Explore Eastern Canada’s breathtaking provincial capitals. Visit the enchanting Quebec City, charming Charlottetown, bustling Halifax, and colourful St. John’s.Start from Toronto with a three night stay which includes a day trip to Niagara Falls, then catch the train to Montreal where you stay for a further two nights taking in Montreal. Montreal is the city equivalent of your cool transatlantic friend. It has the high culture, style and gourmet food of the most elegant corners of France, and the informality, innovation and gregarious warmth of North America.
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A 9-minute walk from the Eaton Centre, this sleek conference hotel is also 1 km from the landmark CN Tower.Relaxed rooms feature flat-screens and Wi-Fi (fee), plus desks and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms, pull-out sofas, marble bathrooms and/or whirlpool tubs. Select rooms include access to a lounge with free breakfast and snacks. Room service is available.There's a 2.5-acre garden with a waterfall, and an indoor/outdoor pool with a poolside bar and a hot tub, plus a sauna and a gym. Additional amenities include 60 meeting rooms, along with a steakhouse/Irish pub, a classic restaurant, a long-standing deli and a quaint cafe.
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Overview
The most pleasant way to see charming Canada is to take a scenic train ride from Montreal to Toronto. There are trains operated by VIA Rail Canada that cover a distance of 535 kilometers (332 miles) in just over five hours and offer excellent service to the passengers aboard. In addition to this, you will also have a chance to see spectacular views of Ontario Lake along the way.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Power outlets at your seat
Spacious seat
Meals affordable prices Buy on board
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In a glass-fronted tower across the street from Place-d'Armes metro station and the Palais des congrès de Montréal conference centre, this contemporary hotel is a 15-minute walk from Old Montreal. Featuring rainfall showers, the sleek rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as mini fridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add sitting areas. There's a restaurant and a bar in the lobby, a rooftop terrace and a 24/7 gym, along with 6 meeting rooms.
Holland America Line
When it launched in 1999, Volendam had the highest passenger capacity in Holland America's fleet, carrying some 1,432 passengers at double occupancy. And, in a move that seems quaint now, it proved its modernity by being the first ship in the fleet to boast a dedicated internet center.
Stateroom accommodation:
All of Volendam's cabins, suites are equipped with a safe (opened by swiping a credit card), a powerful hair dryer and lighted, 5x-magnification makeup mirror (both located in the desk/vanity), drinking glasses and a classy brushed-metal ice bucket set on a chrome tray, as well as a chrome fruit basket. A bible is tucked into a bedside drawer. The cushy beds are covered with high thread-count sheets and down duvets.
Dining on-board:
Holland America departed from its focus on traditional continental cuisine, to introduce a choice of foods more in keeping with the ship's itinerary. Don't worry, you'll certainly still be able to get your grilled steak or salmon -- but also items like sushi, noodle bowls, Indian dal and grilled bockwurst. We particularly enjoyed the regional dishes served on our Asian itinerary.
Daytime and evening entertainment:
The Frans Hals Theater is located at the front of Deck 4, with balcony seating on Deck 5. Lower-level seating is in armchairs and banquettes, with cocktail tables, while balcony seating is theater-style. Decor is in warm reds, oranges and rust. It's home to nightly live shows, at 7 and 10 p.m., as well as enrichment and port lectures, bingo and, in the case of our Asian cruise, tai chi and chi gong classes during the day. The new Explorations Central (EXC) program will be in place on Volendam, including guide talks about local customs; encounters with local cultural representatives who come onboard to offer demonstrations and information on etiquette, language, food and other cultural aspects; and a dedicated EXC stateroom TV channel featuring destination documentaries.
Fly UK to Toronto, Canada
Fly from the UK to Toronto, overnight at hotel
Toronto, Canada
Visit the magnificent indoor Eaton shopping centre. Perhaps head down to the shore of Lake Ontario and visit the CN Tower to enjoy the views from 555 meters high and walk on the glass floor. This was once the tallest free standing structure in the world and now ranks as the 3rd tallest.
Train from Toronto, Canada to Montreal, Canada
Board the train to Montreal, overnight at hotel
Montreal, Canada
Montreal, Canada is a city of contrasts, one that defies a simple description or a catchy tagline. It sits on the New World-s St. Lawrence River, yet it has an undeniable Old-World French flair. It is a historic city, founded in 1642, and the streets of Old Montreal are lined with sights that range from a 17th-century seminary to grand commercial buildings erected in the 19th century. But Montreal is also home to contemporary architectural masterpieces-most notably those erected for Expo 67, including Buckminster Fuller-s Biosphere.Montral is at once the cultural capital of the Quebecois and a decidedly global and cosmopolitan city, attracting migrants from around the world. The walls of its galleries and museums showcase leading artists from the province and the rest of Canada, while the city hosts festivals that feature the best international films, musicians and performers. Many of its restaurants serve traditional specialities-poutine, bagels and smoked meats- others are helmed by some of the continent-s most innovative chefs.
Montreal, Canada
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Quebec, Canada
Few places in North America are as steeped in history as Quebec City, Canada. Older than Jamestown and founded before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, it is the only city north of Mexico whose original fortifications remain intact. The Quebec City historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is still home to religious orders and hospitals that date back to the 17th century. Its Place-Royale would look familiar to the explorer Samuel de Champlain, even with its modern attractions of gift shops and cafes. On the Plains of Abraham, you can walk the battlefield where, in 1759, the French forces under General Montcalm were decisively trounced by the British, led by General Wolfe.The British took control of all of New France within a year of that 1759 battle, but even so French culture still lives on here in Quebec City. More than 95 percent of Quebec City's population speaks French as its first language, though it's easy to sight see and navigate the city in English. As you tour the museums and historic sights of Quebec City that celebrate Quebecois history and dine at restaurants that serve its distinctive cuisine, you'll discover a remarkable culture that has survived and thrived into the 21st century.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Charlottetown is the capital of Canada-s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, as well as its largest city, though it has fewer than 35,000 residents. Despite its modest size, the city has an impressive number of Victorian houses and buildings and great parks waiting to be explored. For Canadians, it is perhaps most famous as the Birthplace of Confederation. It was here, mostly at Province House, that an 1864 conference led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada.Prince Edward Island is linked to New Brunswick on the mainland of Canada by the 13-kilometer (eight-mile) Confederation Bridge that soars over the Northumberland Strait. A remarkable feat of engineering, the bridge opened in 1997 and is the longest in the world over icy waters.Sites within downtown Charlottetown include the lovely Victoria Row, which becomes a pedestrian mall each summer, and other historic buildings, some of which are now museums. Nearby Prince Edward Island National Park is home to white-sand beaches and hiking and biking trails-plus fans can see the house and farm that inspired the beloved book Anne of Green Gables. During your visit, you can also learn about the daily lives, past and present, of residents on lighthouse and boat tours.
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney-s attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world-s largest fiddle, which towers beside the port-s cruise pavilion. Some of the city-s historic houses and churches date back to the 1700s and 1800s and are open for tours. Restaurants often provide live music (expect fiddles and sea chanteys) along with meals of seafood fresh-caught in nearby waters. Sydney-s galleries give visitors a chance to meet local artists and purchase their work.Cape Breton's natural wonders include the spectacular scenic drive known as the Cabot Trail. Hikers in Cape Breton Highlands National Park will find stunning vistas around every turn, while a boat ride on massive Bras d-Or Lake, which is ringed by wild hills, offers a different perspective on the province. Explore the region-s past with a visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, and learn about the area-s First Nations communities at Membertou Heritage Park. If you decide to go deep underground at the Cape Breton Miners Museum, your tour guide is likely to be a man who toiled for years in the island's coal mines and has many stories to tell. Another must-see: the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where the famous inventor made his summer home.
Halifax, Canada
Located on a rocky inlet on the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax-Nova Scotia-s provincial capital-is defined by its maritime geography. It's a spirited mix of world-class history and nautical-themed museums alongside bunkers and fortresses that guarded the harbour, plus striking public art and sights, funky shops and excellent pubs serving up folk music (and good pints).Explore the Halifax waterfront where steamships once anchored to drop off arriving immigrants at Pier 21. Savour the low-key but classy culinary scene for fresh seafood and Nova Scotia specialities-the city has both street vendors and casual joints catering to university students and upscale eateries with elegant settings. Along Nova Scotia's southern shores, the city is surrounded by lush greenery and charming villages that are worth the trip from downtown proper. Snap photos of attractions in the charming fishing village, Peggy's Cove, with its picturesque lighthouse on a rocky outcropping. Or wander the streets of Lunenburg, whose colourful Old Town is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also soak in the charms and sights of Mahone Bay, home to artists' studios and a trio of steeple churches.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Closer to London than it is to Canada-s west coast, the capital of Newfoundland, St. John-s, has long looked east and across the Atlantic. It is the easternmost city in North America, excluding Greenland, and has its own time zone, a half-hour ahead of the rest of eastern Canada.Long before there was a permanent town, established around 1630, British fishermen would set up camp here in the summer. To this day the harbour remains the centre of the city, with its oldest buildings and streets (including Water Street, the oldest street in North America) nearby. And although it was primarily fishing and whaling that drove the economy of St. John-s for centuries, today the oil and natural gas found beneath the ocean floor is increasingly important.The rest of St. John-s sits on hills around the harbour, which has led to frequent comparisons to San Francisco. The tallest, Signal Hill, is one of St. John-s most famous sights with its panoramic views. While the city shines at a distance, it is also in the details that it charms visitors, with its houses painted in jelly-bean hues and cosy restaurants and pubs that provide relief from Atlantic breezes.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Canada
The tiny French island of St-Pierre - Miquelon are the last remnants of the former colonial territory of New France. Enjoy the uniquely French architecture, cafes and people.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Fly Montreal, Canada to UK
Disembark ship and transfer to airport for overnight flight to UK
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