Grand Canadian - Coast to Coast

Montreal • Quebec • Toronto • Niagara Falls • Calgary • Banff • Jasper • The Rocky Mountains • Maligne Lake • Kamloops • Vancouver

Dinner on day 11
Seemingly boundless as are the beauties and possibilities of a Canadian holiday, this unique tour manages to encompass in one visit the spirit of the country, east and west. Its sheer inclusiveness - with the ‘big three’ Eastern cities, Montreal, Toronto and Quebec (plus the spectacle of Niagara) linked to a leisurely exploration of the Rockies and a three night stay in the centre of beautiful Vancouver - has not been equalled. To fully experience that country’s diverse magic there is one holiday that has proved over many years to be in a class of its own - the one and only Grand Canadian.
Montreal • Quebec • Toronto • Niagara Falls • Calgary • Banff • Jasper • The Rocky Mountains • Maligne Lake • Kamloops • VancouverDAY 1 LONDON • MONTREAL
We begin with Titan HiTours Home Departure Service to Heathrow Airport and our scheduled daytime Air Canada flight direct to Montreal. On arrival at Montreal our coach awaits to take us to our hotel the Delta Montreal or the Best Western Ville-Marie. This evening is free to enjoy the hotel facilities and the choice of local eating places.

DAY 2 MONTREAL
This morning we have arranged for a morning city tour to familiarise us with Montreal, a wonderful city that manages to combine the best of the North American lifestyle with the culture and excitement of France. In the wonderfully preserved old town you will become aware of the strong French influence in the architecture and in the number of restaurants. The rest of the day is free to discover for yourself Montreal’s colourful and cosmopolitan attractions.

DAY 3 MONTREAL
An early start this morning as we board our coach for the journey to Quebec City, located in one of the most beautiful natural settings in North America. The Old City is beautifully preserved and is steeped in four centuries of French history and culture. It is the only fortified city in North America and for this reason UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Treasure Site. This evening we return to our hotel in Montreal.

DAY 4 MONTREAL • TORONTO
We depart for Ottawa whose natural beauty and manmade amenities combine to make it one of the world’s most striking capitals. Three rivers converging at the parliament buildings - not unreminiscent of our own Westminster with the Peace Tower standing in for Big Ben - command a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River. We have the opportunity to take an early lunch before travelling to Toronto via the old town of Kingston. On arrival we check in to our overnight hotel, the Metropolitan Hotel Toronto.

DAY 5 TORONTO • NIAGARA
Our morning sightseeing tour will introduce you to the contrasts of the city, where splendidly restored buildings rub shoulders with ultra-modern skyscrapers. A journey up to the C.N.Tower, which pierces the sky line to a height of 1815 feet, is an exhilarating experience. Harbourfront is a charming combination of new and renovated buildings, shops, cafés and restaurants. In the afternoon we depart for Niagara Falls and our first sight of this natural wonder. Our hotel for the next two nights is the Sheraton on the Falls.

DAY 6 NIAGARA
Today is free to walk around the town which specialises in unusual attractions such as the Houdini and Guinness Book of Records museums. Attractive and elegantly laid out parkland and greenery face the American and Horseshoe Falls. A trip on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat, which takes you right up to the Falls, is recommended and you can also go behind the Falls through tunnels hewn out of the rock. Another evening to relax and view the illuminated falls by night. Please note that operation of the ‘Maid of the Mist’ is dependent on favourable weather conditions early in the season.

DAY 7 NIAGARA • BANFF
This morning we transfer to Toronto airport for our Air Canada flight across central Canada to Calgary in the province of Alberta. On arrival our coach is waiting to take us to Banff, set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Our hotels are the Banff Caribou Lodge or the Ptarmigan Inn.

DAY 8 BANFF
We tour the surrounds of Banff and Lake Louise, where from the gardens behind the chateau we have a picture-postcard view of the magical Victoria Glacier. We return by a different route which enables us to enjoy the beauties of the region. In the evening you will be spoiled for choice amongst the local restaurants.

DAY 9 BANFF
Today we have a free day in one of the loveliest small towns in North America, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and set in lushly green National Park. On the outskirts of town is Sulphur Mountain, with its enclosed gondola ride to the 7,500 ft. summit from where there are some breathtaking views of the Bow Valley and Banff town below. The celebrated Banff Springs Hotel located just beyond Sulphur Mountain, is well worth a visit. Our final night in Banff enables us to sample yet more of the local cuisine.

DAY 10 BANFF • JASPER
Today we head northwards through the Rockies to Jasper. We stop at the Columbia Icefield and there may be an opportunity for an optional ride by Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier (Operation of the Ice Explorer is subject to favourable weather conditions). As we journey on, jagged mountain peaks are occasionally obscured by high forested valleys through which our road cuts. This is the habitat of moose, elk, mountain goat and the black and grizzly bear. We drive to Jasper and our hotel the Amethyst Lodge arriving late in the afternoon.

DAY 11 JASPER
Today we board our coach for an unforgettable sightseeing journey that begins with the limestone gorge of Maligne Canyon and continues along the shore of Medicine Lake. To rushing Maligne River and one of the most photographed spots in the world, the breathtaking Maligne Lake. Our evening is spent in Jasper, with an included dinner.

DAY 12 JASPER • KAMLOOPS
We begin a spectacular drive through areas of wild and rugged beauty interspersed with aquamarine lakes, passing Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, to Kamloops and our hotel for the night, The Executive Inn.

DAY 13 KAMLOOPS • VANCOUVER
After breakfast we continue west, enjoying the ever changing natural scenery. In the afternoon we arrive in the beautiful city of Vancouver and our hotel for the next three nights, the Coast Coal Harbour.

DAY 14 VANCOUVER
One of the world’s most sophisticated cities, Vancouver has the advantage of one of the most spectacular settings in the world, in the foreground the encircling Pacific Ocean and as a backdrop, the grandeur of Grouse Mountain. As an introduction we have arranged an orientation tour, then you are free to discover the wonders of the city for yourself. You may wish to join the optional excursion to Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge as detailed below.

DAY 15 VANCOUVER
A relaxing day to further enjoy Vancouver. You may wish to take an excursion to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Laying claim to being one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Victoria with its attractive harbour, is well worth a visit. With Vancouver being such a cosmopolitan city, there is evening entertainment of all kinds and restaurants offering the cuisines of the world.

VDAY 16 VANCOUVER • LONDON
More free time this morning to enjoy some last minute exploration or shopping in Vancouver. Later this afternoon we transfer to Vancouver Airport for our return flight direct to London. OR EXTEND YOUR STAY - CALL FOR DETAILS

DAY 17 LONDON
On arrival at London Heathrow Airport our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan transport for your journey home to your own front door.Duration 17 days, 15 nights in hotels - 3 Montreal, 1 Toronto, 2 Niagara Falls, 3 Banff, 2 Jasper, 1 Kamloops, 3 Vancouver & 1 in flight.

Titan HiTours VIP Home Departure Service™

Check-in service by Titan staff.

Scheduled Air Canada direct return flights and all internal flights

Services of an experinced Titan HiTours tour manager

First class air conditioned coaching with experienced drivers

Accommodation as specified in brochure or of a similar standard.

Excursions, tours and entrances as detailed in the itinerary

Dinner on day 11.

Hotel porterage (1 bag per person).

All airport taxes, security charges and the UK Air Passenger Duty and applicable fuel surcharges.