Depart the UK on your scheduled international flight to Montreal, the vibrant French-speaking city known for its mix of history and modern culture. On arrival, collect your car at the airport and transfer to your hotel and take some time to relax. If time permits, enjoy a stroll through the city’s streets or a dinner at a local bistro. Overnight in Montreal.
Montreal
Montreal is Quebec’s largest city and a vibrant cultural hub that blends European charm with modern North American energy. Located approximately 541km from Toronto (around 5.5 hours' drive) and 255km from Quebec City (around 2.5 to 3 hours by car), Montreal is renowned for its French heritage, historic Old Montreal, and iconic landmarks such as Notre-Dame Basilica. Visitors can explore lively neighbourhoods, world-class festivals, outstanding cuisine, and beautiful green spaces including Mount Royal Park. Combining history, culture, architecture and year-round events, Montreal is one of Canada's most captivating city destinations.
Ultimate Quebec and Ontario Fly Drive 12nts
Discover the heart of French and English Canada on this unforgettable journey through historic cities, dramatic landscapes, and pristine wilderness. From the European charm of Montréal and Québec City to the cosmopolitan energy of Toronto, this itinerary blends culture, history, and nature at a relaxed pace. Wander cobbled streets in centuries-old towns, admire grand architecture, and enjoy the warmth of Canadian hospitality as you travel through some of the country’s most iconic regions.
Nature lovers will be captivated by Québec’s vast national parks, deep fjords, glacial valleys, and forested lakes, while cultural highlights include Parliament Hill in Ottawa, a scenic cruise through the Thousand Islands, and the thundering spectacle of Niagara Falls. With comfortable hotels, scenic drives, and endless opportunities for wildlife encounters and outdoor activities, this itinerary offers an authentic and immersive Canadian experience, perfect for travelers seeking both discovery and relaxation.
Inclusions:
12 nights’ accommodation in well-located
great-quality hotels
Montreal (2 nights) – explore Old Montreal
downtown
and Mont Royal
Quebec City (2 nights) – Old Quebec
fortifications
Montmorency Falls
Lac St Jean (2 nights) – Jacques Cartier National Park
Saguenay Fjord region
Mauricie (2 nights) – La Mauricie National Park and Trois-Rivières
Ottawa (1 night) – Parliament Hill and historic city highlights
Thousand Islands / Kingston area (1 night) – opportunity for scenic cruise
Toronto (2 nights) – CN Tower
downtown neighborhoods
Niagara Falls excursion option
24/7 emergency assistance hotline
Flexible itinerary with the freedom of self-drive travel
Children under 12 stay free when sharing existing bedding with adults
Recommended experiences (optional):
Sugar shack meal and maple syrup experience
Bear-watching or seaplane tour in Mauricie
Thousand Islands cruise
Hornblower Cruise at Niagara Falls