| Cruise from 1000 Islands to Ottawa |
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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 : 13 days and 12 nights -Theme : St-Lawrence River and Ottawa -Begin : Toronto -End : Montreal |
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| Thousands of years before it was named Ottawa, this magnificent river served as an actual highway uniting the east and the west of the continent. In 1613, Samuel de Champlain was one of the first European to ever navigate its beautiful waters. It is now your turn to discover the pearls of this area during an amazing cruise that will take you from the Great Lakes to the elegant Canadian Capital. On your way, you will also have the opportunity to explore the majestic St-Lawrence. At the end of the cruise, you will take the train towards beautiful Quebec City. You will then make a marvelous excursion to Tadoussac, the whales Kingdom! |
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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 !
Days 1 and 2 - Toronto
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. Take also advantage of this opportunity to make a wonderful coach excursion (10h) to the legendary Niagara Falls. This package includes a buffet-lunch in a fallsview restaurant, the Maid of the Mist cruise and a tasting session in a Niagara Valley vineyard. (Breakfast included on day 2)
Day 3 – Toronto / Kingston (255 km in train)
Take the train to Kingston, a charming historic city and the gate to the 1000 Islands region. (Breakfast included in Superior accommodation)
| From Toronto (day 3), 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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Killarney Mountain Lodge
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights or 4 days and 3 nights
Theme : Lodge and Multi-activities
Location : Killarney
For more information |
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Arowhon Pines
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Lodge and Multi-activity
Location : Algonquin Park
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.
In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required. |
Days 4 to 9 – Kingston / Ottawa
Today is the big day! The captain himself will welcome you onboard the Canadian Empress, the ship on which you’ll stay while traveling along the majestic St-Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. You will then head towards the famous 1000 Islands area where you will visit the famous Skydeck. During the following days, you will make several stops on the land in order to visit the numerous attractions that are sprinkled along your way. Among other things, you will visit Upper Canada Village, Montreal, Montebello, Omega Park (wild animals), the Cumberland Heritage Village and finally Ottawa where a closing ceremony will be organized in the grand saloon. (6 Breakfast, 5 Lunch and 5 Dinner included in Standard accommodation) (5 B, 5 Lunch and 5 Dinner included in Superior accommodation)
Days 10 and 11 – Ottawa / Quebec City (445 km)
Today you take the train towards 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. You will also be invited for an extraordinary coach excursion during which you will travel along the spectacular coastline of the Charlevoix region, on your way to Tadoussac. This fabulous activity will also give you the opportunity to admire the Orléans island, the entrance of the Saguenay Fjord as well as the impressive whales! A whale watching cruise is indeed on the program! (2 Breakfast included in Superior accommodation) (Lunch included in Superior accommodation on day 10)
| From Ottawa (day 10), 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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City Escape - Ottawa
Duration: 2 days and 1 night
Theme: Discovery and Activities
Location: Ottawa
For more information |
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Westin Resort & spa
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Golfing Vacation
Location : Tremblant
For more information |
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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.
In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required. |
Day 12 – Quebec City / Montreal (272 km in train)
Today you take the train again to return in the thrilling city of Montreal. You will then have the opportunity to complete your visit of the second French speaking community in the world after Paris. As you will be in position to appreciate, old world influences blend here with North American modernity in a very unique way! (Breakfast included in Superior accommodation)
| From Quebec City (day 12), 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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The Quebec's Back Country Marvels
Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Bear and Fauna
Location : Laurentians Wildlife Reserve
For more information |
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Auberge Duchesnay
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Multi-activity and Bear
Location : Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
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.
In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required. |
Day 13 – Montreal
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| Departures dates |
May 26, 31
June 5, 10, 27
July 2, 26, 31
August 23, 28
September 2, 7, 24, 29 |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard accommodation,
train economy class, St-Lawrence cabin |
Superior accommodation,
train first class, Ottawa cabin |
| double |
3033 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
3871 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
5089 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
6261 $ 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
· Train between Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal
· Day trip in the Niagara region
· 5 nights cruise between Kingston and Ottawa
· Visits in the 1000 Islands
· Visit of Upper Canada Village
· Live music and entertainment on board the cruise
· Montreal city tour (2h)
· Day trip to Tadoussac including a whale watching cruise
· 12 nights accommodation
· 17 meals in standard accommodation or 22 meals in superior accommodation
· 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)
· The travel insurance
· Airport, train stations and hotels transfers
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included) |

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