Tour Ontario Bucketlist: Road Trip, Wildlife & City Scenes

Meals

Catering depending on selected accommodation

Flights

Scheduled flights to Toronto and back (change possible)

Transport

Rental car of the selected vehicle class for the entire duration of the trip Rental car package with unlimited free kilometers, theft & fully comprehensive insurance without deductible

Others

Air traffic tax, airport and flight security charges 20 kg checked baggage & hand luggage according to the regulations of the selected airline Rental car of the selected vehicle class during the entire travel period Rental car package with unlimited free kilometers, theft & comprehensive insurance without deductible Journey behind the Falls: ticket to the viewpoint behind Niagara Falls incl. rain poncho 24-hour emergency hotline during the entire trip Travel insurance certificate for package tours

Accommodation

2 nights in Niagara Falls: Junior Suite at 3* Vittoria Hotel & Suites or equivalent 2 nights in Thornbury: Suite at Penny’s Motel or equivalent 2 nights in Calabogie: Standard room at 3* Somewhere Inn Calabogie or equivalent 1 night in Ottawa: Standard room at 4* Sandman Signature Ottawa or equivalent 2 nights in Prince Edward County: Standard room at 3* Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Belleville, ON or equivalent incl. breakfast 1 night in Toronto: Standard room at 4* Canopy By Hilton Toronto Yorkville or equivalent Meals depending on selected accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites ***, Staybridge Suites - Niagara-On-The-Lake, an IHG Hotel ***, Penny’s Motel, Somewhere Inn Calabogie ***, Sandman Signature Ottawa ****, breakfast at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Belleville, ON ***, Lakeside Motel ***, Drake Motor Inn ***, Canopy By Hilton Toronto Yorkville ****, Gladstone House ****, Ace Hotel Toronto ****, Kimpton Saint George Hotel, an IHG Hotel ****

Not included:

Insurance

Guide

Others

Local taxes and fees Gratuities Optional excursions eTA entry permit for Canada Visa fees Tour guide outside of the canoe adventure National park fees Fuel, parking fees, fines Rental car deposit Train to flight ticket with Deutsche Bahn Hotel upgrades as per itinerary Prince Edward County: Boat tour to the Thousand Islands

Optional

Hotel upgrades as per itinerary (subject to availability). Prince Edward County: Boat tour to the Thousand Islands Boat tour to the Thousand Islands; organization: group tour incl. audio guide (English); duration: approx. 1 - 3 hours; on request Travel cancellation insurance incl. travel interruption insurance, on request Train to flight ticket of Deutsche Bahn Valid for 2nd class within Germany from € 78

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Day 1 Day 1: Oh Canada: Welcome To The Land Of Maple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Oh Canada: Welcome To The Land Of Maple

Within a few hours, your plane will take you to the other side of the world and then it’s finally time to experience the feeling of freedom that is hidden in every corner of Canada! Pick up your rental car at the airport and leave the city to get closer to your first highlight: the Niagara Falls! The border between the USA and Canada runs through the horseshoe-shaped Horseshoe Falls. Many viewpoints are strung around the masses of water like pearls on a string and offer different perspectives - which is your favorite? End the evening in the town of the same name, where there is plenty to see: A kind of amusement park with a Ferris wheel, ghost train and co. and countless restaurants surround the celebrity and keep you awake even longer today. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen every corner of Niagara Falls today, because you’ll have plenty more time tomorrow!

Route: Toronto Airport - Niagara Falls accommodation (approx. 130 km)

Your accommodation:
Junior Suite at the Vittoria Hotel & Suites *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Standard room at the Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites *** (TrustYou rating "Good")
Standard room at the Staybridge Suites - Niagara-On-The-Lake, an IHG Hotel *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Day 2 Day 2: Niagara Falls: Your Journey Begins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Niagara Falls: Your Journey Begins

Have you recovered well from the journey and been able to process your first impressions? Good, because today is the day: Adventure Time! Where are we going? Right behind the Niagara Falls! Did you know that you have a view of the chocolate side of Niagara Falls from Canada? Time to make this view even better: Descend into the old tunnels that have carved their way through the rock while you feel the thunderous vibration of the falls in your body - don’t forget your rain poncho! Once you reach the bottom, put your head back and admire the rushing water as it plunges into the depths. Wow! Don’t want to take your eyes off the biggest must-see on your bucket list afterwards? Then reserve a seat in the Skylon Tower (optional, payable on site) and dine against a breathtaking backdrop. The typical Canadian food will taste even better!

Your accommodation:
Junior Suite at the Vittoria Hotel & Suites *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Standard room at the Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites *** (TrustYou rating "Good")
Standard room at the Staybridge Suites - Niagara-On-The-Lake, an IHG Hotel *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Day 3 Day 3: Away From The Tourist Spots: Immerse Yourself In Typical Canadian Thornbury
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Away From The Tourist Spots: Immerse Yourself In Typical Canadian Thornbury

Did you sleep well? With the sound of Niagara Falls still in your ears, you get behind the wheel of your rental car straight after breakfast and head out onto the highway. Next stop: Thornbury! Away from the tourist spots, immerse yourself in the typical Canadian lifestyle and sleep in an authentic motel - furnished like a boutique hotel! But before that, you can explore the cute town on foot. Stroll along Bruce Street South and browse through the small stores. Whether it’s vintage clothing, handmade artwork by local artists or unique gifts - you’ll find everything here that makes the Canadian part of your heart beat faster. As soon as the sun goes down, another side of the street comes to life: the bars and restaurants light up like fireflies. How about the classic Canadian dish poutine for dinner? And a beer afterwards? Cheers - to your adventure!

Route: Accommodation Niagara Falls - Accommodation Thornbury (approx. 280 km)

Your accommodation:
Standard room at Penny’s Motel (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Day 4 Day 4: Sweet Sins: Between Christie Beach &Amp; Blue Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sweet Sins: Between Christie Beach &Amp; Blue Mountains

Maple syrup has never tasted as good as it does here! With the taste of this sweet sin on your tongue, you leave the cozy café you visited this morning. Depending on your mood, your packed beach bag or your hiking boots are already waiting in the back seat of your rental car - which do you choose? If you’re in the mood for a beach day, head for the water and make yourself comfortable on golden Christie Beach. Things get more exciting at Craigleith Provincial Park Beach, where you can find real fossils in the sand. At Northwinds Beach, you can hire a surfboard and hit the waves! Alternatively, after a short drive into the Blue Mountains area, you’ll soon be standing on the longest suspension bridge in southern Ontario. Enjoy the view over the glowing greenery before immersing yourself in nature on one of the hiking trails. Your grin will get bigger and bigger as you climb over rocks to caves or high up on viewing platforms. That’s what freedom feels like!

Your accommodation:
Standard room at Penny’s Motel (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Day 5 Day 5: Algonquin Park: Wildlife Between Black Bear &Amp; Moose
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Algonquin Park: Wildlife Between Black Bear &Amp; Moose

The clear air in the morning, the silence of nature and a big grin on your face: are you ready for Canada’s wilderness? You’re jetting off to Algonquin Park, a nature park packed with forests, swamps, towering rock faces, over 2,400 lakes and, of course, lots of wild animals. Put on your hiking boots, get set, go! Depending on your fitness level and mood, you can choose between 15 signposted routes. The two-kilometre-long Lookout Trail is a good place to start. It leads uphill through a dense deciduous forest until you reach the viewpoint on the rocky cliffs. At the top, you feel goosebumps on your arms: 25 kilometers of forest right below you - Canada’s wilderness at its finest! Want to get a different perspective? How about a canoe trip on one of the many lakes? After all, you’re in Canada - it’s simply part of the experience (optional, bookable on site)! For the night, you jet off to the small town of Calabogie, where your accommodation awaits you with a warm campfire.

Route: Accommodation Thornbury - Algonquin Park - Accommodation Calabogie (approx. 430 km)

Your accommodation:
Standard room at the Somewhere Inn Calabogie *** (TripAdvisor rating "Excellent")
Day 6 Day 6: Favorite Spots: High Atop Eagle’S Nest Or In The Middle Of Calabogie Lake.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Favorite Spots: High Atop Eagle’S Nest Or In The Middle Of Calabogie Lake.

Hiking boots now fit your feet like a second skin. So why not take advantage of this and set off on your next hike right away? Nature is pulsating around your accommodation and trails outdo each other with the most beautiful natural highlights. Roam through the Calabogie Forest up to Eagle’s Nest and shout your joy at lofty heights, walk to Wabun Lake and watch the animals on the shore or explore the Manitou Mountains. Alternatively, take to the water today and hire a canoe or stand-up paddleboard (optional, payable locally) and glide across the mirror-smooth surface of Calabogie Lake. Do you see a beautiful beach for a picnic in the distance? Then that’s probably Barnet Beach. Moor up, spread out your picnic and enjoy the warm Canadian sun during a short break before continuing on. One thing’s for sure: you won’t be bored today!

Standard room at the Somewhere Inn Calabogie *** (TripAdvisor rating "Excellent")
Day 7 Day 8: Your Road Trip Continues: Follow The Stream To Lake Ontario
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Your Road Trip Continues: Follow The Stream To Lake Ontario

Explore Ottawa today! You’ll recognize the mighty Parliament from afar as it towers high above the city on Parliament Hill. Stroll through the streets, try a "beaver tail" and buy a red and white sugar cookie in the shape of a maple leaf at Moulin De Provence, probably Ottawa’s most famous bakery. Stroll back to your rental car along the Rideau Canal, because the next stage of your road trip is already waiting for you. Prince Edward County means cliffs, water and lots of beach. What are you waiting for? Put the pedal to the metal and off you go! Follow the St. Lawrence River further and further south until the coastal wind picks up and your smile widens. Right in front of you? That’s Lake Ontario and that’s where you check into your accommodation and make plans for tomorrow with a view of the glistening water. Sleep well!

Route: Accommodation Ottawa - Accommodation Prince Edward (approx. 270 km)

Your accommodation:
Standard room incl. breakfast at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Belleville, ON *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")

Your optional accommodation upgrade:
Standard room at the Lakeside Motel *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Standard room at the Drake Motor Inn *** (TripAdvisor rating "Excellent")
Day 8 Day 7: Next Stop: Canada’S Capital Ottawa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Next Stop: Canada’S Capital Ottawa

So, are you still smarting from yesterday’s adventure or are you ready for the next one? Don’t worry, your feet will get a little breather. It’s time to hit the road again! High time to hop into your rental car, turn up the music, roll down the window and put the pedal to the metal, because Canada’s capital Ottawa is already waiting for you! You follow the passing panorama spellbound and even take a photo of a bear trotting calmly along the hard shoulder. Ready for a lunch stop? If you ask the Canadians, there’s only one answer: Tim Hortons! Everyone here knows and loves the restaurant chain, so enjoy your coffee and other treats! When you arrive in the city, you’ll be amazed. Although Ottawa has over 1 million inhabitants, the capital of Canada looks more like a small town with its low buildings and green parks. Are you going to explore the cozy capital today, or would you rather save your energy for tomorrow?

Route: Accommodation Calabogie - Accommodation Ottawa (approx. 100 km)

Your accommodation:
Standard room at the Sandman Signature Ottawa **** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")

Your optional accommodation upgrade:
Classic room at Le Germain Hotel Ottawa **** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Executive room at The Metcalfe Hotel **** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Day 9 Day 9: Lovely County: Between Mountain Lakes, Sand Dunes &Amp; Shining Blue
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lovely County: Between Mountain Lakes, Sand Dunes &Amp; Shining Blue

Why Prince Edward County is one of the most popular travel destinations in Ontario? Find out today! Your first destination is the "Lake on the Mountain", a lake in the middle of a mountain with no recognizable source. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? No wonder the indigenous people of Ontario, the Mohawks, also call the lake O-no-ke-no-ga, the lake of the gods. You can look out over the crystal-clear water to the Bay of Quinte. Unique! The shifting sand dunes in Sandbanks Provincial Park are just as special. Walk in amazement through the soft sand to the shores of the bright blue Lake Ontario. Is this the perfect place for your beach relaxation or will you wait until you reach the Little Bluff? From the limestone cliffs you have a breathtaking view of Prince Edward Bay. Have you been completely enchanted by the country style of the place? Then all you need at the end of the day is a beer or a glass of wine in one of the many regional restaurants. With a view of the golden-green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling blue, your evening will turn into a real jam jar moment.

Heard about the Thousand Islands and don’t want to miss out? Perfect, on a boat tour you can mingle with the more than a thousand small islands and feel the unique magic of the place (bookable in advance). Get your camera ready - this landscape is too beautiful not to capture!

Your accommodation:
Standard room incl. breakfast at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Belleville, ON *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")

Your optional accommodation upgrade:
Standard room at the Lakeside Motel *** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Standard room at the Drake Motor Inn *** (TripAdvisor rating "Excellent")
Day 10 Day 10: Big City Life Toronto: From Offshore Islands To The Cn Tower
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Big City Life Toronto: From Offshore Islands To The Cn Tower

Today you’re off to the Big City Life - to Canada’s largest city: Toronto! When the skyline of this metropolis of millions finally appears before you, euphoria spreads through you. Futuristic skyscrapers, historic buildings and multicultural vibes - Toronto is like the New York of Canada! And you’re right in the middle of it! How about a little snack beforehand? At Kupfert & Kim, you can sink your teeth into delicious waffles dripping with maple syrup. Heavenly! Strengthened, you tackle the first highlight - Center Island! After a short ferry crossing (optional, bookable on site), you’ll come across blooming gardens, a sandy beach and even an amusement park - perfect for a relaxed start to the day! Fancy a thrill? The CN Tower, Toronto’s landmark, awaits you (optional, payable on site)! The glass elevator transports you 346 m up in a flash. Wow! Is the sun setting? Then take a stroll along the harbor across the Simcoe Wavedeck. Find a nice spot on the wave-shaped bridge and enjoy the last rays of sunshine on your skin before the sun disappears behind the houses.

Your accommodation:
Standard room at the Canopy By Hilton Toronto Yorkville **** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Standard room at Gladstone House **** (TripAdvisor rating "Excellent")

Your optional accommodation upgrade:
Standard room at the Ace Hotel Toronto **** (TripAdvisor review with "Excellent")
Standard room at the Kimpton Saint George Hotel, an IHG Hotel **** (TrustYou rating "Excellent")
Day 11 Day 11: Time To Go: Goodbye, Canada!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Time To Go: Goodbye, Canada!

The last day in Canada is approaching. Use the remaining hours to enjoy city life in Toronto. After all, you can discover something new in the metropolis every day. The hip Queen Street West invites you to take a stroll and you can buy a few snacks at the St. Lawrence Market. The Kensington district is creative and colorful, where there is always something going on between vintage boutiques and art centers. You’d love to just get lost among Toronto’s skyscrapers, but your flight home is coming up soon. Are all your bags packed? Then say goodbye to the capital of Ontario and head to the airport, where you can return your rental car. As your plane climbs higher and higher, leaving Canada behind, your heart feels a little heavy. But as the saying goes: you always see each other twice in life! You smile, close your eyes and reminisce about the adventures of the last few days. Have a safe journey home! Do you want to give something back to your hosts? We feel the same way! With annual donations, we support the Fondation Makwa in Quebec, which works to protect animals and endangered species and pass on knowledge about North American flora and fauna to schoolchildren. The foundation is committed to taking in and caring for injured or orphaned animals and takes measures to preserve endangered animal and plant species. We think this is great and support them on behalf of all Journaway travelers.
Day 12 Day 12: Home Again: Welcome Back!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Home Again: Welcome Back!

You land at the airport of your choice and on your way home you can already imagine the amazed faces of your loved ones when you tell them about your experiences!

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Ontario Bucketlist: Road Trip, Wildlife & City Scenes

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Itinerary of your trip Ontario Bucketlist: Road Trip, Wildlife & City Scenes

Day 1: Oh Canada: Welcome To The Land Of Maple

Day 2: Niagara Falls: Your Journey Begins

Day 3: Away From The Tourist Spots: Immerse Yourself In Typical Canadian Thornbury

Day 4: Sweet Sins: Between Christie Beach &Amp; Blue Mountains

Day 5: Algonquin Park: Wildlife Between Black Bear &Amp; Moose

Day 6: Favorite Spots: High Atop Eagle’S Nest Or In The Middle Of Calabogie Lake.

Day 8: Your Road Trip Continues: Follow The Stream To Lake Ontario

Day 7: Next Stop: Canada’S Capital Ottawa

Day 9: Lovely County: Between Mountain Lakes, Sand Dunes &Amp; Shining Blue

Day 10: Big City Life Toronto: From Offshore Islands To The Cn Tower

Day 11: Time To Go: Goodbye, Canada!

Day 12: Home Again: Welcome Back!

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