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Quebec and Ontario Explorer
9 days, Montreal to Toronto
Itinerary
Day 1Montreal
Arrive at any time.
Please make your own way to the joining hotel.
Arrive at any time. Enjoy a meet and greet in Montreal with your CEO in the evening with the option to go out for a group dinner.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Montreal
In the morning, take a walk through historic old Montreal. In your free time, try popular optional activities like walking in Mont Royal park or visit museums and galleries.
Try the famous Montreal smoked meat sandwich, sesame bagels (the best on earth!), and a local beer at one of the many micro-breweries.
Old Montreal Walk
Take a walk with your CEO in Old Montreal, the historic centre of the city, which is frequented by locals and visitors alike. Located along the St Lawrence river, it is also a short walk from downtown. With narrow streets, heritage buildings, and some of the best restaurants, bars, and cafes in the city, it is one of Montreal's most popular areas.
Free Time
Enjoy some time to explore on your own.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Biodôme de Montréal Visit
10CAD per personVisit the Biodôme and explore some of the ecosystems of the Americas: tropical rainforest, Laurentian maple forest, Gulf of St Lawrence, Labrador coast, and sub-Antarctic islands.
Cycling
7-14CAD per personHop on a rented Bixi bike and explore the city on one of the many cycling paths throughout Montreal.
Pointe-à-Callière Museum Visit
20CAD per personLearn about Montreal's history and architecture at this fantastic museum located right in the centre of the city.
Mont Royal Visit
FreeMont Royal (Mount Montreal) is a 200-hectare park on the mountain that lies in the middle of Montreal Island. It is an oasis in the middle of the city and a lovely place to walk and enjoy the outdoors and views of the city from an elevated vantage point.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Montreal/Ottawa
The day's drive includes a stop for lunch at an authentic sugar shack to learn about maple syrup, then on to Ottawa—the nation's capital. Enjoy a walk along Parliament Hill and through the Byward Market.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Sugar Shack Visit
Enjoy a typical Quebec cultural experience with a visit to a sugar shack to learn more about maple syrup production. A visit to the site will help you understand how this special ingredient is made from the sap of maple trees.
Orientation Walk
Visit different sites in the city, such as the Rideau Canal, Ontario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic Parliament Hill, the seat of Canada's National Government.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4Ottawa/Algonquin Provincial Park
Trade the city for pristine nature in the Algonquin region, where we spend two nights in lakeside cottages enjoying the great Canadian outdoors. Enjoy a campfire, take a guided hike, and go canoeing. Keep your eyes peeled for moose, beavers, black bears, and other wildlife.
This is the quintessential Canadian experience, as it's what the locals do to relax in the summer.
For those not interested in the hiking or canoe excursions, no problem; you can remain at the cottage relaxing, swimming, and enjoying the peace of this isolated slice of nature.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Canoeing in Algonquin Park Region
Our local guide will teach us how to control our canoe and paddle in teams on the lake. Learn an authentic way of traveling, historically used by explorers and fur traders in Canada. Keep an eye out for some popular residents, such as loons and beavers.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Swimming
FreeJump right in and enjoy the peace of this isolated slice of nature.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Algonquin Provincial Park
Take in the pristine nature of the Algonquin region, enjoy a campfire, go on a guided hike, and try your hand at canoeing. Keep your eyes peeled for moose, beavers, black bears, and other wildlife.
Algonquin is the perfect place to connect with nature and relax. Our CEO will prepare breakfast, lunch, and a BBQ meal on our return at the cottage.
For those not interested in the hiking or canoe excursions, no problem; you can remain at the cottage relaxing, swimming, and enjoying the peace of this isolated slice of nature.
Free Time
Enjoy the pristine natural surroundings.
Canoeing in Algonquin Park Region
Our local guide will teach us how to control our canoe and paddle in teams on the lake. Learn an authentic way of traveling, historically used by explorers and fur traders in Canada. Keep an eye out for some popular residents, such as loons and beavers.
Hiking in Algonquin Park Region
Enjoy a hike in the surrounding forest with wildlife interpretation, looking for loons, moose and beavers. Algonquin is the perfect place to connect with nature and truly enjoy the outdoors.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Algonquin Provincial Park/Niagara Falls
Travel to Niagara Falls and take a walk to view the illuminated falls this evening. Opt to explore the city on your own or take the boat to get a closer look at one of the great natural wonders of the world.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Niagara Falls Evening Walk
Stroll along the walkways of Niagara Falls and enjoy stunning views of this natural wonder. Enjoy the view of the illuminated falls in the evening.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Maid of the Mist Tour
18.25USD per personReady to “explore the roar”? The Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist tour takes visitors on an excursion into the basin of Niagara Falls State Park’s Horseshoe Falls. Generations of Niagara Falls visitors have named the Maid of the Mist tour as one of the highlights of their trip. A favorite Niagara Falls State Park attraction for more than 150 years, the dramatic passage ferries past the base of the American Falls, and on to the basin of Horseshoe Falls, through roiling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. The Maid of the Mist returns guests to shore with new found appreciation of the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 7Niagara Falls
Visit the wine region of Niagara-on-the-Lake for a winery visit and tasting. Return to Niagara Falls and have free time to explore, shop or visit the casino.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Foodie Moment: Winery Visit and Wine Tasting
Take an excursion to the colonial town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Discover this quiet village with its Victorian architecture and many wineries. This is where Ice wine is produced – you have to try some, albeit in moderation! We stop for a visit of one of the wineries for a tasting tour then you can walk through the village at your own pace.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
There is so much to see and do in Niagara Falls - day and night.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Niagara Falls/Toronto
Head to Toronto and take an orientation walk downtown. Opt to visit the CN Tower, enjoy a harbour cruise, or explore some of the many culturally diverse neighbourhoods.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Take some time to explore on your own. There are many interesting neigbourhoods and sites all within walking distance of the downtown core.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Harbour Cruise
Enjoy a cruise on the Toronto harbor with stunning views of Lake Ontario, the cityscape, and the downtown core.
CN Tower Visit
36-48CAD per personThe CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft, 5 inches), it is Canada’s National Tower, the western hemisphere's tallest free-standing structure, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Toronto
Depart at any time.
We recommend booking some post-nights if you want more time to explore Toronto.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.