Canada 3-Day Tour from Toronto: Montreal & Quebec City & Thousand Islands

About this tour

Book an Eastern Canada 3-day tour from Toronto, take a tour of the capital Ottawa, go to the French-style cities, Montreal and Quebec City, and visit Thousand Islands, one of Canada’s three natural wonders. During the maple leaf season, explore the world-famous maple scenic spot – Mont Tremblant

• Head to the renowned destination known as the “Banff of the East”, a globally acclaimed maple viewing sanctuary — Mont-Tremblant during the maple leaf season
• Discover the breathtaking Thousand Islands, one of Canada’s three natural wonders
• Visit Quebec City, enjoy the European romantic feelings
• Explore the capital－Ottawa, where the Canadian government and Senate are currently located

— What You Can Expect —

• Day 1: Toronto – Ottawa – Montreal

Start your tour to Canada’s Capital city, Ottawa. On the way, you will pass through Kingston, where you can see the old Parliament building (drive-through), which now serves as the City Hall, and the famous Queen’s University (drive-through). Then, you will continue the journey to Canada’s capital, Ottawa, to admire Parliament Hill (photo stop). After that, you will visit the Canadian War Museum (extra charge), the largest museum in Canada dedicated to war artifacts and materials. Next, you will explore the largest museum in Canada, the Canadian Museum of History (extra charge). As evening approaches, you will then make your way to Old Montreal to see the famous Notre Dame Basilica (photo stop) and Chinatown.

• Day 2: Montreal – *Mont-Tremblant / *Ice Hotel – Quebec City

[Summer Schedule]

Begin your morning at St. Joseph’s Oratory, Canada’s largest church, with stunning views of Montreal. Visit the Montreal Biodome (extra charge) to explore replicas of four American ecosystems, followed by the world-renowned Botanical Garden (extra charge). See the iconic Montreal Tower, a symbol of the 1976 Summer Olympics. For lunch, savor maple-infused dishes at a traditional sugar shack (or an alternate venue if unavailable). In the afternoon, head to Quebec City to visit the Fortifications of Quebec, Chateau Frontenac, and Parliament Hill. Relax at a sidewalk café or enjoy dinner at a French restaurant (or the largest local seafood buffet if necessary). Return to the hotel to rest.

[Maple Leaf Season Schedule]
*The period in 2025 is from September 27th to October 18th

This morning, we will leave Montreal and proceed to Mont Tremblant. Down the winding road and through the rocky hills, we will be amazed by the beautiful scenery. There, we will have a chance to take a Panoramic Gondola (extra charge) to enjoy the spectacular views of Mont Tremblant. In the afternoon, we will head our way to Quebec City. Dinner in the French restaurant in Old Quebec will allow you to fully enjoy the European romantic feelings.

[Winter Schedule]

Start with panoramic views of Montreal from Mount Royal and visit St. Joseph’s Oratory (extra charge), North America’s largest Catholic church. Explore Olympic Park and the Montreal Insectarium (extra charge) with its interactive exhibits and butterfly gardens. Enjoy a farmhouse-style lunch (at your own expense). Afterward, visit Quebec City’s Ice Hotel (extra charge, January–March 2025) or, if unavailable, the Observatoire de la Capitale (extra charge) for breathtaking city views. In December, experience the Christmas Magic Village (extra charge) with Santa, Mrs. Claus’s cookies, and enchanting holiday scenes.

• Day 3: Quebec City – Thousand Islands – Toronto

[Summer Schedule]

Return to Toronto after breakfast. On the way back, you will visit the Thousand Islands National Park, one of Canada’s three natural wonders (*seasonal from April to October). You will then take a cruise (extra charge) to explore the heart-shaped island on the St. Lawrence River, the shortest international bridge, and the famous resort villa area. You will arrive back in Toronto around dusk.

[Winter Schedule]

After breakfast, enjoy an exciting winter adventure with a guided husky dog sled ride (extra charge, seasonal experience) through the snowy forest. Please note that this activity may be modified or canceled due to weather conditions, and all sled dogs are cared for according to strict government animal protection regulations. Following a lunch stop en route, travel through the scenic Thousand Islands region, with an optional helicopter tour (extra charge) available, weather permitting. Return to Toronto by dusk.

— Important Info —

• Departure Time & Point:

1. 6:00 am – Mississauga (address: 5310 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3), please meet outside of McDonald’s
2. 6:45 am – Downtown Toronto (address: 477 Dundas Street West), please meet outside of Tim Hortons
3. 7:15 am – Richmond Hill (address: 9005 Leslie St), please meet outside of Tim Hortons
4. 7:45 am – Scarborough (address: 8 William Kitchen Rd A), please meet outside of Foody World Supermarket

• Drop-off Time & Porint: Around 19:00-20:00. The drop-off location is the same as the pick-up location, except the Downtown drop-off location is Yorkdale Shopping Center
• Tour Duration: 3 Days
• Schedule Info: 

1. The Summer Schedule is from May to October
2. The Winter Schedule is from November to April

— Accommodation Info —

*Subject to change. Please refer to the voucher for final arrangement

• Day 1: Comfort / Quality Hotel Montreal or a hotel of similar rank
• Day 2:

1. Standard: Comfort / Quality Hotel or a hotel of similar rank
2. Upgrade: Hôtel Royal William / Hotel Le Concorde / Palace Royal Hotel or a hotel of similar rank
3. Ultimate upgrade: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

[Winter Schedule Early Bird Promotion]

• For early bird booking who book the tour 2 weeks or more before the departure date, the standard hotel will be upgraded to an upgraded hotel, and the upgraded hotel will be upgraded to Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
• All the upgrades will be based on on-site allotments, once the hotel is fully booked, your hotel level will remain the same