Canada Circle Tour

Day 1: Arrive Halifax, NS
Arrive anytime and transfer to your downtown Halifax hotel. Explore this vibrant and cosmopolitan city on your own, or book a sightseeing tour to take in all of the highlights. Cambridge Suites or similar – Halifax, NS

Day 2: Halifax, NS – Grand Falls, NB
Begin your unforgettable holiday across Canada. Progress has changed the face of our cities, but the countryside remains much the same as when the westward explorers discovered it. Visit the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory in Hartland before arrivng in Grand Falls for the evening. Best Western Plus or similar – Grand Falls, NB (CB, D)

Day 3: Grand Falls, NB – Drummondville, QC
Make your way into Quebec today. From Riviere du Loup, follow the mighty St. Lawrence River. Today visit the Woodcarver’s Museum where a storyteller will entertain you with animated local folk legends depicted in a 22 foot long carved mural. Overnight this evening in Drummondville. Comfort Inn or similar – Drummondville, QC (CB)

Day 4: Drummondville, QC – North Bay, ON
An early start brings you through the bustling city of Montreal. Enter Ontario and join the Ottawa River, following it past Ottawa and the Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. Continue motoring through the beautiful Ottawa Valley to North Bay. Hampton Inn or similar – North Bay, ON (CB)

Day 5: North Bay, ON – Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The first stop today is in the nickel mining town of Sudbury, at Science North. This internationally renowned science centre offering hands on exhibits encouraging visitors to interact and explore. This afternoon your route is along Lake Huron. Arrive in Sault Ste. Marie for the night. Quality Inn or similar – Sault Ste. Marie, ON (CB, D)

Day 6: Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Marquette, MI
This morning we cross the border into the USA and enjoy a Boat Ride through the “Soo Locks”, highlighting the Saint Mary’s River Rapids. Spend tonight in Marquette, Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior. Ramada or similar – Marquette, MI (CB)

Day 7: Michigan to Bemidji, MN
Continue westward to Wisconsin, then past Duluth, Minnesota at the western tip of Lake Superior. Spend the night in Bemidji, Minnesota. Holiday Inn Express or similar – Bemidji, MN (B, D)

Day 8: Bemidji, MN – Winnipeg, MB
Pass through Grand Forks, North Dakota and head north to enter Manitoba and arrive in Winnipeg where you will spend the next two nights. Place Louis Riel or similar – Winnipeg, MB (CB)

Day 9: Winnipeg, MB
This morning enjoy a guided city tour of Winnipeg. This afternoon you can stroll through beautiful Bonnycastle Park on the banks of the Assiniboine River, visit any number of historic sites, see the collection of Inuit Art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, browse the shops of Portage Avenue, or relax at your hotel… the choice is yours! Place Louis Riel or similar – Winnipeg, MB (B)

Day 10: Winnipeg, MB – Swift Current, SK
Depart Winnipeg and ride through sections of cultivated land, resembling a patchwork quilt of greens, golds and brown, past Regina where you will overnight in Swift Current. Comfort Inn or similar – Swift Current, SK (B, D)

Day 11: Swift Current, SK – Calgary, AB
Make your way westward through Canada’s “Bread Basket”. Recapture the spirit of the Old West at towns rich in Indian lore. The wilderness once roamed by bison has gradually made way for the railroad, wheat fields, oil wells, and a modern super highway which leads to Calgary. Enjoy a brief tour of Calgary before arriving at your hotel for the evening. Best Western Village Park Inn or similar – Calgary, AB (CB)

Day 12: Calgary, AB – Banff, AB
A short drive leads to the Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park. A trip to the Columbia Icefields provides the opportunity for a Sno-Coach trip up the face of the Athabasca Glacier (weather permitting). The next two nights are spent in the beautiful mountain resort town of Banff. Banff International Hotel or similar – Banff, AB (B)

Day 13: Banff, AB
Enjoy a day at leisure in Banff. Banff International Hotel or similar – Banff, AB (B)

Day 14: Banff, AB – Revelstoke, BC
The highway threads the silent mountains through some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Twist up Kicking Horse Pass to traverse the Great Divide and share the beauty of Yoho National Park en route to the summit of Rogers Pass. Descend Glacier National Park, skirt the boundary of Revelstoke National Park and spend the night in Revelstoke. Days Inn & Suites or similar – Revelstoke, BC (B, D)

Day 15: Revelstoke, BC – Victoria, BC
Today’s route brings you through Salmon Arm then directly to Tsawassen to ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Spend the next two nights in Victoria. Best Western Plus Inner Harbour or similar – Victoria, BC (CB)

Day 16: Victoria, BC
Victoria: the Emerald of the West and Sunshine Garden City is a regal capital with a British accent and Olde England charm. Your tour of Victoria includes the Tudor style buildings, parks, flower lined streets, and many other points of interest. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to browse the many quality boutique or sightsee at your own pace. Later visit Butchart Gardens in the early evening offering a magnificent array of flowers, trees and much more. Best Western Plus Inner Harbour or similar – Victoria, BC (CB)

Day 17: Victoria, BC – Vancouver, BC
This morning you will motor north along the peaceful green coast of Vancouver Island to the lumber capital of Nanaimo. Here, you will board the ferry for a return cruise to the mainland. From Horseshoe Bay, travel via West Vancouver to cross the famous Lions Gate Bridge to arrive in the sparkling Pacific port of Vancouver for two nights. On arrival in Vancouver, a city tour will acquaint you with the best of the city. Blue Horizon Hotel or similar – Vancouver, BC (CB)

Day 18: Vancouver, BC
Today is a complete day of leisure for you to explore restored Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, shop or simply relax… the choice is all yours. Blue Horizon Hotel or similar – Vancouver, BC (B)

Day 19: Vancouver, BC – Kamloops, BC
Follow the Simon Fraser route to Hope, then turn northward through the Fraser River Canyon with its breathtaking views of the rapids and sheer rock cliffs. Visit Hell’s Gate, Boston Bar, and Cache Creek. Overnight in Kamloops. Comfort Inn & Suites or similar – Kamloops, BC (B, D)

Day 20: Kamloops, BC – Jasper, AB
Motor through the Caribou Mountain Range to follow the Thompson River Valley. Your scenic delight today is the Yellowhead Highway, one of the most picturesque in North America. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, on route to Jasper for the night. Jasper had few visitors until 1911 when the Grand Trunk Railway arrived. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the town and surrounding mountains which provide a never-to-be-forgotten holiday experience. Sawridge Inn or similar – Jasper, AB (CB)

Day 21: Jasper, AB – Edmonton, AB
You are off to Alberta’s capital of Edmonton. Visit the spectacular West Edmonton Mall before settling in for the night. Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar – Edmonton, AB (B)

Day 22: Edmonton, AB – Regina, SK
You continue your tour through the Prairies and rolling hills of Alberta on your way to the capital city of Regina in Saskatchewan, for overnight. Best Western Seven Oaks or similar – Regina, SK (B, D)

Day 23: Regina, SK – Winnipeg, MB
Tour Regina this morning, then return to Winnipeg and overnight. Place Louis Riel or similar – Winnipeg, MB (CB)

Day 24: Winnipeg, MB – Thunder Bay, ON
Enter Ontario to journey through the northern woodlands past the island peppered Lake of the Woods to Thunder Bay for the next two nights. Best Western Plus or similar – Thunder Bay, ON (B)

Day 25: Thunder Bay, ON
Today tour the workshop and gift centre at a working amethyst mine before visiting Old Fort William. Step back in time to experience life as it was during the days of the fur trade. Guides in period costume play the trades of a bygone era in this vibrant historical community. Best Western Plus or similar – Thunder Bay, ON (B, D)

Day 26: Thunder Bay, ON – Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Travel along the sparkling Lake Superior shores today. This drive is noted for panoramic views of the big lake, the tall pine forest, and rugged cliffs. Arrive in Sault Ste. Marie for the night. Quality Inn or similar – Sault Ste. Marie, ON (B)

Day 27: Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Ottawa, ON
Retrace your steps along the shores of Lake Huron. Arrive in Ottawa, for a two night stay in the heart of the nation’s capital. Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa or similar – Ottawa, ON (CB)

Day 28: Ottawa, ON
Enjoy a locally guided tour of Ottawa this morning, highlights include the Parliament Buildings, Embassy Row, the Rideau Canal, and much more. The rest of the day is free to explore our capital on your own. Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa or similar – Ottawa, ON (B)

Day 29: Ottawa, ON – Quebec City, QC
Make your way to Montreal where you will enjoy a city tour en route to Quebec City. Upon arrival in Quebec City, meet your local tour guide for a city tour of Old Quebec before checking into your hotel for the night. Manoir Victoria or similar – Quebec, QC (B)

Day 30: Quebec City, QC – Edmundston, NB
Enjoy a free morning in Quebec City before travelling to New Brunswick where you will overnight in Edmundston. Quality Inn or similar – Edmundston, NB (B, D)

Day 31: Edmundston, NB – Halifax, NS
Travel back through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia today, and arrive back in Halifax for one final night. Cambridge Suites or similar – Halifax, NS (B)

Option: ask us about staying your final night at one of the Halifax Airport hotels. This option is convenient for clients with early flights the next day.

Day 32: Depart Halifax, NS
You have experienced Canada from sea to sea. You have seen her cities, mountains, forests… her prairies and lakes… met her people. Now it is time to reminisce as you return home. (CB)