Tour Itinerary
Day: 1 | Location: Toronto - Montreal
Our adventure begins early with a pick-up at your hostel and after a friendly welcome from your Moose driver, we head down the Trans-Canada Highway toward Montreal. Our first stop is at the Big Apple (where they have made over 3 million apples pies). Next is a lunch stop and a cruise through the 1000's Islands located in the St Lawrenece river between Canada and the USA. Arriving in Montreal early evening, join your guide for a night out on the town!
Day: 2 | Location: Montreal
This morning we explore Montreal the city of festivals. Join the Moose guide and see the cafes, bars and restaurants in the largest french speaking city outside of Europe. Or if you prefer, travel on your own through this amazing city.
Day: 3 | Location: Montreal - Tadoussac
Today we travel along a spectacular highway that borders the St Lawrence Seaway. En-route we stop at St. Anne de Beaupre Cathedral where thousands of pilgrims come annually to witness miracles. We arrive at Tadoussac where you have an opportunity to experience some of the best whale watching in North America (extra cost). We highly recommend it! That night we have a group dinner at the hostel (included).
Day: 4 | Location: Tadoussac - Quebec City
Today starts with a hearty french breakfast, (included) and after we travel to Quebec City and visiting Montmorency Falls-a spectacular waterfall that is actually higher than Niagara Falls! From here we continue to Quebec City-the largest walled city in North America. You have free time to stroll along the cobblestone streets and enjoy outdoor cafes, street musicians, local art and best of all-the fine food!
Day: 5 | Location: Quebec City
Today you have two choices--you can join the Moose guide and explore the cobblestone streets and cafes with the group. Depending on the group, we may even take a cruise on the St Lawrence River (extra cost) so you can see the famous walls from this view.
You are also free to walk around the city on your own, taking in the cafes, artists and local shops while practicing your french!
Day: 6 | Location: Quebec City - Mont Tremblant
Today we drive through the beautiful Laurentian Hills to the region of Mont Tremblant. We arrive around mid-day with plenty of time to do some canoeing, hiking, cycling or shopping. You can ride a gondola up the mountain or try out a real luge ride! There is also a first class spa located nearby if you want to soak in hot tubs and view the natural surroundings. This evening, we have a group dinner at the hostel (included).
Day: 7 | Location: Mont Tremblant
Today is your day to explore the amazing Mont Tremblant National Park ! There are endless adventures that await you today. You could hike, bike, canoe, kayak and more ! Have a great lunch in base village or work on your tan down by the lake.
Day: 8 | Location: Mont Tremblant - Ottawa
Today we begin our tour through more spectacular countryside towards Ottawa-the capital of Canada. Along the way we stop at Omega Park where you can see bears, buffalo, wapiti, deer, wolves, boars and of course MOOSE-so keep your camera handy! We arrive around 3:00 pm and after check-in we take a walking tour of the city. Afterward we head out for a few drinks and dinner (extra cost) to Ye Aulde Dubliner - Irish style !
Day: 9 | Location: Ottawa - Fort Coulonge
The bus leaves Ottawa in the afternoon so you have time to explore the city on your own. Our route to Fort Coulonge is a beautiful drive along the river and we arrive at Esprit lodge in the early evening. Dinner tonight is a barbeque feast of salmon and/or steak (included) and a vegetarian option is also available. If you choose to raft the next day--and we recommend it--you are in good hands- since the Esprit team was voted one of top rafting companies in the world by National Geographic!
Day: 10 | Location: Fort Coulonge
If you are rafting, today is an early start at 7:30 am. We take a short ride to the departure point and spend the day on the river-rafting or river-boarding. If you decide to stay at the lodge you can swim, canoe, hike or go mountain bike riding. At the end of the day, we come back to the lodge and settle down to another great meal and relax on the patio with a cold beverage.
Day: 11 | Location: Fort Coulonge - Algonquin Park
We start at 10:00 am today and head to Algonquin Park - home to over 10,000 moose, 2,000 black bears, beavers, wolves and many more animals. We check into the Wolf's Den lodge late afternoon and have a group barbeque meal (included) and spend evening by the campfire (weather permitting).
Day: 12 | Location: Algonquin Park
Today is spent doing outdoor activities - swimming in a peaceful lake, a short hike in the woods and a trip to the local visitors center. Tonight we enjoy another outdoor barbeque around the campfire where you can try to hear the wolves howling in the distance !
Day: 13 | Location: Algonquin Park - Toronto
This morning we have an early morning breakfast and head out for a beautiful canoe ride to Ragged Falls. After lunch, we head to the Dorset Fire Tower for a spectacular view of the surrounding wilderness. The last leg of our journey takes us to Toronto - we arrive around 6:00 pm and drop you off at your accommodation. Remeber we have a wrap up party starting at 8:00 pm on the outdoor patio of Global Village Backpackers - so don't miss out !
