Toronto: 3-Day Montreal, Quebec, and Ottawa Small-Group Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Toronto-Kingston-Thousand Islands-Canadian Thousand Islands Cruise-Montreal-Montreal City Tour Montreal-French Dinner⌄

   Toronto to Kingston: Begin your journey with a comfortable departure from Toronto, leaving the city for the scenic landscapes, waterways, and historic towns of Eastern Canada.

   Pause in the historic lakeside city before continuing toward the Thousand Islands.

   Travel into the stunning Thousand Islands region, where emerald islands and sparkling waterways create one of the most beautiful landscapes in North America.

   Canadian Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional): Cruise the St. Lawrence River among forested islands, waterfront homes, and historic landmarks.

   Montreal Olympic Stadium and Tower (seasonal cruise replacement) See the landmark 1976 Olympic complex and its distinctive inclined tower.

   Dorchester Square (part of 45-min city tour) See a central downtown square surrounded by historic architecture and monuments. Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (outside visit) View the grand cathedral modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Sun Life Building (outside visit) See one of Montreal's prominent historic office buildings beside Dorchester Square. Sainte-Catherine Street (drive or walk through) Experience one of Montreal's main shopping and entertainment streets.

   Montreal French Dinner (Optional for extra fees): Enjoy a French-style dinner arranged during the Montreal visit.

   Overnight: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe or Hôtel le Dauphin Saint-Hyacinthe or similar.

2. 2Montreal-Quebec-Montreal⌄

   Itinerary: Montreal → Quebec → Montmorency Falls + Cable Car (Optional, 60 mins)→ Quebec French Lunch (Optional, 60 mins)→ Old Quebec City Tour (Mandatory, 60 mins. Including visiting Place d’Armes, Chateau Frontenac Hotel, outside visit of the City Hall of Quebec City, Quebec City Notre-Dame Basilica) → Little Champlain Street (60 mins) Note: 1. The Montmorency Falls & Cable Car will be closed during 11/18/2025-12/25/2025 & 01/05/2026-01/30/2026. During this period, the attraction will be removed from our itinerary. Please check the official attraction website for the most current schedule, as operating hours are subject to change without notice. 2. The vehicle will enter the Montrensis Falls scenic area. If you choose not to participate in the optional package of "Montrensis Falls + Cable Car", you only need to pay the entrance fee for the falls to explore the falls scenic area on your own.

   Montmorency Falls + Cable Car (Optional, 60 mins) See the 83-meter waterfall and ride above the gorge for broad views of the St. Lawrence River.

   Quebec French Lunch (Optional, 60 mins) Enjoy a locally arranged French-style meal before exploring Old Quebec.

   Place d'Armes (part of mandatory Old Quebec tour) Stand in the historic square at the center of Upper Town. Chateau Frontenac (part of mandatory Old Quebec tour) Photograph the castle-like hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Quebec City Hall (outside visit) See the stately civic building in the heart of the fortified old city. Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral (part of mandatory Old Quebec tour) Visit the historic cathedral associated with the city's French Catholic heritage.

   Little Champlain Street (60 mins) Walk a picturesque cobblestone street lined with boutiques, cafes, and historic buildings.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe or Hôtel le Dauphin Saint-Hyacinthe or similar.

3. 3Montreal-Ottawa-In-depth Tour of Downtown Ottawa-Parliament Hill-Toronto⌄

   Montreal to Ottawa: Start the day in Canada’s capital city, where national monuments, government buildings, and riverside walkways create an inspiring atmosphere.

   In depth Tour of Downtown Ottawa (Optional): ByWard Market (part of 120-min optional tour) Explore one of Canada's oldest public markets for local food, shops, and historic streets. Kiweki Point (part of 120-min optional tour) Take in panoramic views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill from the city viewpoint. National Gallery of Canada (part of 120-min optional tour) See the gallery's striking glass architecture and public art setting. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (part of 120-min optional tour) View the ornate historic church opposite the National Gallery. Royal Canadian Mint (part of 120-min optional tour) Learn about the craftsmanship and history behind Canadian commemorative coins.

   See Canada's Gothic Revival Parliament buildings overlooking the Ottawa River.

   Return to Toronto after the Ottawa sightseeing program.

   Meals: Breakfast