Explore the Best of Eastern Canada: A 3-Day Adventure
Day 1: Toronto – Thousand Islands – Montreal
Depart from Toronto and head to the Thousand Islands, a scenic region nestled on the St. Lawrence River. Take an optional Thousand Islands Cruise (75 mins) to admire the picturesque islands, historic landmarks, and grand waterfront estates. If the cruise is unavailable, explore the Montreal Biodome and the Montreal Olympic Tower instead.
Continue to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city in eastern Canada, known as the “Little Paris of North America.” Enjoy a guided Montreal City Tour (45 mins), featuring Dorchester Square, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (outside visit), Sun Life Building (outside visit), and Saint-Catherine Street. Opt for an authentic French dinner (optional, 60 mins) before resting at a comfortable hotel in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Day 2: Montreal – Quebec – Montreal
Immerse yourself in the European ambiance of Quebec City, where French culture thrives. Explore Old Quebec (Mandatory, 60 mins), including Place d’Armes, Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament Building (outside visit), and Quebec City Notre-Dame Basilica. Stroll down Little Champlain Street (60 mins), a charming area with boutique shops and cafés.Quebec French Dinner(Optional, 60 mins)
For an added adventure, visit Montmorency Falls (optional, 60 mins), where a scenic cable car ride provides stunning waterfall views. Return to Montreal for the night. Montmorency Falls and the cable car will be closed from 11/18/2025–12/25/2025 and 01/05/2026–01/30/2026. During these periods, the site will be removed from the itinerary. Actual closure dates are subject to the attraction’s official notice.
Day 3: Montreal – Mont-Tremblant – Ottawa – Toronto
Start the day at Ottawa City In-Depth Tour (Optional, 120 minutes)
Next, visit Ottawa, Canada’s capital, and explore Parliament Hill (30 mins), the heart of the country
Ottawa In-Depth Tour itinerary:
ByWard Market – the oldest public market in Canada –
Kiweki Point – Ottawa’s newest scenic viewpoint –
National Gallery of Canada (exterior visit) –
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica –
Royal Canadian Mint (If the Mint is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Bank of Canada Museum)