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19th Century
11 September - 22 September 2004
Dramatic events and dramatic landscapes - this tour combines both as it explores some of the major and most scenic North American battles of the British army from 1759 to 1815. From the hotly fought contests of the War of 1812 in the Niagara to beautiful Quebec City, a world heritage site and scene of General James Wolfe's great victory at the Heights of Abraham (aided in no small measure by the magnificent British naval task force that accompanied him), there is so much to do and see in this ten-day itinerary, devised and led by North America's leading War of 1812 military historian, Donald E. Graves. Staying in very comfortable hotels, there are lots of interesting 'extras' to give you a flavour of eastern Canada and New York State - a visit to Niagara Falls and to the lovely town of Niagara-on-the-Lake with its excellent shopping and locally produced wines; the chance to experience the café life of Old Quebec; the opportunity to enjoy beautiful Lake Champlain on "Last of the Mohicans" country, and the very "British" city of Kingston, at the head of Lake Ontario and seat of the Royal Military College of Canada. Wonderful locations, good hospitality and great history all combine to make this an unmissable tour!
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Day 1 (Saturday):
Fly London-Toronto. Dinner and overnight Toronto.
Day 2:
To Kingston. Visit Fort Frederick, the Royal Military College of Canada and Old Fort Henry. Dinner at Fort Henry. Overnight Kingston.
Day 3:
Drive Thousand Islands Parkway and River Highway with a stop at Fort Wellington and the Windmill battle site. Tour of Upper Canada Village including lunch, Overnight Morrisburg.
Day 4:
To Quebec City. Visit the Plains of Abraham (General Wolfe …) Overnight Quebec City.
Day 5:
The Musee de la Bataille, the Citadel and Musee de la Royal 22e Regiment. Lunch break and walking tour of the Old City including fortifications museum. Overnight Quebec City.
Day 6:
Interesting drive via Fort Chambly and the Isle Ste Helene Museum to Montreal for overnight stay.
Day 7:
The battle of Plattsburg. Lunch break. To Fort Ticonderoga. Overnight Ticonderoga.
Day 8:
To Sacketts Harbour battlefield via Cranberry Lake. Along the river highway to Fort Ontario and the attack on Oswego. Overnight Oswego.
Day 9:
To Fort Niagara. Visit and lunch break. Cross the border to Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. To Old Stone Inn, Niagara Falls. Tour of Falls area. Group dinner at Old Stone Inn.
Day 10:
To Chhippawa and Fort Erie. The Battle of Ridgeway. Return to Niagara Falls for Maid of the Mist boat tour below the Falls. Niagara Winery tour, Chateau des Charmes. Overnight, Old Stone Inn.
Day 11:
Niagara River Parkway to Niagara on the Lake and Fort George. Drive to Fort York via Stoney Creek. Overnight Toronto.
Day 12:
Free time in Toronto. Fly Toronto - London.
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