10 days

Explore Ontario and Québec

Start Location
End Location Québec City
Code
CGOQ
Places Visited

Montréal, Ottawa, Québec City

Tour Overview

One of our most popular itineraries, this trip combines the highlights of Ontario and Québec into a comprehensive rail package.

Start Location
End Location Québec City

Top Highlights

  • Toronto hop-on hop-off city tour
  • Ottawa hop-on hop-off city tour
  • CN Tower elevation pass
  • Ripley's Aquarium
  • Toronto harbour tour
  • Segway tour of the Distillery District
  • Niagara Falls day tour
  • Buffet lunch in Niagara Falls
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • Museum of Civilization
  • Montréal coach tour
  • Montréal walking tour
  • Discovery cruise on the St. Lawrence River
  • Québec City walking tour
  • Afternoon tour to the Beaupre Coast
  • Old Québec ghost tour
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As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us. 

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Toronto

    Arrive in Toronto and make your way to your downtown accommodation.


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Toronto sightseeing (coach)

    Join Toronto's original and most comprehensive fully narrated hop-on hop-off tour through the city, visiting the CN Tower, Skydome, Toronto Harbour front, Casa Loma Castle, the Eaton Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame and Yorkville. Included in your pass is an elevation ride to the top of the CN Tower and entrance to Ripley's Aquarium.


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Niagara Falls day tour (coach)

    This breathtaking full-day tour will take you through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls. Enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the falls. Join a boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. Stop at the observation deck of the Whirlpool Rapids and visit the Floral Clock. On your return discover the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-lake, visiting a local country market and touring a winery.


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 4: Toronto — Ottawa on board VIA Rail

    Follow the shores of Lake Ontario by rail through Kingston and onto Ottawa the capital city of Canada.

    Overnight: Ottawa


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5: Ottawa sightseeing (coach)

    On a hop-on hop-off city tour you will visit the nation's capital with its many historic landmarks, scenic waterways and beautiful parks. Included for use at your leisure is admission to the National Gallery of Canada. This is located in one of the most spectacular sites in Ottawa - along Ottawa's historic ByWard Market, overlooking the Ottawa River and the Parliament Buildings. Its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries, and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit.

    Overnight: Ottawa


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 6: Ottawa — Montréal on board VIA Rail

    Travel through rural Ontario as you cross into the province of Quebec to Montreal. This afternoon explore the west side of Old Montreal on a 90-minute walking tour showcasing its French heritage and rich architecture.

    Overnight: Montréal


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7: Montréal sightseeing (coach)

    This morning take in over 200 points of interest including a photo stop of Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph's Oratory, Old Montreal, the French Quarter and Mount Royal on a three hour coach city tour. This afternoon discover Montreal from a whole new perspective as you join a discovery cruise on the St Lawrence River.

    Overnight: Montréal


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 8: Montréal — Québec City on board VIA Rail

    Following the St. Lawrence River, pass from city suburbs through rural landscapes to the oldest walled city in North America. This evening join a storytelling walking tour where you will learn about the darker side of Quebec history with Ghost Tours of Quebec.

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 9: Québec City sightseeing (coach)

    This morning join a local guide for a leisurely walking tour where you will explore the architecture, historical sites and significant events in Quebec's history. This afternoon travel by coach to the Beaupre Coast and Montmorency Falls. Taking the Avenue through the traditional villages and farms of the Beaupre Coast, your guide will help you relive the tranquil pace of bygone years. A 45 minute stop is scheduled at the Montmorency Falls and the shrine of Ste-Anne-Beaupre, with a short detour to the western tip of the Island of Orleans.

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 10: Québec City

    Your package ends with check out from your hotel.


    Meals: Breakfast

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DATES & PRICES

Availability:  
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR

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Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

  • 9 nights of accommodation
  • VIA Rail corridor service in economy class as listed
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Toronto

    Arrive in Toronto and make your way to your downtown accommodation.


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Toronto sightseeing (coach)

    Join Toronto's original and most comprehensive fully narrated hop-on hop-off tour through the city, visiting the CN Tower, Skydome, Toronto Harbour front, Casa Loma Castle, the Eaton Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame and Yorkville. Included in your pass is an elevation ride to the top of the CN Tower and entrance to Ripley's Aquarium.


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Niagara Falls day tour (coach)

    This breathtaking full-day tour will take you through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls. Enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the falls. Join a boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. Stop at the observation deck of the Whirlpool Rapids and visit the Floral Clock. On your return discover the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-lake, visiting a local country market and touring a winery.


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 4: Toronto — Ottawa on board VIA Rail

    Follow the shores of Lake Ontario by rail through Kingston and onto Ottawa the capital city of Canada.

    Overnight: Ottawa


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5: Ottawa sightseeing (coach)

    On a hop-on hop-off city tour you will visit the nation's capital with its many historic landmarks, scenic waterways and beautiful parks. Included for use at your leisure is admission to the National Gallery of Canada. This is located in one of the most spectacular sites in Ottawa - along Ottawa's historic ByWard Market, overlooking the Ottawa River and the Parliament Buildings. Its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries, and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit.

    Overnight: Ottawa


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 6: Ottawa — Montréal on board VIA Rail

    Travel through rural Ontario as you cross into the province of Quebec to Montreal. This afternoon explore the west side of Old Montreal on a 90-minute walking tour showcasing its French heritage and rich architecture.

    Overnight: Montréal


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7: Montréal sightseeing (coach)

    This morning take in over 200 points of interest including a photo stop of Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph's Oratory, Old Montreal, the French Quarter and Mount Royal on a three hour coach city tour. This afternoon discover Montreal from a whole new perspective as you join a discovery cruise on the St Lawrence River.

    Overnight: Montréal


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 8: Montréal — Québec City on board VIA Rail

    Following the St. Lawrence River, pass from city suburbs through rural landscapes to the oldest walled city in North America. This evening join a storytelling walking tour where you will learn about the darker side of Quebec history with Ghost Tours of Quebec.

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 9: Québec City sightseeing (coach)

    This morning join a local guide for a leisurely walking tour where you will explore the architecture, historical sites and significant events in Quebec's history. This afternoon travel by coach to the Beaupre Coast and Montmorency Falls. Taking the Avenue through the traditional villages and farms of the Beaupre Coast, your guide will help you relive the tranquil pace of bygone years. A 45 minute stop is scheduled at the Montmorency Falls and the shrine of Ste-Anne-Beaupre, with a short detour to the western tip of the Island of Orleans.

    Overnight: Québec City


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 10: Québec City

    Your package ends with check out from your hotel.


    Meals: Breakfast

Download Full Itinerary

DATES & PRICES

Availability:  
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR

Title

Interested in this trip? Contact Us for 2026 dates and prices

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • 9 nights of accommodation
  • VIA Rail corridor service in economy class as listed
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Do you have more questions?

If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

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YOU CAN CALL US AT
1-866-347-6881

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