5-Day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: Montreal, Quebec, Niagara

Five days threading four provinces: from Toronto's film locations to Niagara's mist to Old Quebec's cobblestone streets

A 5-day small-group tour from Toronto visiting Montreal, Old Quebec, Ottawa, and Niagara Falls with four nights of hotel accommodation, professional driver-guide, and admission to key sites including the Old Quebec City Tour and Montmorency Falls. You choose between two itinerary sequences (starting with Montreal or Niagara), and can add optional experiences like boat tours, the CN Tower, and guided city tours at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Toronto to Montreal via Thousand Islands

• Depart Toronto to Kingston
• Visit Thousand Islands
• Optional Thousand Islands yacht cruise
• Travel to Montreal
• Montreal city tour
• Optional French dinner in Montreal

Day 2: Montreal to Quebec City and back

• Travel from Montreal to Quebec City
• Optional Montmorency Falls cable car ride
• Optional Quebec French lunch
• Old Quebec City tour
• Visit Little Champlain Street
• Return to Montreal

Day 3: Montreal to Ottawa and Toronto

• Depart Montreal to Mont Tremblant
• Optional scenic cable car at Mont Tremblant
• Travel to Ottawa
• Optional Ottawa city in-depth tour
• Visit Parliament Hill
• Return to Toronto

Day 4: Toronto city and harbor tour

• Toronto Movie & TV tour
• Visit Distillery District
• Optional CN Tower visit
• Optional Toronto harbor cruise

Day 5: Niagara Falls day trip from Toronto

• Travel Toronto to Niagara Falls
• Optional Voyage to the Falls boat tour
• Visit Clifton Hill
• Optional Journey Behind the Falls tour
• Niagara in-depth tour
• Return to Toronto

The experience

You start in Toronto and travel east through Eastern Canada's most visited cities, moving between them by coach with a professional driver-guide who speaks English. The route covers roughly 1,864 islands in the Thousand Islands (an optional 75-minute yacht cruise passes the most famous ones), the French-speaking neighborhoods of Montreal, the European-style architecture of Old Quebec with its cobblestone streets and Château Frontenac, and the natural power of Niagara Falls. The itinerary includes four nights in hotels, gratuities for the driver and guide, and fuel. You can pick which end of the trip suits your schedule: start with Montreal and Quebec before finishing in Niagara, or reverse it and see Niagara on day one.

The mandatory experiences anchor each day: a 2.5-hour Toronto Movie & TV tour covering the University of Toronto (where The Hulk was filmed), City Hall, and Yonge Street; a one-hour Old Quebec City tour through Place d'Armes and past the Notre-Dame Basilica; a two-hour Niagara in-depth tour that includes the Niagara Hydroelectric Station, Whirlpool State Park, the Floral Clock, and the Victorian town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Montmorency Falls and its cable car are included. Everything else: the Thousand Islands cruise, the Voyage to the Falls boat tour (or Skylon Tower if the boat is closed), Journey Behind the Falls, the CN Tower, a Toronto harbor cruise, optional city tours in Montreal and Ottawa, and French dinners. You add at checkout depending on which price option you choose.

Each day involves walking through neighborhoods and along streets. Comfortable shoes matter. Luggage is limited to one piece per person (roughly a 26-inch suitcase). The tour operator reserves the right to swap closed attractions for alternatives and to adjust timing based on weather or traffic. If you need to leave early, you sign a departure form with the guide. Unused portions don't get refunded.

What’s included

• Professional vehicle transportation with a driver-guide.
• four nights of hotel accommodation.
• gratuities for driver and guide.
• admission to the Old Quebec City Tour and Montmorency Falls.
• the Toronto Movie & TV tour covering University of Toronto, City Hall, and Yonge Street.
• the Niagara in-depth tour including the Hydroelectric Station, Whirlpool State Park, and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
• fuel surcharge. Depending on your price option, you may also receive the Thousand Islands cruise, Montmorency Falls cable car, Journey Behind the Falls, Voyage to the Falls boat tour (or Skylon Tower), CN Tower entry, Toronto harbor cruise, Ottawa city in-depth tour, and optional French dinners in Montreal and Quebec.

Options for this experience

4 options

Plan A, tour only (TQ5X)Guide in English · 06:30This option does not include the Thousand Islands Cruise, Cable Car, Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour, CN Tower, or Journey Behind the Falls; it also does not include the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour/Skylon Tower, the Montreal French Dinner, the Quebec French lunch, or the Ottawa City In-Depth Tour. This option follows the itinerary of Package A: Days 1-3 in Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa, then Day 4 at Niagara Falls.

Plan B, tour only (TQ5X)Guide in English · 06:30This option does not include the Thousand Islands Cruise, Cable Car, Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour, CN Tower, or Journey Behind the Falls; it also does not include the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour/Skylon Tower, the Montreal French Dinner, the Quebec French lunch, or the Ottawa City In-Depth Tour. This option follows the itinerary of Package B: Day 1 at Niagara Falls, then Days 2-4 in Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa.

Plan A-Tour w/admissions(TQ5X)Guide in English · 06:30This option includes the Thousand Islands Cruise, Montmorency Falls, Cable Car, Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour and CN Tower, as well as the Journey Behind the Falls, the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour/Skylon Tower and the Ottawa City In-Depth Tour. The Montreal French Dinner is to be purchased from the tour guide, and so is the Quebec French lunch. It follows the itinerary of Package A: Days 1-3 in Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa, then Day 4 at Niagara Falls. The Montmorency Falls and the cable car will be closed from 11/18/2025 to 12/25/2025 and from 01/05/2026 to 01/30/2026; during these periods, this ticket does not cover them.

Plan B-Tour w/admissions(TQ5X)Guide in English · 06:30This option includes the Thousand Islands Cruise, Montmorency Falls, Cable Car, Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour and CN Tower, as well as the Journey Behind the Falls and the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour/Skylon Tower. The Montreal French Dinner is to be purchased from the tour guide, and so is the Quebec French lunch. It follows the itinerary of Package B: Day 1 at Niagara Falls, then Days 2-4 in Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa. The Montmorency Falls and the cable car will be closed from 11/18/2025 to 12/25/2025 and from 01/05/2026 to 01/30/2026; during these periods, this ticket does not cover them. This option also includes the Ottawa City In-Depth Tour.

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 06:30Last departure this season: 30 Dec

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 13 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation

Is this one for you?Choose the itinerary sequence that fits your arrival and departure: if you fly in and want to ease into the trip with Toronto first, pick Plan A (Montreal and Quebec mid-tour). If you'd rather see Niagara's power early and save city walking for later, Plan B puts it on day one. Either way, you travel with a small group and a single guide for five days, so you're not switching drivers or reorienting each morning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose which day I visit Niagara Falls, or is the order fixed?

You pick one of two itinerary sequences at checkout. Plan A runs Montreal and Quebec first (days 1–3), then Toronto (day 4), then Niagara (day 5). Plan B reverses it: Niagara on day 1, then Montreal, Quebec, and Ottawa on days 2–4, finishing with Toronto on day 5. Both cover the same sites. The order changes.

What's included in the Old Quebec City Tour, and how long does it take?

The Old Quebec City Tour is mandatory and runs one hour. You visit Place d'Armes, walk past the Château Frontenac Hotel, see the exterior of Quebec City Hall, and visit the Quebec City Notre-Dame Basilica. You also spend an hour on Little Champlain Street, a historic shopping and dining area in the old quarter.

Is the Thousand Islands cruise included, or do I pay extra?

The Thousand Islands cruise is optional. If you select a "Tour w/admissions" price option at checkout, the 75-minute yacht cruise is included. If you pick "Tour Only," you skip it. The cruise passes the most famous scenic spots among the 1,864 islands on the St. Lawrence River.

What happens if Niagara Falls boat tours are closed when I travel?

If the Voyage to the Falls boat tour is closed, the itinerary replaces it with Skylon Tower (a 40-minute visit for viewing Niagara Falls from above). Both are optional add-ons at checkout, so you choose whether to include either one when you book.

How much time do I spend in Montreal, and what does the city tour cover?

You arrive in Montreal on day 1 and depart on day 2 or 4 (depending on which itinerary you choose). The 45-minute Montreal City Tour includes Dorchester Square, an outside view of Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, the Sun Life Building, and Saint-Catherine Street. An optional French dinner in Old Montreal runs 60 minutes and is an add-on at checkout.

What's the Niagara in-depth tour, and is it mandatory?

The Niagara in-depth tour is mandatory and takes two hours. It covers the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station (20 minutes), Niagara Whirlpool State Park (15 minutes), the Floral Clock with up to 16,000 colorful plants (10 minutes), and the lakeside town of Niagara-on-the-Lake (30 minutes). You travel along the scenic Niagara Parkway, a 55-kilometer historic drive.