📌 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.

Your adventure begins! Our deluxe motorcoach will make passenger pickups between 6:30 AM and 9:25 AM at several convenient locations. Please arrive at your chosen stop a little early to ensure a smooth departure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we journey east toward vibrant Montreal.

9:30 AM – Morning Break at The Big Apple (Colborne, Ontario)

Stretch your legs, grab a coffee or snack, and enjoy a fun photo stop at this famous roadside attraction.

12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch Break

Pause for a meal before continuing the scenic drive.

6:00 PM – Arrival in Montreal

Check into your centrally located hotel, then enjoy the evening at leisure. Perhaps dine in atmospheric Old Montreal or take a relaxed evening stroll through the city’s charming streets.

Begin your morning with a hotel breakfast (7:00 AM), then set out to experience the vibrant spirit and timeless charm of Montreal.

8:45 AM - Board the Bus

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Guided City Tour (approx. 3 hours)

See the best of Montreal with a local step-on guide, including:

• Mount Royal Lookout – sweeping skyline views

• Old Montreal – cobblestone streets rich with history

• Notre-Dame Basilica – step inside to admire its breathtaking stained glass and architecture

• St. Joseph’s Oratory – Canada’s largest church (drive by)

• Mount Royal Park & Gilles-Villeneuve Racetrack (drive by)

Afternoon at Leisure

The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Wander the cobblestone lanes of Old Montreal, browse boutique shops, sip coffee at a sidewalk café, or visit one of the city’s fascinating museums.

Evening in Montreal

Dinner is on your own tonight, with plenty of excellent restaurants just steps away. Afterward, you might choose a relaxed evening stroll before returning to your hotel.

📌 Rest well — tomorrow brings a full-day adventure to Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships.

It’s an early start today! Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (6:00 AM) before departing at 7:00 AM for a full-day adventure in the Eastern Townships.

Morning in Sherbrooke

6:45 AM – Board the bus

7:00 AM – Depart for Sherbrooke  by deluxe motorcoach

10:00 AM – Arrive in Sherbrooke (~1h45 drive)

10:15 – 11:45 AM – Guided City Tour with a local step-on guide:

• Admire the Murals of Sherbrooke, an open-air art gallery on the city’s walls

• Stroll the Lac des Nations boardwalk with its scenic views

• Explore the historic Old North Ward and its elegant Victorian homes

• Visit cultural and heritage landmarks that tell Sherbrooke’s story

• Afternoon in Magog & Bleu Lavande

12:15 – 1:45 PM – Lunch at Bleu Lavande, with time to wander the fragrant lavender fields

1:45 PM – Continue to downtown Magog (drop-offs near Saint-Patrice Church or Brassard School)

2:00 – 3:30 PM – Free time to browse boutique shops, relax at cafés, or enjoy a peaceful lakeside walk

Return to Montreal

3:15 PM - Board the Bus

3:30 PM – Depart Magog

5:15 PM – Arrive back at your Montreal hotel

Evening in Montreal

Dinner is on your own tonight, with time to unwind or take an evening stroll.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (7:00–8:30 AM) before checking out. At 9:00 AM, we depart Montreal and journey toward the scenic Thousand Islands region.  

12:30 PM – Lunch Break

2:30 – 3:30 PM – Thousand Islands Cruise  

Step aboard for a one-hour cruise through the breathtaking Thousand Islands. Drift past wooded isles, elegant cottages, and fairytale castles — a picture-perfect finale to your Eastern Elegance journey.

After the cruise, we begin our return to Toronto, arriving between 6:30 and 8:30 PM, depending on traffic.

✨ Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable adventure — we look forward to welcoming you on another CosmoVista Tours journey soon!