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Landmarks of Ontario - Independent Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights

Ontario is the hub of Canada; with cities and towns that reflect their roles in the historic, current and future development of the country.  Toronto is the economic and development centre of Canada.  Kingston is the historic capital of British North America.  Ottawa is the national capital of modern Canada.  Visiting each one of these landmarks, your tour will give you a sample of central Canada.

Indicative Price: AUD$ 2,420 per person (twin Share)

Brochure

Inclusions
VIA Rail Fares
Toronto Trolley Tour
Niagara Falls Excursion
Kingston Confederation Trolley Tour
1000 Islands Cruise
Ottawa City Tour

Highlights
Toronto: 4 Nights
Kingston: 2 Nights
Ottawa: 3 Nights

Style
Independent Tour
Coach Tour
Rail Tour

Map & Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Toronto - One of the world’s great multi-cultural cities.  Toronto is full of world famous sights and attractions including; The University of Toronto, Yorkville Village, CN Tower, Skydome, Chinatown, Queen’s Quay and the Harbourfront Centre.

Day 2: Toronto City Tour - Today you have a ticket for the fully narrated Hop-on / Hop-off Toronto City Tour.  Tours officially start in front of Nicholby’s on the corner of York and Front Streets, however, you can hop on at any of over 20 stops throughout the city.

Day 3: Toronto at leisure - Enjoy a second day exploring Toronto.  Your city tour ticket can still be used to get you to and from the attractions that you most want to visit.

Day 4: Niagara Falls Excursion - Today you will join a full day sightseeing excursion to one of the seven natural wonders of the world; Niagara Falls.  Highlights include the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral Clock and Brock’s Monuments.  You will have some time to explore the ‘Falls’ on your own before returning to Toronto this evening.

Day 5: Toronto to Kingston - Board VIA Rail’s Corridor Service to Kingston.  Upon arrival in Kingston you can join the Confederation Trolley Tour.  Highlights of this entertaining ride include; Royal Military College, Fort Henry, Fort Frontenac, Kingston Penitentiaries, Olympic Harbour, Bellevue and Queen’s University.

Day 6: 1000 Islands Cruise - The 1000 Islands start in Kingston and dot the St Lawrence River for miles.  This afternoon’s cruise tours you into the small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring:  Napoleon’s Hat, Wanderer’s Channel, the Bateau Channel, Nakomis Lodge and the historic waterfront of Kingston.

Day 7: Kingston to Ottawa - Today, you re-board VIA Rail’s Corridor Service to Ottawa.  Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world.  Ottawa is rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, parklands, waterways and historic architecture.  The city offers an open and welcoming environment to cultures from around the world.

Day 8: Ottawa City Tour - Your Hop-on / Hop-off City Tour is a scenic journey through the Nation’s Capital.  You will ride in an open top double decker bus.  You may get off and on at any of the bus stops.

Day 9: Ottawa at leisure - Today you continue your exploration of Ottawa.  Your city tour ticket is still valid, and many of the national museums or galleries will need a long visit.

Day 10: Depart Ottawa - This morning, depart Ottawa on VIA Rail or by Air Canada.  Both offer connections to the rest of Canada for you to continue your vacation.

 

Tour Inclusions:

  • 9 nights accommodation in moderate grade hotels 
  • VIA Rail fares (Comfort Class)
  • City Tours (Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa)
  • Niagara Falls Excursion
  • 1000 Islands Cruise

Tour Notes:

  • Prices based on travel in July
  • This itinerary sometimes needs to be amended for VIA Rail scheduling
  • This itinerary can be combined with our Colours of Québec Tour

Hotel List:

We have carefully selected our preferred hotels in each location.  These are the hotels that are used for accommodations in this tour.  Due to availability, we may have to substitute similar hotels for the tour dates of your choice.

  • Days Hotel Downtown - Toronto
  • Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront - Kingston
  • Lord Elgin Hotel - Ottawa