The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Fabulous French Canada
August 4-9 * A Destination You’ll Never Forget! Featuring Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City
A Great Adventure is Coming Your Way! Central Canada, containing the country’s two largest provinces, Ontario and Quebec, is part of a massive geographic land formation known as the Canadian Shield. Both Ontario and Quebec are dotted with thousands of small lakes & rivers, and home to iconic Canadian animals such as beaver & moose. The French were the first Europeans to permanently colonize what is now Quebec and parts of Ontario. There are about 10 million French speakers in Canada, and they’re found in every province and territory... but Quebec is the only province in Canada whose official language is French. We are excited to take you to experience this unique culture and see the remarkable sights that abound within the section known as ‘French Canada’ – Get your bags packed, it’s going to be full of surprising discoveries! ~ Some Highlights...
*Strawberry Fields and Hydroponic Farm * Overnight in Auburn, NY * Cross the Thousand Islands Bridge near Alexandria Bay, NY (Passports Required!) * Arrive in Ottawa, Ontario * Wait til you see the stately, massive Parliament buildings and the Royal Canadian Mint – Wow! * Peruse the famous ByWard Market * You’ll love your narrated Rideau Canal Cruise – the canal is one of the engineering marvels of the 19th century * View the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Headquarters * Be guests at the fun-filled “Oh Canada, Eh?” Dinner Show – a family-friendly musical comedy production celebrating all things Canadian! See a Mountie, Anne of Green Gables, and Klondike Kitty, all accompanied by a live band. The performers will serve you a delicious Canadian meal as well! * In Montreal, Quebec we’ll enjoy a walking tour of Historic Old Montreal * How special to tour Montreal’s majestic Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral – it will take your breath away! * In Quebec City, Quebec, on your guided tour you’ll view the stunning Le Chateau Frontenac, a world-renowned, historic and elegant hotel perched on a promontory with gorgeous views of the St. Lawrence River. In quaint, cobblestoned Old Quebec, see the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame, the oldest church in Canada – you will not believe your eyes! Learn the story of the “Holy Door” – fascinating! * Visit Chez Marie for homemade bread and Maple Butter – oh, the aromas! * Montmorency Falls is twice as high as Niagara Falls – astonishing! We’ll ride the cable car to the top for spectacular views of Quebec! * At Chemin du Roy, sit down to a hearty, all-you-caneat sugar shack meal served in an enchanting setting with folk singers and live entertainment – How fun! * Overnight coming home at Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, NY. * 5B, 4D * Sooo many experiences and sights you’ve most likely never seen or done before – Don’t miss your chance to go along! ** $1,988 per/person, double occ * $1,828 p/p, triple (No Quads) * $2,488 single **