Day 1 Toronto to Niagara on the Lake | 130 km/81 miTravel along the shores of Lake Ontario and through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula to arrive at Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is the first capital of Upper Canada and one of the best-preserved 19th Century towns in North America. Continue along the Niagara Parkway heading towards Niagara Falls, one of the world’s natural wonders. We have included the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass, which offers admission to many of Niagara Falls’ most popular attractions while avoiding long wait times. Then board the Falls boat tour taking you on the journey of a lifetime! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Niagara Gorge, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, and come face-to-face with the famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Feel the thunderous roar and incredible power of one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders.
Day 2 Niagara on the Lake to Huntsville | 328 km/203 miToday, travel east into the magnificent Muskoka Country with sparkling clean lakes shimmering under brilliant blue skies. This area has long been a favourite for the people of Southern Ontario for vacations and weekend getaways to the cottage by the lake.
Day 3 Huntsville | ExploringWarm weather activities and amenities are yours to enjoy today. Rent a canoe and spend some time by one of the lakes in the area, or perhaps golf is more to your taste - there are dozens of courses in the area.
Day 4 Huntsville to Ottawa | 298 km/185 miTime to travel again, heading east into Algonquin Provincial Park. Take your time and enjoy the scenery, visit the interpretation centre, and watch out for wildlife. Your destination today is Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With unique history, geography and lifestyle, Ottawa offers a wide variety of urban attractions: many of Canada’s best museums and cultural facilities, as well as the Parliament Buildings and other historical structures and major institutions are located in the Capital area.
Day 5 Ottawa | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Ottawa River CruiseThe cruise offers a spectacular view of the city and allows you to see the river as it was used long ago: as a highway to transport resources. You will also see the natural beauty of the region that captured the imagination of the first European explorer Samuel de Champlain.Option 2. Ottawa Express Bike TourJoin this leisurely relaxed bike tour of Ottawa which is about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) and explores many of downtown Ottawa’s major attractions on its beautiful and safe bicycle paths.Option 3. Discover the Capital City Hop On | Off TourExperience Ottawa’s original and most comprehensive Hop-on-Hop-off City Tour aboard one of our London Style open top Double Deckers or turn of the century Trolleys.
Day 6 Ottawa to Kingston | 283 km/175 miLeaving Ottawa today, you head south towards the Thousand Islands. Along the way stop in at Upper Canada Village (included) along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, to view this living history museum of early life in Canada. Your destination today is Kingston, the first capital of the united Upper and Lower Canada’s before the National Seat of Government was moved to Ottawa in the 1840s. Kingston is renowned as the fresh-water sailing capital of North America and prides itself in being a major port for scenic entertainment cruises of the breathtaking Thousand Islands.
Day 7 Kingston | 1000 Island CruiseToday take a cruise (included) with Gananoque Boat Lines through the Thousand Islands. Stroll the streets of Kingston and its turn-of-the century limestone buildings.
Day 8 Kingston to Toronto | 261 km/162 miBack in Toronto today, enjoy Toronto’s waterfront – one of North America’s largest recreational waterfronts, a scenic backdrop for many popular and entertaining attractions including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Skydome, the CN Tower and the Toronto Islands. Downtown Toronto offers museums and art galleries galore including The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), one of the top museums in the world; the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Canada’s oldest art gallery and the Ontario Science Centre.