Itinerary
- Day 1
Montreal
You'll arrive in Montreal and head to your downtown hotel at your own pace. After meeting with your tour director and getting settled in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around this cultural hub however you'd like. Check out neighborhoods, grab dinner somewhere local, or just get a feel for the city streets.
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Montreal
Landmarks Montreal - Day 2
Montreal
This morning you'll tour Montreal's main sites starting with the Olympic Complex, then move through charming Old Montreal with its historic buildings and cobblestone streets. From there, you'll see McGill University's campus and the tree-lined residential areas around Mount Royal. The afternoon takes you through the shopping districts. If it interests you, there's an option to visit the Biodome with five different ecosystems or spend time at the Botanical Gardens where you'll find 22,000 plant species spread across 75 hectares.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Montreal sightseeing tour including Olympic Complex, Old Montreal, McGill University, Mount Royal, and shopping streets
Optional Activities
- Visit the Biodome housing five different ecosystems found in the Americas
- Visit the Botanical Gardens featuring 22,000 plant species, 10 exhibition greenhouses, and over 20 thematic gardens across 75 hectares
Landmarks Olympic Complex Old Montreal McGill University Mount Royal Biodome Montreal Botanical Gardens - Day 3
Montreal to Quebec City
You'll drive along the St. Lawrence River toward Quebec City on the Chemin du Roy Highway, passing through authentic French-Canadian villages and small towns that give you a sense of the region's character. Once you arrive, you'll tour inside the old city's walls, seeing the ornate gates, wandering through Lower Town, visiting the Citadelle, and checking out Battlefields Park where you can walk the historic grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Quebec City sightseeing tour including city gates, Lower Town, the Citadelle, and Battlefields Park
Landmarks St. Lawrence River Old Quebec City Citadelle Battlefields Park 
- Day 4
Quebec City
Today is yours to spend exploring Quebec City's World Heritage sites further on your own. If you're interested, there's a full-day whale watching excursion to Tadoussac that includes about 3 hours on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay. After that, you can visit Montmorency Falls, which stands 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls and is quite impressive from the viewing areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Tadoussac including 3 hours of whale watching on the St. Lawrence River aboard a regular boat
- Visit Montmorency Falls (30 metres higher than Niagara Falls, with a flow of roughly 35,000 litres of water per second, 125,000 litres during spring)
Landmarks Tadoussac Saguenay River Montmorency Falls - Day 5
Quebec City to Ottawa
You'll head west along the Ottawa River toward Canada's capital, traveling through beautiful Laurentian landscapes and rustic Quebecois villages. There's a stop at Chez Dany, an iconic sugar shack where you'll get a guided visit and taste traditional maple products. After arriving in Ottawa, you'll get a brief overview before a sightseeing tour covering the UNESCO-designated Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, public gardens, Byward Market, and City Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit and tasting at Sugar Shack (Chez Dany)
- Ottawa sightseeing tour including Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, public gardens, Byward Market, and City Hall
Landmarks Ottawa River Laurentians Rideau Canal Parliament Hill Byward Market 
- Day 6
Ottawa to Toronto
The journey to Toronto takes you through rolling farmland and alongside the Rideau Waterway's rivers and lakes. In Rockport, there's an optional boat cruise through the Thousand Islands if you want to see that scenic area. Once you reach Toronto, the evening is free for you to explore neighborhoods, visit the CN Tower, check out the theatre district, or find a good restaurant for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rockport cruise through the beautiful Thousand Islands
Landmarks Rideau Waterway Rockport Thousand Islands CN Tower 
- Day 7
Toronto to Niagara Falls
After breakfast with other travelers, you'll see Toronto's diverse character including the provincial parliament buildings, the waterfront, CN Tower, and busy Chinatown. From there, you'll head toward Niagara Falls, passing through communities along Lake Ontario's shores and getting closer to the Niagara Peninsula. Once you arrive at Niagara Falls, time is set aside to see the falls up close and try activities there. An optional Niagara City Cruises boat ride is available if you want that experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Toronto sightseeing tour including provincial parliament buildings, waterfront, CN Tower, and Chinatown
Optional Activities
- Board Niagara City Cruises – Voyage to The Falls for an immersive experience
Landmarks Ontario Parliament Buildings CN Tower Chinatown, Toronto Niagara Falls - Day 8
Toronto Departure
You'll have time this morning for last-minute shopping and to say goodbye to Canada before your transfer. An individual ride takes you to Toronto's Pearson International Airport in time for check-in on your return flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Toronto
Landmarks Toronto Pearson International Airport
