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Trails of the Modern Explorer -
15 days/14 nights
Incorporating Ontario Explorer 7 days/ 6 nights Québec Explorer 8 days/ 7 nights

Experience the best of two distinct cultures. From Toronto travel to Niagara Falls and then onward to the magnificent scenery of Algonquin
Provincial Park. Following the St. Lawrence River, enter historic Québec City and then head northward to explore the province of Québec. The cities of Montréal and Toronto will bring this multi-cultural itinerary to a conclusion.

Itinerary


Day 1:Arrival in Toronto

Arrive at downtown hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Toronto.

Day 2:Toronto / Niagara Falls Excursions
(260km) Discover the historic village of Niagara-onthe- Lake, before continuing along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls.

Day 3:Toronto to Huntsville
(215km) Travel through rural villages to the Muskoka cottage country, visit the Muskoka Pioneer Village. Travel on to Huntsville, situated on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park, with its multitude of activities and natural beauty. Stay 2 nights in Huntsville.

Day 4: Huntsville
The vast wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park is particularly renowned for its network of hiking trails and waterways that invite you to discover the diverse beauty of the park’s flora and fauna.

Day 5: Huntsville to Pembroke
(245km) Continue through Algonquin Park, stopping to explore the visitor centre before arriving in the small town of Pembroke. Overnight in Pembroke.

Day 6: Pembroke to Ottawa

(150km) Enjoy a scenic drive along the Québec- Ontario border, and pass typical rural towns, such as Renfrew and Arnprior. Overnight in Ottawa.

Day 7: Ottawa to Montréal
*End of the 7 day Ontario Explorer, return to Toronto. (200km) Follow the south shore of the Ottawa River towards Montréal, a city of cultural contrasts and urban elegance. Overnight in Montréal. *8 Day Québec Explorer begins.

Day 8: Montréal to Québec City
(250km) Following the shores of the St. Lawrence River, you will reach Québec City, the only walled city in North America. Remainder of day at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Québec City.

Day 9: Québec City
See the numerous historic buildings and experience the city’s unique French culture by walking through
the cobbled streets. Discover Québec City’s nightlife and restaurants.

Day 10: Québec City to Île-aux-Coudres
(115km land only) Stop at Montmorency Falls, the beautiful Ile d'Orleans and the shrine at Ste. Annede-
Beaupré.Travel by ferry across the St. Lawrence River to where you overnight.

Day 11: Île-aux-Coudres to Saguenay Region
(255km land only) Stop in Tadoussac at the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River. Overnight in the Saguenay Region.

Day 12: Saguenay Region to St.Alexis-des-Monts
(440km) Discover Québec’s wild nature at the forest lodge, travelling through dense terrain, where trees and animals outnumber towns and people. Overnight in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.

Day 13: St.Alexis-des-Monts
Guests are offered activities such as forest walks and mountain biking (on well-marked trails), access to the resort’s private beach, boating, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing on the tranquil lake. Overnight in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.

Day 14: St.Alexis-des-Monts to Belleville
(500km) Travel in to Ontario. Near Kingston, you can explore the beautiful Thousand Islands, where lushly forested islands lie amid beautiful lakes. Continue to Belleville where you overnight.

Day 15: End of tour

(190km) Drive back to Toronto where the tour ends.

 
Trails of the Modern Explorer

Daily Departures 01 May to 06 October 2009 15 days/14 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Per Person Date
Twin
Single
Standard Accommodation All dates £730 £1439
7 days/6 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Ontario Explorer
Daily Departures 01 May to 06 October 2009 7 days/6 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Per Person Date
Twin
Single
Standard Accommodation All dates £364 £721
7 days/6 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Quebec Explorer
Daily Departures 03 May to 12 October 2009 8 days/7 nights - Montréal/Montréal
Per Person Date
Twin
Single
Standard Accommodation All dates £361 £705
7 days/6 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Trails of Modern Explorer
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Standard Accommodation All dates £686 £1238
Ontario Explorer - B&B
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Per Person Date
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Standard Accommodation All dates 335 £611
Quebec Explorer - B&B
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Standard Accommodation All dates £342 £611
Tour not available in Montréal during the Air Canada F1 Grand Prix.
CAR RENTAL: As many tours start with city stays you may prefer not to have a car for the whole period. Additionally, because we offer you far more car rental choices than we can possibly show here.
Please click the car hire button at bottom of page to find the car and rental period that fit your and your family’s needs
Our Price Includes
  • 14, 6 or 7 nights accommodation
  • Sacacomie Lodge - resort facilities, independent hiking
  • A personalised Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing maps
  • Applicable taxes
  • Day 2, Niagara Falls - 30 min Maid of the Mist ride
  • Day 9, Quebec City - 1.5 hour Stories of an Explorer cruise

    NOTE: Meals and attractions (unless otherwise specified), park entrance fees and car rental are not included.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY PACKAGE:
Enjoy a pre-bookable activity package for only £124 per person (on full tour) or £31 (Ontario Explorer) or
£19 (Québec Explorer) including:
  • Day 5: 4 hour Voyageur canoe and hike trip at Algonquin Provincial Park
  • Day 7: 6 hour rafting on the Riviere Rouge at Granville sur la Rouge including snack and dinner
  • Day 11: 3 hour whale watching boat cruise at Tadoussac
    (Activity package available 01 May to 31 August 2009).

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