Grand Tour of Canada 2026-27 "Prestige" New
NEWTORONTO - OTTAWA - THOUSAND ISLANDS - TADOUSSAC - QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL - NIAGARA FALLS
Grand Tour of Canada 2026-27 "Prestige" New is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Canada: 11 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 1 departure scheduled, on 8 October 2026. Participation fee from 5.350,00 € per person. Required document: INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC PASSPORT valid for at least the duration of the stay + eTA..
Grand Tour of Canada 2026-27 "Prestige" New
TORONTO - OTTAWA - THOUSAND ISLANDS - TADOUSSAC - QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL - NIAGARA FALLS

11 days starting from
5.350,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- 5 dinners at the hotel/restaurant
- 1 traditional lunch at the Cabane à Sucre chez Dany
- 1 lunch in Tadoussac
- 1 lunch at Okwari
- guide accompanying the entire tour
- mini-cruise among the Thousand Islands
- whale-watching mini-cruise
- boat trip to Niagara Falls
- all scheduled entrance fees included
- 6 by-night excursions with the tour leader
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 30 people
Why this tour?
- to visit all the attractions of Quebec and Ontario
- to take a mini-cruise among the Thousand Islands and a mini-cruise in Tadoussac Bay
- a journey to discover the majestic nature of Canada
Description
This is the tour on which we take you to discover one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a dream for so many! Canada is the second-largest country in the world, so large that there is a five-hour time difference between its east and west coasts. It offers a variety of landscapes and a multiplicity of ethnic groups, languages and cultures… that makes everyone feel at home. We can enjoy the beauty of great modern cities such as Toronto, but also natural spectacles such as the wonderful Niagara Falls, which show their best side from the Canadian shore. Moving on to “New France”, we return to the places where the country was born, to the oldest capital, Ottawa, and to magical Montreal. Whether you visit nature parks or simple city parks, you will notice how much care goes into protecting and preserving flora and fauna (there are more than thirty national parks!). It is also the country with the highest number of lakes, which offer enchanting landscapes. It is hard to sum up in a few lines the reasons why Canada is worth visiting, but we are sure that no one will come home without the wish to return soon...
Whale Watching at Tadoussac in the Saguenay Marine Park
Tadoussac lies between the St Lawrence and the mouth of the Saguenay River, which flows down from the mountains carving out the fjord of the same name. This small village of fewer than a thousand inhabitants is not only the place people go to see whales, but a crossroads and a starting point for enjoying nature to the full. The village lies within the Saguenay National Park. Whale watching in this area has deep historical roots, going back to 1979 with the first guided excursions; in little more than 20 years it has grown to more than 50 whale-watching vessels carrying over 300,000 tourists a year. There are essentially 4 areas most favourable for sightings: the Mingan Islands, Sept-Îles, Pointe-des-Monts and Tadoussac. It is reported that of the 80 species of marine mammal known in the world, around 12 can be admired, with varying timing and “luck”, in the Saguenay–St Lawrence Marine Park, above all the ever-present belugas.
The Rideau Canal in Ottawa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a National Historic Site of Canada since 1925. The long waterway links the city of Ottawa with the city of Kingston, Ontario. The word Rideau means curtain in French, and the canal takes its name from the curtain-like appearance of the twin falls where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River. The canal is also informally known as the Rideau Waterway. The plan to build the canal was conceived after the War of 1812 between the Americans and the British. The Americans had intended to launch an attack on the British colony of Upper Canada via the St Lawrence River. Had the American plan been carried out, the lifeline between Kingston and Montreal would have been put at risk. The Rideau Canal was intended to link Montreal and Kingston in order to secure supply lines and establish a communication route. The St Lawrence River bordered the American state of New York and the British wanted to bypass it altogether. Lieutenant-Colonel John By, a member of the Royal Engineers, was put in charge of supervising the canal. Construction was carried out by numerous private contractors and thousands of French-Canadian and Irish labourers. Work on the canal began in 1826 and was completed in 1832. No military attack ever took place between the Americans and the British after its construction, but it became an essential element in the development of Canada, facilitating the transport of immigrants and goods. In addition to using a section of the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers, it also incorporates parts of several lakes, such as Big Rideau and the Lower Lakes. Of the canal’s 125 miles, around 12 are man-made. It fostered the growth of several communities along its route, including Portland, Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Kingston, Kars and Rideau Ferry. Other communities are linked by navigable waterways, including Perth and Kemptville. Along the canal there are 45 locks, 23 lockstations and 2 locks at the entrance to the Tay Canal. Most of the locks are still operated by hand. It is used mainly by pleasure craft. Boat tours can be arranged in Kingston, Chaffeys Lock, Ottawa and Merrickville. In winter, part of the Rideau Canal through downtown Ottawa draws tourists as the largest skating rink in the world.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – TORONTO
Departure on scheduled Ita Airways flights to Toronto – on arrival, transfer to the hotel – dinner at leisure – evening at leisure – Toronto by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 450 km.
TORONTO – THOUSAND ISLANDS - OTTAWA “the capital”
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for the Thousand Islands region, skirting Lake Ontario and passing through the historic towns of Kingston and Gananoque – boarding and mini-cruise in the heart of the Thousand Islands, which the First Nations say were created by Manitou – lunch at leisure - continuation to Ottawa – dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Ottawa by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 450 km.
OTTAWA “the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site”– OMEGA PARK – WENDAKE “the First Nations reserve”
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, panoramic visit of Ottawa with a guide (Rideau Hall, the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Parliament Hill) – continuation to Omega Park (photo safari to observe Canadian wildlife) – lunch at leisure – arrival in the evening at the First Nations reserve of Wendake – check-in at the hotel - dinner at the hotel with Indigenous-inspired cuisine – evening at leisure - tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 200 km.
WENDAKE – OKWARI “experiences in nature” – SAGUENAY “relaxing in a SPA”
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, visit at Wendake of the reconstructed traditional First Nations village within the Huron-Wendat Reserve – lunch in a restaurant – we take part in a series of traditional visits and activities on an adventure through the Laurentian Forest (introduction to the rabaska canoe, discovering the world of the brown bear from a lookout point, walk in the Canadian boreal forest) - continuation to Saguenay – check-in at the hotel – free time to enjoy the SPA with its Scandinavian baths – dinner at leisure - evening at leisure - tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 350 km.
SAGUENAY - TADOUSSAC “whale watching” – QUEBEC CITY
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Tadoussac, on the shores of the majestic Saguenay fjord, a small village that gives its name to the bay famous the world over for whale watching, with sightings of 12 different species of marine mammal and in particular belugas – 3-hour boat excursion in the bay within the Saguenay Marine Park – lunch in a restaurant – departure for Quebec City with a stop at Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls - in the evening, arrival at the hotel in Quebec City – dinner at leisure – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 280 km.
QUEBEC CITY “UNESCO World Heritage city” – MONTREAL
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, panoramic guided visit of Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage city (the Dufferin Terrace with its splendid panoramic view, the Citadel – a star-shaped fortress built in 1820 –, the narrow lanes of the historic centre, the Plains of Abraham) – continuation to the Cabane à sucre Chez Dany – traditional lunch – visit of the site where maple syrup is collected– in the afternoon, continuation to Montreal along the banks of the wonderful St Lawrence River – dinner at leisure – after dinner, Montreal by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 7
MONTREAL “the capital of Quebec”
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to the visit of Montreal with a guide (Place d’Armes with the Basilica of Notre-Dame, the Old Town, the Latin Quarter, the Old Port, Olympic Park, City Hall, panoramic view from Mount Royal Park, the Golden Square Mile district, Archaeology Museum -interior-, Jean Talon Market in Little Italy) – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Montreal by night: a stroll with the tour leader and a visit of the illuminated city – overnight stay.
Day 8 · 670 km.
MONTREAL – NIAGARA FALLS
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Niagara Falls – lunch at leisure along the way – arrival in the late afternoon - check-in at the hotel - dinner at the Skylon Tower with a spectacular view of the falls – overnight stay.
Day 9 · 130 km.
NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO “the capital of Ontario”
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, visit of the falls on the Hornblower boat – lunch at leisure – transfer to Toronto – in the afternoon, guided visit of Toronto, the largest city in Canada and the most multicultural in the country, with more than 140 languages spoken within its borders - Toronto is an English-speaking city, but with a very European way of life and a friendly population with a calm, relaxed lifestyle (panoramic tour: Little Italy, Eaton Centre, Harbourfront, trendy Yorkville, Chinatown, Old and New City Hall, St Lawrence Market) – check-in at the hotel – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Toronto by night: a stroll with the tour leader and an optional ascent of the CN Tower – overnight stay.
Day 10
TORONTO “the city that never sleeps” - ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel - in the morning, free time for shopping and/or individual visits – tour leader available – lunch at leisure – transfer to the airport – departure on scheduled Ita Airways flights for the return to Italy – overnight flight.
Day 11
ITALY
In flight - arrival in Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Toronto on scheduled Ita Airways flights
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- tour of Canada by luxury GT coach
- accommodation in 4-star hotels on a bed and buffet breakfast basis
- buffet breakfasts
- 5 dinners
- 3 lunches in restaurants
- guided visits as indicated, with a touring guide for the entire duration of the tour and specialist local guides at certain sites
- boat trip to Niagara Falls on the Hornblower
- Thousand Islands mini-cruise
- mini-cruise in Tadoussac Bay
- entrance fees to all the museums and sites indicated
- taxes, VAT
- tour leader from Italy on departures from Rome, Venice and Bologna
- tour leader Rome/Rome or Toronto/Toronto for those departing from other airports
- evening excursions
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of about €70.00 which is used to tip the guides and drivers), drinks with meals, eTA and anything not expressly indicated.
Entrance fees
The travel package includes the following entrance fees: CN Tower in Toronto, boat trip to Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands cruise, visit of a Sugar Shack, Montmorency Falls, whale-watching cruise at Tadoussac, Archaeology Museum in Montreal.
Our hotels
TORONTO
CHELSEA HOTEL – SHERATON CENTRE or similar, 4-star
OTTAWA
HOTEL NOVOTEL- HOTEL LORD ELGIN or similar, 4-star
www.novotel.com - www.lordelginhotel.ca
WENDAKE
HOTEL MUSEE PREMIERES NATIONS or similar, 4-star
SAGUENAY
HOTEL OTL GOUVERNEUR SAGUENAY or similar, 4-star
QUEBEC
HOTEL PUR or similar, 4-star
MONTREAL
HOTEL NOVOTEL or similar, 4-star
NIAGARA FALLS
HOTEL WYNDHAM FALLSWIEW or similar, 4-star
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the planned visits may be switched between days according to museum opening hours or for technical reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC PASSPORT valid for at least the duration of the stay + eTA.
Flight times
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 11 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
When does it depart?
1 departure scheduled, on 8 October 2026.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 5.350,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Toronto on scheduled Ita Airways flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; tour of Canada by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 4-star hotels on a bed and buffet breakfast basis; buffet breakfasts; 5 dinners; 3 lunches in restaurants; guided visits as indicated, with a touring guide for the entire duration of the tour and specialist local guides at certain sites; boat trip to Niagara Falls on the Hornblower; Thousand Islands mini-cruise; mini-cruise in Tadoussac Bay; entrance fees to all the museums and sites indicated; taxes, VAT; tour leader from Italy on departures from Rome, Venice and Bologna; tour leader Rome/Rome or Toronto/Toronto for those departing from other airports; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of about €70.00 which is used to tip the guides and drivers), drinks with meals, eTA and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC PASSPORT valid for at least the duration of the stay + eTA.
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
How do I book a Guiness tour?
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How do I pay for the tour (deposit and balance)?
Payment terms (deposit and balance) are set out in the quote; we accept the main payment methods. Terms and conditions


