11-Day Wonders of Canada Tour JUNE 12-22, 2018

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1 11-Day Wonders of Canada Tour Featuring Niagara Falls, Toronto & Montreal Final Itinerary JUNE 12-22, 2018 Welcome Aboard! You are about to embark on a premium vacation showcasing some of Canada s greatest natural wonders and most vibrant cities. Capture the cosmopolitan feel of Montreal and Toronto, experience the power of Niagara Falls from aboard your Hornblower Cruise, taste the newest vintage from Niagara Peninsula wineries, and step back in time during your stay at a charming Inn located in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Add in a two-night stay at the Marriott Falls View Hotel, with a room overlooking Niagara Falls, a stay at an historic Inn while in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and time in Riviere du Loup, Quebec and Edmundston, N.B., and you have the makings of a vacation of a lifetime. Below is the final itinerary for this premium Canadian getaway. Please review the information carefully and call if you have any questions. I m sure you ll agree, we ve put together another exciting escape with top-notch accommodations, delectable meal options, and just the right amount of activities. With more than 56 years of experience escorting group tours, you can count on us to deliver a quality tour with professional service and the best value for your dollar. Come make new friends and create lasting memories! - Sincerely, Greg Collins, President & CEO Tues. June 12 th Day #1 Riviere du Loup Best Western Plus (D) Board your luxury motorcoach at your scheduled location and DEPARTURE time. Tour pick-up locations and times for this tour are now finalized and are as follows: PICK-UP LOCATIONS& DEPARTURE TIMES: Nova Scotia Clients: Halifax, Sobeys Lacewood Drive TBA Halifax Airport, Quality Inn TBA Truro Heights, Circle K Big Stop TBA New Brunswick Clients: Moncton, McDonald s Magnetic Hill- TBA Saint John, Rt. 1 Irving TBA Lincoln Big Stop Irving Lunch TBA IMPORTANT These pick-up details are now FINAL. Any changes must be cleared with us at least 48-hrs before departure. Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure so you have ample time to get comfortably seated, and your bags can be properly stowed. Stops for passenger pick up/drop off will be brief (10-15 min.) and we ask that you remain on board while new guests join us. We've scheduled a rest stop for a coffee break (25 mins) as well as a 1 hour lunch stop at the Lincoln Big Stop Irving Restaurant in Lincoln, NB (see in table above; meal is your expense) are built into today s drive. Please remember to adjust your watches back 1 hour as we make our way into Quebec. Stops for passenger pick up/drop off will be brief (10-15 min) and we ask that you remain on board while new guests join us. Scheduled coffee breaks and/or lunches are also built into today s itinerary, including a photo opportunity at the Hartland covered bridge, the world s longest covered bridge! We will also include a 15 minute stop at Grand Falls to stretch your

2 legs and view these beautiful falls. Once all passengers are aboard, we travel north on the Trans-Canada highway to Quebec onwards to our first hotel of the tour in Rivière du Loup with an estimated time of arrival at 4:45 p.m. The Best Western Plus is complete with indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Relax while your Tour Director checks the group in, distribute your room keys and have your bag delivered to your room. After a brief break to freshen up, we will meet in the designated banquet room at 6:30 p.m. for our Group Welcome Dinner (included). The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Perhaps a swim in the heated pool or a spa service? The hotel offers both for your enjoyment. Wed, June 13 th Day#2 Ganonoque, (Thousand Islands) ON, Holiday Inn Express & Suites (B) Enjoy breakfast (included) this morning before we depart the hotel at 8:30 a.m., please have your bags ready outside your room at 7:30 a.m. for pick up. Once we are aboard the coach we will continue our journey through the province of Quebec to Ontario s Thousand Islands region, try and spot all the 1,864 Islands that make up this region. We have included rest stops along the way. We expect a 5:30 p.m. arrival at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gananoque. Take time this evening to enjoy dinner (on your own) and to explore the charming town of Gananoque and find out for yourself why it is called the Eastern Canada s most stunning waterfront community. Thurs, June 14th Day #3 Toronto ON, Fairmont Royal York Hotel (B) Enjoy the hotel`s delightful breakfast (included) please have your bags ready for pick up outside your door by 7:30 a.m. This morning enjoy a boat cruise tour from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. before we board the coach and head towards Kingston. We will stop in Kingston for lunch from 12:30 2:00 p.m.. We will then travel to Canada s largest city, Toronto, Ontario and expect to arrive at our hotel by 5:30 p.m. Your Tour Director will take care of check in to the historic 5* Fairmont Royal York Hotel, your home for the next two nights. The hotel is considered to be at the very epicenter of the city, the perfect location to enjoy this cities offering. The rest of the evening is free to explore the area; dinner is at your leisure. Fri, June 15 th Day #4 Toronto, ON, Fairmont Royal York (B, D) Enjoy your hot buffet breakfast (included) we meet our local step-on guide at 9:00 a.m. for our 3 hour guided tour. Prepare yourself for a more detailed insight in Toronto to the city s Harbourfront/ Queen s Quay, St. Lawrence Market, Casa Loma, Old and New City Hall and more this morning. Today s highlight will be a stop at the CN Tower from 12:00 2:00 p.m. Take time to explore the CN Tower and enjoy lunch (on own). We expect to arrive back at the Royal York at approximately 2:30 p.m. take some time to freshen up and enjoy the local area. Lunch will be on your own today. Enjoy the city before our group dinner set for 6:00 pm at Canyon Creek (included). Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure in this historic hotel. The Fairmont Royal 303 Westmorland Road Saint John, NB E2J 2G Page 2

3 York is located in the center of Downtown Toronto, and are just minutes away from its biggest attractions including: The CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Air Canada Centre, Rogers Centre, the Eaton Centre, and the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. Stroll around and the city and take in the sites or relax at the indoor pool and sauna/steam room. The evening is yours to enjoy as you choose! Sat, June 16 th Day #5 Niagara Falls ON, Marriott Fallsview Hotel (B, D) Enjoy another complimentary hot buffet breakfast at the hotel this morning before checking out at 8:30 a.m., please have your bags ready outside your door for pick up at 7:15 a.m. Today we travel through Southern Ontario s Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls for an exciting close-up experience on the water. Prepare for a splash as we travel together on our 10:45 a.m. reservation aboard the Hornblower Cruise getting you as close to the Falls as possible (stylish red poncho included). After our cruise, enjoy lunch on own in one of the many different restaurants located within walking distance from our area. After lunch we will make our way to the Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Sanctuary from 1:45 3:45pm. From there we will check into the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa your home for the next two nights. Your room has been reserved facing the Falls giving you a unique perspective enjoyed in daylight and illuminated at night. We will gather for a group dinner at 6:30 p.m. this evening at the Skylon Tower (Included). Enjoy dinner while getting a 360 degree view in the rotating restaurant. Following dinner you are free to explore the area at your leisure, no barrel jumps over the falls please! Sun. June 17 th Day #6 Niagara Falls ON, Marriott Fallsview Hotel (B, L) Start the day off with another fantastic hot buffet breakfast (included) before we travel to one of the famed local Niagara Peninsula wineries, Jackson Triggs Niagara Estates. Please board the coach by 10:45 a.m. as we make our way to the Jackson Triggs Niagara Estates. Today we will enjoy an 11:00 a.m. reservation for a tour, tasting and casual lunch in the wine cellar (included). Once we finish at the winery the afternoon is free to explore Niagara Falls. Perhaps you will stroll in the cities unique Clifton Hill full of attractions like the 175 ft. high SkyWheel, wax museums, midway and much more! Dinner is on your own this evening allowing you more time to enjoy the area at your leisure. Mon. June 18 th Day #7 Niagara-on-the-Lake ON, Prince of Wales Hotel (B, D) Rise and shine and enjoy another hot buffet breakfast (included) again this morning. We check out of our hotel today at 9:45 a.m., please have bags ready for pick up outside your door at 8:00 a.m. Today we will be travelling to the Chateau des Charmes winery in the beautiful Niagara on the Lake Region for our 10:30 a.m. tour and cheese pairing (included). Enjoy their Winegrowing 101 guided tour and a selection of Canadian artisanal cheeses paired with 3 wines. After the tour we will be arriving in the charming town on the shores of Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. After a lunch stop (your expense) our local guide joins us at 2:00 p.m. for a 2.5 hour tour 303 Westmorland Road Saint John, NB E2J 2G Page 3

4 informing every one of the highlights of Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake. We then make our way to the Prince of Wales Hotel where your Tour Director will provide room keys as we check into tonight s accommodation. This historic hotel is praised for its royal treatment in the very centre of town. The hotel is named in honor of the 1901 visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, later crowned King George V and Queen Mary. Freshen up before this evening s Group Dinner set for 5:30 p.m. (included) at the Old Winery Restaurant before settling in for the night. Tues. June 19th Day #8 Montreal, QC, Delta Montreal (B, D) After another hearty breakfast (included), we will board the coach and depart at 8:00 a.m. to travel to the beautiful Delta Montreal Downtown. For your comfort we have planned rest stops/coffee breaks and an hour lunch stop in Kingston (your expense) at a location convenient to our route. We expect an early evening arrival, approximately 5:00 p.m. at the Delta Montreal. Enjoy a free evening to take in what this cosmopolitan city has to offer this fine spring day. Join the group this evening for another delightful group dinner at 5:30 p.m. (location TBA) Wed. June 20th Day #8 Montreal, QC, Delta Montreal (B) Wake up and enjoy another hearty breakfast (included). Meet the group at 9:00 a.m. for a 3 hours city tour. Spend the rest of the day your way in Montreal! The Delta Montreal is conveniently located within walking distance of Old Montreal. Montreal is known for its mix of European and North American cultures, experience the shops and cuisine (and more!) at your leisure today. Thurs. June 21st Day #9 Edmundston NB, Best Western Plus (B, D) After another hot breakfast (included), please check out of your room and board the coach for our 8:30 a.m. morning departure. Please have your bags ready outside your room for pick up at 7:15 a.m. We say farewell to Montreal and continue our journey east to Edmundston N.B. (Don t forget to set your watches ahead one hour! We expect a late afternoon check in at our hotel, approximately 4:30 p.m. The coach will make several stops during our return trip, including a coffee break and time for lunch (your expense) before check in. Take time to relax before we gather for our Farewell Dinner complete with glass of wine or beer (included). Time to reflect on the amazing scenery and experiences we have shared, fond memories created, and new friendships forged during our 11-day group travel experience together. Fri. June 22 nd Day #10 Home (B) Enjoy your hot breakfast this morning (included) before our 8:30 a.m. departure for home. To make the way home more enjoyable we have included stops today including a 20 min coffee break and an hour for brunch at Lincoln Big Stop Irving from 11:15 am 12:15 pm (your expense). All passengers will then be returned to their original pick-up points at the following locations: Nova Scotia Clients: Amherst Irving- TBA Truro Heights, Circle K Big Stop TBA Halifax Airport, Quality Inn TBA Halifax, Sobeys Lacewood Drive TBA New Brunswick Clients: Saint John, Rt. 1 Irving TBA Moncton, McDonald s Magnetic Hill TBA 303 Westmorland Road Saint John, NB E2J 2G Page 4

5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Tour itineraries are a guideline and may need to be adjusted by CTC or your tour manager and are impacted by unforeseen factors such as weather, traffic, changes to concert or sporting event times, and/or act of God. Collins Tours is not responsible for any refunds, reimbursements, credits, or liable due to any changes in itineraries, modifications, or lost time in any one particular area due to any such unforeseen events described above. Seat rotation policy is in effect, for this and all group motor coach tours, and will be explained by your tour director on Day #1. Your hotel contact information is as follows: - Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W., Toronto, ON, Ph: Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa, 6740 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, ON Ph: Prince of Wales Hotel, 6 Picton St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Ph: Delta Marriott, 475 President Kennedy Avenue, Montreal QC, ph: Holiday Inn Express 1000 Islands, 777 King St. E., Ganonoque, ON, Ph: Best Western Plus Hotel Levesque, 171 Rue Fraser, Riviere du Loup, QC, Ph: Edmundston NB - Best Western Plus, 280 Boul Hebert, Ph: Bring along your favorite music CD s and DVD s, our motor coach is equipped to play both. Please remove all personal belongings when departing the bus, as we are not responsible for items that are left behind. REMEMBER: your tour manager handles: hotel check in/checkout procedures, overall group management (e.g. timely transitions, itinerary planning), and group representation at events, hotels, theatres, and overall operation of each tour. We work hard to ensure that everyone enjoys his or her experience to the fullest. Gratuities for your Tour Manager and driver are not included in your tour price. Tour director tipping guidelines are $5.00 $7.00 per person per day and a minimum of $2.50 per person per day for the bus driver. Step on City guides are minimum $2.00 per person per day. 303 Westmorland Road Saint John, NB E2J 2G Page 5