Day 1 Toronto to Niagara on the Lake | 130 km/81 mi
Today, take a leisurely journey along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world. To many, Niagara is more than the spectacle of Niagara Falls: it’s the aroma of ripening grapes for wine and the taste of succulent fresh fruit, it’s theme parks, or to history buffs it’s the 20 historical museums, two reconstructed forts, along with the historic charm of Niagara-on-the-Lake. For sportsmen, there are over 40 golf courses, and the fishing on Lakes Ontario and Erie.
Day 2 Niagara on the Lake to Huntsville | 328 km/203 mi
Today, travel east into the magnificent Muskoka Country with sparkling clean lakes shimmering under brilliant blue skies. This area has long been a favourite for the people of Southern Ontario for vacations and weekend getaways to the cottage by the lake.
Day 3 Huntsville | Exploring
Warm weather activities and amenities are yours to enjoy today. Rent a canoe and spend some time by one of the lakes in the area, or perhaps golf is more to your taste - there are dozens of courses in the area.
Day 4 Huntsville to Ottawa | 298 km/185 mi
Time to travel again, heading east into Algonquin Provincial Park. Take your time and enjoy the scenery, visit the interpretation centre, and watch out for wildlife. Your destination today is Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With unique history, geography and lifestyle, Ottawa offers a wide variety of urban attractions: many of Canada’s best museums and cultural facilities, as well as the Parliament Buildings and other historical structures and major institutions are located in the Capital area.
Day 5 Ottawa | Exploring
There are many different sites for you to visit in the Capital Region. Perhaps you want to take a cruise on the Rideau Canal or a journey on the Hull – Wakefield Steam Train. Another must see would be the training centre for the Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau across the river from Ottawa. An evening’s fun and entertainment can be had at the Casino de Lac Leamy in Gatineau.
Day 6 Ottawa to Kingston | 283 km/175 mi
Leaving Ottawa today, you head south towards the Thousand Islands. Along the way stop in at Upper Canada Village (included) along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, to view this living history museum of early life in Canada. Your destination today is Kingston, the first capital of the united Upper and Lower Canada’s before the National Seat of Government was moved to Ottawa in the 1840s. Kingston is renowned as the fresh-water sailing capital of North America and prides itself in being a major port for scenic entertainment cruises of the breathtaking Thousand Islands.
Day 7 Kingston | 1000 Island Cruise
Today take a cruise (included) with Gananoque Boat Lines through the Thousand Islands. Stroll the streets of Kingston and its turn-of-the century limestone buildings. (breakfast included)
Day 8 Kingston to Toronto | 261 km/162 mi
Back in Toronto today, enjoy Toronto’s waterfront – one of North America’s largest recreational waterfronts, a scenic backdrop for many popular and entertaining attractions including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Skydome, the CN Tower (included), and the Toronto Islands. Downtown Toronto offers museums and art galleries galore including The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), one of the top museums in the world; the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Canada’s oldest art gallery and the Ontario Science Centre. (breakfast included)