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 Splendours of Upper and Lower Canada 4   

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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!

-Duration : 15 days and 14 nights
-Theme : Flexibility Concept
-Begin : Montreal
-End : Toronto
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ITINERARY DATES AND PRICES TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

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Out of our THE UPPER CANADA EXPERIENCE and THE LOWER CANADA EXPERIENCE packages, we have created this itinerary which combines the best of both worlds. You are also invited to check the # 1 , # 2 and # 3 versions which allow you, at the same price, to select similar itineraries but with different arrival and departure options. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to obtain additional information.





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 !

Days 1 and 2 – Montreal
Pick-up your vehicle and 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. (Breakfast included on day 2)

Day 3 - Montreal / Shawinigan (207 km)
Welcome in the raftmen country! The Mauricie region offers you the richness of its natural and cultural heritage.(Breakfast included)

Day 4 - Shawinigan / Lac-St-Jean (307 km)
Head off to the inland sea where history, Indian culture and magnificent sceneries mix in a most delightful way! With its 210 Km of shores and its many sandy beaches, the lake is an ideal place for nautical activities or for a lovely cruise.

Day 5 – Lac-St-Jean / Tadoussac (183 km)
Tadoussac, maybe the best place in the world to observe the whales and the belugas awaits you! This beautiful little town located where the Saguenay Fjord and the St-Lawrence River meets, is indeed a paradise for the nature enthusiasts.

From Lac-St-Jean (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.
Pourvoirie Odyssées Boréale

Duration : 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights
Theme : Floatplane, multi-activity and fishing
Location : Saguenay


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The Land-Sea-Sky Experience

Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Multi-activities and Cottage
Location : St-Fulgence


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Auberge des 21

Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Gastronomy and New France History
Location : Saguenay


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Adventure, Culture and Wildlife in Saguenay

Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Adventure, Culture and Fauna
Location : Saguenay


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These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.

Days 6 and 7 – Tadoussac / Quebec City (213 Km)
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. Visit a very accurate replica of a Quebec Indian village.

Day 8 - Quebec City / Ottawa (447 km)
You leave this wild area for the very beautiful city of Ottawa. Canada’s capital offers you its parliament, canal, public market and above all, its museums.

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.
Auberge Duchesnay

Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Multi-activity and Bear
Location : Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier


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The Quebec's Back Country Marvels

Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Bear and Fauna
Location : Laurentians Wildlife Reserve

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Fisherman's Tales

Duration :
3 days and 2 night
Theme : Fishing and Multi-activity
Location : St-Alexis-des-Monts

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The Whitewater Experience

Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Rafting
Location : Trois-Rives


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 9 - Ottawa / Kingston (196 km)
The drive leads you to beautiful Kingston, the gate to the Thousand Islands.

Days 10 and 11 - Kingston / Hunstville (345 km)
Welcome to the Algonquin Provincial Park, a true jewel of the Canadian Shield. In this enchanting setting featuring wonderful landscapes, you’ll be in position to hear and see the Canadian wildlife from very close. (Breakfast included on day 11)

Day 12 - Huntsville / Niagara Falls (332 km)
The largest waterfalls in the world are yours to discover! Enjoy a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to get loser to the falls. (Breakfast included)

Days 13 to 15 - Niagara Falls / Toronto (130 km)
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.
Return to Toronto. Drop-off your car or continue your journey.


 

You can use the scroll-down menu in order to select in wich currency the prices will be featured in the table below.
Departures dates
Daily departures depending on availability from May 15 to October 31, 2009.
Price per person:
Occupancy
Standard Accommodation
double
1007 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single
1963 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple
749 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple
624 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (under 10)
47 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.


Your accommodation (Standard):
Days 1 and 2
Day 8 Courtyard Marriott, Ottawa
Day 3 Day 9 Days Inn, Kingston
Day 4 Days 10 and 11 Comfort Inn, Huntsville
Day 5 Hôtel Georges, Tadoussac Day 12 Days Inn Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Days 6 and 7 Gouverneur, Quebec City Days 13 and 14 Clarion Hotel & Suites, Toronto

 



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:
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

· Guided visit of the « Onhoüa Chetek8e » traditional native site

· 4 meals

· 14 nights accommodation


· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund


· 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 - Downtown pick-up!
TIP: Please note that these prices include a downtown (city center) pick up of the vehicle (which enables a shorter car rental and avoid some parking problems) on day 3. If for some reason you however prefer to take possession of your vehicle directly at the airport on day 1, our agent would be more than happy to send you the relevant prices.
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
High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
550 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
640 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
572 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
674 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
668 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
730 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
694 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
788 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
1068 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
1162 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
874 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
966 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
782 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
862 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
994 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
1090 $ 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.

The GTT's favorite excursions
The Queen City (coach) - Maid of the Mist - 1000 Island Cruise (long) - City Tour of Montreal (coach) - The Old Capital (coach) - Cruisehsip Whale Encounter

Adult: 214 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.

Children: 151 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.


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 Ontario and Quebec “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.

 

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