CANADIAN PIONEER

14 days, from NEW YORK AREA to NEW YORK AREA
Trek Type: TrekAmerica (18-38's)
Destination: USA / Canada
Accommodation: Camping
Trek Code: CP
TREK IT OUT!!
  • Blend of colonial heritage & vibrant Canadian cities
  • Rugged Atlantic coastline
  • Wilderness canoe trip


TOUR OVERVIEW

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


INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

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


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)

  • Whitewater Rafting (in season) US$60-$175
  • Mountain Biking US$45-$95
  • Great shopping: US$your credit limit!
  • Wine tasting US$12-$35
  • Jetboat Ride US$55
  • CN Tower US$15
  • Sea Kayaking US$75-$275
  • Explore Olde Town Quebec US$FREE
  • Sample French Cuisine US$various
  • Sailboat Cruise US$35-$95
  • Rock Climbing US$50-$75


TREK NOTES

This tour may operate in either direction.


PRIVATE DEPARTURES

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.

At a glance
Cities
Great Outdoors
Adventure

British Travel Awards 2009 - Silver

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 nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

  • 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 St Lawrence market, survey the head-spinning views from CN Tower, the world's tallest free-standing structure, 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. Listening 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 and munch on the 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 cafés 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 Conneticut 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.

Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in New York Area on day 14.

Note: This tour may operate in either direction!





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Tour facts

DEPARTURE MONTHS

May-Sep

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 13

AGE RANGE

18-38

NATIONAL PARKS

Algonquin
Acadia


LOCAL PAYMENTS

Food Kitty: US$10 per day
En-route Hotels: Approx US$30 x 2 nights

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