Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
Check into your Toronto hotel and get settled in. After that, you've got the rest of the day to explore on your own terms. A walk along the waterfront is worth considering if you want nice views of Lake Ontario and some fresh air to shake off travel fatigue.
Optional Activities
- Walk along Toronto waterfront
- Explore Lake Ontario views
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ontario - Day 2
Toronto
Start your day on a hop-on hop-off city tour to hit Toronto's main attractions. You'll head to the Royal Ontario Museum, then wander through the historic Distillery District with its cobblestone streets and galleries. After lunch, check out the Hockey Hall of Fame if that interests you, and finish the afternoon at the CN Tower where high-speed elevators whisk you 342 meters up for views across the entire city and surrounding area.
Included Activities
- Hop-on/Hop-off city tour of Toronto
- Visit Royal Ontario Museum
- Explore Distillery District
- Visit Hockey Hall of Fame
- CN Tower visit with viewing platform access (342 meters)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Ontario Museum Distillery District Hockey Hall of Fame CN Tower - Day 3
Toronto to Niagara Falls to Toronto
Leave early for a full-day trip to Niagara Falls through the Niagara Peninsula, known for its fruit farms and orchards. The main event is a boat tour called Voyage to the Falls that gets you right up close to the cascading waters, which is genuinely powerful. Later you'll head to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a charming Victorian town in the wine region, before heading back to Toronto by evening.
Included Activities
- Excursion to Niagara Falls
- Boat tour 'Voyage to the Falls'
- Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Niagara-on-the-Lake - Day 4
Toronto to Quebec City
Board the VIA Rail train called The Corridor headed for Quebec City. You'll spend about 11 hours traveling through scenic landscapes, passing through the Thousand Islands region and along the St. Lawrence River. There's a train change involved, but you'll arrive in Quebec City by evening ready to explore this historic French-influenced city.
Included Activities
- VIA Rail train journey 'The Corridor' to Quebec City
Landmarks/POIs Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River - Day 5
Quebec City
Join a guided bus tour through Quebec City's historic and modern sections. You'll see the distinctive star-shaped citadel, the ornately decorated city gates, and visit Battlefields Park which has artillery displays and hiking trails if you want to walk around. In the afternoon, you're free to wander on your own through the cobbled streets of Petit Champlain with its cafes and small shops tucked into old stone buildings.
Included Activities
- Bus tour of Quebec City (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Citadel
- View historic city gates and walls
- Visit Battlefields Park
Optional Activities
- Explore Petit Champlain district
- Individual exploration of Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Citadelle of Quebec Battlefields Park Petit Champlain Old Quebec - Day 6
Quebec City to Montreal
Catch The Corridor train again, this time heading to Montreal on a roughly 3-hour journey. Once you arrive in Canada's lively metropolis, check out the city at your own pace. St. Catherine Street is busy with cafes and shops and makes for good walking if you want to get a feel for the local vibe.
Included Activities
- VIA Rail train journey 'The Corridor' to Montreal
Optional Activities
- Walk along St. Catherine Street
- Explore Montreal cafés and shops
Landmarks/POIs St. Catherine Street - Day 7
Montreal
Take a 3-hour city tour that shows off Montreal's mix of old and new. You'll visit Notre Dame Basilica, see the financial and residential districts, walk through historic old town and the charming Latin Quarter, check out the Olympic site and McGill University campus, and get views from Mount Royal. Later in the day you're on your own to sit at cafes, walk through parks, or visit any museums that catch your interest.
Included Activities
- City tour of Montreal (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Notre Dame Basilica
- View financial and residential districts
- Explore historic Old Town
- Visit Latin Quarter
- View Olympic site
- See McGill University campus
- Mount Royal viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Relax in cafés
- Visit parks
- Explore museums
- Additional exploration of Montreal
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal Old Montreal Latin Quarter Olympic Stadium McGill University Mount Royal - Day 8
Montreal to Toronto
Board The Corridor one final time for the 5-hour train ride back to Toronto, wrapping up your Canadian tour. If you want to extend your trip further, individual arrangements can be made through your travel provider.
Included Activities
- VIA Rail train journey 'The Corridor' to Toronto
Optional Activities
- Individual extensions
