Itinerary
- Day 1
Ottawa
Your Canadian journey starts in Ottawa, where you'll check into the Fairmont Château Laurier for two nights. The hotel sits right near Parliament Hill, just a short walk from the Rideau Canal. It's a great location to get your bearings in the capital before heading out to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Parliament Hill Rideau Canal 
- Day 2
Ottawa
Start the day with a guided tour through Ottawa to get a feel for Canada's bilingual culture and neighborhoods. You'll have a choice here: either join a micro brewery tour to check out local craft beer spots, or go for a guided culinary tour through ByWard Market where you can sample food from different vendors and restaurants. By evening, head to some of Ottawa's established restaurants for a progressive dining experience, which means you'll move between different spots for each course rather than staying in one place. This keeps things interesting and lets you try multiple kitchens in a single evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Progressive dining experience featuring the city's well-known established restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ottawa
- Progressive dining experience at Ottawa's established restaurants
Optional Activities
- Micro Brewery Tour
- Guided culinary tour of ByWard Market
Landmarks ByWard Market - Day 3
Ottawa to Quebec City
You'll start the day at Parc Omega, where you can see Canadian wildlife including elk, bison, wolves, bears and foxes in natural settings. After that, you'll travel to Quebec City and settle into the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for a two-night stay. The hotel overlooks the St. Lawrence River and is one of the most photographed hotels in the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Parc Oméga wildlife experience - drive through natural habitats to encounter native animals (elk, bison, wolves, bears, foxes)
Landmarks Parc Oméga Vieux-Québec Place Royale Saint Lawrence River 
- Day 4
Quebec City
A guide will take you through Quebec City's unique architecture, highlighting that it's the only walled city in North America. You'll also visit the Huron-Wendat Museum to learn about Indigenous history. Later, you can choose your own activity: walk the cobblestoned streets of Old Quebec, ride an e-bike through Lower Town, check out the Grand Market, or head to Montmorency Falls and Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of North America's only walled city
- Guided tour of Huron-Wendat Museum
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Old Quebec's cobblestoned streets
- E-bike ride through Lower Town and Grand Market
- Visit to Montmorency Falls and Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica
Landmarks Huron-Wendat Museum Old Quebec Lower Town Grand Market Montmorency Falls Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica - Day 5
Quebec City to Montreal
You'll travel along Chemin du Roy, the historic route between Quebec City and Montreal, and pass through Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, famous for ice fishing. At a sugar shack, you'll learn how maple syrup is made and eat traditional Québécois food while listening to live local music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Québécois fare at a local Sugar Shack with live, local music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Sugar Shack experience - learn how maple syrup is made and dine on traditional Québécois fare with live, local music
Landmarks Chemin du Roy Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade 
- Day 6
Montreal
In Montreal, you'll have choices for how to explore. Take an underground city tour to see a different side of the city, ride through town in a vintage Cadillac convertible, or walk through Jean-Talon market and Little Italy to try local food specialties. The included activities let you pick what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Underground city tour
- Relaxed tour of the city in an iconic vintage convertible Cadillac
- Walking tour of Jean-Talon market and Little Italy streets
Landmarks Jean-Talon Market Little Italy - Day 7
Montreal to Kingston to Toronto
You'll travel to Kingston and cruise through the Thousand Islands region, seeing the scenic landscape of the area. From there, you'll head to Toronto for a two-night stay at the Fairmont Royal York, positioned perfectly for exploring the city's main attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise of the Thousand Islands region
Landmarks Thousand Islands - Day 8
Toronto
Today you'll see Toronto's highlights starting with St. Lawrence Market and Toronto Harbour. At the CN Tower, you'll get sweeping views of Lake Ontario from the observation decks, and you can step out onto the famous glass floor if you're up for it. Later, you'll take a harbour cruise to see the skyline and waterfront from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toronto highlights - St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Harbour, Dundas Square
- Toronto CN Tower visit - glass floor and outdoor observation area
- Harbour cruise with skyline and harbour views
Landmarks St. Lawrence Market Toronto Harbour Dundas Square CN Tower Lake Ontario - Day 9
Toronto to Niagara Falls
You'll cruise right to the base of Niagara Falls and hear the roar of the water up close. Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant puts you right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Later, there's a night show at the Niagara Parks Power Station. You'll stay overnight at the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel with views of the falls from your room.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Memorable dinner right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cruise to the base of Niagara Falls
- Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant next to Canadian Horseshoe Falls
- Niagara Parks Power Station sight and sound night show
Landmarks Niagara Falls Canadian Horseshoe Falls Table Rock Restaurant Niagara Parks Power Station 
- Day 10
Niagara Falls to Lancaster
You'll cross into the United States and arrive in Lancaster, a historic city known for its countryside and Amish heritage. After checking in at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, you'll have a traditional home-style Amish meal to start your American experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional home-style Amish feast)
Included Activities
- Traditional home-style Amish feast
Landmarks Lancaster - Day 11
Lancaster to Washington D.C.
This morning you'll visit an authentic Amish farm to learn about their way of life, faith and traditions. After that, you'll travel to Washington D.C., where you'll spend two nights at the Fairmont Washington D.C. The city is full of historic monuments like the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court, plus world-class museums and performance venues.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to authentic Amish farm with insights into their heritage, faith and way of life
Landmarks Capitol White House Supreme Court Kennedy Center 
- Day 12
Washington D.C.
A guided tour will take you through Washington D.C.'s history and show you the significance of the capital. You'll see the memorials on the National Mall and visit Arlington Cemetery. Later, you'll get a guided tour inside the US Capitol where you can explore the Crypt, Rotunda and National Statuary Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Washington D.C. - historical significance and famous memorials
- National Mall visit
- Arlington Cemetery visit
- Guided tour of US Capitol - Crypt, Rotunda and National Statuary Hall (Old Hall of the House)
Landmarks National Mall Arlington Cemetery Capitol - Day 13
Washington D.C. to New York City
You'll head to New York City for a two-night stay at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square. After you settle in, you'll take a night bus tour to see the city's sights and lights. Times Square is particularly bright and busy after dark, giving you a real feel for the energy of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- NYC Night Bus tour - sights and sounds of the city after dark
Landmarks New York City 
- Day 14
New York City
You'll join a culinary walking tour of the Lower East Side, learning about the neighborhood's history and ethnic diversity. You'll visit historic synagogues and try food from kosher-style delis and bakeries that have been here for generations. This evening, you'll attend a Broadway show as part of your included experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary walking experience - Lower East Side exploration
- Scenic Enrich: Broadway show
Landmarks Lower East Side Broadway - Day 15
New York City to Portland
You'll leave New York City and travel to Portland, Maine, a charming coastal city on Casco Bay with a strong maritime history. After arriving, you'll check into the Portland Westin Harbourview Hotel for one night and have time to explore the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Portland, Maine Casco Bay - Day 16
Portland to Scenic Eclipse Embarkation
You'll board the Scenic Eclipse, your small luxury yacht, where the Captain and crew greet you warmly. You'll get a glass of Champagne, explore your suite, and then head to the Sky Bar to meet other guests and toast the start of your voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Scenic Eclipse with welcome from Captain and crew
- Champagne reception
- Gathering at Sky Bar to toast voyage start
- Day 17
Rockland Harbour, Maine
Start your day in Camden by grabbing breakfast at a local café before heading out to explore this coastal New England town. The area's known for its connection to the lobster industry, and you'll find galleries and restaurants throughout downtown. In the afternoon, you can pick from several activities: take the scenic hike up Mount Battie for views of the bay, join a guided food tour through historic streets, try sea kayaking in Camden Harbour, or go sailing on a traditional Maine windjammer. Wrap up with dinner at one of the waterfront spots overlooking the water and sand beaches.
Optional Activities
- Mt. Battie Scenic Drive & Hike with guided hike to summit and historic stone tower
- Rockland Foodie Tour with local guide through historic downtown
- Kayak in Camden Harbour with guided sea kayaking adventure
- Schooner Sail in Penobscot Bay aboard a classic Maine windjammer
Landmarks Mount Battie Penobscot Bay Camden Harbour - Day 18
Eastport, Maine - Campobello Island
Head to Campobello Island in the morning and start at Roosevelt Campobello International Park to see the preserved summer home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The island's beaches and lighthouses provide nice backdrops for walking around. During the afternoon, choose from a guided cottage tour with tea, whale watching in Passamaquoddy Bay with a marine biologist, a more challenging hike through Shackford Head State Park, or a brewery and lobster roll tour in nearby Eastport. The windswept coastline and fresh seafood make this a solid day for coastal exploration.
Optional Activities
- Campobello Island & Eleanor's Tea with Roosevelt Cottage tour
- Whale Watching in Passamaquoddy Bay with marine biologist, smoked salmon and champagne
- Shackford Head State Park Hike to 173-foot headland
- Taste of Eastport – Craft Beer Tour & Lobster Delight with brewery visit and Maine lobster roll
Landmarks Roosevelt Campobello International Park Campobello Island Passamaquoddy Bay Shackford Head State Park Cobscook Bay - Day 19
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Spend the morning walking along Halifax's four-kilometre harbourside boardwalk, checking out shops and cafés. Visit the Halifax Public Gardens to walk through manicured grounds, then head to Argyle Street to see the theaters and pubs. You can grab lunch at one of the local restaurants before choosing your afternoon activity: take a scenic drive to Peggy's Cove lighthouse, join a historic harbour and citadel tour, or go sailing on a tall ship with seafood and fiddle music. The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site sits on a hill overlooking the water if you want to explore that independently.
Optional Activities
- Coastal Drive to Peggy's Cove along Lighthouse Route
- Historic Halifax & Citadel with Citadel Fortress, city views and Public Gardens
- Tall Ship Harbour Sail & Seafood Feast with fresh seafood and local wine or beer
Landmarks Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Halifax Public Gardens Peggy's Cove Peggy's Cove Lighthouse Victoria Row Province House Historic Properties 
- Day 20
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Make your way to Louisbourg to step into the well-preserved 18th-century fortress and experience French colonial life from 1744. The site's a National Historic Site with plenty to see on the grounds and along the Lighthouse Trail. You'll also spot lobster and crab getting offloaded at the waterfront. Choose from a guided fortress tour with costumed characters and heritage chocolate, a 3-hour Highland Village experience exploring Scottish heritage, a 30-minute underground miners museum tour, or a Sydney highlights tour. Spend the afternoon wandering the beaches and soaking in the historical atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Fortress of Louisbourg with costumed characters and Heritage Chocolate tasting
- Heart of the Island at Nova Scotia Highland Village with costumed guides and Bras d'Or Lakes views
- Coal Miners of Cape Breton with 30-minute underground Ocean Deeps Colliery tour with retired miner
- Louisbourg - Sydney Highlights with exploration of surrounding communities and industrial history
Landmarks Fortress of Louisbourg Cape Breton Lighthouse Lighthouse Trail Nova Scotia Highland Village Bras d'Or Lakes Cape Breton Miners Museum Ocean Deeps Colliery Whitney Pier Lingan wind farm - Day 21
Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec
Travel to Cap aux Meules in the Magdalen Islands archipelago and visit the historic Saint-Pierre-de-La Vernière Church, built in 1876 from shipwreck materials. Six 19th century lighthouses dot the area and make for good photo stops. In the afternoon, pick from a culinary tour of local cheese and smoked herring producers, e-bike exploration of red cliffs and fishing traditions, visits to Acadian settlements with pebble beaches, or a lobster fishing experience on Grosse Île. The Gulf of St. Lawrence setting gives the area a remote and distinctive feel.
Optional Activities
- A Taste of Îles de la Madeleine with visits to Pied-de-Vent Cheese and Fumoir d'Antan
- Cycling Cap-aux-Meules by e-bike with red cliffs, beaches and lighthouses
- Fisherman & Acadian Settlement with Le Site d'Autrefois and red sandstone cliffs
- Discover Grosse Île with lobster fishermen and fresh lobster sampling
Landmarks Saint-Pierre-de-La Vernière Church Echouerie Lighthouse Dune-du-Sud beach Pied-de-Vent Cheese Fumoir d'Antan Havre Aubert Le Site d'Autrefois La Grave Grosse Île - Day 22
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Arrive in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island's capital, and explore Victoria Row's preserved architecture and the bustling harbour. Walk the scenic waterfront boardwalk and get a feel for island life. Pick one of several afternoon options: visit Anne of Green Gables House with tea and local preserves, do a lighthouse and winery tour sampling local wines and cheeses, try a farm-to-table culinary experience with fresh oysters and mussels, or take a kayak paddle along the Hillsborough River. The island's relaxed pace and fresh seafood make this a nice break from busier destinations.
Optional Activities
- Green Gables & Island Delights with historic Charlottetown, Green Gables House and red cliffs
- Historic Lighthouses & Winery with Point Prim and Wood Island lighthouses and Rossignol Estate Winery
- Farm-to-Table Experience with local farms, fisheries and seasonal specialties
- Kayaking the Hillsborough River with salt marshes and wildlife viewing
Landmarks Green Gables House Point Prim Lighthouse Wood Island Lighthouse Rossignol Estate Winery Northumberland Strait Hillsborough River Victoria Row Island Preserve Company - Day 23
Percé, Quebec
Head to Percé, a Quebec village famous for its 85-metre-high Rocher Percé rock formation rising from the water. The Global Geopark here showcases 500 million years of Earth's history, and Bonaventure Island nearby holds over 200,000 breeding birds. Start by exploring local art galleries and studios, then choose from a boat tour to see Percé Rock and gannet colonies, whale watching by zodiac, or a scenic drive with a traditional Sugar Shack lunch. The dramatic landscape and wildlife make this a visually rich day.
Optional Activities
- Best of Percé with local art galleries, artisan shops and shore exploration at low tide
- Bonaventure Island & Percé Rock with Bird Watching of gannet colonies
- Whale Watching by zodiac to observe whales, dolphins and seals
- Coin du Banc with Sugar Shack Lunch at Plage de Bridgeville
Landmarks Rocher Percé Bonaventure Island Bay of Gaspé Percé Global Geopark Plage de Bridgeville Coin du Banc - Day 24
Scenic Cruising St. Lawrence River
You'll cruise along the St. Lawrence River, the major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and home to over 40 traditional lighthouses. From your private verandah, you can sip coffee and watch the scenery pass by. You'll see quaint fishing villages along the banks and possibly catch the fall foliage in its bright colours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks St. Lawrence River - Day 25
Quebec City, Quebec
Explore Quebec City's UNESCO-listed Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Visit the iconic Chateau Frontenac and Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral, then walk the 425-metre wooden Dufferin Terrace boardwalk where street entertainers perform and you get views over the St. Lawrence River. After lunch, select from a historic tour with Montmorency Falls, a walking tour of the walled city's forts and landmarks, wine tasting at the Chateau, or a food tour of Île d'Orléans. The combination of architecture and river views makes this one of the region's most visually distinctive cities.
Optional Activities
- Historic Quebec with Montmorency Falls including Plains of Abraham and St. Lawrence River views
- Fortification National Historic Site Walking Tour of walled city with Place-Royale and funicular
- Old Quebec Walk & Riedel Tasting at the Chateau with gourmet snacks
- Île d'Orléans Food Tour with fruit preserves, wine and nougat sampling
Landmarks Chateau Frontenac Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral Dufferin Terrace Place-Royale Plains of Abraham Montmorency Falls Petit-Champlain Forts-and-Château-Saint-Louis Île d'Orléans St. Lawrence River - Day 26
Montreal, Quebec
Start with a morning at Scenic Eclipse enjoying the ship's facilities and then head into Montreal. Explore Old Montreal's atmospheric Rue Saint-Paul and visit the Gothic Revival Basilique Notre-Dame. Try poutine at a local spot and wander the Underground City shopping plazas if the weather turns. Spend time in the Jardin Botanique walking through the coloured blooms or visit the Musée des Beaux Arts. For your activity, choose from a highlights tour with Mount Royal views and botanical gardens, a walking tour of charming Old Montreal, a Richelieu Valley countryside and cider tasting tour, or a culinary walk sampling local specialties. Head back to the ship by evening.
Optional Activities
- Montreal Highlights Tour & Botanical Garden with Mount Royal panoramic views
- A Walk through Old Montreal with Notre-Dame Basilica and historic waterfront
- Richelieu Valley & Countryside with orchard cider tasting and local farm visit
- Flavours & Aromas of Old Montreal with pastries, smoked meat, gelato and maple products
Landmarks Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal Rue Saint-Paul Old Montreal Underground City Jardin Botanique Musée des Beaux Arts Mount Royal Golden Square Mile Westmount Place Jacques-Cartier Richelieu Valley - Day 27
Montreal, Quebec
Your journey concludes today in Montreal. You'll enjoy a final luxurious breakfast on board your Discovery Yacht before disembarking and saying goodbye to the crew and fellow travellers. After that, you'll depart at your own pace, ending your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
