Itinerary in brief:
- 2 nights Toronto
- 1 night Niagara Falls
- 2 nights Algonquin National Park
- 2 nights Ottawa
- 1 night Mont Tremblant
- 3 nights Quebec
- 2 nights Montreal
- 1 night Kingston
- 1 night Toronto
Day 1: Depart UK, Arrive Toronto
Depart the UK from your chosen airport. Land in Toronto same day – a transfer will take you to your hotel to check-in, leaving you the afternoon free to explore.
Included: International flight, arrival transfer and hotel
Day 2: Free day in Toronto
We’ve included a ticket to the CN Tower as it’s a must for any visitor to the city! The rest of the day is at your leisure – head to the waterfront where you’ll find an array of water based activities on offer, along with great restaurants, art installations and unique crafts to buy. Downtown you’ll find a diverse mix of neighbourhoods each bringing their own cuisine and atmosphere.
Included: Hotel, breakfast, CN Tower entrance
Day 3: Toronto to Niagara Falls
Collect your car this morning and head off to the Niagara Falls; travel along the shores of Lake Ontario and through orchards and vineyards to get there. A pass is included permitting you to enjoy the areas most popular attractions without all of the queuing.
*Travel approx. 130kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast, car hire for trip duration, and Niagara Fall Adventure Pass
Day 4: Niagara Falls to Algonquin National Park
Travel north past Toronto into the Canadian wilderness – your destination is the Algonquin National Park, however en-route you will travel through historic sites and the scenic Muskokas Lake Region, which is famed for its 1600 fresh water lakes.
*Travel approx. 375kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast and dinner
Day 5: Full day in Algonquin Park
Enjoy all that the park has to offer, including hiking, canoeing and observing the regions wildlife. Stopping at the Visitors Centre and the Logging Museum is recommended.
Included: Hotel, breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Algonquin Park to Ottawa
After breakfast enjoy the last of the park before heading for the nations capital, Ottawa.
*Travel approx. 422kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast
Day 7: Full day in Ottawa
Steeped in history and blending both French and English culture, Ottawa sits proudly around the gothic Parliament buildings that are at the heart of downtown. There is plenty to keep you busy for the day, be that following a historical or cultural theme, or you could head towards the Sparks Street Mall and Byward Market, an area populated with cafes, craft shops and farmers markets.
Included: Hotel, breakfast, Admission to the Canadian Museum of History
Day 8: Ottowa to Mont Tremblant
Tremblant is a European styled, year-round resort with so much on offer to travellers – activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, horse-riding, rafting and helicopter tours! Making a stop in Parc Omega (a drive through wildlife park) en-route will afford you the chance to spot some endemic wildlife, or partake in a black-bear tour!
*Travel approx. 153kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast
Day 9: Mont Tremblant to Quebec City
Take in the stunning scenery as you head towards Quebec City, making a lunch stop in historic Trois Rivieres.
*Travel approx. 368kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast
Day 10: Full day in Quebec City
Experience the charm of this city with a walking tour of the Old City. Featuring cobblestone streets, 17th Century architecture and a fortified city wall, this city is complemented with cafes, landscape parks and some wonderful museums. The afternoon is free for you to explore as you desire.
Included: Hotel, breakfast, walking tour
Day 11: Whale Watching
Enjoy a day trip to the Charlevoix region, where you’ll go whale watching from the small town of Tadoussac. This is a very special experience as during the summer you can see beluga whales in this rugged area of the coast, as well as Minkes and Finbacks. You’ll be on a boat specially designed for whale watching, before returning to Quebec to spend the evening at your leisure.
Included: Hotel, breakfast, whale watching tour
Day 12: Quebec City to Montreal
A travel day through rural landscapes; snake along the St Lawrence River heading from the city out into the suburbs and past forests and small villages.
*Travel approx. 252kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast
Day 13: Full day in Montreal
In Montreal you will find an intriguing mix of both French and British cultures. You’ll be faced with exciting dining and shopping options, plus some magnificent architecture in the shape of the Notre Dame Basilica. Wander through the French Quarter, take in the views from Mont Royal and see the Olympic site and the McGill University.
Included: Hotel, breakfast
Day 14: Montreal to Kingston
Head south towards the city of Kingston, making a couple of stops along the way including one at a re-constructed village from the 1860s and another at Gananoque, where you will get the chance to join a river cruise. Kingston itself is famous for its 19th century limestone architecture, and is located at the point where Lake Ontario flows into the St Lawrence River.
*Travel approx. 288kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast, Admission to Upper Canada Village and a boat cruise at Gananoque
Day 15: Kingston to Toronto
Your final journey today will take you back to Toronto. There are plenty of opportunities to stop along the way – one point of interest is the Fort Henry National Historic Site, a living museum of military life.
Drop your car back at the rental depot on arrival in the city.
*Travel approx. 265kms
Included: Hotel, breakfast
Day 16: Depart Toronto
Your exploration of the East coast comes to a close today – transfer back to the airport for your flight back to the UK. You will fly overnight and land back early the following morning.
Included: Hotel, breakfast, departure transfer, international flight
Day 17: Arrive UK
