Exploring Eastern Canada: Guided Tours and Adventures

Our collection of Eastern Canada tours includes a range of itineraries that showcase this diverse region’s natural wonders, vibrant cities and captivating cultures. Discover cosmopolitan Toronto, with its CN Tower and hockey games; savor poutine in Montreal; learn about indigenous culture at Haida Gwaii; and stroll through Quebec City’s quaint streets, dominated by French-inspired architecture and crowned by the turrets of Chateau Frontenac. Many of our tours also take you to the Maritime Provinces or Newfoundland and Labrador, where rugged coastlines and spectacular wildlife abound.

With a guided group tour, the accommodation, transport and most meals are included in your tour price – leaving you free to explore with peace of mind and more cash to spend on other things. Our experts plan your journey, making sure you see the best sights. You can relax and enjoy the company of your fellow travellers and expert local guides.

Experience the best of the USA and Eastern Canada on this 16-Day tour. Begin in the Big Apple with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, then cruise to multi-cultural Toronto. Get up close to Niagara Falls, a natural world wonder, and explore the idyllic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Stroll the paved paths and admire 19th-century facades, then head to Canada’s capital, Ottawa. Tour the grand mansions of the Rideau Canal area and step inside neo-Gothic Notre-Dame Basilica with a Local Expert. In Quebec City, tour the neo-gothic Parliament Buildings and wander the narrow cobblestone streets that showcase a distinct French feel. In Maine, walk along part of the Freedom Trail with a guide to view 16 historic sites, including the house where the Boston Tea Party was planned.

The winter months of December to April are the coldest time of year in Eastern Canada, but you’ll also enjoy snow capped mountains and icy lake views. This is the prime time to ski in this region and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking or sledding.

From May to September, summer brings mild weather and a swarm Canada Rail Vacations. This is the peak season for many of the tours in Eastern Canada, which can result in higher prices and longer queues to attractions. It’s still a great time to see the sights, though, such as strolling through the urban-but-regal Queen’s Park in Toronto, or exploring the Grand Mansions of the Rideau Canal area.

With long days of sunshine lasting past 9 PM (and even later at higher latitudes), you’ll have plenty of time for daytime adventures, long evening walks and al fresco dining. Discover a range of cultural highlights, from the thriving nightlife and live music scene in Montreal to the exquisite cuisine influenced by the Acadian, Scots Gaelic and indigenous cultures in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. And with a wide range of regional seafood and fine wines, you’ll find the food is as mouth-watering as the scenery.

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