What's the typical length of multi-day tours starting in Toronto?

Multi-day tours departing from Toronto range from 8-19 days with most routes running 12-16 days. Leading operators like Insight Vacations run a 16-day Eastern Canada and USA route while Globus focuses on a focused 9-day Eastern Canada circuit. One TourRadar traveler noted: "Our 16-day tour gave us the perfect amount of time to experience everything from Toronto's urban charm to Niagara's natural wonders."

What are the most popular first-day activities when starting a tour in Toronto?

Day one usually starts with a downtown Toronto orientation walk covering Queens Park the Financial District and Entertainment District. Groups often explore Chinatown City Hall and browse the Eaton Center. The day wraps up with welcome dinners at restaurants near central hotels such as the Fairmont Royal York or Sheraton Centre. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Starting at the CN Tower and getting that amazing city overview was the perfect way to kick off our Canadian adventure."

What are the main hotels used for tour departures in Toronto?

Tour groups primarily stay at downtown properties including the historic Fairmont Royal York dating to 1929 the Sheraton Centre Toronto and Hilton Toronto. Additional options include the Chelsea Hotel Toronto and Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast Markham. One TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Staying at the historic Fairmont Royal York really set the tone for our luxury Eastern Canada experience."

What time of year is best for starting a tour from Toronto?

The main touring season runs May through October. Peak demand falls between July and September when temperatures moderate and fall foliage begins. Major operators like Globus schedule multiple weekly departures during summer months. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "Traveling in September gave us perfect weather and we caught the start of the fall colors which was spectacular."

What budget range should I expect for tours starting in Toronto?

Daily rates typically span USD 275-800 based on comfort level and included features. Budget-conscious travelers find options with Europamundo from USD 275 per day while premium experiences through Insight Vacations or Scenic start at USD 500. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The Globus tour at USD 428 per day offered excellent value considering the quality of hotels and included experiences."

Where do tours typically go after departing Toronto?

Most itineraries head first to Niagara Falls 130km away then continue to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Kingston before reaching Ottawa Montreal and Quebec City. Some routes extend into the US visiting Boston or New York. According to a TourRadar review: "The journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls was scenic and well-paced with a lovely stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake's charming downtown."

What type of tours typically start from Toronto?

Toronto serves as the gateway for cultural city tours rail adventures on the Canadian Train Odyssey and combination land-cruise packages exploring eastern Canada and Alaska. Popular options include the comprehensive "Best of Eastern Canada and USA" tour and the "Eastern Explorer & Maritimes Cruise." As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The variety of experiences from Toronto onwards was excellent combining city exploration with natural wonders."

North America Tours from Toronto

Find your perfect adventure! We have 26 tours of North America that start in Toronto, Canada. The most popular month is May, and tour lengths range between 8 and 38 days.

10 best North America tour packages from Toronto

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Explorer
Canadian Train Odyssey
4.9 (47 traveler reviews)
"The overall organisation & desire to show us as much as possible coupled with minimising early starts made for a superb once in a lifetime experience."
Claire, traveled in August
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Winnipeg,Jasper National Park,Banff National Park,Yoho National Park,Kamloops,Victoria,Vancouver+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Cosmos
3% Off
From $5,500
US$5,350per person
+$116 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Historic Cities of Eastern Canada
5.0 (191 traveler reviews)
"very well organized from end to end."
Thomas, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA),Thousand Islands National Park,Ottawa,Cap-De-La-Madeleine,Quebec City,Montreal+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Eastern Canada
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
4% Off
From $3,708
US$3,558per person
+$252 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Toronto, Resolute, Beechey Island, Pond Inlet, Sisimiut,Itilleq,Kangerlussuaq,Montreal+3 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Arctic / North Pole
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
25% Off
From $12,390
US$9,293per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Hudson Bay & the Canadian Arctic to New York
Duration
18 days
Destinations
Toronto, Churchill, Saint Anthony, Saint John, Halifax,New York City+1 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Ship
Scenic Eclipse
Country Region
Eastern Canada
Operated in
English
Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
50% Off
From $52,810
US$26,405per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Eastern Highlights & New England Cruise 2026 - 15 Days (12 destinations)
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal,Quebec City,Charlottetown,Sydney,Halifax,Portland,Boston+6 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Eastern Canada
Operated in
English
Operator
Emerald Cruises
12% Off
From $5,504
US$4,856per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Grand Canada, Alaska Adventure & Best of the East
Duration
31 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal,Quebec City,Vancouver,Kamloops,Banff National Park,Lake Louise,Jasper,Whistler,Victoria,Inside Passage,Ketchikan,Juneau,Glacier Bay National Park,College Fjord,Anchorage,Talkeetna,Denali National Park,Fairbanks+17 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Emerald Cruises
5% Off
From $15,183
US$14,355per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Canadian Train Odyssey with Alaska Cruise
4.9 (47 traveler reviews)
Duration
22 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Winnipeg,Jasper National Park,Banff National Park,Yoho National Park,Glacier National Park of Canada,Kamloops,Victoria,Vancouver,Juneau,Skagway,Glacier Bay National Park,Ketchikan+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Ship
MS Zaandam
Country Region
Canada Alaska
Operated in
English
Operator
Cosmos
5% Off
From
US$6,508per person
+$729 upfront costs
Price based on Private Single Room
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Explorer
Ultimate Canada - East to West & Alaska Adventure
Duration
38 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal,Quebec City,Prince Edward Island,Cape Breton Island,Halifax,Portland,Boston,Vancouver,Kamloops,Banff National Park,Lake Louise,Jasper National Park,Whistler,Victoria,Inside Passage,Ketchikan,Juneau,Skagway,College Fjord,Anchorage,Talkeetna,Denali National Park,Fairbanks+22 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Emerald Cruises
7% Off
From $18,242
US$16,911per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Eastern Canada and New England Cruise Toronto → Boston (2026)
Duration
17 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands National Park,Ottawa,Montreal,Quebec City,Charlottetown,Sydney,Halifax,Portland,Boston+8 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Eastern Canada
Operated in
English
Operator
APT
7% Off
From
US$8,743per person
+$583 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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Eastern Canada and Rockies Marvel with Alaska Cruise Toronto → Vancouver (2026)
Duration
23 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston,Thousand Islands National Park,Ottawa,Quebec City,Montreal,Calgary,Lake Louise,Banff National Park,Sun Peaks,Vancouver,Inside Passage,Juneau,Skagway,Glacier Bay National Park,Ketchikan+14 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Canada Alaska
Operated in
English
Operator
Travel Marvel
7% Off
From
US$8,301per person
+$834 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Essence of Eastern Canada (End Toronto)
4.0 (38 traveler reviews)
"The trip was wonderful the director was amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone taking this tour."
Milagros, traveled in August
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Kingston, Ottawa,Quebec City,Montreal+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Eastern Canada
Operated in
English
Operator
Costsaver
10% Off
From $1,650
US$1,485per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Ontario & French Canada (6 destinations)
4.9 (171 traveler reviews)
"The tour was as advertised with some good options. We appreciated the chance to use the Cosmos hotels."
JO-ANNE, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Kingston, Ottawa,Quebec City,Montreal+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Eastern CanadaOntarioGreat Lakes+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Cosmos
13% Off
From $1,890
US$1,640per person
+$129 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Best of Eastern Canada (End Montreal)
4.1 (14 traveler reviews)
"Optional excursions were reasonably priced. Suggest you put together other places in each city as a walking guide."
Joyce, traveled in October
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Kingston, Ottawa,Quebec City,Montreal+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Eastern CanadaOntarioGreat Lakes+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
13% Off
From
US$3,425per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise
5.0 (177 traveler reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyable tour with lots to see and do. Doing both the bus and the train made the trip even better."
Robyn, traveled in August
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Toronto, Winnipeg, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise,Banff National Park,Kamloops,Victoria,Vancouver,Juneau,Skagway,Glacier Bay National Park,Ketchikan+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Ship
MS Koningsdam
Country Region
Canada Alaska
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
13% Off
From
US$10,014per person
+$749 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Explorer
Best of Eastern Canada and USA (Small Groups)
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Kingston,Ottawa,Montreal,Quebec City,Boston,Franconia Notch State Park,New York City,Essex,Philadelphia,Lincoln+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
13% Off
From
US$8,675per person
Price based on Shared Room
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