Day 1 Toronto
Day 2 Toronto - Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Falls - Toronto (200 km)
Day 3 Toronto - Huntsville (186 km)
Day 4 Huntsville
Day 5 Huntsville - Pembroke (239 km)
Day 6 Pembroke to Ottawa (147 km)
Day 7 Ottawa - Montreal (166 km)
Day 8 Montreal - Quebec City - Montreal (525 km)
Day 9 Quebec City
Day 10 Quebec City to Ile-aux-Coudres (120 km)
Day 11 Ile-aux-Coudres to Saguenay Region (Via Tadoussac) (170 km)
Day 12 Saguenay Region to Saint-Alexis-des-Monts (398 km)
Day 13 Saint-Agathe-des-Monts
Day 14 Saint-Agathe-des-Monts - Belleville (498 km)
Day 15 Belleville - Toronto (189 km)
Day 1:
Toronto
Guests will arrive at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, where they will independently transfer to the hotel. After check-in with the tour director, they will have the remainder of the day for free time.
Day 2:
Toronto - Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Falls - Toronto (200 km)
Today's route leads south, skirting the Niagara Escarpment and traversing the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula. Guests will discover the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake proudly displaying its 19th-century heritage. They will take some time to browse through the quaint shops and boutiques before continuing along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. Once in Niagara Falls,they will put on their rain jacket and step aboard for the ride of a lifetime! The Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls tour will take them to the American Falls before sailing past massive rock formations to the magnificent sight of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. As the Hornblower Niagara Cruises Voyage To The Falls tour battles the waters, take advantage of unsurpassed photo opportunities. Overnight in Toronto.
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Niagara Falls Canada, ON
Known and loved for both their power and their beauty, the Niagara Falls offer an experience unlike any other. More water tumbles down from the Niagara River every minute than any other place in the world.
Hornblower Niagara City Cruises
Formerly Maid of the Mist, the Hornblower Cruise now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls. This boat ride will take passengers as close to the roaring waters of the Falls as possible!
Opening Hours: Mar 29 - Nov 27|Duration: 15-25 Minutes
Day 3:
Toronto - Huntsville (186 km)
Today, we will travel north through charming rural villages until we reach the pine and granite landscape of Muskoka, where we will visit the Muskoka Pioneer Village. Our main destination of the day is Huntsville, situated on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park.
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Huntsville, ON
Huntsville is the largest town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located 215 kilometres (134 mi) north of Toronto and 130 kilometres (81 mi) south of North Bay. Due to its natural environment and natural resources, Huntsville is a tourist destination drawing people from around the world.
Day 4:
Huntsville
The vast wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park is renowned for its network of hiking trails and waterways that will invite us to discover the park's diverse flora and fauna. We will have the entire day free to spend at our own leisure throughout the Huntsville area.
Day 5:
Huntsville - Pembroke (239 km)
Today, we will continue traveling through Algonquin Park before making our way to the small town of Pembroke, where we will spend the night.
Day 6:
Pembroke to Ottawa (147 km)
Today, we will enjoy the scenic drive along the border between Quebec and Ontario, passing rural towns such as Renfrew and Anrprior. We will spend the night in Ottawa.
Day 7:
Ottawa - Montreal (166 km)
Leaving the capital, we will travel east towards the border between Ontario and Quebec before arriving in the thriving metropolis of Montreal, a city of cultural contrasts and urban elegance, where we will spend the night.
Day 8:
Montreal - Quebec City - Montreal (525 km)
Take a full-day excursion to Quebec City, the provincial capital and discover the historical treasures and wonderful "joie de vivre" atmosphere of Quebec City. Your expert guide provides narration as you tour through the only walled city in North America. Highlights include the Upper and Lower Towns, the Parliament Buildings, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel of Quebec, Chateau Frontenac, Place d'Armes, Quebec National Assembly and the Notre Dame Basilica. A visit to Montmorency Falls, 30 meters higher than the world famous Niagara Falls, and a 1.5 hour cruise of the St. Lawrence River is also included. Overnight in Montreal.
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Quebec City, QC
Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. It was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, and some of the architecture in Old Quebec dates back centuries. The Chateau Frontenac is the most famous landmark.
Parliament Building
This impressive and breathtaking Second-Empire-style building is home to all of the governmental functions of Quebec. Construction on the imposing building took ten years beginning in 1877. The buildings is surrounded by statues of famous Quebecois.
Citadelle of Quebec
This fort has been an active military installation for almost two hundred years. It sits on a key bend in the St. Lawrence river and was originally intended to guard against an American invasion of Canada.
Chateau Frontenac
The Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is a famous grand hotel and a National Historic Site of Canada. The hotel, which is essentially a castle, sits on a hilltop in the city, and is perhaps the most-photographed hotel in the world.
Place d'Armes
The Place d'Armes is a public square in Quebec City. At its center stands a large Gothic fountain, which was made as a tribute to the arrival of the Recollet Franciscan monks, the first missionaries to come to the area.
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
This small church got its name ("Victory") after a 1690 English attack on Quebec City was forced to retreat. It is located in the quaint, picturesque historic district of Quebec City.
Montmorency Falls
The Montmorency Falls are 275-foot-high waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada, and mark the point at which that river drops off into the larger St. Lawrence. The area is very tourist-friendly and easily accessible.
Day 9:
Quebec City
Today you will explore the historic and modern Quebec City on a morning sightseeing tour. Quebec
City is the only city in North America with city walls and gates earning it a United Nations World Heritage
Site distinction in 1985. Discover the historical treasures and wonderful "joie de vivre" atmosphere of Quebec. Your guide provides narration while you see the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, Place Royale, the Basilica and many more points of interest. The rest of the day is at your leisure to further explore the city or indulge at one of the many fine restaurants. Overnight in Quebec City.
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Quebec City, QC
Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. It was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, and some of the architecture in Old Quebec dates back centuries. The Chateau Frontenac is the most famous landmark.
Ramparts of Quebec City
The ramparts of Quebec City, located throughout the city, are the remaining walls and gates that were once part of the city's system of defensive fortifications.
Place Royale
Place Royale is a historic square located in the Lower Town area of Old Quebec. It was established as a trading post by Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec City, and is now an important cultural site.
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Quebec
The first church in North America north of Mexico to be elevated to the status of a minor basilica, Quebec City's Notre-Dame Cathedral is a neoclassical church originally constructed in 1647, although it has been rebuilt twice due to fire.
Day 10:
Quebec City to Ile-aux-Coudres (120 km)
Today, we will stop at the spectacular Montmorency Falls, the beautiful Ile d'Orleans, and the shrine at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre before we traverse the beautiful mountainous area of Charlevoix until we reach beautiful Ile-aux-Coudres, where we will spend the night.
Day 11:
Ile-aux-Coudres to Saguenay Region (Via Tadoussac) (170 km)
On our way to Chicoutimi in the scenic Lac-St-John region, we will stop in Tadoussac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the Saint Lawrence River. Continuing inward along the shores of the Saguenay, we will take a stroll along the Sainte-Rose-du-Nord on one of the area's lovely trails. We will spend the night in the Saguenay region.
Day 12:
Saguenay Region to Saint-Alexis-des-Monts (398 km)
Today, we will travel to a forest lodge to discover the wild side of Quebec, where the trees and animals outnumber the towns and people. We will spend the night in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.
Day 13:
Saint-Agathe-des-Monts
Guests staying at Sacacomie Lodge and Lac a l'Eau Claire have a variety of activities at their disposal, including hiking, access to the resort's private beach, boating, canoeing, and kayaking. Some activities, like seaplane flights, ATV tours, and horseback riding acquire an additional fee.
Day 14:
Saint-Agathe-des-Monts - Belleville (498 km)
Today, guests will leave Saint-Agathe-des-Montes and head through rural Ontario. They shouldn't miss the chance to stop at Upper Canada Village, an impressive living recreation of a 19th century Canadian pioneer village, or to explore the Thousand Islands region. They will spend the night in Belleville.
Day 15:
Belleville - Toronto (189 km)
Guests will take a leisurely drive along Lake Ontario on their way back to Pearson INternational Airport in Toronto to catch their return flights.