rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table below)
· The travel insurance
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included) |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed.
By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle. |
Rental car type / Duration |
Low Season
from 04-01 to 30-06 and
from 28-08 to 19-12
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High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
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327 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
382 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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342 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
402 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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396 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
435 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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412 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
466 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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633 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
687 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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522 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
576 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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462 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
510 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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589 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
645 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes |
The table below features a selection of optional activities you can add to your basic package. The featured prices (adult and children) include all the activities. By choosing this option, all the activities featured in the table will be added to your package.
Please note that this table only features a slight portion of the excursions that are actually available. We invite you to check the complete list of our Quebec and Ontario “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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