Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll collect your rental car after landing and drive into Toronto. Canada's biggest city has tons to offer if you want to check things out on your own—good restaurants, nightlife, shops, and bars scattered throughout different neighborhoods.
Optional Activities
- Explore Toronto's cosmopolitan attractions
- Visit world-class shopping areas
- Enjoy varied nightlife and dining options
Landmarks Toronto 
- Day 2
Toronto to Niagara Falls
Head south through the Niagara Peninsula where orchards and vineyards line the roads. The village of Niagara-on-the-Lake is worth a stop to walk around and browse local shops. From there, you'll drive to Niagara Falls for the included boat tour that gets you up close to the falls. Later you'll head back to Toronto for the evening.
Included Activities
- Voyage To The Falls boat tour - visit American Falls and Horseshoe Falls
Optional Activities
- Browse boutiques and shops in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Landmarks Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls American Falls Niagara Parkway 
- Day 3
Toronto to Huntsville
Drive north through small villages into Muskoka Country with its pine forests and granite landscape. You'll stop at Muskoka Pioneer Village to see what life was like in the 1800s, then continue to Huntsville, which sits right on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario's cottage country.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Muskoka Pioneer Village
Landmarks Muskoka Country Muskoka Pioneer Village Huntsville Algonquin Provincial Park - Day 4
Huntsville
This day focuses on Algonquin Provincial Park's wilderness. You can walk the hiking trails or take a canoe out on the water to see the landscape up close. Wildlife includes beavers, porcupines, raccoons, and other animals if you're lucky enough to spot them during your time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails in Algonquin Provincial Park
- Canoe trip exploring park waterways
- Wildlife spotting - beavers, porcupines, raccoons
Landmarks Algonquin Provincial Park - Day 5
Huntsville to Pembroke/Fort Coulonge
You'll drive through Algonquin Park again and can stop at the visitor center if something specific interests you. After that, continue on to either Pembroke or Fort Coulonge, both small towns in Ontario with their own quiet charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Algonquin Park visitor center
Landmarks Algonquin Provincial Park Pembroke Fort Coulonge - Day 6
Pembroke/Fort Coulonge to Ottawa
A relatively short drive takes you to Ottawa, Canada's capital. The government buildings have architecture inspired by London, so that area's worth a walk through. Stroll the riverside paths and check out Sparks Street, which is the main shopping district in the downtown area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore government district
- Stroll along Rideau Canal
- Visit Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau
- Browse Sparks Street shopping area
Landmarks Ottawa Sparks Street Rideau Canal Canadian Museum of History - Day 7
Ottawa to Montreal
Follow the south bank of the Ottawa River as you head to Montreal, the world's second-largest French-speaking city. See the Olympic complex and McGill University, then head to the busy shopping district. Views from Mount Royal give you perspective on the whole city, and the old town has history packed into its narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Olympic complex
- Explore McGill University
- Browse shopping district
- Enjoy view from Mount Royal
- Explore historic old town
Landmarks Montreal Mount Royal Olympic complex McGill University 
- Day 8
Montreal to Quebec City
Travel along the St. Lawrence River into Quebec province and arrive in Quebec City. The winding streets have an 18th-century feel to them. Château Frontenac sits on a hill overlooking everything, and the city wall surrounds the old town, which is distinctive among North American cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore winding streets of old town
- Visit Château Frontenac
Landmarks Quebec City Château Frontenac 
- Day 9
Quebec City
Walk through Upper Town and out to Dufferin Terrace, which overlooks Château Frontenac from across the way. National Battlefields Park is nearby if you want to learn some history. An included boat tour takes you on the St. Lawrence River to see Château Frontenac from the water, plus Cap Diamant, Île d'Orléans, and Montmorency Falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
Included Activities
- Boat tour on St. Lawrence River (1.5 hours, English-speaking) - views of Château Frontenac, Cap Diamant, Île d'Orléans and Montmorency Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Upper Town and Dufferin Terrace
- Explore National Battlefields Park
Landmarks Upper Town Dufferin Terrace Château Frontenac National Battlefields Park Cap Diamant Île d'Orléans Montmorency Falls - Day 10
Quebec City to Baie Saint Paul/La Malbaie
A short ferry ride crosses the St. Lawrence River to Île-aux-Coudres. After exploring there, you'll continue on to the La Malbaie or Baie Saint Paul area, where you'll spend the night among some beautiful river scenery and smaller communities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Île-aux-Coudres (free of charge)
Optional Activities
- Explore Île-aux-Coudres
Landmarks Île-aux-Coudres La Malbaie Baie Saint Paul 
- Day 11
Baie Saint Paul to Saguenay
Head to Saguenay in the Lac-St-Jean region. You'll stop in Tadoussac first, a UNESCO heritage site where the Saguenay Fjord meets the St. Lawrence River. Before continuing to your destination, there's time for a short hike around Sainte-Rose-du-Nord to see the landscape up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Stop in Tadoussac
- Short hike in Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Landmarks Tadoussac Saguenay Fjord Sainte-Rose-du-Nord Lac-St-Jean - Day 12
Saguenay to Mauricie
Today's drive takes you through a scenic route with lakes scattered throughout, little villages, and thick green forests. The countryside here is quiet and rural, very different from the cities you've been in for the past few days.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Mauricie - Day 13
Mauricie
You'll explore the lake-filled landscape around the Mastigouche game reserve. If you're into outdoor activities, there's plenty to do here—canoe, kayak, pedal boat, bike, or hike on trails of various difficulty levels. Wildlife like beavers, bears, and moose live in the area, so keep an eye out while you're exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
Optional Activities
- Explore by canoe
- Kayak trip
- Pedal boat adventure
- Bike exploration
- Hiking trails of various difficulty levels
- Wildlife spotting - beavers, bears, moose
Landmarks Mastigouche game reserve - Day 14
Mauricie to Kingston
Head back into Ontario and stop at Upper Canada Village, a working recreation of a 19th-century pioneer settlement. Later you'll reach the 1,000 Islands area near Kingston, where the landscape changes to forested islands scattered across beautiful lakes and connecting waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in B&B)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Upper Canada Village
Landmarks Upper Canada Village 1,000 Islands Kingston - Day 15
Kingston to Toronto
The return drive to Toronto gives you a chance to pick up any last-minute souvenirs or gifts you've forgotten. Once you arrive back in the city, you'll return your rental car and wrap up your trip through Ontario and Quebec.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the B&B)
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
Landmarks Toronto
