Brochures: USA Canada and Central America 2023
Visits: Canada, United States
Explore Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage and majestic natural landscapes, from the cascading waters of
to the pretty meadows, rolling hills and farms of the Eastern Townships in Quebéc. Then on your cruise visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for all.
Day 1 | Welcome To Toronto |
| Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening. |
| Visits: Toronto |
| Meals: Welcome Reception |
| Accommodation: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel |
Day 2 | Hockey And Niagara Falls Dive Into Culture |
| On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls in this Must See Highlight. |
| Visits: Niagara Falls |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel |
Day 3 | Travel Back In Time In Kingston |
| Our day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. We continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to a Thousand Islands. This evening, we set sail on our dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands. |
| Visits: Toronto, Kingston |
| Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner |
| Accommodation: Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront |
Day 4 | Onwards To Ottawa |
| Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine. |
| Visits: Kingston, Ottawa |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel |
Day 5 | Uncover The Traditions Of Quebec City Make Travel Matter |
| A quick hop over the Ottawa River brings us in the French-speaking Province of Québec for a private, exclusive experience on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History. Canada's Museum of History is the country's foremost and most visited museum. We will start with a Continental Breakfast followed by a lively and colorful interactive performance of traditional Pow Wow dancing. We then learn about a special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. After we will enjoy lunch at a typical sugar shack at a local "Cabane a Sucre". Then continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian joie de vivre and your hotel in Old Québec. |
| Visits: Ottawa, Quebec City |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation: Hotel Clarendon |
Day 6 | Stroll Through Québec City |
| Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms. |
| Visits: Quebec City |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hotel Clarendon |
Day 7 | Enjoy The Charming Eastern Townships Connect with Locals |
| Leave the city behind, bound for Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande Lavender Farm for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch. Connect With Locals and learn how lavender is grown and turned into a variety of products. Sample delicious lavender lemonade and enjoy a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialities. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal. |
| Visits: Quebec City, Montreal |
| Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest |
| Accommodation: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel |
Day 8 | Discover Vibrant Montréal |
| Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montréal's crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal. |
| Visits: Montreal |
| Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner |
| Accommodation: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel |
Day 9 | Embark On Your Cruise |
| See the famous sights of Montreal before boarding the Holland America MS Zaandam and setting sail. |
| Visits: Montreal |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 10 | Explore Québec City |
| Spend a free day in Québec City. |
| Visits: Quebec City |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 11 | Traverse The Gulf of Saint Lawrence |
| Travel along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence which fringes the shores of half of the Canadian provinces. |
| Visits: Gulf of Saint Lawrence |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 12 | Carry On To Charlottetown |
| Carry on to Charlottetown, the capital of Canada's Prince Edward Island. |
| Visits: Charlottetown |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 13 | Admire The Lighthouses Of Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Cruise to the port of Sydney where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges. |
| Visits: Sydney |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 14 | Hello Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel await. |
| Visits: Halifax |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 15 | Southbound To Bar Harbor, Maine |
| Continuing south, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town. |
| Visits: Bar Harbor |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 16 | Disembark Boston |
| Disembark the ship in Boston and depart at leisure or extend your stay in this vibrant city. |
| Visits: Boston |
| Meals: Breakfast |