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Heritage Trail

14 day Self Drive

Canada

  • Highlights

  • Magnificent scenery of Thousand Islands Region
    Scenic Drive to Algonquin Provincial Park
    Quaint heritage towns of Prince Edward County

Explore the provinces of Ontario and Quebec on this self drive journey. Travel along Lake Ontario from Toronto then journey east to taste the unique flavour of French Canada. The northern journey from Ottawa travels through Algonquin Park and onto Niagara Falls before returning to Toronto.

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Itinerary 2012

Car

Days 1 & 2 - Toronto

Arrive in Toronto and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Spend the whole of your second day at leisure in this lively city, taking in sights like the CN Tower and Art Gallery of Ontario.

Accommodation - Comfort Hotel Toronto Downtown

Day 3 - Toronto to Kingston (260km)

Drive east today, direct to Kingston, and tour Fort Henry, first built in the early 19th century when Canada was a British colony Or alternatively, choose the route that passes through the heritage towns of Prince Edward Country.

Accommodation - Days Inn Kingstown

Days 4 & 5 - Kingston to Montréal (290km)

Head to Montreal today and en route, you'll enter the beautiful Thousand Islands region, where you can hop on board a cruise to explore the scenery. On Day 5, visit Montréal's Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montréal, Olympic site, Biodome, Mt. Royal Park, the casino or the underground city. Spend your evening enjoying the city's famous nightlife.

Accommodation - Maritime Plaza

Days 6 & 7 - Montréal to Québec City (250km)

Journey to Québec City today, stopping off at Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada's national shrine to the Virgin Mary. Once in Québec City, take in sights including its city walls, historic national park, Place Royale and the Basilica.

Accommodation - Hotel Universal Ste Foy

Days 8 & 9 - Québec City to Ottawa (460km)

Visit more local attractions today, like the Wolfe-Montcalm Monument or Dufferin Terrace Drive, one of many routes to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Spend Day 9 exploring this historic city, with highlights including Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and the National Gallery of Canada.

Accommodation - Quality Hotel Downtown

Days 10 & 11 - Ottawa to Huntsville (350km)

Enjoy a scenic drive today to Algonquin Provincial Park and the beautiful Muskoka region. In the Huntsville area, you'll find tennis, golf, boat cruises and horse riding, and a short drive away is Lion's Lookout Park and Muskoka Pioneer Village.

Accommodation - Comfort Inn Huntsville

Day 12 - Huntsville to Niagara Falls (330km)

Set off for Niagara Falls today, heading south past Toronto. We suggest a stop in Midland at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, a recreation of a 17th century village, where Ontario's first European community lived. We then continue our journey to the awesome Niagara Falls.

Accommodation - Days Inn Lurdy's Lane

Day 13 - Niagara Falls to Toronto (130km)

Drive to Toronto through Ontario's fruit growing region. On the way, visit historic Niagara-on-the-Lake and stop at the Welland Canal before checking in for your flight home.

Day 14 - Morning arrival at your chosen UK airport

times vary.

What's Included

  • Trans-Atlantic flights on a scheduled airline
    12 nights hotel accommodation
    Basic car hire for the self drive (please call for car and insurance upgrade details)
    Room Only

Please Note

Holiday prices are in £'s per person based on twin occupancy.
Regional Departures available. Please contact our Travel Centre Team for details.
Supplements may apply. Alternative but similar hotels may be used at certain times of the year.
Prices can increase or decrease, you will be quoted the up to date price at the time of booking.
The itinerary shown is for 2012 departures and may vary for 2011 periods. Please contact reservations for more information.

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