Classic Ontario

12 days from £2,616pp

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12 days from £2,616pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

The holiday price excludes international flights. We are happy to quote flights separately based on your dates of travel and preferences.

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(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Ontario / Toronto / Niagara Falls / Blue Mountains / Muskoka Lakes / Algonquin Provincial Park / Ottawa / Kingston and Thousand Islands

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Toronto, CN Tower

Arrive at Toronto Airport where you will be met and taken by luxury private transfer to your hotel.

Explore the vast waterfront and downtown of multicultural Toronto, Canada’s biggest city. Included in your tour is entrance to the CN Tower and a 450-metre ascent offering panoramic views.

Take an optional bicycle tour of downtown before checking out the city’s diverse cuisine in neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Koreatown, Greek Town, Portugal Village and Kensington Market.

Other options in the city are museums such as Royal Ontario Museum with the world’s largest fossil collection, and a cruise on Lake Ontario.

Skyline of Toronto over Ontario Lake at twilight

Day 2 Day trip to spectacular Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is only 1.5 hours from Toronto so easily visited on a day trip.
Take in the spellbinding sight of millions of gallons of water plunging over the sheer cliffs of 170-foot Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, and American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls on the US side.
Ascend the 175-foot Niagara Skywheel or the observation deck of Skylon Tower for the best views, or take a boat cruise or helicopter tour. You could opt to stay in the evening for the famous illuminations and fireworks before returning to Toronto.

 

Viewing of Niagara

Day 3 Toronto to Blue Mountains

Pick up your hire car and drive about 2.5 hours through alpine scenery to Blue Mountains.

This region offers a range of activities, depending on what time of year you’re visiting. Summer activities include ziplining, climbing, hiking and cycling, while in winter there are over 40 ski and snowboarding trails and the popular Woodview Mountaintop Skating Loop.

 

Blue Mountain Village in Winter

Day 4 Alpine scenery and Apple Pie Trail of Blue Mountains

Continue to explore the region of Blue Mountains, including the pretty alpine resort of Blue Mountain itself.

The region has many varieties of apples and the Apple Pie Trail is worth following through orchards and breweries along Southern Georgian Bay.

Day 5 Blue Mountains to Muskoka Lakes

This morning, drive about two hours north-east to one of Ontario’s most beautiful regions – Muskoka Lakes.
This region’s densely forested hills and more than 80 lakes are filled with wildlife including deer, beavers, moose and blue herons. Take a canoeing trip on the lakes or go hiking or cycling on the many trails.

Muskoka Lakes has many charming communities serving delicious food and drink, especially maple syrup and cranberries in Bala, three islands connected by bridges over waterfalls. Consider taking a farm and winery tour to sample some of the local vintages.

Stay overnight in the town of Huntsville.

Muskoka Lakes
Stay at - Deerhurst Resort

Day 6 Wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park

Close to Muskoka Lakes is one of Ontario’s most alluring protected areas – Algonquin Provincial Park. This pristine wilderness of lush landscapes is Canada’s oldest provincial park, a haven for hiking, canoeing, rafting, fishing and wildlife watching.

Check into your waterside cabin inside the park and begin exploring some of the 7,000 square kilometres of maple and fir forests, hills, meadows, rivers and lakes. Wildlife inhabiting the park includes moose, deer, beavers, black bears and wolves.

 

Moose in Algonquin Canada
Stay at - Bartlett Lodge

Day 7 Hiking and canoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park

Spend a second day in the beautiful wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park. Explore some of the 20 hiking and three cycling trails, canoe across the lakes and tributaries independently or take a guided canoe trip. If you’re feeling more adventurous, tackle some of the best whitewater rafting in Ontario.

You can learn about Algonquin’s famed flora and fauna at Algonquin Visitor Centre. The Spruce Boardwalk is an easy hike or tackle the climb to the Centennial Ridge lookout for great views.

Stay at - Bartlett Lodge

Day 8 Algonquin to Ottawa

Drive east today for nearly three hours to reach historic Canadian capital Ottawa.

Ottawa is filled with historic architecture and has a beautiful riverside location. Take a guided tour of the city’s historic attractions or explore independently. Highlights include Parliament Hill, the Museum of Civilisation, The National Gallery, Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum and the Royal Canadian Mint.

Ottawa Canada

Day 9 Explore historic Ottawa

Continue to explore historic Ottawa. Don’t miss the Rideau Canal – in summer a great waterway to explore by boat, while in winter it transforms into the world’s largest skating rink.

If you’re a fan of craft beer, then consider a half-day Brew Donkey tour of local breweries.

Day 10 Ottawa to Kingston

Head south today to the historic city of Kingston, about two hours from Ottawa.

Where Lake Ontario meets the St Lawrence River, Kingston is nicknamed the “Limestone City” for its distinctive buildings. The city has a rich history with highlights including Fort Henry, a former 19th century fort and museum, and Kingston Penitentiary, formerly one of the world’s oldest prisons.

Food lovers should head to the public market in front of City Hall for a wide range of food and drink, while beer lovers can tour some of the city’s nine breweries.

 

One Island with a small house in Thousand Islands Region in summer in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Day 11 Cruise of 1000 Islands

One of the Kingston region’s biggest draws is the incredible archipelago of 1000 Islands in the St. Lawrence River.

One of the best ways to explore the castles and communities of these 1,800 islands is on a three-hour paddle-wheeler cruise. This cruise visits the small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon’s Hat, Wanderer’s Channel, the Bateau Channel and Mandalay Mansion.

Day 12 Tour ends, flight from Toronto

Your tour comes to an end. Drive back to Toronto and drop off your hire car at Toronto Airport before your flight home.

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