Where we go
Destinations
Two regions, ten destinations. Quebec — east along the St. Lawrence River. Ontario — southwest, to the big cities and the Falls. Pick a place, then find trips and dates in the calendar.
Quebec
Along the St. Lawrence River: cities, waterfalls, whales, mountains and coastline.
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2 days / 1 nightTadoussac
The road runs through Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and past the Jean-Larose waterfall into scenic Charlevoix, then on to Saint-Siméon and Tadoussac itself. The highlight is a whale-watching cruise, plus lookout points over the bay and the Tadoussac dunes.
- Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
- Charlevoix
- whale-watching cruise
- Tadoussac dunes
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4 days / 3 nightsGaspésie
A four-day journey along the peninsula's coastline: Kamouraska, Pointe-au-Père, Matane, Cap-Chat, Mont-Saint-Pierre, Cap-des-Rosiers and Forillon National Park. Then the legendary Rocher Percé, Île Bonaventure and Coin-du-Banc. The whole way runs along the scenic Route 132, with lighthouses, lookout points and the Onondaga submarine.
- Forillon
- Rocher Percé
- Île Bonaventure
- Route 132
- Onondaga submarine
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1 dayQuebec City
Montmorency Falls — taller than Niagara — the Parliament Building, Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Citadelle de Québec and the historic streets of Old Québec: Petit-Champlain and Place Royale. All in one full day.
- Montmorency Falls
- Château Frontenac
- Old Québec
- Place Royale
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2 daysQuebec City — the longer version
We add Île d'Orléans, Canyon Sainte-Anne with its suspension bridges over the falls, and the Aquarium du Québec — the same Quebec City, but unhurried and with even more to see.
- Île d'Orléans
- Canyon Sainte-Anne
- Aquarium du Québec
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1 dayMont-Tremblant
Cozy Mont-Tremblant Village, a ride up the mountain, panoramic lookout points, hiking trails and the Chute du Diable waterfall in the woods. Best in autumn, at the peak of golden season.
- Mont-Tremblant Village
- panoramic viewpoints
- Chute du Diable
Plus other seasonal destinations — check the calendar.
Ontario
Southwest of Montreal: the capital, the country's largest city and Niagara Falls.
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2 days / 1 nightNiagara + Toronto
First, Toronto: the CN Tower, Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall, Yonge-Dundas Square, Berczy Park with its dog fountain, a walk through downtown and the waterfront. Then Niagara Falls: lookout points, the evening illumination, fireworks and a cruise right up to the base of the Falls.
- CN Tower
- Yonge-Dundas Square
- Berczy Park
- evening illumination
- Falls cruise
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1 dayOttawa + Diefenbunker
Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, ByWard Market and a walk through downtown Ottawa — then down underground, into the Diefenbunker, a Cold War-era museum.
- Parliament Hill
- Rideau Canal
- ByWard Market
- Diefenbunker
Activities
Not just city trips — a day spent out in nature, with animals.
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1 dayHorseback Riding
A trip out to a farm, meeting the horses and an unhurried ride along a scenic nature trail — a great way to unwind from the city.
- farm
- meeting the horses
- horseback ride
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1 dayDog Sledding
Meeting the sled dogs, a winter forest run by sled, a stop at a waterfall and a barbecue to finish it off.
- sled dogs
- winter trail
- waterfall
- barbecue
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2 days / 1 nightForest Retreat
Forest walks, a cozy country house, barbecue and grilled meat in the evening — and a night of quiet, away from the city.
- country house
- grilled meat
- overnight stay