Land Journey

Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls

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Special Women's Only Departure – July 23, 2027

Days
10
From (per Person)
$6,490 USD
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
May - Oct
Cities & Landmarks
Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

Special Women's Only Departure July 23 – for women considering their first guided trip or simply looking to travel with other women, these departures offer an easy way in: a built-in community of like-minded women, the opportunity to share the experience with fellow female travelers, and the confidence that every detail is taken care of.

 

A visit to a Québecois sugar shack & a gondola ride at magnificent Montmorency Falls

 

A rail journey aboard VIA Rail transports you in business class between between Montréal and Quebec City

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

A private docent-led tour in the Royal Ontario Museum

 

A luncheon cruise through the Thousand Islands, rich in history and scenic beauty

 

Guided sightseeing tours in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and historic Île d'Orléans

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.

Pace

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A steady daily tempo with 2–3 guided activities. Most days include early departures balanced with rest periods or scenic downtime. Transitions between cities occur every 2–3 days.

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The World Next Door

Explore four distinctly different capital cities in eastern Canada – Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, each with its own unique personality and cultural background.

Enjoy multiple-night stays at landmark Fairmont hotels in the heart of the cities – The Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Château Laurier, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth – with more time to explore what makes each city so special. Highlights include a Tauck-Exclusive private, after-hours docent-led tour of the Royal Ontario Museum followed by a reception and dinner, a luncheon cruise along the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands, a rail journey between Montreal and Quebec City, a visit to a Quebecois sugar-shack and more. Read Less

Rail through French Canada

Rail through French Canada

Travel in comfort aboard VIA Rail's business class service between Montreal and Quebec City, enjoying spacious seating, attentive onboard service, and scenic views of the French Canadian countryside along the way.

Private cruise through the Thousand Islands

Day 3

The Gilded Age, castles, lighthouses, pirates and bootleggers...

On a luncheon cruise through the famed – and infamous – Thousand Islands, every island has a story to tell. The islands are actually an archipelago in the St. Lawrence Seaway, harboring secrets that withstand time. From wealthy robber barons to runaway brides, presidents to pirates, Gilded Age tycoons and millionaires to social climbing actors, the tales are fascinating and the scenery divine.

A walk through Old Montreal

Day 6

A walking tour of Vieux–Montréal (Old Montreal) is a journey through Old World Europe...

Cobblestone streets lit by gas lamps... city squares graced with 18th- and 19th-century buildings... epicurean treats that delight the senses... cafés and leafy squares... carriages on cobblestone streets... outdoor plazas, museums, historic churches... street musicians who play from the heart...

Upgrade to a Fairmont Gold River View room at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Days 7, 8 and 9

Sitting atop a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River...

You have an opportunity in Quebec City to upgrade to a Gold Floor Room (at additional cost, see Hotel Highlights below) – offering exclusive use of the Fairmont Gold Lounge on the 14th floor where there is a dedicated hotel staff. Here guests have an opportunity to enjoy complimentary coffee or tea... or start the day with a healthy and bountiful continental breakfast – while enjoying magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River. Fairmont Gold River View rooms have a great view of the St. Lawrence River for a relaxing stay amidst understated elegance.

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Your Journey

Pricing & Availability

Upgrade to a Fairmont Gold River View Room at
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac:

Double $560          Single – $990

A Tauck Exclusive upgrade option to a limited number of Fairmont Gold River View Rooms at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (nights 7, 8, and 9) is available at additional cost per person; king beds only, no two-bedded rooms; limited availability. Ask at booking for details.

 

Women's Only Departure – July 23, 2027

Every Women's Only Departure operates as a small group itinerary averaging 24 guests and is led by a female Tauck Director, with one upfront price covering airport transfers, accommodations, most meals, exclusive access experiences and expert local guides. For women considering their first guided trip, it offers an easy way in: a built-in community of like-minded women, an expertly designed destination experience and the assurance that everything is taken care of. It's the ease of a fully curated journey and the freedom to be fully present without managing a single logistical detail. 

About Booking This Tour

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Covid Travel Requirements

The below provides an overview of Tauck's requirements and those of the countries we visit, along with our supplier partners who have implemented their own Covid policies that may go beyond Tauck's requirements. The trip-specific guidelines are for U.S. travelers.

Up-to-date destination entry requirements will be posted 60 days prior to the first seasonal departure for each tour or cruise series. For journeys not yet posted below, please visit our Travel Requirements page. As entry requirement change frequently, please check often.

 

Tauck 2024 Covid Policy

For 2024 tours and cruises, Tauck has no remaining Covid requirements. There is no vaccination requirement or travel pledge to be signed. This 2024 policy could change if there is a surge in infection rates or other factors that could impact the safety of our guests and employees.

Tauck 2023 Covid Policy

  • Vaccination Requirement: All Tauck guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Additionally, you must have had at least one booster dose and/or have proof of recovery from Covid.
  • Requirements for Minors: Though highly recommended, vaccination for minors age 11 and under is not required by Tauck. However, if unvaccinated they must present a negative result from either a PCR or antigen test taken within 3 days of departing for their Tauck trip. If a child age 11 or under is vaccinated but not boosted, they must also present a negative test prior to their Tauck trip.
  • Tauck Travel Agreement: Tauck requires all guests to sign our Travel Well Pledge. Your Tauck Director will provide this document for your signature on the first day of your trip, and will check your proof of vaccination and booster/or proof of recovery. Additional information can be found at here.

To ensure the safety of your fellow travelers and the communities we visit, all guests must follow health and safety protocols when necessitated by local health guidance or our supplier partners. Your Tauck Director will keep you informed of these local requirements.

Although not required by Tauck, some countries may require a pre-travel Covid test. It is important that you carefully check the most recent entry requirements (listed below) for your tour or cruise. 

Additional Destination Requirements

Your health and safety remain our number one priority while you are traveling with us on Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls. The below travel requirements are mandated by the country of Canada, and are applicable to all Tauck guests without exception:

  • All Tauck guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated and have had at least one booster dose and/or have proof of recovery from Covid. Although highly recommended, vaccination for minors age 11 and under is not required by Tauck. However, if unvaccinated they must present a negative result from either a PCR or antigen test taken within 3 days of departing for their Tauck trip. If a child age 11 or under is vaccinated but not boosted, they must also present a negative test prior to their Tauck trip.

For entry into Canada

  • Canada no longer has any specific Covid entry requirements.

For return to the United States:

  • The U.S. no longer has any specific Covid entry requirements.

The final entry requirements will be clearly outlined in your Personal Travel Documents.

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit

Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.

If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit

Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

 


Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person

 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

60 days or more before departure = $350 per person

59-8 days before departure = $600 per person

7-1 days before departure = $900 per person

 

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Fee Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

Click here to find Tauck's Travel Terms & Conditions.

Trip Prep & Essentials

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The Tauck Experience

Why Tauck?

Leave Your Worries At Home

One Upfront Price – No Hidden Costs

Tauck Directors – Simply The Best

Never Settle For Ordinary

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Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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