Explore Canada's original wilderness highways and discover New World settlements, frontier trails, and the vibrant energy of lively, multicultural cities. Marvel at the natural wonders of surging rivers, the expansive rocky domain of the Canadian Shield, and the breathtaking power of Niagara Falls. Get ready for your call to the wild with optional whale watching in Quebec and hiking Ontario's northern trails. Feel history come alive on the King's Highway and in North America's only fortified city. Be charmed by canal-lined cities, cobblestone streets, and the honeymoon capital of the world
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Huntsville
Anyone considering going on this trip needs to think about why they are going. If it is for wildlife eg. birds, they need to investigate the best time of the year to go, taking migration into account etc.
I had a wonderful time on this trip. Whilst the wildlife were not particularly co-operative, or the weather, the Expedition Team did their best at all times to fulfil the itinerary and give us the best opportunity to see the expected wild life. Whilst many whales were missing, we had the unusual bonus of seeing six Polar Bears and 17 Narwhals! You win some, you lose some!
The M/V Greg Mortimer is an impressive ship, keeping the rocking and rolling across Baffin Bay, to a minimum. Inside it is extremely comfortable, all the 'hotel' staff are friendly and very professional. The rooms were kept spotless and serviced twice a day. There was a very large choice of good food at all meals. Two meals are buffet and the evening dinner, a served meal.
The lectures on board, given by members of the Expedition Team and some guest lecturers, were linked to the programme and additional ones added where particular interest was shown by passengers. They were of a high standard.
I am very happy to recommend this trip to those who are prepared to be flexible, both with the itinerary and daily programme. One day we started on Plan A and ended on Plan E thanks to the weather! It should not be considered as a cruise but a truly exploratory trip, getting into zodiacs a couple of times a day to go and get close up views of icebergs, bird nesting cliffs, glaciers: anything that may be of interest.
Cruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
