Eastern Express 6 nights

Day 1 - Arrival in Toronto

Arrive at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick-up your Canada Roadbook and Maps at the front desk as you check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the many attractions of this vibrant and culturally diverse city. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 2 - Toronto

The day is free to discover Toronto at your own pace. Visit impressive city landmarks such as the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), explore the harbourfront district, or perhaps find a shopping bargain  at the multi-levelled Eaton Centre. Included today is admission to the CN Tower – an express, glass elevator whisks you up to the observation lounge for panoramic views. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 3 - Toronto to Ottawa

Drive east today, following the shoreline of Lake Ontario and pass through the small communities and villages that dot the landscape. The route takes you through riverside towns such as Smiths Falls and Edmond’s Lock, many of them with working marine locks allowing boats to traverse from higher to lower river elevations. Arrive in the afternoon in Canada’s national capital. Overnight in Ottawa.

Day 4 - Ottawa to Quebec City

Before departing Ottawa today, you may choose to visit the Parliament Buildings, museums or National Gallery, take a tour of the Royal Canadian Mint or enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Ottawa River, Crossing the border into the province of Quebec. Once you set of on your drive, you will pass through the walled gates of Quebec City for two days of exploring this historic, beautiful city. Overnight in Quebec City.

Day 5 - Quebec City

Spend a full-day in Canada’s oldest city. Quebec City is the only walled city in North America and a designated United Nations World Heritage Site – just one of the many things you’ll learn on your sightseeing tour offering a comprehensive orientation of historic and modern Quebec City. You will see the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, Place Royale, the Basilica and other points of interest within the City. Overnight in Quebec City.

Day 6 - Quebec City to Montreal

Today’s scenic drive takes you through the fertile plains and rolling hills of the Mauricie / Bois-Francs and Lanaudiere regions bound for the forests and unspoiled scenery of Lac à la Truite. Stop in Berthierville and visit the Gilles Villeneuve Museum, then continue to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Montreal. Overnight in Montreal.

Day 7 - Montreal to Kingston

Cross the border into Ontario and explore the tranquility of the Thousand Islands region. Visit Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg or Old Fort Henry. You will also enjoy a cruise of the beautiful 1000 Islands – an unforgettable trip through the near countless small inlets that are home to a wide variety of marine mammals and waterfowl. Overnight in Kingston.

Day 8 - Kingston to Toronto

The road west along the shores of Lake Ontario leads back through the fertile lands of Prince Edward County, replete with historic communities boasting former residences and summer homes of Canada’s British-era governors and magistrates. The area contains a number of successful vineyards and cheese makers, inviting visitors to stop in small villages such as Picton for a taste of the local fare. Continue on afterwards to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport to check in for your return flight.