Ontario And Quebec Tour

9 Day Discover Ontario and Québec

  • Independent travel
  • 9 days
  • Vancouver to Québec City
  • All year
  • Tour code 9DOQ

Ontario And Quebec Tour

Explore magnificent coastlines, landscapes, and villages.

Trip highlights

  • Hornblower Niagara Falls cruise
  • Entrance to Journey Behind the Falls
  • Niagara's Fury
  • Entrance to the Butterfly Conservatory
  • 1000 Islands cruise
  • Ottawa hop-on hop-off city tour
  • Montréal walking tour
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • Discovery cruise
  • Old Québec City walking tour
  • Québec City helicopter tour
  • Old Québec City ghost tour

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Toronto — Niagara Falls (1½ hours)

    The short journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls will take you through the orchard laden Niagara Peninsula. On arrival in Niagara Falls join a boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. You also have entrance included to Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury and the Butterfly Conservatory.

    Overnight: Niagara Falls
  2. Day 2 Niagara Falls — Kingston (4 hours)

    On your departure discover the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you can visit a local country market and tour a winery. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America to Kingston, a UNESCO World Heritage Destination for its remarkable and well preserved 19th century defense fortifications.

    Overnight: Kingston
  3. Day 3 Kingston — Ottawa (2 hours)

    Discover local islands as you join a cruise through the Thousand Islands on a triple deck paddle-wheeler. The ship winds its way through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon's Hate, Wanderer's Channel, the Bateau Channel, the new, opulent Mandalay mansion and the historic sights of Kingston. Your afternoon drive is dotted with small villages and surrounded by maple forests and rich pasture land as you travel to Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.

    Overnight: Ottawa
  4. Day 4 Ottawa at leisure

    Sit back and relax on an open top double decker or historic trolley as your professional guide shows you the nation's capital with its many historical landmarks, scenic waterways and beautiful parks, your ticket is valid for one day allowing you time to hop on and off at your leisure.

    Overnight: Ottawa
  5. Day 5 Ottawa — Montréal (2 hours)

    Travel through rural Ontario as you cross into Quebec at Coteau. On arrival in Montréal explore the west side of Old Montreal on a 90-minute walking tour showcasing its French heritage and rich architecture.

    Overnight: Montréal
  6. Day 6 Montréal at leisure

    Your day is free to explore at your leisure. We highly recommend you join a guided cycle tour of the city. Montréal is known for its extensive inner city cycling trail system. You will be with the locals as you explore the way they would commute from point to point every day.

    Overnight: Montréal
  7. Day 7 Montréal — Québec City (2½ hours)

    Following the St. Lawrence River, pass from city suburbs to the rural landscapes of forests and rich pastures, dotted with tiny villages that extend to Québec City, the oldest walled city in North America and heart of the French Canadian culture of Canada. This evening enjoy a 3 course dinner in the heart of Old Québec.

    Overnight: Québec City
  8. Day 8 Québec City sightseeing

    With a profession local guide, join a leisurely walking tour where you will experience Old Québec. This afternoon enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Québec City on a helicopter tour before embarking this evening on a storytelling walking tour where you will learn about the darker side of Québec history with Ghost Tours of Québec.

    Overnight: Québec City
  9. Day 9 Québec City

    Your package ends with drop off of your car rental.

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What's included

  • 8 nights of accommodation
  • 9 day mid-size car rental including unlimited kilometres (special conditions apply)
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What's not included

  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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Frequently asked questions

Tour Questions

Is the 9-Day Discover Ontario and Québec tour a self-drive trip?

Yes. This is an independent self-drive itinerary with a 9-day mid-size rental car and unlimited kilometres, subject to special conditions. You drive between the destinations yourself, while several sightseeing tours, cruises and other experiences are pre-arranged.

Where does the Discover Ontario and Québec tour start and end?

The itinerary starts in the Toronto area, with Niagara Falls as the first major destination, and finishes in Québec City. The rental vehicle is returned in Québec City at the end of the trip.

Is the Ontario and Québec itinerary a one-way road trip?

Yes. The route travels eastward from the Toronto/Niagara Falls area through destinations including Kingston, Ottawa and Montréal before ending in Québec City. The rental car is returned in Québec City rather than back at the original pickup location.

What are the main destinations included in the 9-day itinerary?

The itinerary includes Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Kingston and the Thousand Islands, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City, combining major attractions, historic areas, scenic waterways and guided sightseeing experiences.

What Niagara Falls attractions are included in the tour?

The itinerary includes a Hornblower cruise to the base of the falls, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury and the Butterfly Conservatory, giving travelers several different ways to experience the Niagara Falls area.

Does the tour include a Thousand Islands cruise?

Yes. The itinerary includes a Thousand Islands cruise on a triple-deck paddle-wheeler, providing an opportunity to explore the scenic islands and waterways between Kingston and the Ottawa area.

What sightseeing experiences are included in Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City?

The package includes an Ottawa hop-on hop-off city tour, an Old Montréal walking tour, a Québec City helicopter tour and a storytelling Ghost Tour in Old Québec, along with other sightseeing specified in the itinerary.

Is the Québec City helicopter tour included in the package?

Yes. The Québec City helicopter tour is included as part of the Day 8 itinerary, along with a walking tour of Old Québec and an evening storytelling Ghost Tour.

What is included in the starting price of the 9-Day Discover Ontario and Québec tour?

The package includes 8 nights of accommodation, a 9-day mid-size rental car with unlimited kilometres subject to special conditions, and the sightseeing and attractions specified in the itinerary. Airfare, applicable taxes, travel insurance, gratuities and other exclusions are separate.

Can the 9-Day Discover Ontario and Québec itinerary be customized?

Yes. The independent self-drive package can be adjusted according to your travel interests, timeframe and budget. Travelers can contact Anderson Vacations to discuss changes to their itinerary.

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