Self-Drive Discover Ontario & Quebec

Day 1

Arrive Toronto
Upon arrival in Toronto, pick up your rental car and proceed to your selected downtown hotel. Be sure to experience all of the wonderful culture and history Toronto has to offer. Don’t miss taking a ride up the world’s tallest building - The CN Tower (included), for a magnificent view of Lake Ontario and the City of Toronto.
Overnight Toronto
Standard: Sheraton Hotel (Standard Room)
Superior: Fairmont Royal York (Fairmont Room)

Day 2

Toronto to Ottawa (225 miles)
Travel along side the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, through Kingston and onto Ottawa.
Overnight Ottawa
Standard: Lord Elgin Hotel (Standard Room)
Superior: Chateau Laurier (Fairmont Room)

Day 3

Ottawa
Today explore the nation’s Capital Ottawa, the showcase of Canada’s history and culture. Perhaps a visit to the Parliament Buildings, afternoons cruise on the Rideau Canal, or a stroll in the colourful & lively Byward Market.
Overnight Ottawa
Standard: Lord Elgin Hotel (Standard Room)
Superior: Chateau Laurier (Fairmont Room)

Day 4

Ottawa to Montreal (124 miles)
Today enjoy your scenic drive to Montreal, Canada’s most cosmopolitan city.
Overnight Montreal
Standard: Le Cantlie Suites (Standard Room)
Superior: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel (Fairmont Room)

Day 5

Montreal
Discover hundreds of places of interest in Montreal including the Notre Dame Basilica - one of the masterpieces of religious architecture in North America located in Old Montreal, residential and financial districts, French Quarter, outside view of Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mt. Royal.
Overnight Montreal
Standard: Le Cantlie Suites (Standard Room)
Superior: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel (Fairmont Room)

Day 6

Montreal to Quebec (154 miles)
Drive today through the richly cultured areas from Montreal to Quebec City, where you can experience the European charm of the oldest French settlement in North America.
Overnight Quebec City
Standard: Manoir Victoria (Standard Room)
Superior: Delta Quebec (Fairmont Room)

Day 7

Quebec
Today you experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec. Be sure to drive past the Chateau Frontenac, Parliament and St. Louis Arch, and Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec. Visit modern-day Quebec City sidewalk cafes artists and entertainers, shopping, galleries, all brimming with French passion and joie de vivre.
Overnight Quebec City
Standard: Manoir Victoria (Standard Room)
Superior: Delta Quebec (Fairmont Room)

Day 8

Quebec to Toronto
Quebec to Montreal (154 miles) This morning return the car back to downtown Montreal. (Approx travelling time: 3 hours) to arrive by 1.30pm. Upon arrival transfer (included) to the Via Rail station.
Montreal to Toronto (Via Rail)
Mid afternoon depart Montreal on-board Via Rail’s Corridor service to Toronto. Sit back and relax as you gently travel south through the rural regions of Quebec to the metropolitan city of Toronto arriving 8.09pm. (Dinner included on-board train).
Overnight Toronto
Standard: Sheraton Hotel (Standard Room)
Superior: Fairmont Royal York (Fairmont Room)

Day 9

Tour Ends
End your holiday by checking out of your Toronto hotel.

What's Included

• Hotel accommodation in your chosen category for 8 nights.
• Car rental (economy) for the duration of the trip
• VIA Rail - 1st Class - Montreal to Toronto
• Detailed travel documentation package