Eastern Explorer: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa & More

Arrive at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel. After checking in with your tour director at the hotel and depending on your time of arrival, you can explore one of the city’s many unique neighbourhoods such as the Entertainment District, Kensington Market or even Toronto Island. Alternatively, you might simply wish to sample Toronto’s outstanding culinary scene or vibrant nightlife. Overnight Toronto

Breakfast provides the first opportunity to meet your travelling companions before exploring Toronto on a morning city tour. Discover the city’s sights and sounds as you explore the downtown area and residential areas. Highlights include the Eaton Centre, old and new City Hall, majestic Casa Loma, swanky Yorkville, and the University of Toronto. Passing by the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower along the harbourfront, offers a more complete impression of the city. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight Toronto

Departing early, sit back and enjoy a pleasant drive following the north shore of Lake Ontario, as you pass endless miles of gently rolling farmland. The first stop of the day is Ontario’s beautiful 1000 Islands region, where you and your fellow travellers embark on a boat cruise to enjoy the mesmerizing scenery around you. Back on land you step back on the tour coach for the drive to Montréal. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight Montréal.

After breakfast it’s time to tour the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. Vibrant Montréal is a fascinating mix of the founding cultures of Canada and boasts an intriguing blend of history and modernity. Touring the downtown area you can view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montréal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping areas of St. Catherine Street and St. Laurent Boulevard. Canadian Breakfast included. Overnight Montréal

Leaving Montreal’s cosmopolitan atmosphere our journey partially follows the route of Canada’s first carriageway, the Chemin du Roy deep into French Canada. Winding our way through typical French-Canadian villages and towns, you experience a true immersion into French culture. After arrival in Québec City, enjoy a tour within the walls of the old city to see Lower Town, the Citadel, Battlefields Park, and the ornate city gates. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight Québec City

The day is at leisure to further explore the sights of this captivating World Heritage Site on your own. Alternatively, you might enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including 3-hours of whale watching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. The spectacular Montmorency Falls, thirty metres higher than Niagara Falls, are another consideration. Canadian Breakfast included. Overnight Québec City

Following the shore of the St. Lawrence, today’s trip continues west past Montréal, across the Ontario border towards Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Look forward to lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne, an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. After arrival in Ottawa and checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Canadian breakfast and lunch included. Overnight Ottawa

In the morning you can explore Ottawa on a city tour that includes highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General and the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site). The afternoon is free to explore Ottawa’s many museums and fine galleries on your own or, if you prefer, go shopping at the Sparks Street Mall or take a boat cruise on the Rideau Canal. Canadian Breakfast included. Overnight in Ottawa

Today’s journey west from Ottawa features sparkling lakes, rushing streams, deep forests, and characteristic northern towns. A visit to Algonquin Provincial Park, taking a walk along scenic trails is one of the trip’s highlights. The park’s immense wildlife and forest preserve is a favourite destination for camping expeditions during the summer months, and this walk offers a delightful glimpse into such an experience. Soon after, you enter the Muskoka resort region, the final destination for the day. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight in Midland

Breakfast is special today, but not at your hotel. Instead, you travel to Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, a fascinating three-acre historic site which is a detailed reconstruction of the first inland European community in Canada. From here the journey continues south, past Toronto, and then through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula towards Niagara Falls. A thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls brings you to the foot of the thundering waterfalls for an unforgettable experience. Another thrill is a ride to the top of the Skylon Tower which provides a spectacular view of the falls and the surrounding area. Afterwards, you can enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter Tour or Niagara Skywheel that gives you a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls region. The evening is free to explore North America’s “honeymoon capital.” Continental breakfast included. Overnight in Niagara Falls.

Leaving Niagara Falls in the morning your drive follows the scenic Niagara Parkway through the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, home of the Shaw Festival. Here you see a small but thriving community, proud to display a carefully preserved nineteenth-century atmosphere. In the afternoon, it’s a short short drive back to Toronto and you can look forward to a special “Farewell to Canada” dinner at the CN Tower. Canadian breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Toronto

Today, make your way to Pearson International Airport, Toronto, in time to check in for your flight home, unless you plan to extend your stay. Canadian breakfast included.