Self-Drive Heritage Trail

Tour Information

12nt Tour Begins & Ends Toronto: 2nts Toronto; 1nt Kingston; 2nts Montreal; 2nts Quebec City; 2nts Ottawa; 2nts Huntsville; 1nts Niagara Falls

Explore the provinces of Ontario and Quebec on this 13-day holiday, taking in the highlights of Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa. The circular route travels along Lake Ontario from Toronto to the Thousand Islands resort region, then east to taste the unique flavour of French Canada. The northern journey from Ottawa travels through Algonquin Park and on to Niagara Falls, the "honeymoon capital of the world", before returning to Toronto.

Day 1

FLY FROM DUBLIN - TORONTO
Arrive Pearson International Airport, Toronto, and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick-up your Canada Roadbook at the front desk as you check-in. Remainder of the day is at leisure for shopping at the Eaton Centre or perhaps sampling the fine cuisine and nightlife of Toronto.
Overnight in Toronto.
Standard Accommodation: Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre or Courtyard by Marriott Toronto.
Superior Accommodation: Delta Chelsea Hotel or Sheraton Centre Hotel.

Day 2

TORONTO
Enjoy the entire day in and around Toronto. Some suggestions: the CN Tower and spectacular SkyDome, Ontario Place, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Ontario Science Centre or the Royal Ontario Museum.
Overnight in Toronto.
Standard Accommodation: Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre or Courtyard by Marriott Toronto.
Superior Accommodation: Delta Chelsea Hotel or Sheraton Centre Hotel.

Day 3

TORONTO TO KINGSTON (161 Miles)
Drive east today, directly to Kingston, and tour Fort Henry. An alternative route to Kingston passes through the quaint heritage towns of Prince Edward County.
Overnight in Kingston.
Standard Accommodation: Comfort Inn Midtown Kingston or Ambassador Resort Hotel.
Superior Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront or Four Points Sheraton Hotel.

Day 4

KINGSTON TO MONTREAL (180 Miles)
En route to Montreal today, you will be entering the beautiful Thousand Islands region, where forested islands lie amid tranquil lakes. Take to the water and step aboard a cruiser to explore the magnificent scenery of the Thousand Islands. This wonderfully lush island landscape is dotted with luxurious cottages and vast estates. The cruise will take you past Boldt Castle, Zavikon Island and Millionaire’s Row.
Overnight in Montreal.
Standard Accommodation: Hotel Expresso Montreal Centre-Ville or Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown
Superior Accommodation: Delta Centre-Ville or Meridien Versailles Montreal.

Day 5

MONTREAL
Visit Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, the Olympic site, the Biodome, Mt. Royal Park, the casino or the underground city. Montreal is renowned for its active and cosmopolitan nightlife.
Overnight in Montreal.
Standard Accommodation: Hotel Expresso Montreal Centre-Ville or Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown
Superior Accommodation: Delta Centre-Ville or Meridien Versailles Montreal.

Day 6

MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY (155 Miles)
En route to Quebec City, we suggest a stop at Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada’s national shrine to the Virgin Mary. Of interest in Trois-Rivières is the Museum of Quebec Folk Arts and Traditions.
Overnight in Quebec City.
Standard Accommodation: Hotel Clarion Quebec or Hotel Classique.
Superior Accommodation: Delta Quebec or Hotel Pur.

Day 7

QUEBEC CITY
Quebec City is Canada’s oldest city and exhibits a strong French heritage. The Fortifications, a historic national park; Place Royale; and the Basilica are some of the suggestions. Outside the city are the dramatic shrine at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré, Montmorency Falls and the Ile d’Orleans. Overnight in Quebec City.
Standard Accommodation: Hotel Clarion Quebec or Hotel Classique.
Superior Accommodation: Delta Quebec or Hotel Pur.

Day 8

QUEBEC CITY TO OTTAWA (285 Miles)
Visit more local attractions, perhaps the Wolfe-Montcalm Monument or Dufferin Terrace. Drive one of several routes to Ottawa, the nation’s capital.
Overnight in Ottawa.
Standard Accommodation: Lord Elgin or Novotel Ottawa or Radisson Hotel Parliament Hill.
Superior Accommodation: Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites or Delta Ottawa City Centre.

Day 9

OTTAWA
Use the entire day to see this historic city of pageantry and the arts. We suggest a visit to the Parliament Buildings, museums or National Gallery, perhaps a tour of the Royal Canadian Mint or a Rideau Canal designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Ottawa.
Standard Accommodation: Lord Elgin or Novotel Ottawa or Radisson Hotel Parliament Hill.
Superior Accommodation: Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites or Delta Ottawa City Centre.

Day 10

OTTAWA TO HUNTSVILLE (217 Miles)
Enjoy a scenic drive today to Algonquin Provincial Park and the beautiful Muskoka region. This northern lakeland route offers some of the finest fishing in the country.
Overnight near Huntsville.
Standard Accommodation:Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn, Colonial Bay Motel Resort or Hidden Valley Resort.
Superior Accommodation: Deerhurst Resort or Delta Grand View Resort.

Day 11

HUNTSVILLE
The Huntsville area offers tennis, golf, boat cruises, horseback riding and hiking trails. A short drive away is Lion’s Lookout Park or Muskoka Pioneer Village.
Overnight near Huntsville.
Standard Accommodation:Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn, Colonial Bay Motel Resort or Hidden Valley Resort.
Superior Accommodation: Deerhurst Resort or Delta Grand View Resort.

Day 12

HUNTSVILLE TO NIAGARA FALLS (205 Miles)
Drive south and bypass Toronto en route to Niagara Falls, the "honeymoon capital of the world". We suggest a stop in Midland at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons.
Overnight in Niagara Falls.
Standard Accommodation: Old Stone Inn or Days Inn Fallsview Casino or Hilton Niagara Falls - Non-view.
Superior Accommodation: Hilton Niagar Falls City view or Doubletree Niagara.

Day 13

NIAGARA FALLS TO TORONTO / END OF TOUR
Drive to Toronto through Ontario’s fruit growing region. En route, visit historic Niagara-on-the-Lake
and stop at the Welland Canal. Return to Pearson International Airport.

Day 14

ARRIVAL BACK IN DUBLIN

What's Included

• Transatlantic schedule flights
• Car hire (economy size) from day 3
• Accommodation for 12 nights
• Day 4, Rockport - 1-hour 1000 Islands cruise
• A personalised Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing maps

Not included

• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees