Essential Ontario

Day 2 : Toronto

A free day to explore this cosmopolitan city. Toronto offers endless dining and shopping venues as well as funky neighbourhoods. Perhaps visit the CN Tower one of Canada’s most recognisable and celebrated icons; standing 553 metres tall you will be greeted with panoramic views of the city, it really is a must-do whilst in Toronto.

Day 3 : Toronto to Niagara on the Lake (130km)

Collect your rental car and travel 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 4 : Day 4 Niagara on the Lake - Huntsville (328km)

Today, 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 5 : Huntsville at leisure

Warm 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 6 : Huntsville - Ottawa (298km)

Time 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 7 : Ottawa - Freedom of Choice sightseeing

Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions:

Option 1. Ottawa River Cruise
The 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 region's natural beauty that captured the imagination of the first European explorer Samuel de Champlain.

Option 2. Ottawa Express Bike Tour
Join this leisurely relaxed bike tour of Ottawa, which is about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles), and explore downtown Ottawa’s major attractions on its beautiful and safe bicycle paths.

Option 3. Discover the Capital City Hop On | Off Tour
Experience Ottawa’s original and most comprehensive Hop-on-Hop-off City Tour aboard one of our London Style open-top double deck buses or turn-of-the-century trolleys.

Day 8 : Ottawa to Kingston (175km)

Leaving 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 9 : Kingston - 1000 Island Cruise

Today 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 10 : 10 Kingston Departure (261 km)

Head back to Toronto airport and drop your car in time to check in for your onward flight.