3-Week Eastern Canada Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Eastern Canada tour itineraries

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• 15 Days in Eastern Canada, incl. Toronto and Montreal

  A 15-day tour through Eastern Canada takes you to 9 cities including Toronto, Quebec City, and Montreal. Marvel at Niagara Falls, wander through Algonquin Provincial Park, and watch whales in Tadoussac. Total costs around $6,400 includes 13 nights' accommodation with maximum 12 travelers.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Toronto & Niagara Falls

    Spend your first day in Toronto exploring the vibrant Distillery District and Chinatown. Visit the CN Tower around 4 PM to skip the biggest crowds - tickets cost $53 CAD. Head to Niagara Falls early on day 2, arriving by 8:30 AM before tour buses show up. Book your Hornblower boat ride ($39 CAD) ahead of time and bring something to protect your phone from water.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Algonquin Provincial Park & Ottawa

    The drive to Algonquin Park takes about 4 hours (320 km). Visit between mid-September and early October for spectacular fall colors. The trails can get slippery when wet, so pack boots with good traction. Start your Ottawa visit with an early morning walk around Parliament Hill. The Rideau Canal offers great photo spots at sunset.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Montreal & Whale Watching

    Walk through Montreal's historic district but wear solid shoes for the old cobblestone streets. Take a trip up Mont Royal on the funicular for city views. For whale watching near Tadoussac, pack warm clothes no matter the weather. Book morning tours if you get seasick since the water is usually calmer then.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Route 132 along the St. Lawrence River offers incredible views. Ferry times change with the tides, so stay flexible. Visit Île Bonaventure early for the best bird watching. In summer, you can see up to 116,000 gannets nesting on the island.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Quebec City Region

    A recent visitor shared: "The funicular ride in Quebec City offers incredible views, but lines get long after 11 AM. Go first thing and you'll have the Old Town almost to yourself." Take the cable car up Montmorency Falls and walk down for the best experience. Stop by the Île d'Orléans in late afternoon to try local ciders.

    
  • Days 14-15

    Return via Montreal

    Leave Quebec City in the morning for the 3-hour drive to Montreal to avoid traffic. If you're flying out, give yourself extra time at the airport since security can be slow in peak season.

    

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• 18 Day Atlantic Canada Itinerary, incl. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland

  An 18-day route through 17 Eastern Canadian destinations from Halifax to St. John's awaits. Visit UNESCO sites at Lunenburg and Gros Morne, cross Confederation Bridge and sail Bonne Bay. Features six strategic two-night stays and 33 meals.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Halifax & South Shore

    Start your trip in Halifax, the vibrant capital of Nova Scotia. Get to Peggy's Cove early on day 2. The lighthouse looks best at sunrise before the crowds show up. Take a drive down the South Shore to the UNESCO site of Lunenburg. Visit the Fisheries Museum in the afternoon when fishing boats come back to port. You'll get a real look at Nova Scotia's maritime culture from the museum's working wharf.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Prince Edward Island

    Cross the impressive 13km Confederation Bridge and explore Charlottetown's historic area. A local traveler shares: "The walking tour through the old town really brings the Confederation story to life—but wear comfortable shoes as the cobblestones can be tricky." Make time for the red-sand beaches at PEI National Park. Visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place later in the day when it's less crowded.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Cape Breton Island

    Stay in Baddeck by the Bras d'Or Lake. Plan a full day for the Cabot Trail. Start early and go counterclockwise for the best views. Bring motion sickness pills if you need them. The Alexander Graham Bell Museum makes a good backup plan on rainy days.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Newfoundland's West Coast

    Book a cabin for the overnight ferry to Port aux Basques. The seas can get rough in winter. The drive to Port au Choix through Gros Morne National Park takes about 5 hours. Stop at Woody Point for lunch and photos to break up the trip.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Northern Peninsula & Labrador

    Book the St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon ferry well ahead. Red Bay's UNESCO site is small but interesting. Bring warm clothes for the strong winds off the Strait of Belle Isle. L'Anse aux Meadows offers great Viking history with good guides to explain it all.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Gros Morne National Park

    Take the Bonne Bay boat tour to see the fjords. Get a guide for the Tablelands hike. They'll help you understand the unique geology. Bring extra layers since the weather changes quickly.

  • Days 13-14

    Central Newfoundland

    Start your day early at Gander's North Atlantic Aviation Museum to avoid crowds. It's about 2 hours to Twillingate. Watch for moose near sunset. Long Point Lighthouse is perfect for spotting icebergs in May-June.

  • Days 15-16

    Trinity & Bonavista

    Get a walking map from the visitor center to see Trinity's historic sites. The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse has a steep climb but great views. One visitor noted: "The historic interpreter's stories about lighthouse keeping brought the harsh reality of their lives into sharp focus."

  • Days 17-18

    St. John's

    Set aside 3 hours for whale and puffin watching in the bay. Bring a windbreaker for Signal Hill even on nice days. The East Coast Trail near Cape Spear offers great ocean views but gets slippery when wet.

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• Halifax to St John's - 18 days

  An 18-day route through 22 Eastern Canadian destinations showcases UNESCO sites in Lunenburg and L'Anse aux Meadows, plus Gros Morne and Terra Nova national parks. Savor a traditional lobster dinner while staying in quality accommodations.

  

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  • Halifax Canada

    41 mi

  • Lunenburg Canada

    140 mi

  • Charlottetown Canada

    14 mi

  • Prince Edward Island Canada

    127 mi

  • Baddeck Canada

    10 mi

  • Cape Breton Island Canada

    47 mi

  • Louisbourg Canada

    351 mi
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  • Port au Choix Canada

    81 mi

  • Red Bay Canada

    34 mi

  • L'Anse au Clair Canada

    66 mi

  • L'Anse aux Meadows Canada

    152 mi

  • Cow Head Canada

    18 mi

  • Gros Morne National Park Of Canada Canada

    149 mi

  • Gander Canada

    48 mi

  • Twillingate Canada

    87 mi

  • Terra Nova National Park Canada

    36 mi

  • Bonavista Canada

    22 mi

  • Trinity Canada

    31 mi

  • Clarenville Canada

    80 mi

  • Witless Bay Canada

    19 mi

  • Cape Spear Canada

    5 mi

  • St. John's Canada

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