Eastern Explorer: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and More 25 May, 2025

Escorted Touring / Canada

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Trip Overview

This 12-day Eastern Canada escorted coach tour is a relaxing and informative way to easily visit four cosmopolitan cities – Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, and Ottawa – and to experience the country’s French and English cultural mix. History, culture, and gorgeous natural scenery all feature equally on this diverse trip.

Nature takes the forefront as you experience Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River, Algonquin Provincial Park, and misty Niagara Falls. Culture takes priority when you experience Old Montréal, the historic Chemin du Roy road, Québec City’s walled old city, the museums of Ottawa, the first settlement in Ontario, and even lunch at a traditional Quebec sugar shack!

After checking in with your tour director upon arrival, you’re free to explore one of the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods, including the Entertainment District or Toronto Island Park. Meet your travelling companions for breakfast the next morning before setting out on a Toronto city tour, passing by the famed CN Tower and, yes, a real castle, the 1914 Casa Loma.

An enjoyable drive the next day follows the green north shore of Lake Ontario on the way to Montréal. Bring out the cameras for a stop in Ontario’s beautiful Thousand Islands region. Embark on a boat cruise along the St. Lawrence River past Boldt Castle (you will learn all about the castle’s tragic history) and Millionaire’s Row. Continue on to Montréal.

Tour the second-largest primarily French-speaking city in the world on Day 4. Vibrant Montréal is an enchanting mix of historic and modern attractions, including cobblestoned Old Montréal – founded by French settlers in 1642 – the green jewel of urban Mount Royal Park, and St. Catherine Street shopping artery. Montrealers live for their food, so this is a great place to try poutine, bagels, traditional smoked meats, or Quebec cuisine at a wine and tapas bar.

Travel with your group from Montréal to Québec City the following day and enjoy a tour within the walled old city. Explore on your own the next day, book an optional whale watching cruise on the St. Lawrence River, or visit Montmorency Falls Park for a look at its 276-foot high waterfall and a thrilling walk on the suspension bridge. Don’t worry, it’s worth the view.

Cross the Ontario border towards Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Look forward to lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne, an authentic sugar shack. The next day, see history-rich Ottawa on a city tour, passing by the Parliament Buildings, Prime Minister’s residence, and the Rideau Canal. Explore Ottawa’s many museums, take a tour on the Rideau Canal, or flex your shopping muscles.

Day 9 and 10 are full of natural sights and experiences. Take a walk along scenic trails in Algonquin Provincial Park, drive through Muskoka cottage country, visit a three-acre historic site, Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, and take a thrilling boat ride on a Niagara cruise to the Falls. Ride to the top of Skylon Tower for a spectacular perspective of the falls, enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter Tour or Niagara Skywheel ride, then explore North America’s “honeymoon capital,” attracting newlyweds since 1801.

Leave Niagara Falls in the morning for a drive along the scenic Niagara Parkway and through the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, until arrival in Toronto, where you and your new touring friends will celebrate with a memorable “Farewell to Canada” dinner at the CN Tower.

Highlights

Departures

2025: From Toronto: May 25; June 15; July 6; August 3, 31; September 14

 

Trip Includes

  • Transportation by modern tour coach
  • Experienced tour driver
  • Tour director throughout
  • 11 nights first-class (or best available) accommodation
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Shared Toronto sightseeing tour
  • Shared Thousand Islands boat cruise
  • Shared Montreal sightseeing tour
  • Shared Quebec City sightseeing tour
  • Shared Ottawa city sightseeing
  • Shared Algonquin Provincial Park excursion
  • Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
  • Shared Visit to Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower
  • Shared Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls
  • Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
  • Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees, if applicable

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

Arrive at Toronto International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel. After checking in with your tour director at the hotel and depending on your time of arrival, you can explore one of the city's many unique neighborhoods such as the Entertainment District, Kensington Market, or even Toronto Island. Alternatively, you might simply wish to sample Toronto's outstanding culinary scene or vibrant nightlife. Overnight Toronto.

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

This hotel is located in the centre of Toronto, very close to the famous Yonge Street, one of the longest in the world where guests will find a variety of entertainment and touristic possibilities. It is a great hotel of big dimensions featuring numerous restaurants, shops and a wide range of facilities as well as a nightclub and a kids' club. This is a perfect place both for business travellers and for leisure travellers, with or without children.

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

Breakfast provides the first opportunity to meet your traveling companions before exploring Toronto on a morning city tour. Discover the city's sights and sounds as you explore the downtown area and residential areas. Highlights include the Eaton Centre, old and new City Hall, majestic Casa Loma, swanky Yorkville, and the University of Toronto. Passing by the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower along the harbourfront offers a more complete impression of the city. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight Toronto.

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Breakfast

 

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

This hotel is located in the centre of Toronto, very close to the famous Yonge Street, one of the longest in the world where guests will find a variety of entertainment and touristic possibilities. It is a great hotel of big dimensions featuring numerous restaurants, shops and a wide range of facilities as well as a nightclub and a kids' club. This is a perfect place both for business travellers and for leisure travellers, with or without children.

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

Departing early, sit back and enjoy a pleasant drive following the north shore of Lake Ontario, as you pass endless miles of gently rolling farmland. The first stop of the day is Ontario's beautiful 1000 Islands region, where you and your fellow travelers embark on a boat cruise to enjoy the mesmerizing scenery around you. Back on land, you step back on the tour coach for the drive to Montréal. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight Montréal.

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Breakfast

 

Delta Hotel by Marriott Montreal

Enjoy a simply perfect stay at Delta Hotels Montreal, on business or with the family. Our pet-friendly hotel is located in downtown Montreal, near McGill University and Montreal Convention Centre, making us the ideal destination for conferences and events. Find the most renowned local attractions within walking distance of the hotel in Montreal's entertainment district, such as Sainte-Catherine Street or the Eaton Centre. Relax in modern, stylish hotel rooms with sleek workspaces, free Wi-Fi, and room service. Select rooms include balconies. Club-level rooms allow access to our 23rd-floor Club Lounge, where you can enjoy complimentary breakfast and evening appetizers with stunning views of the Montreal skyline. Our fitness centre, pool, and spa help you stay fit and relaxed during your stay. Brasserie Milton welcomes you in a cozy atmosphere and offers you comforting and tasty dishes inspired by local Quebec products. Discover the bare maximum at our business hotel in Montreal, Quebec.

Delta Hotel by Marriott Montreal

After breakfast, it's time to tour the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. Vibrant Montréal is a fascinating mix of the founding cultures of Canada and boasts an intriguing blend of history and modernity. Touring the downtown area you can view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montréal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal, and the bustling shopping areas of St. Catherine Street and St. Laurent Boulevard. Canadian Breakfast included. Overnight Montréal.

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Breakfast

 

Delta Hotel by Marriott Montreal

Enjoy a simply perfect stay at Delta Hotels Montreal, on business or with the family. Our pet-friendly hotel is located in downtown Montreal, near McGill University and Montreal Convention Centre, making us the ideal destination for conferences and events. Find the most renowned local attractions within walking distance of the hotel in Montreal's entertainment district, such as Sainte-Catherine Street or the Eaton Centre. Relax in modern, stylish hotel rooms with sleek workspaces, free Wi-Fi, and room service. Select rooms include balconies. Club-level rooms allow access to our 23rd-floor Club Lounge, where you can enjoy complimentary breakfast and evening appetizers with stunning views of the Montreal skyline. Our fitness centre, pool, and spa help you stay fit and relaxed during your stay. Brasserie Milton welcomes you in a cozy atmosphere and offers you comforting and tasty dishes inspired by local Quebec products. Discover the bare maximum at our business hotel in Montreal, Quebec.

Delta Hotel by Marriott Montreal

Leaving Montreal's cosmopolitan atmosphere our journey partially follows the route of Canada's first carriageway, the Chemin du Roy deep into French Canada. Winding our way through typical French-Canadian villages and towns, you experience a true immersion into French culture. After arrival in Québec City, enjoy a tour within the walls of the old city to see Lower Town, the Citadel, Battlefields Park, and the ornate city gates. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight Québec City.

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Breakfast

 

Hotel Le Concorde

This exclusive hotel offers a stunning, central location by the lively Grand-Allée. Renovated in 2005, this popular hotel features a stunning panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River and Battlefields Park. Guests may look forward to a welcoming foyer with a 24-hour reception, hotel safes, a currency exchange counter and a lift. The hotel include restaurant, a bar and a dining room. The hotel also includes a conference room, a bicycle storage room, Internet access and kids club. Room and laundry services are available, as well as a car park. All rooms come with an en suite bathroom, as well as a direct dial telephone, TV and an Internet connection. In the well-tended grounds, guests will find a swimming pool, a poolside snack bar and sun loungers. Guests may make use of the sauna, a solarium and massage service. In addition, guests make use of the table tennis or the gym.

Hotel Le Concorde

The day is at leisure to further explore the sights of this captivating World Heritage Site on your own. Alternatively, you might enjoy an optional full-day excursion to Tadoussac including 3-hours of whale watching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. The spectacular Montmorency Falls, thirty meters higher than Niagara Falls, is another consideration. Canadian Breakfast included. Overnight Québec City.

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Breakfast

 

Hotel Le Concorde

This exclusive hotel offers a stunning, central location by the lively Grand-Allée. Renovated in 2005, this popular hotel features a stunning panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River and Battlefields Park. Guests may look forward to a welcoming foyer with a 24-hour reception, hotel safes, a currency exchange counter and a lift. The hotel include restaurant, a bar and a dining room. The hotel also includes a conference room, a bicycle storage room, Internet access and kids club. Room and laundry services are available, as well as a car park. All rooms come with an en suite bathroom, as well as a direct dial telephone, TV and an Internet connection. In the well-tended grounds, guests will find a swimming pool, a poolside snack bar and sun loungers. Guests may make use of the sauna, a solarium and massage service. In addition, guests make use of the table tennis or the gym.

Hotel Le Concorde

Following the shore of St. Lawrence, today's trip continues west past Montréal, across the Ontario border towards Ottawa, the nation's capital. Look forward to lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne, an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. After arriving in Ottawa and checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Canadian breakfast and lunch included. Overnight Ottawa.

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Breakfast, Lunch

 

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

Treat yourself to an superb vacation in Ontario at Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre. You'll be thrilled with our modern hotel when visiting Canada's capital city, and our ideal downtown location is situated near local attractions and historic amenities. Attend Shaw Centre events, explore the ByWard Market area, enjoy walking by Rideau Canal and visit Ottawa's architectural centrepiece, Parliament Hill. After exploring the area, come home to your sleek, redesigned hotel room featuring pillowtop bedding, natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows and scenic city views. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, moveable work desks and extra storage space to stay organized and productive. Satisfy your appetite at LIFT Resto Lounge with locally-sourced fare, or work-out in the fitness centre. Whether you are planning a lavish wedding, board meeting, or large conference, our flexible event venues can accommodate up to 1,100 guests. Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

In the morning you can explore Ottawa on a city tour that includes highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, and the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site). The afternoon is free to explore Ottawa's many museums and fine galleries on your own or, if you prefer, go shopping at the Sparks Street Mall or take a boat cruise on the Rideau Canal. Canadian Breakfast included. Overnight in Ottawa.

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Breakfast

 

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

Treat yourself to an superb vacation in Ontario at Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre. You'll be thrilled with our modern hotel when visiting Canada's capital city, and our ideal downtown location is situated near local attractions and historic amenities. Attend Shaw Centre events, explore the ByWard Market area, enjoy walking by Rideau Canal and visit Ottawa's architectural centrepiece, Parliament Hill. After exploring the area, come home to your sleek, redesigned hotel room featuring pillowtop bedding, natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows and scenic city views. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, moveable work desks and extra storage space to stay organized and productive. Satisfy your appetite at LIFT Resto Lounge with locally-sourced fare, or work-out in the fitness centre. Whether you are planning a lavish wedding, board meeting, or large conference, our flexible event venues can accommodate up to 1,100 guests. Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

Our journey west from Ottawa features sparkling lakes, rushing streams, deep forests and characteristic northern towns. The trip will be highlighted by a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park where we will take a walk along the scenic trails. This immense wildlife and forest preserve is a favourite destination for camping expeditions during the summer months, and your walk will give you the opportunity to experience a little of it for yourself. Soon, we enter the Muskoka resort region, our destination for the night. Canadian breakfast included. Overnight in Hunstville.

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Breakfast

 

Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn

Algonquin Park is nearby this Huntsville hotel, so guests can easily take advantage of hiking or the famous local triathlon. Golf courses pepper the area close to our Huntsville hotel, and golfing is a way of life around here. The region is a veritable summertime playground with both Algonquin Park and Arrowhead Provincial Park in the neighborhood. Guests are also close to many lakes and rivers to take advantage of favorite water sports. The Festival of the Arts and Iron Man are both beloved local events. Club Link Golf Courses give guests plenty of opportunity to work on their swing. This Huntsville hotel is only five minutes from downtown Huntsville, where a day of shopping, dining and exploring the local scene is a must. However, it might be tough to leave the comforts of this luxury hotel.

Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn

We are driving south past Toronto and then through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula with a final destination of Niagara Falls. A thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls brings us to the foot of the thundering waterfalls for an unforgettable experience. We will take a ride to the top of the Skylon Tower providing a spectacular view of the falls and the surrounding district of Niagara. Afterwards, you can enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter Tour or Niagara Skywheel that gives you a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls region. The evening is free for exploring North America’s “honeymoon capital”. Continental breakfast included. Overnight in Niagara Falls

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Breakfast

 

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

With rooms overlooking both the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls, and directly connected to Fallsview Casino Resort, Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites is the perfect Niagara Falls getaway destination. This full-service hotel features an à la carte breakfast restaurant, nightlife lounges, and three signature restaurants in the heart of Niagara's entertainment district. Hilton Niagara Falls is designed with our guests’ comfort and convenience in mind, with a variety of room options including, rooms equipped with Jacuzzi tubs, flat screen TVs, fireplaces, all tastefully furnished with fine European luxury.

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

Leaving Niagara Falls in the morning your drive follows the scenic Niagara Parkway through the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, home of the Shaw Festival. Here you see a small but thriving community, proud to display a carefully preserved nineteenth-century atmosphere. In the afternoon, it's a short drive back to Toronto and you can look forward to a special "Farewell to Canada" dinner at the CN Tower. Canadian breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Toronto.

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Breakfast, Dinner

 

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

This hotel is located in the centre of Toronto, very close to the famous Yonge Street, one of the longest in the world where guests will find a variety of entertainment and touristic possibilities. It is a great hotel of big dimensions featuring numerous restaurants, shops and a wide range of facilities as well as a nightclub and a kids' club. This is a perfect place both for business travellers and for leisure travellers, with or without children.

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

Today, make your way to Pearson International Airport, Toronto, in time to check in for your flight home, unless you plan to extend your stay. Canadian breakfast included.

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Breakfast

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