Hotel Victoria

Cities of Eastern Canada

Classic Culture & History + 1 more + 2 more

A journey through Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City.

10 days

from £3,495 pp

West Coast Wildlife Explorer

Wildlife & Nature Adventure + 1 more + 2 more

Spot grizzly bears, orcas, and explore Canada's rugged west coast.

12 days

from £6,490 pp

Winter Wonderland in Western Canada

Family Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Because nowhere does winter quite like Canada.

14 days

from £2,915 pp

The Cultures of Québec

Wildlife & Nature Culture & History + 1 more + 2 more

Whales & riverside towns from Montréal to Saguenay.

12 days

from £3,495 pp

Canada's Maritime Magic

Wildlife & Nature Culture & History + 1 more + 2 more

Big skies, coastal charm & Canadian hospitality.

18 days

from £3,990 pp

Canadian Icons

Family Classic + 2 more + 3 more

Canada's greatest hits in one self-drive holiday.

14 days

from £5,795 pp

Quirky excursions

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Entrance to the CN Tower

No visit to Toronto would be complete without a visit to the CN Tower. For 34 years up until 2010 it was the world’s tallest tower, standing at 533.33 metres, and has been for much longer one of the most recognisable man-made structures in Canada. The LookOut deck, roughly two thirds of the way up, offers spectacular views over the city and Lake Ontario beyond, with a glass floor on the lower level and an outdoor sky terrace to really feel the breeze on your face! Informative displays tell the story of the tower, its history and construction. For an additional charge you can go up another 33 storeys to the Sky Pod which, on a clear day, offers visibility of up to 160 kilometres, meaning you may even see the spray of Niagara Falls in the distance. 360 The Restaurant, located at the LookOut level of the tower, offers fine dining with a magnificent revolving view of the city. We highly recommend booking.

Niagara Winery Tour

Niagara is perhaps best known for the falls, however, the area surrounding this famous attraction is a premium wine producing region and this full day excursion will take you to an interesting selection of vineyards for a tour and tastings. You will also enjoy a three-course lunch at the elegant Bacchus Lounge restaurant at the Queens Landing Hotel in Niagara on the Lake and have some free time to look around this charming town. At the various vineyards you will sample both red and white wine as well as the Canadian speciality Ice Wine, a sweet wine made from grapes that have been naturally frozen whilst still on the vine. Lunch and hotel pick-ups are included. Please specify any dietary requirements.

Toronto - Ideas for Free Time

To soak up the ambience of Toronto and sample some of its best foods, start at St. Lawrence Market, where you will find a vast variety of local products and merchants who are passionate about what they sell and who are always happy to recommend something to try. Alternatively, the Distillery District is home to numerous funky galleries, cafés, and restaurants housed within the heritage buildings of an old distillery and is a great place to soak up the ambience of the city. The magnificent Royal Ontario Museum houses hundreds of artefacts and pieces of artwork from all over the world and is considered to have one of the most comprehensive natural and cultural history collections in the world. It’s worth taking a stroll along the scenic waterfront, where you can wander along the lively promenade past numerous cafés and enjoy views out over the lake. From here, it’s a short ferry ride over to Toronto Islands, where you can explore the historic sites and scenic beaches on foot or by bicycle. If you are a sports fan, then you might like to consider visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame or even getting tickets for a baseball game if the teams are playing at the Rogers Centre – you can often pick up cheaper tickets on the day. Finally, the CN Tower watches proudly over the city, and it’s well worth taking a trip up to its 342-metre-high observation gallery for fantastic views for miles around. Images courtesy of Destination Toronto

The Canadian

The Canadian is VIA Rail’s flagship train, offering an epic journey from Toronto to Vancouver (or vice versa) that traverses some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes. The route passes through the northern Ontario lakelands, the vast Saskatchewan prairies, the dramatic Canadian Rockies, and the river valleys of interior British Columbia. The entire journey takes five days and is best suited for dedicated train enthusiasts—while some sections offer breathtaking scenery, others see little change, and there are faster ways to cross these immense distances. For those who prefer a shorter and equally scenic experience, the section between Jasper and Vancouver is a fantastic way to enjoy VIA Rail’s excellent service. This leg of the journey, taking around 20 hours, offers an incredible alternative to the Rocky Mountaineer, showcasing diverse and spectacular landscapes as you travel from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. Sleeper Class provides travellers with a private cabin featuring comfortable seating during the day that converts into upper and lower berth beds overnight. Each cabin includes a washroom and toilet, while shared shower facilities are available in each sleeper carriage. Travellers in Sleeper Class also enjoy access to the Park and Skyline carriages, which feature a glass-domed roof for stunning panoramic views. All freshly prepared meals are included, offering a truly relaxing and comfortable way to travel. For families, larger cabins accommodating up to four passengers are available.