Ontario and Quebec Self-Drive Holiday

Sample Itinerary of Ontario and Quebec Self-Drive Holiday

Days 1-2

Choose between one of our many preferred airline partners when flying from the UK to Toronto. Air Canada and British Airways offer a direct service, whereas American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United all fly indirect with one change en route in each direction.

Upon arrival into Toronto, head towards the car hire desk to collect your vehicle, ready for the short 30 minute drive downtown to the popular Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre. This is a fantastic value-for-money hotel with an ideal location, found just off Yonge Street in the centre of midtown Toronto; only a few minutes walk from the Eaton Centre. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, restaurant, coffee shop and bar.

Days 2-3

Head south towards Niagara Falls - one of the most iconic landmarks in America. You can get up close using one of the various viewing points - get even closer by boarding the Maid of the Mist as she sails right to the base or walk behind through the Journey behind the Falls. If it is an adventure holiday you are after, try a helicopter ride with an impressive birds eye view over Niagara.

Once you have finished admiring nature at its best, make your way to the Ramada Niagara Falls, conveniently located just two blocks away from the Falls, making this the ideal stop for this evening. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a gym and an arcade room for the children.

Days 3-4

Begin your journey back round the western end of Lake Ontario as you head north into the Muskoka Region and into Huntsville. Your hotel is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Huntsville, found in the heart of the most amazing landscape in Ontario, within easy reach of the local shops and restaurants. Take the time to explore the breath taking scenery on your doorstep, or relax and unwind at the pool and fitness centre.

Days 4-5

Spend today at your leisure. Take the chance to explore the sights of the magnificent Algonquin Provincial Park featuring over 2,400 lakes, great for those who love to canoe or hike. You can certainly see why Muskoka is so well known for its stunning landscape - with endless forests and numerous tranquil lakes, it is a perfect stop on your self-drive holiday.

Days 5-6

Continue your journey east as you drive through the Algonquin Provincial Park, offering you another chance to view those spectacular landscapes, before arriving at Pembroke found on the shores of the Ottawa River. Make your way to the Comfort Inn found near the Ottawa River Waterway, the perfect place for an adventure holiday - with horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, white-water rafting, biking and much more close by.

Days 6-7

Travel south along the shores of the Ottawa River into Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. Head towards the Marriott Ottawa found just steps away from the Parliament Buildings, the Byward Market and the Rideau Canal - a fantastic location to explore the local area.

Days 7-8

Today you will be making your way into the province of Quebec and to the sophisticated city of Montreal found on the banks of St Lawrence. This is a beautiful city rich in history and culture with an abundance of restaurants and boutiques. Make your way to the Hotel St Denis, a beautiful hotel dating back to the 1920s. With a central location, this hotel makes the perfect base for exploring the delights of Montreal.

Days 8-10

Continue further along the St Lawrence River to Quebec, a fortress city known for its stunning architecture and narrow cobblestone streets. Visit the old town, a charming area full of quaint coffee shops - the perfect place for an afternoon stroll. You will be staying at the Loews Hotel Le Concorde, in the heart of Quebec; this is a luxurious hotel popular with visitors.

Day 10

Spend the morning in Quebec before heading off to the airport, return the car at the car desk and board your return flight home.

All our holidays are tailor-made and can be adapted by changing hotels durations and destinations to suit the individuals tastes and requirements – please do get in touch so we can start planning.