French Canada

with Niagara Falls

Exploring Upper and Lower Canada

September 13-21, 2008   

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Toronto, Niagara Falls, 1000 Islands National Park, Ottawa,

 Cap De La Madeleine, Quebec City, Montreal

Join us on this great trip to French Canada!  This is the third year we have done this trip and it is a fantastic trip! Enjoy all that this wonderful area has to offer and at a time of the year known for its’ brilliant fall foliage colors and cool, crisp fall weather.  Your trip includes two nights in each city-Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal and it includes a lot of sightseeing with a knowledgeable, fun and professional local guide as well as leisure time on your own to explore with new friends from the group.  Learn about the history of the region as well as visit some of the historical sights, also see the modern aspects of the cities as well as the countryside, including the St. Lawrence River.  Enjoy Niagara Falls, a cruise through 1000 Islands National Park, lots of sightseeing, first class hotels, 11 meals, and great travel companions. Come join us!  You’ll love this trip!

A Note from Ann---Director of Singles Travel Company:  I have always wanted to see this area of Canada and finally traveled in 2006 on this same trip. Everything was wonderful!  From the very knowledgeable tour director-Peter, to the first class hotels and the rich history of this region, to the crisp fall weather and beautiful countryside and rivers, as well as Niagara Falls!   It was a great trip, with great travel companions!  I highly recommend it!

Price Includes all of this: 

HOTELS:

TORONTO-Delta Chelsea  (SF),  OTTAWA- Lord Elgin Hotel (F), QUEBEC CITY- Delta Quebec  (SF)MONTREAL-Sheraton Montreal (SF)  (F=First Class, SF=Superior First Class)

                                                       Itinerary

Day 1, Sat. Sept 13                           Toronto.    

                             Welcome to Toronto!  This evening mix and mingle with your travel companions at the

6 pm welcome reception.  Our tour director reviews our upcoming adventure and then our evening is free to start exploring the city or maybe enjoy a relaxing dinner. (WR)

Day 2, Sun. Sept 14                          Toronto. Niagara Falls Excursion    

                       This morning we take a drive south along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River.  The Falls border between the United States and Canada and comprise of three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (sometimes called the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls. While not exceptionally high, Niagara Falls is very wide. With more than 6 million cubic feet of water falling over the crestline every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet on average, it is the most powerful waterfall in North America. 

While at the falls, for the adventurous, your tour director will suggest optional flightseeing over the falls. Then board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level.  Before leaving the area, see the picturesque Floral Clock.  Return to Toronto this afternoon to enjoy a sightseeing drive of Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Highlights include the Legislature Building, the ethnic neighborhoods, the University of Toronto, and Eaton Centre, the city’s number one tourist attraction with over 300 stores for world class shopping.  This evening enjoy an optional dinner outing, which includes a visit to the top of the 1,815-foot CN Tower for great views of the city’s harbor and skyline. (Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted). (B)

Day 3, Mon. Sept 15                          Toronto-1000 Islands National Park-Ottawa

               Travel along Lake Ontario to Kingston for a brief visit to this historic city. Continue along the St. Lawrence River to Gananoque and on to Ivy Lea.  Here board your boat for a cruise through the waterways of 1000 Islands National Park.  After the cruise we then reach the nation’s capital of Ottawa, pleasantly framed by the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. Dinner is included tonight for the group and then maybe find some nightlife! (B,D)

Day 4, Tues. Sept 16                           Ottawa   

                Morning sightseeing with a local expert includes the Canadian Mint, the residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, and Parliament Hill.  Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables, a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history. The balance of the day is free.  You may wish to visit the world-renowned Canadian Museum of Civilization to study exhibits covering the period of early Norse settlement, exploration, and fur-trading days, as well as the achievements of the latest generations.  For dinner, maybe visit lively and colorful Byward Market and choose from its array of specialty restaurants. (B)

Day 5, Wed. Sept 17                              Ottawa-Cap De La Madeleine-Quebec City   

                Drive east this morning along the Ottawa River to Cap-de-la-Madeleine for a visit to the BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, a national shrine famous for its fine stained-glass windows.  Time to stroll through the grounds of the sanctuary and see the miraculous Madonna in the old chapel.  The next two nights are in romantic Quebec City, once the center of New France and probably the most historic and best-preserved city in North America- in 2008 it is celebrating the 400^th anniversary of its founding.   Tonight, choose from a list of local restaurants for your included dinner.  (B,D)

Day 6, Thur. Sept 18                               Quebec City     

               Start the day with an included guided tour of Canada’s only walled city.  Old Quebec, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a World Heritage Site. Within the walls are the Place d’Armes, the Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale.  Also see the Old-World houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham.  Your afternoon is free for independent activities.  Maybe explore the historic sites, take a carriage ride, or stroll the streets of Old Quebec City. This evening you may choose to take an optional dinner that includes a visit to 274-foot high Montmorency Falls and takes you over to Ile d’Orleans, where you’ll enjoy a delightful dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent, a restored 17^th century flour mill.  (B)

Day 7, Fri. Sept 19                                  Quebec City-Montreal    

                Journey this am to Montreal, one of Canada’s liveliest cities.  Sightseeing with a local guide takes in NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city.  The evening is free, maybe enjoy dinner tonight in the heart of Old Montreal with some of the group.  (B)

Day 8, Sat. Sept 20                                    Montreal   

                 A full day at leisure.   As Montreal has a unique mix of historical, natural and cultural offerings, you may like to visit, with others from the group, the Old Port Montreal, McCord Museum, or Olympic Park.  Whatever you do today, just make sure you get back in time for our special farewell dinner at an elegant local restaurant in the heart of Old Montreal.  Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for our vacation! (B,D)

Day 9, Sun Sept 21                                   Montreal

                It’s time to say good-by! The tour ends this morning after breakfast and we depart on individual schedules. (B)

Itinerary

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Price

$1729.00 per person, based on double occupancy, land only (On this particular trip we’ll assist in finding a roommate, restrictions apply-call for complete details)   $  566.00  single supplement –add to above price (very limited availability)   Airfare is additional. You need to fly into Toronto and out of Montreal. We can assist you with flight arrangements. $22.00                   Arrival transfer to the hotel.  (Departure transfer from Montreal is complimentary on last day of tour only).   $99.00  +$30  Travel/Trip Cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Get Travel Protection Plus for an additional $30.  This additional benefit allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the travel protection plans provisions. With this Protection Plus policy you will be reimbursed for the cancellation penalties with travel vouchers to be used within a year with the tour operator. You must purchase with your deposit if you want a waiver for pre-existing conditions and Travel Protection Plus.  Insurance is not refundable. Your airfare is not covered under this policy.   Travel Documents: U.S. citizens need a current passport for flying into and out of Canada.  Non-U.S. citizens please consult with your local consulate.   This is a Special Trip Offering: This trip is in response to a lot of our singles asking us to do a few great trips open to everyone, not just singles. This trip is open to anyone, especially 60’s plus.   This is also for the single who doesn’t necessarily need to go on an all singles trip but wants even more varieties of trips that they can travel on with a few other singles and still get a great trip and travel experience. We also hear from singles that want to travel with family members that aren’t single, i.e. mother or father, sister or brother, sons or daughters, friends, etc., but they still can travel with other singles on the trip.  So we have accommodated those requests in a few of our trips. So anyone and everyone who enjoys meeting lots of nice, friendly people of all ages, married or single are welcome!   Hope you can join us!

Fine Print - French Canada, September 13-21, 2008

         Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions.  Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions.

Payments:     A non-refundable deposit of  $200.00 is due with your reservation and your insurance is due now also if you want to purchase it.   Full and final payments are due 60 days prior to departure date.  Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express) and /or checks (payable to Travel Advisors) are accepted.

Cancellation Fees and Refunds

     All cancellations must be in writing.  Regardless of when you cancel there will be a charge from Singles Travel Company of $50.  Also insurance is non-refundable. Cancellation Fees as follows: Deposit of $200 is non-refundable

60-22 days prior to commencement of services                              50% of total price

21-1 days prior to commencement of services                              100% of total price

On day of departure and later                                                          100% of total price

No refunds on unused portions of the tour.  A fee of $30 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.  Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the trip.   After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator.  Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

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