Canada Holidays
Sample itineraries
Heritage Trail - Eastern Canada
From £1425
Explore the provinces of Ontario and Quebec on this 13-day holiday, taking in the highlights of Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa. The circular route travels along Lake Ontario from Toronto to the Thousand Islands resort region, then east to taste the unique flavour of French Canada. The northern journey from Ottawa travels through Algonquin Park and on to Niagara Falls, the "honeymoon capital of the world", before returning to Toronto.
Highlights:
- Toronto and the CN Tower
- Niagara on the Lake
- Niagara Falls
- Prince Edward County
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Algonquin National Park
- Muskoka region
- Huntsville
-
Thousand Island region
Price per person includes:
- Return flights to Toronto
- All taxes
- Mid size car hire from Toronto Airport
-
12 nights accommodationin sought after locations
- Day 4: Rockport 1000 Islands Cruise
- A personalised road book which is a complete guide to travelling within North America and provides bespoke driving instructions for your holiday
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
Day 1 Toronto
Arrive Pearson International Airport, Toronto, and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure for shopping at the Eaton Centre or perhaps sampling the fine cuisine and nightlife of Toronto. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 2 Toronto
Enjoy the entire day in and around Toronto. Some suggestions: the CN Tower and spectacular SkyDome, Ontario Place, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Ontario Science Centre or the Royal Ontario Museum. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 3 Kingston
Distance: 173 miles
Drive east today, directly to Kingston, and tour Fort Henry. An alternative route to Kingston passes through the quaint heritage towns of Prince Edward County. Overnight in Kingston.
Day 4 Montreal
Distance: 193 miles
En route to Montreal today, you will be entering the beautiful Thousand Islands region, where forested islands lie amid tranquil lakes. Take to the water and step aboard a cruiser to explore the magnificent scenery of the Thousand Islands. This wonderfully lush island landscape is dotted with luxurious cottages and vast estates. The cruise will take you past Boldt Castle, Zavikon Island and Millionaire’s Row. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 5 Montreal
Visit Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, the Olympic site, the Biodome, Mt. Royal Park, the casino or the underground city. Montreal is renowned for its active and cosmopolitan nightlife. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 6 Quebec City
Distance: 166 miles
En route to Quebec City, we suggest a stop at Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada's national shrine to the Virgin Mary. Of interest in Trois-Rivières is the Museum of Quebec Folk Arts and Traditions. Overnight in Quebec City.
Day 7 Quebec City
Quebec City is Canada's oldest city and exhibits a strong French heritage.
The Fortifications, a historic national park; Place Royale; and the Basilica are
some of the suggestions. Outside the city are the dramatic shrine at Ste.
Anne-de-Beaupré, Montmorency Falls and the Ile d'Orleans. Overnight in Quebec
City.
Activity
QUEBEC CITY TOUR #1 ( at additional cost )
The tour provides 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 Quebec City.
Day 8 Ottawa
Distance: 299 miles
Visit more local attractions, perhaps the Wolfe-Montcalm Monument or Dufferin Terrace. Drive one of several routes to Ottawa, the nation's capital. Overnight in Ottawa.
Day 9 Ottawa
Use the entire day to see this historic city of pageantry and the arts. We suggest a visit to the Parliament Buildings, museums or National Gallery, perhaps a tour of the Royal Canadian Mint or a boat ride on the Ottawa River. Overnight in Ottawa.
Activity
TURTLE ISLAND TASTE OF NATIVE SPIRIT ( at additional cost )
For an authentic aboriginal experience, a visit to this native village, complete with teepees, wigwams and other cultural displays is a must. You can take a guided tour, watch a native dance demonstration, listen to legends and stories being told, enjoy traditional aboriginal dishes and be surrounded by interactive experiences whilst never leaving Ottawa’s city centre. Handcrafted souvenirs are available for purchase in the gift shop. Open daily starting at 11:30.
Day 10 Huntsville, Algonquin National Park
Distance: 233 miles
Enjoy a scenic drive today to Algonquin Provincial Park and the beautiful Muskoka region. This northern lakeland route offers some of the finest fishing in the country. Overnight near Huntsville.
Day 11 Huntsville
The Huntsville area offers tennis, golf, boat cruises, horseback riding and hiking trails. A short drive away is Lion's Lookout Park or Muskoka Pioneer Village. Overnight near Huntsville.
Day 12 Niagara Falls
Distance: 220 miles
Drive south and bypass Toronto en route to Niagara Falls, the "honeymoon capital of the world". We suggest a stop in Midland at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. Overnight in Niagara Falls.
Activity
MAID OF THE MIST ( at additional cost
)
Put on your rainjacket and step aboard for the ride of a lifetime! The Maid of the Mist will take you to the American Falls before sailing past massive rock formations to the magnificent sight of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. As the Maid of the Mist battles the waters, take advantage of the unsurpassed photo opportunities. Length of operating season is weather-dependent.
Day 13 Toronto
Distance: 86 miles
Drive to Toronto through Ontario's fruit growing region. En route, visit
historic Niagara-on-the-Lake and stop at the Welland Canal. Return to Pearson
International Airport.
Please note that our holidays are flexible, please call Bon Voyage to discuss this tour and the other options in this area available to you.
