DAY1 Boston - Niagara Falls

We will kick off our tour at 7:00am, traveling from Boston to Niagara Falls. When we arrive around 4:00 pm, we will embark on the "Maid of the Mist" boat cruise,* which will take us into the rapids at the very base of the Falls, allowing a breathtaking close-up view of this natural wonder and the clouds of mist created by the water’s powerful impact on the basin below. (Note: The “Maid of the Mist” is only available April – Oct.) For a panoramic view of the Falls from above, we will travel to the Canadian side of the Falls for a visit to the Skylon Tower,* which overlooks the three distinct waterfalls which compose Niagara Falls: the Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Photos taken from this vantage point will give you memories to last a lifetime. We will also visit the Niagara Falls IMAX Theater* to hear incredible stories about the history of Niagara Falls and the daredevils who have braved its waters. Tonight our tour guide will bring us to see a view of the Falls from the Skylon Tower at night, when floodlights light the majestic cascade of water, illuminating the night with color.

DAY2 Niagara Falls

Continue exploring Niagara Falls on your own.

DAY3 Niagara Falls - Toronto

This morning we’ll head to Toronto and arrive around 10:00 am, where we will visit the CN Tower,* the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere, as well as the Toronto City Hall with its immense, futuristic architecture. We will then embark on a cruise of Toronto Harbour* to see a panoramic view of the great city from the water and then move on to the Scarborough and Chinatown districts to do some shopping in Toronto’s most diverse and multicultural areas.

DAY4 Toronto - Thousand Island - Ottawa - Montreal

In the morning, we will depart for the Thousand Islands, arriving around noon at the stunning archipelago of more than 1800 islands which extends sixty miles into the northeast outlet of Lake Ontario. As we navigate among the islands on the Thousand Islands Cruise Boat,* we will have the opportunity to enjoy the clear water, picturesque landscape, and unique scenic attractions of the islands, as well as the many glamorous waterfront homes in this favorite living location for the wealthy. On the cruise, we will pass by the world-famous Boldt Castle, Millionaire's Row, and Zavicon Island. (Note: The Thousand Islands cruise is only available from May to October.) Our next stop will be Ottawa, the capital of Canada. After our arrival around 3:00 pm, we will have a short tour of Parliament Hill, home of Canada’s parliament buildings, the Centennial Flame, and Peace Tower. We will also have the opportunity to see Embassy Row, a residential area for many foreign ambassadors, and the Rideau Canal. Around 6:00 pm, we will arrive at Montreal, the world's second largest French-speaking city. After our tour concludes for the day, don’t pass up the opportunity to stroll along the city streets, full of quaint architecture, shops, and French restaurants!

DAY5 Montreal - Quebec - Boston

In the morning, we continue our tour of the romantic city of Montreal. Its stunning architectural sites, such as the Notre Dame Basilica and Saint Joseph’s Oratory, are well worth the visit, as is Montreal’s Olympic Stadium,* built for the 1976 Olympics. We will conclude our tour with the picturesque Mont Royal, the mountain that gives the city its name. If we have time on our way back to Boston, we may stop to see the Ausable Chasm,* a sandstone gorge in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. We should arrive in Boston around 7:00 pm.

Please note order of the tour may be reversed or altered without prior notice.