what’s new at travac
We are now located in the Carlingwood Mall at 2121 Carling Ave, near entrance 4. You can view our exact location here.
Portugal’s Algarve province, with its magnetic Moorish appeal, has become a Mecca for snowbirds trying to escape the harsh reality of winter. It’s also one of Europe’s most picturesque and friendly holiday destinations. Learn about our popular winter escapes here, with 3-week to 12-week packages available:
Portugal- Cerro Mar Atlantico and Cerro Mar Garden
Portugal- Hotel Brisa Sol
Portugal- Navigator Solaqua Hotel
Join Travac for a fantastic fall getaway to Cape Breton and Nova Scotia for the Celtic Colours International Festival! A unique celebration of Cape Breton living traditional culture, you’ll have the opportunity to take in a variety of world-class concerts and community cultural events across Cape Breton Island while also visiting Halifax and the South Shore. Learn more about our 5-day tour here, or our 7 day tour here!
Join us on a delightful journey to the Emerald Isle! Our visit will take you to some of Ireland’s most treasured landmarks: you will visit Dublin; Blarney Castle, famous for its Blarney Stone; the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle and Galway Bay. We will also journey into Northern Ireland with visits to Belfast, famous for its Titanic museum, and enjoy a drive along Northern Ireland’s famous coastal route and Giant Causeway. For our September departure, please click here. For our October departure, please click here.
The Stratford Festival is one of Canada’s most celebrated cultural events, and one of the leading theatre festivals in the world. Join Travac this fall on a delightful escape to experience the very best of the festival this year, alongside a visit to St Jacobs! Our tour includes private round-trip transportation aboard deluxe motor coach from Ottawa, 2 nights accommodation in St Jacobs, an evening performance of Guys and Dolls at the Festival Theatre, and free time to explore the charming village of St Jacobs and its famous farmer’s market. An optional matinee of The Tempest ($) at the Festival Theatre is also available. Learn more here!
Travac Tours is pleased to announce that it will be offering another exceptional program this year at the Shaw Festival. This trip includes 3 days and 2 nights in Niagara, round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, orchestra seating for extraordinary play(s) and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Learn more about our June departure here and our September departures here.
Join Travac for an exciting 4 day, 3 night adventure to beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario! Your time will be your own to discover the many attractions of Niagara Falls, from its boat tours to botanical gardens. Your package includes round-trip transportation by deluxe private motor coach from Ottawa, a guided city tour of Niagara Falls, 3 nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel, and the services of a Travac Tours Director. A perfect summer escape- click here for more details!
Join Travac on our spectacular escape to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton! We begin our adventure by flying into Sydney, Nova Scotia, which will be our home base for experiencing the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton’s dramatic coastline. We will explore this legendary trail, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic drives, as well as quaint Celtic fishing villages throughout the Cape Breton Highlands. We will then make our way to Halifax, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, and Peggy’s Cove, showcasing the very best of Nova Scotia’s seaside charm. We will then settle in for a scenic, stress-free return to Ottawa aboard VIA Rail’s The Ocean train. Learn more about this fabulous escape here!
Travac’s passage to Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest is a journey into the very cultural centre of Europe! Our pilgrimage will be filled with the charm and vibrancy of the Danube valley as each city we visit will offer you a different cultural insight and experience, from Vienna with its Opera Houses and fine arts museums to the bridges and bastions of Budapest. Join us on this unforgettable tour as we follow a trail through the Imperial Cities venture into the heart of Europe!
The splendour of Northern France is incomparable: from its sweeping coastlines and rolling hills to picturesque villages, castles, and gardens, it is hard to deny the spectacular culture that awaits you. Join us this May for an adventure like no other: we will visit the breathtaking châteaux of the Loire Valley, the picturesque portside city of Saint Malo, the tidal island fortress commune of Mont-Saint-Michel, a famed UNESCO World Heritage Site considered to be one of Europe’s most outstanding attractions, the beaches of Normandy where Canada played a vital role during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, Paris, and much more! Learn more about this fabulous tour here!
The picturesque Côte d’Azur/Provence region in the south of France is known the world over for its glamorous beaches and seaside boardwalks, medieval hilltop villages, colourful markets, Roman ruins, and sunny Mediterranean lifestyle. Join Travac this May as we explore many of the charming villages and towns that have made the Côte d’Azur and Provence a legendary mecca for tourists from around the world. Learn more about this fabulous vacation here!
This summer join Travac as we travel to the province where the Vikings first landed over 1000 years ago, leaving their indelible mark. You’ll have a chance to visit the oldest settlement and the oldest city in North America. At the same time you will traverse this vast land with its relatively small population and meet some of its friendly inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the solitude of the province’s wilderness one day and embrace its vibrant culture the next! Learn more about this fabulous adventure here!
Travac wants you to see Canada the way it was meant to be seen, travelling onboard VIA’s unforgettable rail journey. This epic adventure begins onboard the Corridor train from Ottawa to Toronto. You will overnight at the Royal York in Toronto before departing the bustle of the city and board VIA’s The Canadian. Onward through the picturesque towns, the gentle prairies and finally through the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, this experience allows you to enjoy the wonderful diversity of our great nation. Learn more about our spring packages here!
Very few regions of the world evoke the same romantic images as do the Italian Riviera, Tuscany and Florence. Italy is a gift to the senses, and a food lover’s dream vacation. Join Travac Tours for a 15 day, 13-night holiday to this incredibly beautiful part of Northern Italy renowned for art, culture, and cuisine. Learn more about this incredible holiday here!