Eastern Explorer & Maritimes Cruise

Welcome to eastern Canada. Your journey begins with an overnight stay at the Fairmont Royal York. Relax and enjoy the luxurious amenities of your hotel as you prepare yourself for the unforgettable journey ahead.

Head to Niagara Falls, stopping along the way at the wine region around Niagara-on-the-Lake, renowned for the production of ice wine. Later, feel the power of the Niagara Falls as you cruise to its base. Tonight, enjoy a ‘Welcome to Canada’ dinner. Overnight Special Stay at the Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel Fallsview & Spa.

Continue to Ottawa, Canada’s elegant capital city, for a two night stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier.

Discover the charm of Canada’s capital on a guided tour. Nowhere is Canada’s bilingual culture more evident than in Ottawa. 

Freechoice: Tour Canada’s national museums, take a ByWard Market Culinary Tour, or cruise along the Ottawa River.
 

Freechoice Dining: Choose between local restaurants or your hotel.

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Parc Oméga is home to bears, wolves, wapitis, Red deer, beavers and more. View the wildlife as you journey through the 1,500 acre park. As you’ll discover, many of the animals certainly aren’t shy.

Continue to Québec City and enjoy a two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in the heart of the city.

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Discover the fascinating history, architecture and culture of Québec City as you stroll through the cobblestone streets of North America’s only walled city on a tour of the old town. 

Freechoice: Explore Québec at ground-level on foot. Alternatively, sample craft beer on a walking  and tasting tour or local delicacies from artisans who have created a gourmet buzz in Québec.

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Learn how maple syrup is made and dine on traditional Québécois fare at a local Sugar Shack while listening to live, local music.

Continue to Montréal and a guided tour through the city. Enjoy a two night stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth.

This morning visit the exquisite Notre-Dame Basilica, with its imposing Gothic Revival architecture. Remainder of day at leisure to experience Montreal with its mash-up of European and North American culture. Celebrate the conclusion of your Canadian jaunt with a sumptuous dinner this evening.

Farewell your Tour Director as you board your luxurious Holland American Line cruise on board ms Zaandam and settle into your Vista Suite. 

Take the opportunity to further explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Cruise the mighty Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The world’s largest estuary flows all the way from the Great Lakes 1,200 kilometres away and has a coastal connection with half of Canada’s 10 provinces.

Visit Charlottetown, the largest city on Prince Edward Island and the inspiration for ‘Anne of Green Gables’. The charming Victorian architecture, cobblestone streets and wild shores will inspire you as well.

This extraordinary island is rich with Gaelic, Mi’kmaq and Acadian cultures.

Explore the seaside capital of Nova Scotia. Maritime lovers will delight in the nautical-themed museums and the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, complete with picturesque lighthouse on a rocky outcropping.

Enter US waters as you arrive at Bar Harbor and prepare to be charmed by this truly quintessential New England coastal town. Explore the idyllic natural surrounds, including Mount Desert Island’s coast and Acadia National Park. Treat yourself to a taste of the famous New England lobster, followed by a scoop of homemade ice cream.

Disembark your cruise upon arrival in Boston and transfer to the airport.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.