CANADIAN RECEPTIVE TOUR OPERATOR FOR GROUP TOURS
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CANTOURS offers a number of specially customized programs designed to allow visitors to experience the unique history, culture and geography of Central Canada. Below you will find samples of suggested itineraries. Please contact one of our friendly tour planners directly if you have a group wishing to visit Ontario or Quebec and we will design a program to meet their particular interests or budget requirements. We even offer international tour programs combining visits to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Chicago!
This unique program takes in the history and beauty of Ontario and Quebec. A must for anyone with an interest in gardening, flowers, horticulture and history. Highlights of visits include the Greenhouses and Gardens of Niagara Falls; the Royal Botanical Gardens of Hamilton; Historic homes, estates and gardens in Ontario and Quebec; Private garden tours; The Montreal Botanical gardens; Working greenhouses and nurseries; Quebec Country Gardens Montreal is the heartland of French-Canadian society and the unofficial commercial and cultural capital of French Canada. The largest French speaking city after Paris, France, Montreal shines with the vitality and excitement of a European capital city. Known for it excellent restaurants, French Theatre and the Arts, and Educational Institutions, Montreal provides an amazing glimpse into the Old World of French North America. The Québec City region offers a portrait of people that, over the centuries, has accumulated a priceless heritage. The only walled-city and one of only two UNESCO World Heritage sites in North America, Québec City is renowned for its natural beauty and its excellent hospitality. The city and the surrounding area promise you a voyage into history and culture from the early days of the colony of New France 450 years ago to the amazing historic city and its fortress citadel that overlooks the St. Lawrence River today. With its 200 year old tradition of hospitality and fine cuisine, charming villages, remarkable beauty and abundance of wildlife, Charlevoix is a hidden jewel in Quebec, Reminiscent of Normandy or Provence in France, Charlevoix has a tradition of attracting artists, gourmands and naturalists. A showcase of both nature and culture, Charlevoix was granted the status of a World Biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1989 and is one of the world’s few populated biospheres. One of the popular activities is Whale Watching on the St. Lawrence River. This program offers insight into the history and culture of the First Nations people who have lived in Ontario since the end of the last Ice Age. Sites across Ontario are linked to trace the past and present of these proud people and their special relationship with the Europeans who came to settle North America. Native guides, archaeologists and historians show how descendants of the original inhabitants now contribute to Canada's society. Activities include a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park, hosted by local Natives and featuring a lunch of indigenous food. Visits to Ste. Marie Among the Hurons and Crawford Lake offer participants a look at early living conditions. And finally, Woodland Cultural Centre, the Royal Chapel of the Mohawks and the new Kanata Iroquois Village give insight into the history and development of Native culture in Ontario. Agawa Canyon The Polar Bear Express Ask a CANTOURS planner to create a "train buffs" tour incorporating one or all of these unique rail adventures. This package will delight you with a love and appreciation of nature. Visit some of Canada’s most beautiful gardens and learn new horticultural techniques from the experts. This package features visits to gardens and greenhouses in Hamilton, Toronto, and Niagara Falls. Also included is a visit to Niagara’s Butterfly Conservatory, where thousands of butterflies fly free amid lush, tropical surroundings! Guests may wish to extend their stay to include Ottawa and the Tulip Festival hosted every May with hundreds of thousands of tulips, nightly concerts, and a host of special events. Carnivals, races, festivals, celebrations, shows and lots more -- Ontario always has some special event to entice visitors. From historical re-enactments and cultural heritage events to annual community celebrations and sporting activities, there is always something to please everyone. Some of the more popular festivals and special events that attract groups include Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo, the Canadian Tulip Festival and Winterlude in Ottawa, the Greater Hamilton Tattoo, the Big Band Festival in London, and Caribana in Toronto. Call CANTOURS for event dates and special packages.
Ontario & Quebec Rendezvous
Canada has a proud heritage of two very different and distinct European cultures – French and English. This program takes visitors from Ontario, the heartland of British influence in Canada, to Quebec, the original centre of French colonial influence in North America. Beginning in Niagara Falls,one of the world’s most famous natural wonders, the program continues to sophisticated Toronto, a modern metropolis featuring theatre, shopping, and fine dining. Continue on to Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital City, with its majestic buildings, national museums, and tulip gardens.
A short drive takes us to Montreal, one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world and often called the “Paris of North America” – a city of light and life. But what a finish we have for you in Quebec City – the only walled city in North America and the capital of the original French colony of New France.
THE FLOWER TRAIL (A Horticultural Journey Through Ontario and Quebec)
Birchbark Tales and Buckskin Trails - Native Culture Program
Algonquin Wilderness Parks and Lakes
The quiet stillness of a northern lake, the haunting cry of a loon or the lonely howl of a wolf--these are the memories your group will share after they spend some time in Northern Ontario. Visit Algonquin Provincial Park where an experienced naturalist will guide visitors along forested paths and explain the natural features of the area. Learn about wildlife, hike along scenic trails, canoe on serene lakes and howl for wolves. The fall colours in this area are spectacular. Featuring lakeside accommodations, this program provides an unforgettable experience!
Canadian Rail Excursions
Northern Ontario offers three scenic train excursions for visitors of all ages.
Running north from Sault Ste. Marie on the shores of Lake Superior, the world-famous Agawa Canyon train excursion winds its way deep into forested ravines, beside sparkling lakes, over narrow trestle bridges and into a vast mountain valley where passengers can enjoy a picnic lunch beside a serene river, explore a wooded nature trail or climb to the 250-foot lookout for a spectacular view of the immense gorge below.
The Polar Bear Express offers the ultimate wilderness adventure to the land of fur trappers and Cree Natives in Canada's Near Arctic. From Cochrane to Moosonee at the edge of James Bay, the train winds its way through forest, scrub brush, muskeg and Arctic tundra. Visit Ontario's oldest Hudson's Bay Company settlement at Moose Factory and watch as Natives fashion tamarack birds and bake bannock bread right before your eyes!
Algonquin Wilderness Parks & Lakes || Canadian Rail Excursions
Wilderness Adventures || Whale Watching || Canadian Country Christmas ||
Hiking, Biking & ... || "Ladies Only" Packages || Floral Ontario || Quilt Festival
Wilderness Adventures
Soft adventure for your mind, body & soul!
Come experience the magic of the Great Canadian Wilderness. Enjoy year-round activities designed to appeal to all your senses in this impressive and unique environment. Canada’s landscape is as diverse as its people – enjoy all the comforts and amenities of a cozy resort or quiet lakeside accommodation only a few hours north of the bustling urban metropolis of Toronto where great shopping, theatre, food and entertainment abound! Stay in an authentic Log Cabin and drive your own dog team in Algonquin Park; ice fish, snowshoe, horseback ride, and take a pioneer sleigh ride in Ontario’s north; stay in luxurious resort accommodations and play 18 holes of golf; or spend the day participating in a Traditional Paddle Lunch featuring an historical Voyageur canoe paddle, interpretive hike, and an authentic Indigenous Feast with a First Nations Elder. The opportunities are as diverse as the country itself!
Whale Watching on the St Lawrence River
People from around the world come to Quebec to observe the seabirds & marine mammals of the St. Lawrence River including minkes, belugas, and finback whales. 
Visitors on this program can do it all - from the hustle and bustle of major cities like Montreal and Quebec City, to the quaint and picturesque towns and villages like Charlevoix and Tadoussac, Quebec's extrordinary culture will amaze you and tantalize your senses. Visit grand cathedrals; dine at sumptuous restaurants; marvel at spectacular scenery; visit enriching museums and experience the thrill of a 3-hour whale watching excursion.
TINSEL & TURKEY (Pre-Christmas Celebration in Ontario or Quebec)
What could be more relaxing that a pre-Christmas celebration in the beautiful lake district north of Toronto or in the fairytale countryside of Quebec alongside the St. Lawrence River. Sample country hospitality as you share a traditional Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Between mid-November and mid-December, your group can enjoy Canadian Christmas festivities including a welcome reception, a tree decorating party, a horse-drawn wagon (or sleigh) ride followed by hot apple cider or hot chocolate, a visit by Santa Clause himself featuring a gift exchange and caroling by the fire. Nightly entertainment and refreshments are included. The finale will be private New Year’s celebration in either in Toronto, in Niagara Falls overlooking the falls, in Montreal or in historic Quebec City. What could be more spectacular?
Hiking, Biking and Birdwatching in Ontario
Ontario offers soft adventure-seekers some of the world's most accessible trails and nature areas. For hikers and walkers, some of the best preserved trails in the world are available along the Niagara Escarpment, named by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, an internationally recognized ecosystem. Biking enthusiasts will be astounded at the ribbon of trails that stretch across the province. And Ontario offers birders some of the most spectacular sighting opportunities in the world as the northern shores of the Great Lakes rank as some of the world's finest areas for the viewing of migratory birds on their semi-annual north/south flights.
Algonquin Wilderness Parks & Lakes || Canadian Rail Excursions
Wilderness Adventures || Whale Watching || Canadian Country Christmas ||
Hiking, Biking & ... || "Ladies Only" Packages || Floral Ontario || Quilt Festival
"Ladies Only" Packages
Why not organize a "girls' getaway" in Toronto, Niagara or another area of Ontario? CANTOURS' friendly tour planners will be happy to create a customized program designed with your group's special interests in mind. How about a spa/theatre/shopping weekend in Toronto? Or a gourmet cooking and wine seminar in the beautiful Niagara Region? The Province of Ontario is home to some of the finest golf courses in North America. We even offer more adventurous women's groups the opportunity to hone their outdoor survival skills at a relaxing Northern Ontario learning centre where female instructors teach other women the basics of camping, backpacking, canoeing, fishing and other activities needed to be an "Outdoors Woman". Call CANTOURS today for other package ideas.
Floral Fantasy
Anyone who loves flowers will love this program!
Waterloo County & Area Quilt Festival
Just west of Toronto, Waterloo County is the "Quilt Capital of Canada" and the home of the largest annual quilt exhibition in the country. Featuring over 40 events spread throughout nine communities over a two-week period each May, visitors can view juried exhibitions and fashion shows, participate in lectures and workshops, and enjoy the grand finale--the Mennonite Relief Sale and Quilt Auction. Call CANTOURS for customized group packages.
Ontario Festivals and Special Events
CANTOURS can design a fully customized tour itinerary anywhere in Ontario and Quebec. Catering to groups of all sizes and ages, from students to the mature traveller, our friendly tour planners will create a uniquely themed tour or event for motorcoach tours, international fly-in visitors, corporate incentives, bank travel clubs, associations, meetings or special-interest organizations. Challenge us to create a new program for your group!
TOP || Canada's Two Cultures || Native Culture Program
Algonquin Wilderness Parks & Lakes || Canadian Rail Excursions
Wilderness Adventures || Whale Watching || Canadian Country Christmas ||
Hiking, Biking & ... || "Ladies Only" Packages || Floral Ontario || Quilt Festival
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