9-day Ontario - Quebec tour

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  From Toronto to Montreal

  Your adventure begins early, with a friendly welcome from your guide Moose, before you head down the Trans-Canada Highway towards Montreal. Your first stop will be at the Big Apple, where they have made over 3 million apple pies! We highly recommend you try one! Next, a lunch stop and a cruise through the incredible Thousand Islands region, located in the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States. You will arrive in Montreal in the early evening and you should join your guide for a night out in the city! (Thousand Islands cruise included).

• day 2

  Montreal

  You will explore Montreal, the city of festivals. Join your Moose guide and discover the sights of the largest French-speaking city outside of Europe. Or, if you prefer, set out to discover this wonderful city.

• day 3

  From Montreal to Quebec City

  You will visit Montmorency Falls, a spectacular waterfall that is higher than Niagara Falls! From there, you will continue to Quebec, the largest fortified city in North America. You will have free time to stroll through the cobblestone streets and enjoy the outdoor cafés, street musicians, local art, and above all, the good food! Group dinner at the inn.

• day 4

  City of Québec

  Take some free time in Quebec! We suggest exploring the old city on foot with friends, and don't forget your camera! If you want to do a fun activity, you will have the opportunity to join our whale watching excursion for $99 in a small French village, Tadoussac.

• day 5

  From the city of Quebec to Mont-Tremblant

  You will be in the front row to go to Mont-Tremblant, a magnificent ski village located in the Laurentians. Your lunch stop today is Mont-Tremblant National Park, where you will enjoy beautiful scenery during our hike. You will stroll through the Mont-Tremblant ski village, then you will arrive at the youth hostel and enjoy a swim or a canoe ride before your group dinner. In the evening, you will listen to stories and laugh around a campfire by the lake.

• day 6

  From Mont-Tremblant to Ottawa

  You will drive through the spectacular hills of the Laurentians towards Ottawa, the capital of Canada. First stop: you will visit Omega Park to get a closer look at the wildlife, including deer, bears, moose, and more. You can even feed the animals! Once you arrive in Ottawa, you will go to the hostel (a former prison), then take a walking tour of the city and the historic Parliament Hill. Next, you will go for some drinks and dinner at the ByWard Market! (Omega Park included).

• day 7

  From Ottawa to Fort-Coulonge

  Enjoy breakfast at the hostel and free time in the morning to continue exploring the national capital. You will leave in the afternoon for Fort Coulonge, which is a beautiful walk along the river. You will arrive at Esprit Lodge in the early evening. Dinner will be a salmon or steak barbecue (vegetarian option also available). If you choose to go rafting the next day ($115 including lunch), you are in good hands. The Esprit team has been voted one of the best rafting companies in the world by National Geographic! Join us at the campfire and meet your rafting guides!

• day 8

  Fort Coulonge

  If you are rafting, the departure is scheduled earlier today at 7:30 am. You will take a short walk to the starting point and spend the day on the river, either rafting or windsurfing. If you decide to stay at the lodge, you can swim, go canoeing, or go hiking. At the end of the day, you will return to the lodge and settle in for another good meal, then relax on the patio to admire the incredible sunset with a cold drink.

• day 9

  From Fort Coulonge to Toronto

  After breakfast, you will get back on the road to Toronto, with a lunch stop at Bon Echo Provincial Park (famous for Bon Echo Rock and some of the most beautiful beaches in the north). You will arrive in Toronto around 6 p.m. and your driver will drop you off at the designated location.