Best of the East

Day 1 - Arrival in Toronto

Upon arrival into Toronto, pick up your rental vehicle and proceed to your selected hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Toronto’s diverse theatre and dining districts. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 2 - Toronto

Today is yours to explore this fascinating city. Enjoy Toronto’s waterfront - one of North America’s largest, a scenic backdrop for many popular and entertaining attractions including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Skydome, the CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands. Don’t miss the CN Tower (included) - the world’s tallest free standing structure. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 3 - Toronto to Niagara Falls

Travel along the shores of Lake Ontario, and through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula, arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Continue along the Niagara Parkway heading towards Niagara Falls, one of the world’s natural wonders. Here you will experience the amazing thundering of the falls while riding on the Maid of the Mist (included), which takes you to the very edge of the 167-foot wall of water. Overnight in Niagara Falls.

Day 4 - Niagara Falls to Algonquin Park

Today’s drive takes you north, past Toronto and into Ontario’s “cottage country” bound for Algonquin Park. Muskoka has been a celebrated vacation retreat since the 19th century. Finish your day in Algonquin Park - and enjoy the serenity of the Canadian wilderness. Overnight in Algonquin Park.

Day 5 - Algonquin Park

Enjoy hiking, observing wildlife, canoeing (canoes are available at the lodge at no extra charge). A visit to the Algonquin logging museum and the visitor centre are highly recommended. Overnight in Algonquin Park.

Day 6 - Algonquin Park to Ottawa

In the morning enjoy the park before departing for the nation’s capital, Ottawa. Overnight in Ottawa.

Day 7 - Ottawa

In the heart of Ottawa, rising dramatically from a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, are the Parliament Buildings. These house the National Assembly and serve as the symbol of the capital. Many of the city’s attractions are within sight of Parliament Hill. Some of the attractions you may wish to visit include Confederation Square, the site of the National War Memorial; the National Arts Centre; Sparks Street Mall and the By Ward Market, a popular area of cafés, craft shops, farmers’ market stalls and nightclubs. Another must-see, is the Canadian Museum of Civilization, located directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill showing the rich culture and history that is Canada (admission included). Overnight in Ottawa.

Day 8 - Ottawa to Mont Tremblant

Today head north east to the jewel of the Laurentians, Mont Tremblant, a European styled all season resort village. Should you have missed the wildlife in the Algonquin Park, we encourage you to visit the Omega park, in Montebello (on the way to Mont Tremblant) which features endemic wildlife, or join a black bear observation tour in the Kenauk reserve, also nearby Montebello. This four-season resort has much to offer the weary traveller, including a number of spas if you care to indulge. Overnight in Mont Tremblant.

Day 9 - Mont Tremblant to Quebec City

Enjoy the pleasant scenery as you travel from Mont Tremblant to historic Trois Rivieres for a lunch stop and drive along the Chemin du Roy road to Quebec City. Overnight in Quebec City.

Day 10 - Quebec City

Experience the old world charm of Vieux Quebec with a guided tour of the old city on foot (included). With its cobblestone streets, fortified city wall (one of a kind in North America), and seventeenth century architecture, this UNESCO World Heritage site is complimented by artisan shops, cafes, landscaped parks, and numerous monuments.  Overnight in Quebec city.

Day 11 - Quebec City to Montreal

Following the St. Lawrence River, pass from city suburbs to the rural landscapes of forests and rich pastures, dotted with tiny villages that extend to Montreal. In Drummondville you may wish to visit the village Quebecois d’Antan (a faithful reconstruction of a French colonial village). Overnight in Montreal.

Day 12 - Montreal

Discover hundreds of places of interest in Montreal including the Notre Dame Basilica - one of the masterpieces of religious architecture in North America located in Old Montreal, residential and financial districts, French Quarter, outside view of Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mt. Royal. Montreal offers a fascinating mix of both the French and English cultures. Some of the finest shopping and dining in North America awaits you. Overnight in Montreal.

Day 13 - Montreal to Kingston

Travel south to the city of Kingston. On the way enjoy the visit of Upper Canada Village (included), located in Morrisburg, an 1860s reconstructed village. You’ll meet loads of friendly folk from the past as you visit over 40 heritage buildings including mills, trades shops, farms, churches, homes, factories and even a one-room schoolhouse. Before  eaching Kingston, stop at Gananoque to join an hour cruise of the 1000 islands (included). Once the capital of Canada, Kingston is located at the point where Lake Ontario flows into the St. Lawrence River, and at the southern end of the Rideau Canal. Overnight in Kingston.

Day 14 - Kingston to Toronto

Before arriving in Toronto, stop in the city of Peterborough, which boasts the worlds highest lift locks, literally lifting pleasure crafts, along with the water they float in, 20 metres (65 feet) straight up. Visit the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre (admission not included), and view the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock, and slides and films about the Trent-Severn Waterway. You will also see a working model, and experience the sights and sounds of Lift Lock construction at the turn of the century. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 15 - Depart Toronto

Your tour concludes today upon checkout at your hotel.