Eastern Spirit

Arrive at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick up your Canada Roadbook at the front desk and check in. The remaining hours are yours to explore this cosmopolitan city. Enjoy the fine cuisine, varied nightlife and world-class shopping of Toronto. Overnight in Toronto

With the city at your feet, you can explore the many facets of this world-class destination. Toronto boasts a fascinating mix of multi-cultural neighbourhoods. From Chinatown to Little Italy, Greektown on the Danforth to Little Portugal, you’ll discover a virtual world within one city. Some other highlights: 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.

Today’s route leads south, skirting the Niagara Escarpment and traversing the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula. You will discover the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake proudly displaying its 19-century heritage. Take some time to browse through the quaint shops and boutiques before continuing along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. Overnight in Niagara Falls.

This charming rural region is not only home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University and Conestoga College, but welcomes over 600,000 visitors to its unique brand of Oktoberfest each year. Founded in 1784, Kitchener is the gateway to the Grand River Valley - world renowned for its natural beauty, and local watershed conservation areas, the valley offers over 30 miles of community trails for hiking, jogging, cycling, or birdwatching. Overnight in Kitchener

Travelling north to the shores of Georgian Bay, you’ll venture into the heart of Central Ontario and the rural town of Midland - your gateway to the picturesque 30,000 islands. Founded by pioneering Jesuits, Midland offers visitors a rich diversity of historical and natural beauty to admire. Your day will be filled visiting Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Huronia Museum and Indian Village, Huronia Historical Parks Discovery Harbour, Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and The Martyrs' Shrine. Overnight in Midland.

Venturing further east today you’ll enter the Pembroke / Ottawa Valley region. A multicultural mosaic of English, Scottish, Polish, Irish, German, Indian, French, Greek and Chinese settlers make this a fascinating city to explore. Take some time to explore the vast wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park, renowned for its hiking trails and canoe routes that invite you to discover the diverse beauty of the area’s flora and fauna. Overnight in Pembroke.

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Quebec-Ontario border, and pass typical rural towns, such as Renfrew and Arnprior. Explore the capital region and the Parliament Buildings, or take a cruise on the Ottawa River. Overnight in Ottawa.

Today your adventure will take a distinctly different turn. You’ll head north into the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. Visiting St. Jovite and MontTremblant Park, Quebec's oldest provincial park, you’ll uncover the scenic beauty that attracts travellers from around the world. Arrive at the luxury resort Tremblant, and stroll through the beautiful pedestrian village of Tremblant. Overnight in Tremblant.

Leave the car behind today and enjoy all the resort has to offer. Tremblant is world-renowned as a four-season destination and you have a variety of options at your fingertips. You can rent a mountain bike and hit the mountain trails, or explore them on foot whilst keeping a lookout for resident wildlife. If golf is more to your liking, Tremblant has two challenging courses as well as the Tremblant Golf Academy. There is a beach club offering beach sports and a watersport centre renting inner tubes, wakeboards and boats such as canoes, kayaks and sailboats. To make your choices a little easier, Tremblant has an activity centre where you can gather ideas and be pointed in the activity direction you would like to take. Overnight in Tremblant.

A European adventure in Canada? Oui! Today you’ll be entranced with Quebec City - Canada's oldest city and North America’s cradle of French heritage. Don’t miss a visit to The Fortifications, a historic national park, Place Royale, the Basilica, the dramatic shrine at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre, Montmorency Falls and Ile d'Orleans. Overnight in Quebec City.

Today is yours to discover what lies behind the impressive walls that surround Quebec City. The best way to see the numerous historic buildings and experience the city’s unique French culture is by walking through the enchanting cobbled streets and narrow laneways. Overnight in Quebec City.

This morning you will follow the St. Lawrence river southwest, your destination none other than the modern jewel of Quebecois renaissance - the thriving city of Montreal. You can spend the day creating your own urban adventure that includes Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d'Armes, rue St.Catherine, Old Montreal, the "underground city", Mont-Royal park, the Biodome de Montreal and Insectarium, Olympic Stadium, botanical gardens, Musee des Beaux Arts and Oratoire St. Joseph. Spend the evening exploring this cosmopolitan centre's bustling nightlife and gourmet restaurants. Overnight in Montreal.

Departing from Montreal, you will drive west across the border into rural Ontario (no passport required!). On your way, 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 Gananoque.

Your tour ends on your return to Toronto.