We offer Budget, Standard and Luxury level roadtrips so you can always find something that suits your budget. For this roadtrip, here are the hotels you might typically stay at and hire car class for each roadtrip level:
Breathtaking natural wonders
Cultural museums and galleries
Buzzing nightlife in Toronto and Montreal
duration
12 days
3 HRS Average
driving per day
Begin your adventure amidst the soaring skyscrapers of bustling Toronto before experiencing the spray of Niagara Falls, then make a beeline north to the glacial-carved landscapes of Algonquin Provincial Park.
Cruise between the castles of the Thousands Islands in the St. Lawrence River, then get your cultural fix at the National Gallery in Ottawa.
Discover Canada’s folk cultures in Trois-Rivières and the French-influenced streets of Quebec City before overnighting in pretty Sherbrooke en route to the bohemian neighbourhoods of Montréal.
Our highlights
- Feel the spray of Niagara Falls
- Discover the cultural life of the Québécois
- See the modern marvels of Toronto
Average driving time 3 hours per day
Cruise between the castles of the Thousands Islands in the St. Lawrence River, then get your cultural fix at the National Gallery in Ottawa.
Discover Canada’s folk cultures in Trois-Rivières and the French-influenced streets of Quebec City before overnighting in pretty Sherbrooke en route to the bohemian neighbourhoods of Montréal.
Our highlights
- Feel the spray of Niagara Falls
- Discover the cultural life of the Québécois
- See the modern marvels of Toronto
Average driving time 3 hours per day
TRIP highlights
Niagara Falls
Ottawa Parliament Building
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
Standard Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Toronto
Nights 1 - 2:
Toronto
Hugging the northwestern shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a vibrant metropolis that centres around a cluster of soaring skyscrapers. Get your bearings from the top of the iconic CN Tower or escape to the picturesque Toronto Islands, then sample the city’s gastronomy at the historic St. Lawrence Market. For a cultural fix (with some beer tasting thrown in), spend a day exploring the cobblestone streets of the Victorian-era Distillery District.
Night 3:
Niagara Falls
Gateway to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Niagara Falls lies on the western shores of the Niagara River, just across the Rainbow Bridge from the U.S.A. Soak up the spectacular views from the Niagara Falls Observation Tower and feel the Horseshoe Falls’ spray on the “Maid of the Mist” boat tour or marvel at its sheer power from the “Cave of the Winds’” Hurricane Deck.
Gateway to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Niagara Falls lies on the western shores of the Niagara River, just across the Rainbow Bridge from the U.S.A. Soak up the spectacular views from the Niagara Falls Observation Tower and feel the Horseshoe Falls’ spray on the “Maid of the Mist” boat tour or marvel at its sheer power from the “Cave of the Winds’” Hurricane Deck.
Night 2:
Algonquin Highlands
Boasting more than 2,400 lakes within its borders, Algonquin is the oldest provincial park in Canada and one of its most popular. Explore the ruggedly beautiful Barron Canyon or delve into the area’s forestry history at the recreated camp of the Algonquin Logging Museum. You can spot moose while canoeing along one of the scenic waterways, then follow the banks of the Oxtongue River along the Whiskey Rapids Trail.
Night 2:
Thousand Islands
Comprising more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands have served as a getaway destination since the late 19th century. Its endless shorelines have made it a recreational hub for everything from kayaking and diving to swimming and fishing, with a good dose of history thrown in. Explore the secret passageways of Singer Castle on Dark Island, then cruise to the German-inspired Boldt Castle on aptly-named Heart Island.
Comprising more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands have served as a getaway destination since the late 19th century. Its endless shorelines have made it a recreational hub for everything from kayaking and diving to swimming and fishing, with a good dose of history thrown in. Explore the secret passageways of Singer Castle on Dark Island, then cruise to the German-inspired Boldt Castle on aptly-named Heart Island.
Night 2:
Ottawa
Serving as the Canadian capital, Ottawa is a dynamic city where the country’s French and English speakers converge. Aside from world-class museums and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rideau Canal, it’s home to striking national landmarks such as Parliament Hill with its Victorian Gothic architecture. Get a bird’s eye view of the city from the 1920s Peace Tower, then discover the cosmopolitan vibe of Ottawa’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Night 2:
Trois-Rivieres
One of the oldest industrial cities in Canada, Trois Rivieres centres around the heritage-listed buildings of the Rue du Ursulines. Delve into the local history at the riverfront museum of Boréalis or gain an insight into Québécois cultural life at the Quebec Museum of Folk Culture. You can spend a night behind bars at the adjacent Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, then experience the birthplace of the iron industry at Forges du Saint-Maurice.
One of the oldest industrial cities in Canada, Trois Rivieres centres around the heritage-listed buildings of the Rue du Ursulines. Delve into the local history at the riverfront museum of Boréalis or gain an insight into Québécois cultural life at the Quebec Museum of Folk Culture. You can spend a night behind bars at the adjacent Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, then experience the birthplace of the iron industry at Forges du Saint-Maurice.
Night 2:
Quebec
Centred around a charming, UNESCO-listed Old Town, Quebec City is a hub of French Canadian culture along the Saint Lawrence River. Admire the historic stone buildings that line its narrow, winding streets and be awed by the city’s majestic basilicas, then get some retail therapy in the charming Quartier Petit-Champlain. A short hop north from Quebec City will see you amidst the natural splendour of Montgomery Falls Park.
Night 2:
Sherbrooke
At the confluence of the Saint-François and Magog rivers, Sherbrooke is a culturally rich city that’s been nicknamed the “Queen of the Eastern Townships”. Its urban core is dotted with fine museums, historic theatres and a mid-19th-century prison while the leafy trails of Mont Bellevue Park invite you to escape into the great outdoors while hiking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing.
At the confluence of the Saint-François and Magog rivers, Sherbrooke is a culturally rich city that’s been nicknamed the “Queen of the Eastern Townships”. Its urban core is dotted with fine museums, historic theatres and a mid-19th-century prison while the leafy trails of Mont Bellevue Park invite you to escape into the great outdoors while hiking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing.
Nights 2 - 2:
Montreal
Clustered on an island in the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal is a pulsing city that’s watched over by the triple-peaked Mt. Royal. Explore the cobblestoned streets of Vieux-Montréal and the bohemian boutiques of Plateau before discovering Montreal’s legendary foodie culture at the Jean-Talon Market. Works by Canadian artists are on show at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts while the city’s foundations are revealed at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.
Clustered on an island in the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal is a pulsing city that’s watched over by the triple-peaked Mt. Royal. Explore the cobblestoned streets of Vieux-Montréal and the bohemian boutiques of Plateau before discovering Montreal’s legendary foodie culture at the Jean-Talon Market. Works by Canadian artists are on show at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts while the city’s foundations are revealed at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.
Day 3 : Leave Montreal
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What's included?
Budget
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Your car
Mini or larger
Standard
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Hilton Quebec
Your car
Midsize or larger
Premium
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Shangri-la hotel Toronto
Your car
Standard or larger
Standard Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Toronto
Nights 1 - 2:
Toronto
Hugging the northwestern shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a vibrant metropolis that centres around a cluster of soaring skyscrapers. Get your bearings from the top of the iconic CN Tower or escape to the picturesque Toronto Islands, then sample the city’s gastronomy at the historic St. Lawrence Market. For a cultural fix (with some beer tasting thrown in), spend a day exploring the cobblestone streets of the Victorian-era Distillery District.
Night 3:
Niagara Falls
Gateway to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Niagara Falls lies on the western shores of the Niagara River, just across the Rainbow Bridge from the U.S.A. Soak up the spectacular views from the Niagara Falls Observation Tower and feel the Horseshoe Falls’ spray on the “Maid of the Mist” boat tour or marvel at its sheer power from the “Cave of the Winds’” Hurricane Deck.
Gateway to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Niagara Falls lies on the western shores of the Niagara River, just across the Rainbow Bridge from the U.S.A. Soak up the spectacular views from the Niagara Falls Observation Tower and feel the Horseshoe Falls’ spray on the “Maid of the Mist” boat tour or marvel at its sheer power from the “Cave of the Winds’” Hurricane Deck.
Night 4:
Algonquin Highlands
Boasting more than 2,400 lakes within its borders, Algonquin is the oldest provincial park in Canada and one of its most popular. Explore the ruggedly beautiful Barron Canyon or delve into the area’s forestry history at the recreated camp of the Algonquin Logging Museum. You can spot moose while canoeing along one of the scenic waterways, then follow the banks of the Oxtongue River along the Whiskey Rapids Trail.
Night 5:
Thousand Islands
Comprising more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands have served as a getaway destination since the late 19th century. Its endless shorelines have made it a recreational hub for everything from kayaking and diving to swimming and fishing, with a good dose of history thrown in. Explore the secret passageways of Singer Castle on Dark Island, then cruise to the German-inspired Boldt Castle on aptly-named Heart Island.
Comprising more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands have served as a getaway destination since the late 19th century. Its endless shorelines have made it a recreational hub for everything from kayaking and diving to swimming and fishing, with a good dose of history thrown in. Explore the secret passageways of Singer Castle on Dark Island, then cruise to the German-inspired Boldt Castle on aptly-named Heart Island.
Night 6:
Ottawa
Serving as the Canadian capital, Ottawa is a dynamic city where the country’s French and English speakers converge. Aside from world-class museums and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rideau Canal, it’s home to striking national landmarks such as Parliament Hill with its Victorian Gothic architecture. Get a bird’s eye view of the city from the 1920s Peace Tower, then discover the cosmopolitan vibe of Ottawa’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Night 7:
Trois-Rivieres
One of the oldest industrial cities in Canada, Trois Rivieres centres around the heritage-listed buildings of the Rue du Ursulines. Delve into the local history at the riverfront museum of Boréalis or gain an insight into Québécois cultural life at the Quebec Museum of Folk Culture. You can spend a night behind bars at the adjacent Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, then experience the birthplace of the iron industry at Forges du Saint-Maurice.
One of the oldest industrial cities in Canada, Trois Rivieres centres around the heritage-listed buildings of the Rue du Ursulines. Delve into the local history at the riverfront museum of Boréalis or gain an insight into Québécois cultural life at the Quebec Museum of Folk Culture. You can spend a night behind bars at the adjacent Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, then experience the birthplace of the iron industry at Forges du Saint-Maurice.
Night 8:
Quebec
Centred around a charming, UNESCO-listed Old Town, Quebec City is a hub of French Canadian culture along the Saint Lawrence River. Admire the historic stone buildings that line its narrow, winding streets and be awed by the city’s majestic basilicas, then get some retail therapy in the charming Quartier Petit-Champlain. A short hop north from Quebec City will see you amidst the natural splendour of Montgomery Falls Park.
Night 9:
Sherbrooke
At the confluence of the Saint-François and Magog rivers, Sherbrooke is a culturally rich city that’s been nicknamed the “Queen of the Eastern Townships”. Its urban core is dotted with fine museums, historic theatres and a mid-19th-century prison while the leafy trails of Mont Bellevue Park invite you to escape into the great outdoors while hiking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing.
At the confluence of the Saint-François and Magog rivers, Sherbrooke is a culturally rich city that’s been nicknamed the “Queen of the Eastern Townships”. Its urban core is dotted with fine museums, historic theatres and a mid-19th-century prison while the leafy trails of Mont Bellevue Park invite you to escape into the great outdoors while hiking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing.
Nights 10 - 11:
Montreal
Clustered on an island in the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal is a pulsing city that’s watched over by the triple-peaked Mt. Royal. Explore the cobblestoned streets of Vieux-Montréal and the bohemian boutiques of Plateau before discovering Montreal’s legendary foodie culture at the Jean-Talon Market. Works by Canadian artists are on show at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts while the city’s foundations are revealed at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.
Clustered on an island in the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal is a pulsing city that’s watched over by the triple-peaked Mt. Royal. Explore the cobblestoned streets of Vieux-Montréal and the bohemian boutiques of Plateau before discovering Montreal’s legendary foodie culture at the Jean-Talon Market. Works by Canadian artists are on show at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts while the city’s foundations are revealed at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.
Day 12 : Leave Montreal
