From Toronto: 6-Day Eastern Canada Small-Group Tour
Haute-Ville, Quebec City
Embark on a 6-day small-group tour of Eastern Canada from Toronto. Visit Niagara Falls, Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa, and enjoy a scenic Thousand Islands cruise.
Small Group Tour of Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa
This multi-day tour covers four iconic Canadian cities with maximum group size of 13, ideal for comfortable, boutique travel experiences.
Highlights
- Small group max 13 for a premium, comfortable travel experience
- Niagara Falls Cruise: experience the falls up close on the official boat tour
- Explore Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City
- 2-night consecutive stay in Montreal with no daily packing required
- Visit top film sites and historic Yonge Street, known as the 'Hollywood of the North'
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Toronto
Self-check-in with 24-hour free airport shuttle to the hotel. Contact the tour operator prior to departure for details.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, or similar.
Day 2: Toronto – Niagara Falls – Toronto
Optional 60-minute Niagara Falls boat tour.
Free time at Clifton Hill District (60 minutes), lunch optional.
Sightseeing includes Niagara Falls Observation Deck and optional Journey Behind the Falls (45 minutes).
Mandatory 2-hour Niagara In-Depth Tour covering Maple Leaf Plaza, Niagara Power Vista, Whirlpool State Park, Flower Clock, Queenston Heights (drive-by), and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
If the boat tour is closed, the Skylon Tower visit replaces it.
Accommodation: same as Day 1 or similar.
Day 3: Toronto – Kingston – Thousand Islands – Montreal
Stop for 30 minutes in historic Kingston.
Optional 75-minute Canadian Thousand Islands Cruise (operates mid-April to October).
Montreal city tour (45 minutes) includes Dorchester Square, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (exterior), Sun Life Building (exterior), and Saint-Catherine Street.
Optional Montreal French dinner (60 minutes).
If the cruise is closed, the itinerary visits Montréal Biodôme and Olympic Tower.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe, Hôtel le Dauphin Saint-Hyacinthe, or similar.
Day 4: Montreal – Quebec City – Montreal
Optional Montmorency Falls cable car (60 minutes); park entry fee required if not booking this option.
Optional Quebec French lunch (60 minutes).
Mandatory Old Quebec City tour (60 minutes) covers Place d’Armes, Chateau Frontenac, City Hall (exterior), and Notre-Dame Basilica.
Free time to explore Little Champlain Street (60 minutes).
Accommodation: same as Day 3 or similar.
Day 5: Montreal – Ottawa – Toronto
Optional 120-minute in-depth downtown Ottawa tour.
Sightseeing at Parliament Hill (30 minutes).
Return to Toronto for overnight stay.
Accommodation: TownePlace Suites, Courtyard, Hampton Inn, Monte Carlo Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Markham, or similar.
Day 6: Toronto City Tour & Departure
Mandatory 2.5-hour Toronto Movie & TV tour including University of Toronto, City Hall, Toronto Sign, and Yonge Street.
Free time at the Distillery District (90 minutes), lunch at own expense.
Optional CN Tower visit (60 minutes) and Toronto Harbor Cruise (60 minutes).
If the cruise is closed, visit Ripley's Aquarium of Toronto instead (own expense).
Included
- Professional transportation with vehicle size based on group attendance
- Professional driver and guide
- Hotel accommodations
- Breakfasts
- Service fees for tour guide and driver or driver-guide
- Mandatory admissions included if option selected:
- Niagara In-Depth Tour (Maple Leaf Place, Niagara Power Vista, Whirlpool State Park, Flower Clock, Niagara-on-the-Lake)
- Old Quebec City Tour
- Toronto Movie & TV Tour
- Attractions included with 'all tickets inclusive' option only:
- Thousand Islands Cruise
- Montmorency Falls cable car (open only)
- Toronto Harbour Cruise
- CN Tower
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Niagara City Cruise or Skylon Tower (seasonal)
- Ottawa City In-Depth Tour
- Taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Attractions excluded if 'all tickets inclusive' option not selected:
- Thousand Islands Cruise
- Montmorency Falls cable car (opening only)
- Toronto Harbour Cruise
- CN Tower
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Niagara City Cruise or Skylon Tower (seasonal)
- Ottawa City In-Depth Tour
- Montreal French Dinner
- Quebec French Dinner
- Additional meals, food, and beverages
- Montréal Biodôme
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Important Information
- No complimentary airport pick-up is provided; see meeting point details. Paid airport pick-up available by contacting the tour operator in advance.
- If Niagara Falls boat tour is closed, it will be replaced by a visit to Skylon Tower (optional, 40 minutes).
- Thousand Islands Cruise operates mid-April to October; schedule subject to change. If closed, itinerary visits Montréal Biodôme and Olympic Tower instead.
- If Toronto Harbor Cruise is closed, Ripley's Aquarium of Toronto (own expense) replaces it.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book early for seasonal activities like Thousand Islands Cruise and Montmorency Falls cable car. Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for variable weather conditions.