Discover Ontario and Quebec Self-drive

004030-R11

 

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Highlights
  • Marvel at the thundering waters at Niagara Falls
  • Tour a winery on the Niagara Peninsula
  • Cruise amongst the picturesque Thousand Islands
  • Visit Canada's capital city of Ottawa and see the historic Parliament Buildings
  • Tune your ears to the music-filled streets of Montréal sitting below Mount Royal
  • Explore the aromas and tastes along the café-lined promenades of Québec City
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Tour Code:
004030-R11

Itinerary
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Day 1: Toronto via the Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls
The short journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls will take you through the orchard laden Niagara Peninsula. On arrival in Niagara Falls join a boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. You also have entrance included to Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara’s Fury and the Butterfly Conservatory.
Overnight: Niagara Falls
If you are arriving into Toronto a few days ahead we can add accommodation and local touring options into the program on a customized basis.
Day 2: Niagara-on-the-Lake to Kingston
On your departure discover the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you can visit a local country market and tour a winery. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America to Kingston, a UNESCO World Heritage Destination for its remarkable and well preserved 19th century defense fortifications.
Overnight: Kingston
Day 3: Thousand Islands and Ottawa
Discover local islands as you join a cruise through the Thousand Islands on a triple deck paddle-wheeler. The ship winds its way through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon’s Hate, Wanderer’s Channel, the Bateau Channel, the new, opulent Mandalay mansion and the historic sights of Kingston. Your afternoon drive is dotted with small villages and surrounded by maple forests and rich pasture land as you travel to Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.
Overnight: Ottawa
Day 4: Ottawa at your leisure
Sit back and relax on an open top double decker or historic trolley as your professional guide shows you the nation’s capital with its many historical landmarks, scenic waterways and beautiful parks, your ticket is valid for one day allowing you time to hop on and off at your leisure.
Overnight: Ottawa
Day 5: Rural Ontario on to Montreal, Quebec
Travel through rural Ontario as you cross into Quebec at Coteau. On arrival in Montréal explore the west side of Old Montreal on a 90-minute walking tour showcasing its French heritage and rich architecture.
Overnight: Montréal
Day 6: Explore Montreal
Your day is free to explore at your leisure. We highly recommend you join a guided cycle tour of the city. Montréal is known for its extensive inner city cycling trail system. You will be with the locals as you explore the way they would commute from point to point every day.
Overnight: Montréal
Day 7: Along the St. Lawrence to Québec City
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 Québec City, the oldest walled city in North America and heart of the French Canadian culture of Canada. This evening enjoy a 3 course dinner in the heart of Old Québec.
Overnight: Québec City
Day 8: Québec City
With a profession local guide, join a leisurely walking tour where you will experience Old Québec. This afternoon enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Québec City on a helicopter tour before embarking this evening on a storytelling walking tour where you will learn about the darker side of Québec history with Ghost Tours of Québec.
Overnight: Québec City
Day 9: Self-drive ends today

Drop off your rental car at the airport in Quebec City and say au revoir (for now).

If you’d like to add in more time anywhere along this itinerary we can revise it to fit your request.

Included
  • 9-day mid-size rental car with unlimited km, self-drive
  • 8 nights of accommodation
  • Ontario sightseeing and attractions: Hornblower Niagara Falls cruise; Entrance to Journey Behind the Falls: Niagara's Fury; Entrance to the Butterfly Conservatory; 1000 Islands cruise; Ottawa hop-on hop-off city tour
  • Quebec sightseeing and attractions: Montréal walking tour; National Gallery of Canada; Discovery cruise; Old Québec City walking tour; Québec City helicopter tour; Old Québec City ghost tour
Not Included
  • Flight to Toronto and from Quebec City
  • Taxes, as applicable
  • Meals
  • Gratuities to local guides
  • Optional activities, admissions and fees not listed
  • Passport and visa fees, vaccinations as required
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
Tour Notes

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