Trips to Eastern Canada

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Tour Overview

Follow the trade routes of the Native Americans and early settlers of the New World through Eastern Canada and New England. This leisurely tour visits traditional fishing villages, back-wood towns and thriving cities, all rich in colonial history - relive the spirit of the pioneering past in a memorable two-week trek.

• > Canadian Wilderness canoe trip
• > Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
• > Scenic walks and hikes
• > Sightseeing in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City
• > National and provincial parks - Acadia and Algonquin
• > Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
• > All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• > 11 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag)

• > Whitewater rafting (in season) US$30-$200
• > Mountain biking US$45-$95
• > Baseball Game (in season) US$15-$40
• > Great shopping: US$your credit limit!
• > Wineries US$12-$35
• > Jet boat ride US$55
• > CN Tower US$15
• > Sea kayaking US$80-$350
• > Explore Olde Town Quebec US$FREE
• > Sample French Cuisine US$various
• > Fishing Trip US$125-$400
• > Sailboat cruise US$35-$95
• > Rock climbing US$50-$75

This tour may operate in either direction.

In New York, we are now using the Newark Airport Hilton as our gateway and all tours will now depart and end at this property. The Hilton hotel offers full facilities including restaurant, bar, exercise room/spa and direct rail transportation in to central Manhattan. If you have previously booked accommodation with TrekAmerica, your booking will be transferred to this new hotel.

If you are spending extra time in our gateway cities, you can now plan in advance by pre-booking unique city sightseeing day tours in addition to your TrekAmerica trip.

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• All city day tours are operated by local experts who are dedicated to take you behind the scenes so you know it like a local! When booking your TrekAmerica trip, simply select your chosen city tour from the Tour Extras section on the online booking form.


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Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel. Please request at the time of booking.

Local Payments - Food Kitty: US$10 per day. En-route Hostels: Approx US$30 x 2 nights

• Day: 1 New York Area & Finger Lakes

  Head off through New York State to the scenic Finger Lakes region. Visit the local wineries upstate or take a dip in those cool waters, then settle in to camp under the stars.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 2 Niagara Falls/Toronto

  Reaching the Canadian border, witness one of North America's best known natural attractions, Niagara Falls. Boy, are those pounding cascades easy on the eye and mighty on the ear. An extreme close-up from the Maid of the Mist tour delivers sensory overload and a heap of spray.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 3 Toronto

  The native Hurons called this spot 'Toronto' or 'meeting place'. It still is, with over 70 nationalities mingling to vibrant effect. Pick up tasty tidbits at Kensington market, survey the head-spinning views from CN Tower, and follow your ears around the stomping music scene to soak up the multicultural buzz.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 4-5 Algonquin Provincial Park

  Out in the pristine Ontario wilds, set off on an unforgettable included wilderness canoe trip in the province's largest and best known parks. In true Canadian Pioneer spirit, portage paths connect the thousands of possible canoe routes to be taken. Listen for the 'laughter' of loons and howling wolves in the distance.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 6 Ottawa

  In Canada's capital, watch the changing of the guard, wander through Sparks Street Mall, the Rideau Centre and Sussex Street. Or admire the outdoor vibe in this capital cities many green spaces as you munch on deep fried dough snacks known as beaver tails!
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 7-8 Montreal

  A true cultural mix is next on the agenda when visiting Montreal - the second largest city in Canada. Feel the charm of this 'European style' city with a kicking summer festival season, French culture and narrow lanes choc-a-block with quirky cafes and great shopping is the goods! For the adventure seekers why not rip it up across Lachine Rapids by high-powered jet boat.
  Accommodation: En-route hotels paid locally

• Day: 9-10 Quebec City

  Explore the streets of North America's only surviving walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get snap happy around the Old Town, fuelled by warm pastries or lip-smacking local cheeses. Parlez-vous francais?
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 11-12 Acadia National Park

  Leaving Canada, we're back on US soil and heading to the only national park in New England, Acadia. It's crying out for trekking or mountain biking. If you're more of a water baby, sea kayak your way around scenic hidden coves.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 13 New England

  Sensational New England countryside provides the scene for your penultimate night of excited campfire chatter. Enjoy fresh lobster and visit the best of Freeport's outlet shops for some great deals.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 14 New York Area

  We zip through Massachusetts and Connecticut en-route to the New York area and the end of our pioneering adventure. This tour is not scheduled to spend any time in New York City so make sure you book extra hotel nights and explore the sights and sounds of the Big Apple on your own. Splurge along Fifth Ave, hit the top of the Empire State Building, or soak up the trendy, laidback vibe of Greenwich Village before heading home.
  
  This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.
  
  Note: This tour may operate in either direction.

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You can easily book your trek online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe and protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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