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Best of Eastern Canada
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Sep 21 - 29, 2022
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Stevie Jay Travel LLC
$4,319

About your trip

Update  August 2021: as our Fall 2021 tour was canceled,  we project having a new tour to Canada next September. Details will be changed from what is shown here.

Highlights

• Niagara Falls • Niagara-on-the-Lake • Winery Tour and Tasting • Ottawa • Quebec City • Choice on Tour • Maple Sugar Shack • Montmorency Falls • Montreal

Details

Tour operated by Collette Vacations. Click here for Print-Friendly Flier. All prices are per person, based on occupancy, double: $4319, single: $5319, triple: $4289. • Document required for US Citizens is Passport valid through at least September 21, 2021 with one blank page (Collette recommends through March 21, 2021); no visa or shots at this time. Other citizens should consult their consulate. • Insurance coverage included is Colletteʼs Waiver Insurance Travel Protection Plan (provided by Collette & Tripmate), for coverage details see www.gocollette.com/en/about-collette/ terms-and-conditions covering cancellation charges; other terms at steviejaytravel.com/terms which are incorporated by reference. • Price and details are subject to change. You may cancel without penalty thru noon March 13, 2020, and after that the waiver/insurance provides a full refund less the $299 charge for the coverage thru the day before departure. Acct#200913s 10Sep19 21:16 

Space could sell out at any time

Book before this Collette tour sells out! Does 2021 seem too far in the future? Why delay? Our package includes the $299/person travel insurance/waiver from Collette. It allows you to cancel through the day before departure for any reason without penalty and a full refund, except for the travel insurance ($99).

Deposit of $799/person includes travel insurance and balance is due July 1. If you want to pay for your tour in full, either:

• mail us a check (Stevie Jay Travel LLC, 4413 Trostshire Circle, Champaign IL 61822)

• or for credit card payment fill in the form (click here for form) and mail to the address above

*We will send balance due instructions in mid-June.

More features than most packages

• Local departure from Central Illinois cities on a private motor coach.

• Travel insurance & cancellation waiver no penalty if you cancel day before departure or after illness or accident.

• Also included: all tips, yes, tour manager, drivers, all baggage handling including airlines’ checked baggage fees (for 1 bag per person).

• Better to pay a rate that’s a good value now than having to keep digging into your wallet along the way. You could end up paying more on another tour or not have as nice of a carefree experience.

Accommodations: (8) total # of nights

Toronto (2) Westin Harbour Castle*

Ottawa (2) Westin Ottawa*

Quebec (2) Hilton Quebec

Montreal (2) Hotel Omni Mont Royal


*Change from the original itinerary

You are required to be vaccinated

• Champaign • Bloomington • Decatur • Springfield • Chicago/OʼHare or call for a quote from other cities.

Tour Coordinator is Mary Beth, marybeth@steviejaytravel.com, 217 840-8724. Book online via the green button (select) securely to charge your credit card or pay by e-check (package includes a waiver and insurance). Or mail a check to Stevie Jay Travel LLC, 4413 Trostshire Cir, Champaign IL 61822. The airfare part of the package is subject to change until purchased. Full payment is due now.

Travelers must be vaccinated

Canada requires that you be vaccinated, and tests are projected. More information coming shortly as Canada and Collette provide those details.

What's included

Round trip motor coach

transportation from Central Illinois to Chicago

Round trip motor coach

transportation from Central Illinois to Chicago

Airline checked bag fees

Round trip flights

Round trip motor coach

transportation from airport to hotel

Touring

by luxury air-conditioned coach, Collette tour director, baggage handling, sightseeing & admissions

Tips to

tour director, driver and local guides

Colletteʼs Waiver

Insurance Travel Protection Plan

12 Meals

8 Breakfasts 1 Lunch/Snack 3 Dinners

Taxes & fees

$150 current total, subject to change

Hotel accommodations

Led by Mary Beth Kurasek

What's not included

Meals

not noted on itinerary

Day 1 Friday 9/17/2021

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Central Illinois-Chicago-Toronto

Mary Beth welcomes you aboard our private motorcoach to Chicago. Fly to Toronto near Niagara Falls, home to the awe-inspiring set of waterfalls nestled along the countryʼs border. Enjoy time to discover Toronto as you settle in.

Day 2 Sat. 9/18/2021

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Toronto-Niagara Falls-Toronto

This morning travel to Niagara Falls, home to the awe-inspiring set of waterfalls nestled along the border between the United States and Canada. Embark on a boat cruise to the base of the Falls and witness the thundering water from up-close. Continue on to Niagara-on-the-Lake and take advantage of some free time to discover the “loveliest town in Canada.” This evening, experience Toronto’s culinary scene as you linger with your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. (B, D)

Day 3 Sunday 9/19/2021

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Toronto-Ottawa

This morning stop in Rockport, gateway to the spectacular Thousand Islands National Park. Enjoy a memorable cruise through this unspoiled region, located along the St. Lawrence River. Then, take in the surrounding landscape of Ontario as you set off for Ottawa, Canada’s culturally rich capital. A seamless blend of French and Canadian customs, the city’s dynamic energy will capture your spirit. (B)


Ottawa's Otrain

Day 4 Monday 9/20/2021

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Ottawa

Get acquainted with Ottawa as you explore the city. Venture past the Prime Ministerʼs residence, multiple embassies, and the impressive National Art Gallery. Youʼll also see the Gothic parliament buildings and the Rideau Canal—which becomes the worldʼs largest skating rink in wintertime. The remainder of the day is yours to do as you please. (B)

Day 5 Tuesday 9/21/2021

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Ottawa-Quebec City, Quebec

Say bonjour to Quebec City, the heart of Canadaʼs French heritage. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon to explore the Old Town (UNESCO), strolling along picturesque cobblestone streets and 17th-century buildings. Sample local cuisine at a restaurant on Ile dʼOrleans, a farmland island on the Saint Lawrence River. (B, D)

Day 6 Wed. 9/22/2021

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Quebec City

This morning, itʼs your choice! Join a local guide and stroll the streets of Old Quebec City on foot; see the Place Royale and listen to stories of days gone by in historic squares–or–embark on a panoramic coach tour to experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec; youʼll see the stately Chateau Frontenac, the provincial Parliament, and the St. Louis Arch. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)

Day 7 Thursday 9/23/2021

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Quebec City-Montreal

Begin your day with breakfast at a local sugar shack, located in the heart of the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup-making and enjoy samples of delicious traditional foods. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat – maple taffy on the snow! Next, arrive at Montmorency Falls and marvel at this natural wonder that plunges 272 feet off the Canadian Shield, approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls. Your journey continues to Montreal. From skyscrapers and cathedrals to rushing waterways and lush gardens, Montreal is a blend of all things old and new. The evening is yours to continue exploring the city independently. (B)

Day 8 Friday 9/24/2021

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Montreal

Today, enjoy a fantastic sightseeing tour of Montreal highlighting Jacques Cartier Square and McGill University, among other spots. Your city tour concludes with a stop high atop Mount Royal from which the surrounding view is spectacular. Ascended by Jacques Cartier in 1535, Mount Royal is a small mountain in the city that gave its name to Montreal. The afternoon is yours to explore the city at leisure.

Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. (B, D)

Day 9 Sat. 9/25/2021

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Montreal-Chicago-Central Illinois

Your Canadian journey draws to a close today as we transfer to the Montreal airport for our flight back to Chicago. During our drive home, we will stop for a lunch/snack on the way south to Central Illinois. (B, LS)

Included meals are noted each day with the initials of Breakfast, Lunch/Snack, Dinner.

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1. Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls, Ontario

About your organizer

Stevie Jay has been leading tours and broadcasting in radio for decades now. He's crazy about his wife, Janet, and their four kids. Bill Owen has been designing custom tours for 51 years and lives in an olive grove. Stevie Jay 217 840 9913; Bill 217 619-0202. Our home page is at www.steviejaytravel.com.

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