The travellers who rages across the 4 million square miles of Canada may be overawed by the size of the challenge nature offers to man. But the Canadians glory in the struggle, ploughing enormous prairie wheat farms, blasting highways through the Rockies, and creating modern cities across a continent.
From San Francisco, fly to the north: out of the sunny city into the struggle with nature. Over Washington, when the rainstorm will begin and, below, the forests will come tramping down in endless wet armies to meet you. The sea turns grey, and it seems that it, too, had it forests, for when you will look out over the water, innumerable wooded islands, like schools of whales, nosing northward with you into dirty weather. The sea turns sallow and then ranks ochreish, where the silt of the Fraser River stains it far beyond its delta. Then, is a sudden vertical mix-up of mountain, cloud, sea, forest and long, Straight Street of bungalows and green lawns, you bump down into Vancouver. You are at the beginning of a journey from sea to sea across Canada, and the mountains stand like a lion in the path.
Are you in a new country? The immigration official with a Chinese face; the waiters at the hotel are Italian, German or Hungarian; there are Irish in the street. So far, you might still be in the United States. But small things shows you are not: that first hot, full-bodied cup of tea in the hotel, tea drink as a stimulant, not as a sedative; thicker, woollier clothes, provincial shops, an American accent softened by the quiet British intonation. A quiet, calm country, evidently not as rich as California. Anyone wanting to swear uses British profanities. The girls with the natural European look, rather than the American artifice. Smaller cars on the streets. An impression of restraint rather than exuberance; of tidiness.
In general, a mingling of British and American traits. One could say, outwardly American, inwardly British, yet perhaps Canada is the reverse of that. Perhaps Canada revealed to us? It is too soon to say.
From the beginning of their history, the inhabitants of northern America have had to accept nature-not the mild, friendly nature of Europe, but nature wicked, relentless and hostile. Until the great advance of modern technology, Canadians were locked in a grinding struggle with the climate, with exhausting distances and, at last, with the Rockies. The Canadian passes are almost insuperable; nature there is at her worst.
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Itinerary
Day 1 International Outbound Flight, Toronto
Today you will begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Toronto. On your arrival in Toronto make your way to your downtown accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to relax.
Day 2 Toronto
Enjoy a full day exploring Canada's largest city, Toronto. This cosmopolitan city offers a diverse range of shops, restaurants and nightlife as well as world-renowned art galleries, theatres and sports events. Don't miss a trip to the top of the C. N. Tower or a boat trip on Lake Ontario.
Day 3 Toronto
Join a full day coach trip to Niagara Falls. There is time to admire this immense waterfall and perhaps visit the fascinating museum there before continuing on to the pretty historic village of Niagara on the Lake.
Day 4 Toronto, Ottawa
This morning board the train from Toronto to Ottawa. Admire the view as you skirt the edge of Lake Ontario before arriving in Canada's capital city.
Day 5 Ottawa
Spend a day exploring the compact city of Ottawa. Don't miss the Parliament Buildings where you can often watch the changing of the guard. Ottawa also has many superb parks and gardens as well as the country's finest museums and galleries. Don't miss the superb Museum of Civilisation.
Day 6 Ottawa, Montréal
Today, take the train from Ottawa to Montréal. The afternoon is free for you to explore this exciting city. You may wish to start with the chic shops and galleries or perhaps explore the historic old port area.
Day 7 Montréal
The day is yours to explore the city - there is lots to see and do! You may wish to take a bateau mouche cruise along the St. Lawrence River, visit the Planetarium, Insectarium, Botanical Gardens or the Biosphere.
Day 8 Montréal, Québec City
Take the train from Montréal to Québec City. The afternoon is your to explore this delightful historic city and enjoy the magnificent views from its old stone walls.
Day 9 Québec City
Join a small guided walking tour of old Québec which will give you a fascinating insight into the history of the city. Later, don't miss exploring the narrow cobbled streets and the many artist galleries.
Day 10 Québec City, International Return Flight
There is time this morning for some last minute shopping and sightseeing before making your own way to Québec Airport for your onward flight.
Day 11 International Return Flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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Highlights
Savour Toronto's many multi-cultural restaurants.
Explore the many excellent museums of Canada's capital, Ottawa.
Visit Montréal's superb Biosphere and Planetarium.
Discover tangible history amongst Québec's cobbled streets.
Accommodation
Courtyard by Marriott
Hotel Indigo
Novotel Montreal
Hotel Pur
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