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in summer at the
Banff National Park CONTENTS
Introduction to TBi 3
Introduction of TBi
Canada 4
Welcome to the world of TBi, a world of
Do you know? 5 carefree, memorable holidays. Explore
USA, Canada, Mexico and South America
Destination Information 5
like never before. Choose from well known
destinations or discover lesser known
ones. Travel on your own in the US or join
East Coast of Canada 6
an escorted tour in South America, the
Good to Know 8 hottest destination this year. See as much
or as little as you like. Enjoy a cruise to
Things to do and see 9
Alaska or in the Caribbean, take a rail trip
Where to Stay 13 in the Canadian Rockies. TBi gives you
plenty to choose from. Let our experienced
Ottawa
Discover East Coast by VIA Rail 14
and knowledgeable holiday experts help
Escorted Tours - East Coast of Canada 15 you plan your holiday, always keeping in
Snow mobiling at Whistler, British Columbia mind your requirements. All you need to
Suggested Itinerary 16
do is decide and let TBi give you a truly
wonderful vacation!
Western Canada 18

Good to Know 19 Athabasca Falls,

Jasper National Park

Things to do and see 21

Where to Stay 24

Cruises from Western Canada 25

Rocky Mountaineer Rail 26

Esorted Tours - Western Canada 29

Suggested Itineraries 30

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Cover: Kayaking in the Jasper National Park
Polar bears in the Tundra region

INTRODUCTION Do you know?

• At 3,855,103 square miles, Canada is the Wedgemount Lake,
British Columbia
Canada second largest country in the world, after
Russia.
Festival-packed cities that offer the best quality of life, innumerable
trails for hiking, skiing, exploration and outdoor sports; polar bears,
• Canada’s National Sport was declared as
whales, grizzlies, moose and other animals that are as large as the lacrosse. However, it is lacrosse and ice
countryside and the influence of British, French, indigenous aborig- hockey as of 1994.
inal tribes along with some of the highest migrant populations on
earth. All this and more makes lovable Canada as different from the • Canada is the world’s largest producer of
US as a neighbour can possible get. maple syrup.

• The Blackberry Smartphone was

developed in Ontario

• Canadians have made many important

inventions, including Kerosene, the
electron microscope, the electronic organ,
insulin, the IMAX film system, the
snowmobile and the electric cooking range

Montreal

Destination information
Lake Louise
Whale watching Jasper Capital: Ottawa
Official Language: English and French
British Columbia Kamloops
Whistler
Banff
Vancouver Government: Constitutional: Federal Parliamentary
Republic & Constitutional Monarchy
Victoria Calgary

Quebec City Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Montreal
Ottawa
Time Difference: Depends upon which of the 6
Toronto time zones the city falls in.
Niagara Electricity: 110/120 volts, 60 Hertz
Region
Maple Syrup, Ottawa
Hot chocoloate after
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roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland; visit
the Toronto Zoo’s award winning exhibits.
Central Canada Central Canada is a region consisting of Canada’s two Tour the Royal Ontario Museum, discover
largest and most populous provinces: Ontario and Quebec. secret passageways in Casa Loma, or just
Toronto
EAST COAST This region has traditionally held a significant amount of unwind in the vibrant Distillery District. Last
Niagara Region
OF CANANDA economic and political power in Canada. Today, the term but not least, watch a nightly fireworks show
Ottawa reflected in the spray of the spectacular,
“Central Canada” is used less often than the names of the
Montreal individual provinces. Central Canada’s cosmopolitan cities Winter Trail in 187-ft Niagara Falls. Go on a tour of the
Ottawa, Ontario
Quebec City have it all: history, culture and multi-ethnic flair. lush Niagara wine-producing region.

Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa Quebec is Canada’s second most populous
Ottawa it is one of the most beautiful province after Ontario and with French as
capitals in the world and is a major centre the sole official language at the provincial
for the visual and performing arts, as level. Quebec City is the Capital whilst
well as other big city attractions. It still Montreal is the largest city. Québec has
maintains the accessibility, atmosphere Quebec
and charm of a smaller city, with Dine with views
of the CN Tower,
spectacular parks and wilderness areas Toronto 20 tourist regions besides Montréal and
within and around the city. It offers a Québec City, and each one is different
wealth of museums, art galleries and geographically, historically and culturally.
historical monuments that showcase No matter what regions you choose to visit,
Canada’s history and culture. you’ll enjoy them all!

Toronto Montreal
Toronto, situated 566 feet above sea level One of the world’s largest French-speaking
on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (part cities, with some 1.7 million people (3.8 in
of the Great Lakes system), is home to the metropolitan region), Montréal is also a
more than 100 cultures. With a population melting pot of cultures from the world over.
of 5.5 million, Toronto is Canada’s largest European influences are apparent in the
city and the provincial capital of Ontario. food, the fashion and the city’s architecture.
The Toronto Eaton Centre’s 250 stores and There’s plenty to do in Montreal – visit its
services is an all-you-can-shop destination. many parks, explore its museums, dance
Ride up the CN Tower, Canada’s most in the streets at the Festival International de
Voyage to the Falls – Hornblower Canada recognizable and celebrated icon, ride a Jazz de Montréal and enjoy its many events.
(Niagara Cruises)
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Toronto Eaton Centre to neighborhoods like in Centre Island’s gardens, visit the petting
Good to know Kensington Market, and Queen Saint West. Things to do and see zoo, dine at one of the restaurants or visit
Don’t miss the downtown core of Yonge the Centreville Amusement Park. Then re-
Best Time to Visit: April to October. Street, the longest street in the world. board your tour at your convenience.
CN Tower
Time Difference: Edgewalk

Summer: April to October – 9 hours 30 Ottawa: From outdoor markets to outlet CN Tower Observatory and Glass Floor
minutes behind India. retailers to department stores and malls, Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN
Winter: November to March – 10 hours 30 Ottawa has it all when it comes to your Tower is Canada’s most recognizable
minutes behind India. shopping needs! Some of the important Vibrant Queen’s and celebrated icon. At a height of
Lawrence Market Street Grafitti Toronto
places to shop at are the Bank Street 553.33m / 1,815 ft., it is an important
Cuisine Promenade, the ByWard Market, Rideau Phoenix in the down town area, the Drake telecommunications hub and the center
France, China, Britain and America play local Jewish specialties like huge smoked Street, the Glebe, Westboro Village and hotel and Gladstone. of tourism in Toronto. Take in the breath-
a huge influence in Canadian cuisine. meat sandwiches and small crusty bagels. the Sparks Street Mall. For larger shopping taking view from the top and enjoy all the
Seafood and British dishes hold sway Many restaurants and pubs feature French centers visit the Rideau Centre, Bayshore Ottawa: Byward Market is the place to be. attractions it has to offer.
over the coastal regions, while Quebec is dishes such as Coq au vin, Beef Burgundy Shopping Centre, Place d’ Orleans and St. For fine dining there are plenty of trendy
more French in its tastes. Maple syrup and and specialties such as a Tourtière - a pork Laurent Shopping Centre. restaurants such as the Empire Grill or have CN Tower EdgeWalk
products are found throughout the country / chicken / beef pie and Poutine - French a drink at the Hard Rock Café or even enjoy One of the world’s tallest structures which
as are fresh fruits and vegetables Fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Montreal: Walk down busy Rue Ste- the dueling pianos at Fat Tuesdays. attracts visitors from all over the world. Test
Catherine downtown checking out top your nerves and daring on the EdgeWalk;
Toronto: The cuisine ranges from gourmet Shopping department stores and international Montreal: The French style jazz cafes, lean face-first over the edge while gazing
to home-cooked comfort foods. And there Toronto: Toronto’s countless markets, chains or stroll up St-Laurent and browse clubs, bars, restaurants and bistros along down at the city below, your toes hanging
are over 7000 restaurants across Toronto’s boutiques, malls and galleries create a in boutiques that stock wares from local the Rue St. Denis which is one of the main precariously over the edge. Stand or jump
neighborhood, offering Indian, Chinese, shopper’s paradise from the massive designers. Bloor Street is the most upscale hubs of nightlife in Montreal. Some of the on a glass floor high above the ground.
Korean, Jewish, Greek and Italian cuisine. shopping district. Buy gourmet food or nightspots include Rue Crescent, a special
Do try Butter Tart - a small dessert pastry, Enjoy a meal native crafts at one of the city’s markets. favorite, Terrace Bonsecours in the old port Toronto Inner Harbour
at a cafe in Cruise Toronto
Ontario’s birch syrup and chestnut ice Montreal Rue Sherbrooke is a major shopping street, of Montreal, or popular bars like Dominion Toronto Inner Harbor and Island Cruise
cream, handmade noodles. with domestic and international designers, Square Tavern and Barracca. See a different side to Toronto on a
luxury shops, art galleries. cruise along Toronto’s Inner Harbor
Nightlife
Ottawa: Offers food for all tastes. Besides in Toronto with an informative commentary. Enjoy
ethnic and expensive restaurants, you Nightlife breathtaking views of towering skyscrapers
must try the street food. Pick up Serrano Toronto: Action, drama, romance, comedy and Toronto’s famous island parklands and
ham from Misto, The Table’s chocolate – catch it all live in Toronto. Toronto has one lagoons.
cheesecake and Glengarry fine cheese. of the best nightlife and music scenes in
the country. Nightclubs and dance venues Toronto Inner Harbor cruises operate
Montreal: A culinary Mecca, Montreal are open till the wee hours. Some popular seasonally and when conditions allow, there
offers a huge variety of food options. Try places to visit are The Rogers Centre, The is an optional stop on Centre Island to relax
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Thrilling Jet
boat tours

Niagara – on- the – Lake, Wine The Ottawa River Cruise is a 1.5 hour fully Ottawa River
Cruise
Tasting Tour narrated cruise. Enjoy the majestic views
Sample the area’s delicious regional wines of Parliament Hill, the Rideau Falls and 24
and foods! On this small-group tour, Sussex Drive. The Rideau Canal Cruise is a
visit a selection of wineries, ranging from 1.5 hour cruise. The canal was erected to
boutique to large production, for tastings protect the British shipping lines in the early
of the region’s varietals. Then dine on 1800s and you will explore an 8 km stretch
a gourmet 3-course lunch or dinner of this 400 km waterway.
at one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s finest
Fall and Foliage
restaurants. Both tour options include in Gatineau Park
hotel pickup in Niagara-on-the-Lake and
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Helicopter over the
Horseshoe Falls
Quebec City
Ottawa
Quebec City Tour
Niagara Mist rider MIST Rider Zipline Discover the Capital and Cruise
This short introductory tour includes
Niagara Falls Great Gorge
Zipline to the
Niagara Falls Mist rider Zipline to the Niagara Falls Experience the Capital from both land
Quebec City, Old Quebec, Place Royale and
Adventure Pass provides visitors with a breathtaking and and water. Start with a Hop-on-Hop-
Plains of Abraham where the famous battle
The Authentic Falls Experience offers authentic Niagara Falls and Niagara Parks off City Tour, and explore the history of
between the French and English armies
admission to the four most popular experience. Explore the outdoors that is the region. Along with the Discover the
took place in 1759. The tour ends with a
attractions at the Falls: Journey Behind interactive, edgy and fun by going beyond Capital City Tour pass, choose
drop-off to your hotel.
the Falls, Maid of the Mist, Niagara’s Fury your perceived limits, in a risk-managed the Ottawa River Cruise or a Rideau
and White Water Walk along with all day environment. Feel the incredible force of Canal Cruise.
Gatineau Park Fall and Foliage Tour Quebec Hot Air Balloon Flight
transportation on the Falls People Mover nature on your face. Enjoy three photo stops - Pink Lake, You’ll be transported to the take-off site
System. Also included with this pass are known for its rare beauty and unusual where the balloon will be inflated. After
attraction coupons that are owned by the Wet Jet Tour receiving the required technical information,
ecology; Champlain Lookout renowned for
Niagara Parks Commission. Aboard powerful jet boats, speed up river prepare for take-off! Experience the
its breathtaking view of the Ottawa River
into the breathtaking stone walled canyon magnificent views and landmarks of
Valley, and the Mackenzie King Estate,
Niagara Helicopters Experience that is the Niagara Gorge. The boats Quebec. Highlights include Quebec City,
where you can explore the picturesque
Enjoy breathtaking views from the helicopter splash into the water of Devil’s Hole Class the St. Lawrence River, the Ile d ‘Orleans
ruins and the romantic gardens of the grand
beginning with the Sir Adam Beck V Rapids. The ultimate destination is the and the Laurentian Mountains.
old estate. Also on the estate, is a museum
Generating Plant and the Niagara Parks legendary Whirlpool, just a short distance
on Canada’s tenth Prime Minister, William
Commission School of Horticulture, follow below the turbulent water. The gorge rises During your flight, air temperature is more
Park stretches below as you fly past the Lion Mackenzie King. Or you can visit the
the Niagara River from the Whirlpool area from the water level approximately 200 or less the same as on the ground and
American Falls and the Skylon Tower and Moorside Tea Room.
over the Whirlpool Rapids and the Rainbow feet providing impressive scenery, thrills the balloon moves at the same speed as
return to base. Note: This tour is seasonal and only
Bridge. The floral beauty of Queen Victoria and adventure. the air around it. The ground crew is in
Niagara-on-
the-Lake, Wine
operates from September to October.
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