Autumn in Quebec & Ontario

 Day 1 – Sunday September 21, 2025 - Home to Ottawa

Depart the West Coast this morning and fly to the nation’s capital – Ottawa. Upon arrival transfer to our downtown hotel. Tonight get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a welcome dinner. Today’s dinner is included 

Day 2 – Monday September 22, 2025 – Ottawa

This morning begins with a locally guided tour of Ottawa that will showcase the Parliament Buildings, the Supreme Court, the Rideau Canal, the National War Memorial, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Prime Minister and much more. The tour concludes at Parliament Hill where you may wish to embark on a guided tour inside the Parliament Buildings. The rest of the day is at leisure and can be spent enjoying the city’s great museums or perhaps exploring the unique Byward Market area. 

Today’s breakfast is included 

Day 3 – Tuesday September 23, 2025 – Ottawa to Quebec City

Today we depart the province of Ontario and enter Quebec. Enjoy the scenery and the beautiful fall colours as we travel past Montebello and along the north of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Stop for an included lunch at a sugar shack and learn about maple syrup production during a tour of the camp. This afternoon we arrive in the historic capital of the province, Quebec City, and check into our luxurious hotel adjacent to the ancient walls of the old city. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 4 –Wednesday September 24, 2025 – Quebec City

Today begins with a locally guided tour of the historic city including stops at Place Royale the site of the original city, and the famous Plains of Abraham where the epic battle between French and English for control of Canada took place. We’ll also see the Parliament Buildings, the Château Frontenac Hotel and travel back in time as we pass through the gates of the old city. Later today we take a drive into the countryside passing by the towering Montmorency Falls before visiting the beautiful Basilica at St-Anne du Beaupre. We then learn about the beautiful work created in copper and silver at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. Tonight enjoy dinner at a fantastic local restaurant. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 5 –Thursday September 25, 2025 – Quebec City to Montreal 

Leaving old Quebec City behind this morning we cross the mighty St. Lawrence and travel towards the country’s second largest city – Montreal. This afternoon a guided tour of Montreal includes the Old Port, the downtown core, McGill University, St-Catharine Street and Mount Royal. Tonight, you are free to enjoy the city’s exciting atmosphere. 

Today’s breakfast is included 

Day 6- Friday September 26, 2025 – Montreal to Kingston

This morning is at leisure to better acquaint yourself with Montreal. This afternoon we depart for Kingston and Ontario’s beautiful 1,000 Island region. Tonight’s dinner is included in Kingston. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 7 – Saturday September 27, 2025 – Kingston to Toronto

Today we explore the city of Kingston –the former capital of Upper Canada. Visit the national historic site of Fort Henry where a guided tour of the grounds will illuminate the historic significance of this location in Canadian history. After some free time in downtown Kingston we depart for the cosmopolitan city of Toronto. Tonight’s accommodations find us in the heart of downtown Toronto. 

Today’s breakfast is included 

Day 8- Sunday September 28, 2025 - Toronto

This morning begins with a guided tour of the city including such sites as the City Hall, Roger’s Centre, the harbourfront area, Queen’s Park, Bay Street, Chinatown and trendy Yorkville. This afternoon ascend to the top of the CN Tower to marvel at the impressive view across the city and Lake Ontario, and if you’re feeling brave why not venture out onto the glass floor? The remainder of the day is at leisure and provides ample time to visit such famous sites as The Hockey Hall of Fame or the Royal Ontario Museum. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 9 – Monday September 29, 2025 - Toronto to Niagara Falls

Leaving Toronto behind we follow the shoreline of Lake Ontario towards Niagara Falls. As we cross the Welland Canal you can marvel at the engineering feat the completion of its locks involved that now allow ships to pass safely from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Soon we find ourselves in the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Here, take a little time to explore the charming streets, boutiques and cafes before we continue our travels down the Niagara Parkway. View the ridge at Queenstown and Brock’s monument as you learn a little about the impact of the War 1812. Stop to view the Whirlpool Rapids before arriving at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls. After taking in the sites from the top we descend into the canyon for a short cruise into the mist aboard one of the Niagara River’s famous tour boats. Tonight a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers commemorates a magnificent journey through Ontario and Quebec. After dinner you may wish to take a stroll alongside the falls, only a short walk from our hotel, to take in the magic of their nightly illumination. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 10 – Tuesday September 30, 2025 - Niagara Falls to Home

This morning we depart Niagara Falls and make our way to Toronto’s Pearson Airport for our midafternoon return flight. We arrive back in the late afternoon where return transfers will be waiting to take you home. 

Today’s breakfast is included