Itinerary

📌 A little note: We fine-tune each tour with input from our travelers, so your itinerary may look a little different—and that’s part of the fun. We often add special “off-itinerary” stops, and sometimes adjust plans for weather, crowds, or local events so you can enjoy the best experience on the day.

🍁Day 1 — Toronto to Ottawa and Montreal

6:30 AM –  Board the Coach

9:30 AM –  Stretch Break at The Big Apple
Take 30 minutes to stretch, grab a coffee, or browse the country shop.

12:00 AM – Rockport
Board a scenic 1-hour cruise through the breathtaking Thousand Islands region.

After the cruise, continue to Ottawa for a guided city tour, where you’ll discover the capital’s most important landmarks and gain insight into Canada’s history and culture.

1:15 PM –  Lunch Stop in Mallorytown
Enjoy a casual lunch at your own pace (cost not included).
Arrive in Ottawa.

2:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Join 2-Hour Guided Tour of Ottawa:

• Parliament Hill: Visit Canada’s historic seat of government.
• Rideau Canal: Discover the scenic waterway and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• National War Memorial: Learn about Canada's history and honor its service members.
• Prime Minister’s Official Residence & Embassy Row: Drive by some of Ottawa's most prestigious neighborhoods and more.

5:00 PM: Depart for Montreal (approx. 2-hour drive).

7:00 PM: Arrive in Montreal and check in to a centrally located hotel. Evening free for guests to dine at leisure or explore Montreal’s nightlife.
Overnight: Montréal

🍁 Day 2: Montréal Highlights

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel (7:00 AM) before setting out to explore the vibrant city of Montréal.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Guided Montréal City Tour (approx. 3 hours)

Discover Montréal’s most iconic highlights with a local step-on guide:

• Mount Royal Lookout — sweeping skyline views
• Old Montréal and its historic cobblestone streets
• Notre-Dame Basilica (drive by)
• St. Joseph’s Oratory — Canada’s largest church (drive by)
• Mount Royal Park and Gilles-Villeneuve Racetrack (drive by)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Old Montréal Café Experience

Enjoy free time in the historic heart of the city.

Visit Crew Collective & Café, a stunning former bank transformed into one of Montréal’s most beautiful cafés — perfect for coffee, dessert, and photos beneath its grand chandeliers and historic architecture.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy. Explore Old Montréal’s boutiques and cafés, visit a museum, or simply relax and take in the atmosphere of the city.

For those interested, the evening offers the opportunity to experience the spectacular AURA light show inside Notre-Dame Basilica.

Dinner is on your own this evening, with many excellent restaurants nearby.

Overnight: Montréal

🍁 Day 3: Full-Day Adventure — Québec City

It’s an early start. Enjoy breakfast at 6:00 AM before departing at 7:00 AM for a full-day excursion to Québec City, one of North America’s most historic and picturesque destinations.

9:00 AM

Rest Stop En Route

A short comfort break before continuing toward Québec City.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Montmorency Falls & Early Lunch (not included)

Arrive at the breathtaking Montmorency Falls — even taller than Niagara Falls.

Take time to enjoy the views, walk across the suspension bridge, and have lunch at your leisure while overlooking one of Québec’s most spectacular natural landmarks.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Guided Tour of Québec City (approx. 2 hours)

Discover the city’s most iconic landmarks with a local guide:

• Château Frontenac — the world’s most photographed hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River
• Plains of Abraham & Battlefield Park — site of the historic 1759 French-English battle
• Parliament Building — seat of Québec’s provincial government
• Citadel of Québec — North America’s largest fortress
• Notre-Dame Cathedral & Old City Hall
• Grande Allée Boulevard — lined with historic homes, cafés, and restaurants

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Free Time in Old Québec (approx. 1 hour)

Enjoy a relaxed stroll through the historic district.
Browse boutiques, take photos, or simply soak in the European charm of Old Québec.

4:30 PM

Depart Québec City

Return to Montréal in the evening, arriving around 7:30 PM.

Dinner is at leisure.

Overnight: Montréal

🍁 Day 4: Montréal → Toronto

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (7:00–8:30 AM) and check out.

9:00 AM

Departure from Montréal

12:30 PM

Lunch Stop

Enjoy a relaxed lunch break along the route.

Arrival in Toronto

Estimated arrival between 6:30–8:30 PM, depending on traffic conditions.

Your Canadian journey may be ending today, but many more adventures await with CosmoVista Tours.

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