Colours of Eastern Canada & New England Cruise

Welcome to eastern Canada. Your journey into wonder begins with a two night stay at the luxurious Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.

Visit the exquisite Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montréal, with its imposing Gothic Revival architecture. Later, take a guided tour through the city. This evening you can look forward to dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Enrich Learn how maple syrup is made and dine on traditional Québécois fare at a local Sugar Shack while listening to live, local music. This afternoon discover the fascinating history, architecture and culture of Québec City.  Enjoy a two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac located in the heart of Québec City.

Freechoice: Choose to take a guided walk through the quaint streets of Old Québec’s Upper Town or discover the beauty of Montmorency Falls followed by a visit to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré’s Basilica, the oldest pilgrimage site in Canada.  Alternatively, take a bike tour of the Lower Town and Grand Market.

Enrich Parc Oméga is home to bears, wolves, wapitis, red deer, beavers and more. Thrill in the opportunity to get up close and personal with the residents on a wildlife safari through the unique 1,500 acres. Enjoy a two night stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier conveniently located in downtown Ottawa. Enrich This evening savour the finest in Ottawa cuisine through a progressive dining experience featuring the city’s well known established restaurants.

Unearth the charm of Canada’s capital on a guided tour. Freechoice: Choose to visit Ottawa’s delightful ByWard Market or join a hands-on culinary experience and savour the delicious meal you prepared.  Alternatively, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s unique micro breweries.

Visit M-adahòkì Farms, an authentic cultural experience from an Indigenous perspective. Prepare and cook your own Bannock over an open fire and sip on traditional teas while your Cultural Ambassador shares their cultural teachings through songs and stories. A warm welcome awaits you at the Fairmont Royal York and your two night stay.

Be treated to stunning views of the city and Lake Ontario from Toronto’s CN Tower. Later, enjoy a brief city tour of this cosmopolitan city.

Experience one of the most dramatic and powerful natural displays anywhere in the world, with a cruise to the base of Niagara Falls.  On a guided tour, uncover fascinating stories hidden within the historic Niagara Parks Power Station. After the exhilarant Journey Behind the Falls experience, enjoy a season farm to table dinner. This evening you’ll get to relive the natural wonder of Niagara from your private Fallsview room at the Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel Fallsview & Spa.

After a traditional Amish feast, settle into the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Visit an Amish farm as a local guide explains Amish culture, before venturing to the nation’s capital. The elegant Fairmont Washington D.C. welcomes you for the next two nights.

Enjoy a guided tour of Washington D.C. and gain greater insight into the city’s history and influence.

Explore the historic city of Philadelphia before journeying to cosmopolitan New York City. Stay two nights at the Renaissance New York Times Square.

New York City is a food lover’s dream!  Join a culinary walking experience and get to know the city just like a local. Enrich A special treat awaits – a Broadway production.

Board Amtrak’s Acela Express and enjoy superior comfort in Business Class. Arrive in Boston for a two night stay at the Westin Copley Place.

Board a hop-on hop-off bus and tour the sites that interest you most.

Farewell your Tour Director as you board Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam# for a 7-night Canada New England Discovery Cruise and check into your Verandah Stateroom.

Rockport, Maine boasts historic homes and shops. Known as the ‘Lobster Capital of the World’ it’s a mecca for foodies. Art lovers will enjoy the Farnsworth Art Museum or revisit maritime history at the Maine Lighthouse Museum.

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.

A hundred thousand Gaelic welcomes await you in Nova Scotia. At the northeast end of the province sits Cape Breton Island, whose wild and lovely topography includes Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Bras d’Or Lake, and miles of rugged coastline. Sydney is the gateway to it all. Spend the day in Sydney or take an optional sightseeing tour (shore excursions are at own expense).

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

Cruise the mighty Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

Dock in Québec City and enjoy time exploring its classical architecture and distinctive European feel. Relish in some extra time in one of the world’s most beautiful cities with a wide range of shore excursions available (at your own expense).

Disembark this morning in Québec City where your journey ends. Fortunately, however, the memories won’t. Please book your flight to depart out of Quebec City after 12:00 PM. 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.