Holiday Overview
Eastern Canada Explorer - An Escorted Tour
Travel Canada’s original wilderness highways and discover New World settlements, frontier trails and the modern excitement of lively, multi-cultural cities. You’ll be awed by the natural wonder of surging rivers, the expansive rocky domain of the Canadian Shield, and the breath-taking power of Niagara Falls. Get ready for your call to the wild while whale watching in Quebec (optional) and walking Ontario’s northern trails. Feel history come alive on the King’s highway and in North America’s only fortified city and be romanced by canal-lined cities, cobbled streets and the honeymoon capital of the world. Experience the best of the new world.
2025 Departure Dates
Departure Dates | Prices From |
May - 25th | £3299pp |
June - 15th | £3389pp |
July - 6th | £3349pp |
Aug - 3rd, 31st | £3589pp |
Sep - 14th | £3589pp |
Based on London departures, please call for regional options and pricing.
Eastern Canada Explorer includes:
- Return Flights
- 11 nights accommodation (First-class (or best available) accommodation)
- 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (dinner @ the CN Tower Toronto)
- Transportation by modern tour coach with an experienced tour driver
- Jonview tour director throughout
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST
- Thousand Islands boat cruise
- Algonquin Provincial Park excursion
- Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa & Toronto sightseeing tour
- Visit to Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower
- Voyage to the Falls - Niagara Falls boat tour
Day 1 - UK to Toronto
Arrive at Pearson International Airport, Toronto. Make your own way (not included) to your centrally-located hotel, you can either get a local taxi or use the UP Express, alternatively please ask for details to add on a private car transfer. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Toronto.
Hotel: Chelsea Hotel or similar
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Day 2 - Toronto
We get better acquainted with our travelling companions at breakfast before exploring Toronto on a morning city tour. Experience the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan city as you explore the downtown area and residential areas. Highlights include the Eaton Centre, old and new City Halls, Casa Loma, Yorkville and the University of Toronto. You will pass by the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower and drive along the harbourfront for a complete impression of this city. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration.
Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast included.
Hotel: Chelsea Hotel or similar
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Day 3 - Toronto to Montreal
*9-day Mini Explorer/Toronto commences. Passengers must check in with the Jonview tour director at the Chelsea Hotel at 07:00. The coach departs the hotel for Montreal at 08:00. Departing early, we enjoy a pleasant drive east. Following the north shore of Lake Ontario, we pass endless miles of rolling farmland. Our first destination is the beautiful Thousand Islands resort region, where we embark upon a relaxing cruise. After taking in the sights and sounds of this river playground, we re-board our tour coach for the drive to Montreal.
Overnight in Montreal. Canadian breakfast included.
Hotel: Delta Montreal or similar
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Delta Montreal
Day 4 - Montreal
This morning, we will tour the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. The dynamic city of Montreal encapsulates the two founding cultures of Canada and boasts a curious blend of history and modernity. Touring the downtown area we view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montreal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. Afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Montreal. Canadian breakfast included.
Hotel: Delta Montreal or similar
Featured accommodation
Delta Montreal
Day 5 - Montreal to Quebec City
This morning, we prepare to depart from Montreal’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and partially follow the route of Canada’s first carriageway, the Chemin du Roy deep into French Canada. Winding our way through typical French-Canadian villages and towns, we experience true immersion in French culture. Upon arrival in Quebec City, we tour within the walls of the old city and view Lower Town, the Citadel, Battlefields Park and the ornate city gates.
Overnight in Quebec City. Canadian breakfast included.
Hotel: Hotel Le Concorde or similar
Featured accommodation
Hotel Le Concorde Quebec
Day 6 - Quebec City
The day is at your leisure to further explore the sights of this charming World Heritage Site. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including a 3-hour whale watching tour on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Step aboard a regular boat and go in search of the world’s largest mammals. You will also visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls.
Overnight in Quebec City. Canadian breakfast included
Hotel: Hotel Le Concorde or similar
Featured accommodation
Hotel Le Concorde Quebec
Day 7 - Quebec City to Ottawa
Following the shore of the St. Lawrence, this morning we travel west past Montreal, across the Ontario border, and on to Ottawa — the nation’s capital. We stop for lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne — an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. Upon arrival to Ottawa we take a quick tour of Ottawa. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Ottawa. Canadian breakfast and lunch included.
Hotel: Delta Ottawa Centre or similar
Featured accommodation
Delta Ottawa Centre
Day 8 - Ottawa
In the morning we explore Ottawa on a city tour. We view the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site), and much more. The afternoon is free for independent exploration of Ottawa’s many museums and fine galleries, shopping at the Sparks Street Mall or perhaps a boat cruise on one of the city’s many waterways.
Overnight in Ottawa. Breakfast included.
Hotel: Delta Ottawa Centre or similar
Featured accommodation
Delta Ottawa Centre
Day 9 - Ottawa to Hunstville
Our journey west from Ottawa features sparkling lakes, rushing streams, deep forests and characteristic northern towns. The trip will be highlighted by a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park where we will take a walk along the scenic trails. This immense wildlife and forest preserve is a favourite destination for camping expeditions during the summer months, and your walk will give you the opportunity to experience a little of it for yourself. Soon, we enter the Muskoka resort region, our destination for the night.
Overnight in Huntsville. Canadian breakfast included.
Hotel: Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn
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Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn
Day 10 - Hunstville to Niagara Falls
We are driving south past Toronto and then through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula with a final destination of Niagara Falls. A thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls brings us to the foot of the thundering waterfalls for an unforgettable experience. We will take a ride to the top of the Skylon Tower providing a spectacular view of the falls and the surrounding district of Niagara. Afterwards, you can enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter Tour or Niagara SkyWheel that gives you a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls region. The evening is free for exploring North America’s “honeymoon capital”.
Overnight in Niagara Falls. Continental breakfast included.
Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview or similar
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Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
Day 11 - Niagara Falls to Toronto
We leave Niagara Falls this morning. Our drive follows the scenic Niagara Parkway through the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, home of the Shaw Festival. Here we see a small but thriving community, proud to display a carefully-preserved nineteenth-century atmosphere. This afternoon completes the tour with a short drive back to Toronto. The evening features our special “Farewell to Canada” dinner at the CN Tower.
Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast and dinner included.
Hotel: Chelsea Hotel or similar
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Day 12 - Toronto to UK
A time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells. Make your own way (not included) to Pearson International Airport, Toronto, either by local taxi or UP Express train, alternatively please ask us for details to pre-book a private car transfer, in time to check in for your return flight.
Canadian breakfast included.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Ontario
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Chelsea Hotel, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
Hotel Le Concorde Quebec
Located in the heart of Quebec City, Hotel Le Concorde Quebec offers a luxurious stay with stunning panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham. This iconic hotel, with its distinctive cylindrical shape, boasts 406 elegantly designed rooms and suites, providing a blend of comfort and sophistication.
Delta Ottawa Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Located downtown in the heart of the city's business and entertainment districts.
Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn
Nestled in the picturesque town of Huntsville, Ontario, the Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn offers a cosy and comfortable retreat amidst the natural beauty of Muskoka. This contemporary hotel features 63 well-appointed rooms and suites, each designed with modern amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. Guests can start their day by taking a dip in the indoor heated pool or maintain their workout routine in the fully equipped fitness centre. The hotel also provides convenient services like free high-speed internet access, a business centre, and ample parking, making it an ideal choice for guests.
Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
Soaring 53 storeys above the awe inspiring American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview is the premier choice for accommodation in Niagara. After completing top-to-bottom room renovations in May 2013, following a multimillion dollar expansion in 2009, Hilton offers the newest and most refined hotel experience in Niagara Falls.
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Ottawa
Quebec City
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Toronto
Nathan Philips Square Toronto
Algonquin National Park
The Saint Joseph Ortory Montreal
Montreal
Quebec City
Montmorency Falls
Ottawa ByWard Market
Rideau Canal Ottawa
Huntsville
Moose at Algonquin National Park
Journey Behind the Falls
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