Crème de la Crème, “the best of the best,” is the perfect description for this tour. Spend eight nights in four historic and luxurious Fairmont Canadian hotels, each with their own unique, world class character. Local guides share historical anecdotes and stories of these Canadian gems!
- Cruise the Rideau Canal
- Explore Old Town Quebec City
- Niagara Falls, Canada
- Eight luxurious nights in four exquisite Fairmont hotels
- A memorable theater production
DAY 1: WELCOME TO TORONTO!
Arrive in trendy Toronto for a two-night stay in the centrally located 5-Star Fairmont Royal York with hand-painted ceilings and glamorous chandeliers that harken back to its opening in 1929. This evening, savor dinner at a local restaurant then rise 1136 feet in 58 seconds for an eagle’s eye view of Toronto in the CN tower. D
DAY 2: TORONTO, ONTARIO
Explore the bustling city of Toronto with a local expert, including a stop at The Distillery District — home to the Love Locks and over 40 boutiques and one-of-a-kind shops! Attend a live theatre production in the acclaimed Toronto Theatre District. B, D
DAY 3: QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC
Travel to Quebec and enjoy a rustic and traditional sugar shack dinner experience with live entertainment and poured “taffy on snow” for dessert. Check into our hotel for the next three nights. Standing grand on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, the 5-Star Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec — it IS the heart of Old Québec! B, D
DAY 4: QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC
Join our local guide for informative exploration of the most European of North American cities, Quebec City. See the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This afternoon is free to explore, shop, and acclimate into the local culture before dinner at the historic Aux Anciens, known for traditional Québécois cuisine! B, D
DAY 5: QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC
Relax in our impressive hotel this morning before we visit Montmorency Falls. Enjoy a cable car ride with waterfall views for 272 feet up to the Manoir for a delectable lunch. Tour St. Anne de Beaupre, where you’ll be captivated by the majestic waterfall and the spiritual ambiance of the basilica. Afterward, enjoy free time in Quebec City to immerse yourself in its charm. B, L
DAY 6: MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Enjoy breakfast before we travel to Montreal for a stay at the 4-star Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. This afternoon, our local tour guide will acquaint us with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of old and new as we see all the “must-see sights” including Montreal’s crown jewel, the Notre-Dame Basilica. B, D
DAY 7: OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Journey to Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa. En route, enjoy a guided tour at Fromagerie St-Albert to watch master cheesemakers craft award-winning curds, while learning the rich history. Taste the cheese curds on their signature Poutine dish before continuing to one of Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institutions, The Canadian Museum of History. Savor award-winning farm to table cuisine in the Chateau before settling in for a 2-night stay at the 5-star Fairmont Château Laurier. B, D
DAY 8: SHOWCASING OTTAWA
With a local guide, discover the sites of Ottawa and the Tulip Festival (May departure), featuring more than three million tulips and brilliant fall foliage (September departure). Visit Commissioner’s Park, Parliament Hill, and Sussex Drive, view the official residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General and many other sights. Board a 100% electric boat for a cruise tour on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about its historic engineering and enjoy views of Ottawa’s highlights. The evening is free for you to explore and perhaps try a “Beavertail!” B
Option—Evening Activity In Ottawa Uncover Ottawa’s mysterious side by joining the Ghosts of the Bytown Museum Haunted Walk Tour, where chilling stories and unexplained happenings are unveiled in one of the city’s oldest, and most haunted, landmarks! Price: $25 per person
DAY 9: NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
Journey along the shores of Lake Ontario into Niagara Falls, Ontario. Dine at the prominent Skylon tower revolving dining room, located 775 feet above the falls with incredible views. This evening, check in for an overnight stay at our hotel, located within easy walking distance to the SkyWheel and seawall to view Niagara Falls. B, D
DAY 10: NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
Board Canada's Niagara City Cruises boat for a cruise past American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and into the very heart of Horseshoe Falls for an exhilarating up-close encounter with the famous natural wonder, Niagara Falls. After crossing the border into the USA, enjoy lunch at Templeton Landing with water views of the Erie Basin. This afternoon, travel west to Ohio for an overnight stay. B, L
DAY 11: AU REVOIR
“Au revoir” and “merci” for a trip filled with extraordinary memories! Note: Fly tour returns home from Cleveland, OH. B
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Nights 1-2: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Canada
Nights 3-5: Fairmont, Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada
Night 6: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada
Nights 7-8: Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, Canada
Night 9: Embassy Suites, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Night 10: Hampton Inn, OH
Departure Cities:
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
Depart: May 9, 2026
Return: May 19, 2026
AND
Depart: September 19, 2026
Return: September 29, 2026
Price Per Person: (SAME PRICE AS 2025!)
- DB $5,429
- TP/QD $4,789
- SG $7,139
Price includes roundtrip airfare from STL/MCI. Call for other gateway cities.
Passport required.
Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.
Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.
Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available
We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.
We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.
If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.
If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.
If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.
Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.
To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.
Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.
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