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If you have already been to the famous Niagara Falls, and
are looking for something different, try a seaplane tour. A
seaplane tour is a little bit longer, and many tours cover
multiple areas. We recommend taking the seaplane tour
that laps over scenic views of Vancouver and Victoria.
There are even tours that include a whale-watching ex-
perience. For roughly $300 per person, you will hop
aboard the seaplane in downtown Vancouver. You can
choose your own departure times, which make this trip
both convenient and an overall amazing experience.
Once you take off, you will tour the busy harbor and view
Vancouver’s stunning landscape. As you head away from
Vancouver, you will be overtaken by enormous mountain
peaks that dot the coastline. Once your seaplane tour
ends at Victoria, you’ll step out and immediately board an
ocean cruiser for your whale-watching excursion!
If the city is more your style, you will definitely want to make
your way to Old Quebec. Old Quebec is a historic neigh-
borhood in Quebec City, and is comprised of two “towns:”
Lower Town and Upper Town. Old Quebec is known as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, so expect gorgeous build-
ings, impressive architecture, and lots of interesting things
to do and see.
The French impression in Old Quebec is classic, and it has
been said that the atmosphere makes visitors feel “like
they are in Europe.” You will notice plenty of similarities,
from the narrow streets to the old-world buildings. The
neighborhood is located along the banks of the St.
Lawrence River and is brimming with tiny boutiques, arti-
san shops, and little gourmet cafes.
The Upper Town sits (fittingly) atop cliffs that reach nearly
On the cruise, you will make your way through fish-in- 350 feet in height. Upper Town is extremely well devel-
fested waters – perfect for attracting orcas, also known as oped to host tourists from all over the world, all year long.
killer whales. Get your camera ready! As you move along The streets are lined with many local artists showcasing
in the cruise, look for sea lions, whale pods, seals, otters, their works. In Upper Town, you will find that the main bulk
and tons of other wildlife. Each cruise is
of attractions are within the historical sites
professionally guided, so you won’t have
and museums. The Lower Town is home to
to wonder where you are or what you are
original settlement, and the famous Château
“The French
seeing – your guide will be sharing inter-
Frontenac, the best luxury hotel in Quebec
esting facts and history tidbits all along
impression in Old City.
the way.
Quebec is classic, Whether you’re looking for complete immer-
and it has been
Some of these tours are seasonal, so you
sion in nature, an overview of the entire land
will have to research which cruises are
from a bird’s point of view, or a timeless es-
Said that the
available in the winter months, but many
cape into a European-style city, you can’t go
atmosphere
offer special group deals, so plan your
wrong with these vacations to celebrate the
makes visitors
next tour with a larger group for added
sesquicentennial of Canada’s Confedera-
feel like they are tion!
discounts!
in Europe.”
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