Upon arrival in Montreal you will grab a taxi and make your way to your first hotel to relax after the flight. Your evening is at leisure.
This morning you will collect your car and head up to Mont Tremblant where you will be staying at the Fairmont.
The Mont-Tremblant National Park is located in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, rivers, and lakes that make up this park. From horseback rides to canoeing and even a luge, this is a place to really enjoy the great outdoors.
Today you will make your way to Quebec City where you will check into the Hilton.
Walk along the fortified walls surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire the view from many different vantage points. Visit various notable historical sites, such as Petit-Champlain District, Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham and the Parliament Building. As you stroll along the Dufferin Terrace, be sure to take a picture of world-famous Château Frontenac, the most photographed hotel on the planet!
Whether you’re riding the gondola, climbing the scenic stairway or crossing the suspension bridge, the views of the Montmorency Falls are simply breathtaking. Experience the power of nature, only 15 minutes from downtown. For thrill-seekers, 3 via ferrata routes and a double zipline are a sure-fire way to get your adrenaline fix.
Explore Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier. This vast and mountainous plateau, crisscrossed by deep valleys and rivers, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. There are a multitude of ways to experience the park and its lush surroundings. Make your own expedition by hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, camping, canoeing or kayaking.
Today you will head to Montreal which is the largest city in the Province.
You have a full day to explore this amazing city.
The oldest area of the city, Old Montreal is an impressive neighbourhood that dates back to the 17th century. It is home to Montreal’s largest concentration of historic buildings.
Wander around the area and see some of the most magnificent buildings, including the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica. The church sits next to Saint-Sulpice Seminary and faces the Place d’Armes.
The old cobblestones streets in Old Montreal are lined with excellent French restaurants, boutique shops, and numerous museums. You can also enjoy views of the city centre from Champ de Mars.
Walk up Mount Royal Park which was designed by the same person as Central Park in New York. Hike or cycle up the winding path to the top if the hill for some breath-taking views of the city. The views span even beyond the city limits to the St Lawrence River.
The open-air Jean-Talon Market is a colourful market in the Little Italy district of Montreal. The farmer’s market is stretched along two city streets and is open every day starting at 7am.
There are over 300 venders that sell local fruits, vegetables and meat from farms outside of the city. Nearly all of the venders are the farmers themselves.
It is a great place to shop for fresh food, cheese, spices and bulk items. Even if you are not in need of these things, it is just a great place to wander around and mingle with the locals.
Throughout Downtown Montreal is a network of underground malls, boutiques and food courts. Not only is it an easy way to zip through the busy neighbourhood, but it also is a great way to escape the rain and the cold winter.
Just a short drive from Calgary this fabulous town is amazing in Winter or Summer.
Banff is the gateway to the Canadian Rockies with some of the finest mountain scenery you’ll find on the planet. Throw in outstanding chances to see wildlife (bears and elk in particular), and loads of activities to keep you busy during the day, followed by everything from budget to gourmet dining at night and you have a potent reason to visit.
If you want a view from a height, ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. The eight-minute ride takes you up 2300 feet. It’s open daily in the summer from 8:30 am until 8 or 9 pm depending on the month. A ticket will set you back $29.95. Once on top, take a one-kilometer interpretive walk along the Banff Skywalk while keeping an eye out for wildlife.
Ease your body into the 37-40C water found at the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs while you enjoy views of Mount Rundle. Open year round, it’s an especially soothing place to hang out on those cold, blustery days. Adult admission is $7.30.
Loads of dinner choices. Probably the most upmarket choice would be Saltlik Restaurant, a place that specializes in beef though there are plenty of other choices.
Other places to try are the Eddie Burger Bar – for burgers but also poutine and deep fried pickles. You can’t go wrong with Earl’s for reasonably priced food and a great atmosphere.
Unlike any other, the stretch of road from Jasper to Lake Louise known as the Icefields Parkway is dotted with more than 100 ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls, dramatic rock spires, and emerald lakes set in sweeping valleys of thick pine and larch forests.
The abundance of wildlife in Jasper National Park and Banff National Park will have you peering around every turn. So take your time, stop for a hike to a breath-taking view point, capture that stunning photo to share with friends and enjoy a roadside picnic amidst the splendour of the Canadian Rockies pristine wilderness.
En route stop off at the Columbia Icefields Centre for a trip in a monster truck up to the Glacier. It's recommended to prebook during peak season.
In Jasper relax by the stunning pool at the Fairmont and watch the deer and elk wander around the grounds. Some of the most popular natural wonders, like Miette Hot Springs and Maligne Canyon, are easily accessible, and many more attractions are just a short hike away. Keep a little spare time in your itinerary to take advantage of the many diversions you stumble upon – a sparkling lake to laze by, a snowshoe tour to explore or a moose to watch ambling by. You can go for a ride on this sightseeing gondola. The journey zips up through various mountain life zones to the high barren slopes of the Whistlers, where there's a small, pricey cafe. From the top of the gondola you can take the steep 1.5km hike to the mountain's true summit, where views stretch for 75km.
Patricia & Pyramid Lakes: These two lakes, less than 10km (6.2 miles) from town, offer abundant water activities. Patricia Lake contains the wreck of a WWII ice-based aircraft carrier called Habbakuk, sunk after a secret wartime mission to create the unsinkable ship. Experienced divers can examine it close up with Jasper Dive Adventures. Pyramid Lake, overlooked by a resort, is popular with canoers and kayakers in summer and ice-skaters in winter. It has a lovely island, popular with nighttime stargazers, that's accessible by a bridge.
You will be heading over to Clearwater which isn't far from Wells Gray Provincial Park.
The area around Clearwater is another haven for outdoor activities both land and water based. There are local outfitters and companies who can kit you out for a day of exploration.
Making the scenic drive over to Whistler, take a packed lunch with you to enjoy on one of the many stopping off points.
Whistler is a really cool ski resort which in Summer opens up to no end of great activities. One of the great things to try out is ziplining which is suitable for all ages of daredevils. There is a great Gordon Ramsey restaurant which offers summer specials and the bars offer a relaxing place for some after dinner drinks.
You will drive down to Vancouver where you can take the ferry or fly over to Tofino located on Vancouver Island.
Tofino is renowned for being a great place for bear and whale watching. The black bear population on Vancouver Island totals 7,000 so sightings are plentiful. Peak bear watching time is September where they are storing up trout for the winter hibernation. Bear Lodges can get booked up over a year in advance. During peak summer months they will tend to steer clear of highly populated areas but you can go out by boat to view them shucking oysters on the shoreline.
Whales are also abundant so a boat trip to see them is highly recommended. Of an evening there are some amazing restaurants where you can eat oysters and enjoy some local wines and beers.
Head back over to the mainland for your final stop in Vancouver. This would generally be by ferry but you can also fly by seaplane from Victoria.
Vancouver is an amazing city where it's great to set yourself up by the harbour. The harbour front is amazing for spotting seaplanes coming in to land, enjoying some great food and relaxing to enjoy the scenery.
Stanley Park is somewhere you need to explore either on foot or by bicycle. The sea wall is a great place to ride your bike, you will spot some First Nation totem poles and there's even a couple of beaches!
Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Vancouver. The bridge crosses to towering evergreens, cedar-scented rainforest air and Treetops Adventure, 7 suspended footbridges offering views 110 feet above the forest floor. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River with a labyrinth-like series of narrow cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms and only 16 anchor points in the cliff supp
You will head to Vancouver airport for your return overnight flight home.
