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Trails of Modern Explorers
Spanning Canada’s two most populous provinces, this urban adventure lets you experience the very best of two distinct cultures. From metropolitan Toronto, you will travel to the majestic Niagara Falls and then onward to the magnificent scenery of Algonquin Provincial Park. Following the St. Lawrence River, you will enter historic Quebec City and then head northward to explore the natural treasures of the province of Quebec. The cosmopolitan cities of Montreal and Toronto will bring this multi-cultural itinerary to a fitting conclusion. 
Day 1: Arrival In Toronto 
Arrive at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick up your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the front desk and check-in. The remaining hours are yours to explore this cosmopolitan city. Enjoy the fine cuisine, varied nightlife and world-class shopping of Toronto. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 2: Toronto/ Niagara Falls Excursion 
Today’s route leads south, skirting the Niagara Escarpment and traversing the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula. You will discover the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake proudly displaying its 19th-century heritage. Take some time to browse through the quaint shops and boutiques before continuing along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. Once in Niagara Falls, put on your rain jacket and step aboard for the ride of a lifetime! The Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls tour will take you to the American Falls before sailing past massive rock formations to the magnificent sight of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. As the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls tour battles the waters, take advantage of unsurpassed photo opportunities. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 3: Toronto to Huntsville
Travel north through charming rural villages to the pine and granite landscape of Muskoka cottage country, where we suggest a visit to the Muskoka Pioneer Village. Today’s destination is Huntsville, situated on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park and Ontario’s coveted ‘cottage country’, known for a gracious lifestyle, endless summer days spent on a multitude of freshwater lakes and rivers and spectacular natural beauty. Overnight in Huntsville.

Day 4: Huntsville
The vast wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park is particularly renowned for its network of hiking trails and waterways that invite you to discover the diverse beauty of the park’s flora and fauna. You may want to visit the 22-hectare Muskoka Pioneer Village, a “living” outdoor history museum recreating the lives of the area’s pioneers. Take a walk to marshland and forest ecosystems and you might be able to see beavers, porcupines and racoons. Overnight in Huntsville.

Day 5: Huntsville to Pembroke
Today you will continue through Algonquin Park, stopping to explore the visitor centre before arriving in the small town of Pembroke. Overnight in Pembroke.
Activity: After being provided with a canoe, paddles, a map and brief instructions on how to paddle, you’ll be ready to head out and explore some of the lakes and waterways of the Algonquin Park area. Watch for moose, great blue heron and beavers. You may also want to drop into the Algonquin Visitor centre and learn about Algonquin’s famed flora and fauna. If you are interested in hiking, the Spruce Boardwalk is perfect for a leisurely stroll. Or, for the slightly more ambitious,a climb to the Centennial Ridge lookout will provide some lovely photo opportunities.

Day 6: Pembroke to Ottawa
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Quebec-Ontario border, and pass typical rural towns, such as Renfrew and Arnprior. Overnight in Ottawa.

Day 7: Ottawa to Montreal
Leaving the Capital Region, you will travel eastbound towards the border of Ontario and Quebec following the south shore of the Ottawa River. Crossing the border, you will soon reach the thriving metropolis of Montreal, a city of cultural contrasts and urban elegance. Overnight in Montreal.
Activity:This whitewater adventure sends you on a thrilling ride down the Rouge River. Rated as one of North America’s ten best rivers, the Rouge offers exciting, challenging rapids amid magnificent surroundings. Both the Harrington Canyon and Seven Sisters sections of the river will give you an optimal river experience. Everything you need to enjoy this adventure is included: helmet, paddle, life jacket, light snack, complete dinner, professional guide in each boat, photo, video presentation of your trip and the use of all facilities (swimming pool, hot tubs, volleyball court, bar-terrace). (Level III-IV).

Day 8: Montreal to Quebec City
Departing Montreal, you will travel further into the French-speaking province of Quebec. Following the shores of the St. Lawrence River, you will reach Quebec City, the only walled city in North America. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this historical city. Overnight in Quebec City.

Day 9: Quebec City
Today is yours to explore what lies behind the impressive walls that ring Quebec City. See Canada’s oldest city from the deck of a cruise boat on the St. Lawrence River. As you cruise along the shoreline, a guide relates the story of “New France” and tells you about the origins of Quebec’s most famous landmarks. Relax and take in the spectacular views of the Chateau Frontenac, Cap Diamant, Ile d’Orléans and Montmorency Falls. Partake in Quebec City’s nightlife and sample some of the wonderful restaurants. Overnight in Quebec City.

Day 10: Quebec City to Lile- Aux- Coudres
Stop at the spectacular Montmorency Falls, the beautiful Ile d\'Orleans and the shrine at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré before you traverse the beautiful mountainous area of the Charlevoix Region. Travel for a short distance by ferry across the mighty St.‑Lawrence River to the tree-shrouded beauty of Ile-aux-Coudres. Overnight in Ile-aux-Coudres.

Day 11: Ile -Aux- Coudres to Saguenay Region (Via Tadoussac)  
On your way to Chicoutimi in the scenic Lac-St-Jean region, we suggest a stop in Tadoussac, a UNESCO Heritage Site at the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River. As you continue inland along the shores of the Saguenay, take a stroll at Sainte-Rose-du-Nord on one of the lovely trails. Overnight in the Saguenay Region. 
Activity:Board a vessel in Tadoussac to search for the largest mammals in the world – whales. The fin whales, the minke whales and the blue whale are annual visitors, while the elegant white beluga has made a permanent home in these waters.

Day 12: Saguenay Region to St. Alexis-Des-Monts 
Discover Quebec’s wild nature at the forest lodge, travelling through dense terrain, where trees and animals outnumber towns and people. Overnight in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.

Day 13: St. Alexis-Des-Monts 
Guests staying at Hotel Sacacomie and Lac à l\'Eau Claire are offered a wide variety of activities during their stay: hiking, access to the resort’s private beach, boating, canoeing and kayaking on the tranquil lake. Also available, but at a surcharge, are seaplane flights, ATV-tours, fishing and horseback riding. Overnight in Saint-Alexis-desMonts.

Day 14: St. Alexis-Des-Monts to Belleville
Skirting Montreal, you will leave the Quebec heartland and travel across the provincial border into rural Ontario. Along the route, we suggest a stop at Upper Canada Village, an impressive \"living\" re-creation of a 19th-century Canadian pioneer village. Near Kingston, you can explore the beautiful Thousand Islands, where lushly forested islands lie amid beautiful lakes. Continue to Belleville on the shores of Lake Ontario. Overnight in Belleville.
Activity: You will also enjoy a cruise of the beautiful 1000 Islands – an unforgettable trip through the near countless small inlets that are home to a wide variety of marine mammals and waterfowl.

Day 15: Belleville To Toronto/End Of Tour 
Take a leisurely drive along Lake Ontario to return to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport to check in for your return flight.



Day

Standard Accomodation

Bread &Breakfast

Location

1&2

Courtyard by Marriott Toronto or Eaton Chelsea Toronto

95 Seaton (P) Islington (S) or Toronto B&B

Toronto

3&4

Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn or Hidden Valley Resort

Algonquin Retreat (P&S)

Huntsville

5

Best Western Pembroke Inn or Comfort Inn Pembroke & Conference Centre

Portage Place (P&S) or Riverside (P&S)

Pembroke

6

Lord Elgin Hotel or Delta Ottawa City Centre or Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill

McGee\'s (P) or Philemon (P&S)

Ottawa

7

Days Inn Montreal Downtown or Le Nouvel Hote

Sieur de Joliette (P) or Le Gite (S)

Montreal

8&9

Auberge Quebec or Hotel Clarion Quebec

La Victorienne Urbaine (P) or Chemin du Foulon (S) or Abat Jour (P&S)

Quebec City

10

Hotel Cap-aux-Pierres or La Roche Pleureuse

La Mansarde (P) or Noble Queteux (P&S) or La Chatelaine (P&S) or Le Long Détour (P

ÃŽle-aux-Coudres / Charlevoix region

11

Hotel La Sagueneene or Hotel Le Montagnais

Les 2 Tours (P) or Bons Jardins (P&S) or Chardonnerais (S)

Saguenay Region

12 &13

Hotel Sacacomie or Lac-à-l’Eau-Claire - Hotellerie Champetre

La Tempérance (P&S) or Repos du Draveur (P) Grand Papa Beau (S) or Grandelinois (P)

St.Alexis-des-Monts / Mauricie region

14

Travelodge Hotel Belleville or Fairfield Inn & Suites Belleville

Place Victoria (P) or Golden Grape (P&S

Belleville

15

End of Tour


Toronto

• Accommodation for 14 nights • Day 2, Niagara Falls - 15-minute Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage To The Falls 
• Day 9, Quebec City - 1.5 hour Stories of an Explorer cruise 
• Hotel Sacacomie – resort facilities, independent hiking • A personalised Jonview Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel   information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial     maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing maps. Bed and Breakfast location mapping will not       be supplied, however the hotel list will be sent upon confirmation of reservation.
• Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST, less tour package rebate 

NOT INCLUDED
• Airport transfers • Airport improvement fee (Montreal) • Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified 
• Car rental, taxes and insurance