Canada, stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north, is filled with vibrant cities including massive, multicultural Toronto; predominantly French-speaking Montréal and Québec City; Vancouver and Halifax on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, respectively; and Ottawa, the capital. It’s also crossed by the Rocky Mountains and home to vast swaths of protected wilderness.
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Canada, stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north, is filled with vibrant cities including massive, multicultural Toronto; predominantly French-speaking Montréal and Québec City; Vancouver and Halifax on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, respectively; and Ottawa, the capital. It’s also crossed by the Rocky Mountains and home to vast swaths of protected wilderness.
CANADA FACTS & FIGURES
- Occupying the northern half of North America, Canada is the second-largest country in the world (after Russia.)
- From east to west, the country encompasses six time zones.
- Canada shares a 5,525-mile boundary with the U.S.
- The Atlantic Ocean hugs the coastline to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west.
- The country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories.
- When it comes to geography - diversity is the word. Fertile plains, vast mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, wilderness forests and Arctic tundra to the far north.
- Canada has a population of about 32.5 million.
- The official currency is the Canadian dollar.
- In random order, the major cities are Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax.
- The country enjoys four distinct seasons and six time zones.
- English and French are the two official languages. English is the mother tongue of 59 per cent of the population.
- Canada has 11 national holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day (Monday preceding May 25), Canada Day (July 1 or July 2 if July 1 is a Sunday, Labour Day (first Monday of September), Thanksgiving (second Monday of October), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day and Boxing Day (December 26)and new to 2008, February 18 is Family Day.
- The maple leaf is the national symbol.
Highlights: Daily Breakfast, FlyOver Canada, Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour, Victoria with Butchart Gardens Tour, Whistler with Peak-2- Peak Gondola & Shannon Falls Tour, Vancouver City Tour
Day 01: Vancouver
On arrival, transfer from Vancouver International Airport/Cruise Terminal/Pacific Central Station to hotel. In evening visit “FlyOver Canada”, best of Vancouver’s attraction which offers a spectacular virtual Flight over Canada. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 02: Vancouver
After breakfast, proceed on Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour. Crossing Lions Gate Bridge, look-out for British Property's exclusive homes, visit Capilano Salmon Hatchery and continue to the 230 feet Capilano Suspension bridge. At Grouse Mountain - ride the famous Skyride to 3700 ft. high mountaintop playground. Ample time to visit Theatre in the Sky’s "Born to Fly", seasonal logging shows, Peak Chairlift and other activities. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 03: Vancouver
After breakfast, proceed on a full day tour to Victoria. After a 90 minute ferry ride, visit Butchart Gardens where over 50 acres of magnificent gardens await you. Next enjoy a scenic ocean drive with vistas of Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains to Victoria. On arrival, you will have ample time to explore the world famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British Import Ships, Parliament Buildings and other attractions around Inner Harbor. Late evening return back to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 04: Vancouver
After breakfast, proceed to Whistler. Long regarded as one of the top resorts in North America. The Sea-to- Sky highway boasts of breathtaking views and scenic stops that include the wonderful 335-meter Shannon Falls. Afternoon take the exciting Peak-2- Peak Gondola, spanning the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb’s peaks, wait for the silver gondolas as they offer glass bottoms for a 360˚ experience. In the evening return back to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 05: Vancouver
After breakfast, proceed on Vancouver City Tour. See Canada Place, Robson Street, the Public Library, Sports Venues, Theatres, Chinatown and Gastown. Soak in the natural splendor of Stanley Park’s Totem Poles and sightsee from Prospect Point. Afternoon checkout and transfer to Cruise Terminal/Pacific Central Station/Vancouver Airport.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation as per your choice
- Daily breakfast at restaurant in the hotel
- Arrival & departure Airport transfers on private basis
- Inter-city transfers either by coach or rail as per itinerary
- Sightseeing tours on seat-in- coach basis with local English speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary
- Cost of basic self-drive rental car with GPS for self drive package (Additional hours, fuel charges, parking charges, vehicle drop off fees, National Park fees are not a part of the package.)
- Hotel taxes
EXCLUSIONS:
- Airport improvement fee.
- Meals and attractions unless otherwise stated.
- Transfers, unless otherwise specified.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Train station transfers are not included in the package.
- No Porterage
- VISA Air Tickets & Baggage Charges
- No Domestic Airfare & Intercity Surface Transfers are included (Can provide quote as separate cost per person)
- No International Airfare is included (Can provide quote as separate cost per person)
- No Lunch & Dinner (Can provide quote as separate cost per person, per meal, per day)
- Any Costs not included/mentioned in itinerary
- Tips and/or Gratuity not included (Suggested tip of approx. USD 2.00 per person per day)
- 4.50% Govt Service Tax
NOTE:
- Common pick-up and drop-off point for sightseeing tours from central location.
- Any type of mandatory fee like a resort fee / city tax etc. has to be paid at the hotel directly; the same is not a part of the package and cannot be prepaid.
- Passenger will have to reach on their own to common pick-up point (Bus station) in Montreal for transfer to Quebec City (Bus station).
- Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.