The great explorer

DAY 1 - TORONTO
  
 
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Welcome to Toronto, the Canadian metropolis also known as the "Queen City".
Don't miss the city's main attractions, such as Bay Street, Yonge Street, the Ontario parliament, Chinatown and shopping at Eaton Centre.
Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is one of the Wonders of the modern world and one of Toronto's main attractions. Its observation deck is one of the highest in the world, at a dizzying 447 meters. Will you dare to walk across its glass floor?
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Bond Place Hotel
•      Hilton Toronto
DAY 2 - EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
  
 
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Today you set out for the magnificent Niagara Falls, considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.
Your visit to the falls is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip; you will never forget their awe-inspiring power and beauty.
Don't miss the famous Hornblower boat tour, which will take you right to the base of the falls.
You head back to Toronto at the end of the day.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Bond Place Hotel
•      Hilton Toronto
DAY 3 - TORONTO / THOUSAND ISLANDS ( 257 KM / 02H29 )
  
 
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Spend the morning exploring the Canadian metropolis.
In the afternoon, you set a course for the beautiful Thousand Islands, at the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
This famous region, known to the First Nations people as "The Garden of the Great Spirit", offers scenery of singular beauty.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Courtyard Marriott Kingston 
•      Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
•      Sleepy Hollow B&B
DAY 4 - THOUSAND ISLANDS
  
 
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The best way to explore these 1000 treasures is with a boat tour on the St. Lawrence River.
You have a day off to relax and enjoy the present moment in this magnificent natural setting. After all, you are on holiday!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Courtyard Marriott Kingston 
•      Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
•      Sleepy Hollow B&B
DAY 5 - THOUSAND ISLANDS / OTTAWA ( 196 KM / 01H56 )
  
 
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The adventure continues in our National Capital, Ottawa.
Nestled at the junction of three scenic rivers, Ottawa is considered to be one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. It is a North American city with a bit of a European feel.
During your day in the Canadian Capital, be sure to visit its most popular attractions, such as Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and ByWard Market.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Lord Elgin
•      Andaz Ottawa
•      Hôtel Le Germain Ottawa 
DAY 6 - OTTAWA / MONT TREMBLANT NATIONAL PARK ( 154 KM / 01H48 )
  
 
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Your next destination is the legendary Mont-Tremblant National Park.
Mont Tremblant National Park is a vast universe of mountains looming over endless lakes and rivers, offering freedom and escape. The wide range of activities and discoveries are sure to please everybody (hiking, canoeing, kayaking, etc.).
After a full day of adventure, you will be swept away by the undeniable charm of the pedestrian village of Tremblant. In the evening, Tremblant is transformed into a hive of nighttime activity. The mood is festive, the smiles are contagious, and there's a party in the air!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      AX Hôtel Mont-Tremblant
DAY 7 - MONT TREMBLANT NATIONAL PARK
  
 
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Today, why not canoe down the meandering Diable River? This excursion lasts half a day and is accessible to all ages and abilities. The departure point is at the Lac Monroe visitors center in the La Diable Sector. Canoes can be rented directly on-site. Shuttle service is included.
The La Roche and La Corniche hiking trail offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area. This 8-kilometer loop is also widely accessible.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      AX Hôtel Mont-Tremblant
•      B&B Le Cosy
•      Homewood Suites by Hilton Mont-Tremblant Resort
•      Fairmont Tremblant
DAY 8 - MONT TREMBLANT NATIONAL PARK / MAURICIE ( 198 KM / 02H46 )
  
 
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This morning, you take the route to the La Mauricie National Park.
Covering an area of 536 km², this national park gives off an air of serenity in keeping with its gently undulating terrain and its variegated forests. On this wide plateau with its hills and valleys and network of lakes and rivers, life follows nature's rhythms.
Only the changing seasons mark the passage of time, retouching the landscape with subtle strokes.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge St-Mathieu du Lac
•      Auberge le Baluchon 
DAY 9 - MAURICIE / HAUTE-MAURICIE ( 204 KM / 02H33 )
  
 
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This morning you take one of Quebec's most scenic routes into the Haute-Mauricie region.
A complete change of scenery awaits you in the heart of nature.

Spend the day roaming the hiking trails and taking part in fascinating wildlife interpretation activities.

Lovers of the great outdoors will find a wide array of possibilities, both in the forest and on the water.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Seigneurie du Triton Outfitter 
DAY 10 - HAUTE-MAURICIE
  
 
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The Mauricie region is also known for its exceptional fishing.
Spend an enjoyable day exploring the region’s lakes by canoe along with an introduction to freshwater fishing!
Or why not simply relax and enjoy the magnificent and unspoiled nature around you? After all, you are on holiday!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Seigneurie du Triton Outfitter 
•      Nemiskau Outfitter
•      Presbytère du Lac Edouard
DAY 11 - HAUTE-MAURICIE / LAC ST-JEAN ( 165 KM / 02H18 )
  
 
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This morning you set out for Lac St-Jean, a veritable inland sea.
Lac-St-Jean is known for its warm hospitality: this is the ideal place to get to know the Quebec people with their customs and traditions.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge Presbytère Mont Lac-Vert
•      Auberge Val-Jalbert
•      Maison Banville
•      Lac St-Jean Chalets & Spa
DAY 12 - LAC ST-JEAN / SAGUENAY FJORD ( 135 KM / 01H41 )
  
 
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This morning you set a course for the spectacular Saguenay Fjord.
This majestic but little-known natural wonder will take your breath away and leave you with unforgettable memories.
You will discover the vastness of time and space in this place where the colossal forces of nature conspired to create a fjord.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge des Cévennes
•      Auberge du Jardin
•      Auberge des 21
•      Les Deux Pignons B&B
DAY 13 - SAGUENAY FJORD
  
 
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Make the most of this day surrounded by the dramatic beauty of the Saguenay Fjord, unique in the world.
Hiking enthusiasts won't want to miss the chance to walk the Sentier de la Statue trail in the Baie-Éternité sector of Saguenay Fjord National Park. The view of the fjord from the statue is spectacular.
The region is also home to two of Quebec's most picturesque villages, Anse-St-Jean, and Ste-Rose-du-Nord.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge des Cévennes
•      Auberge du Jardin
DAY 14 - SAGUENAY FJORD / TADOUSSAC ( 135 KM / 02H03 )
  
 
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Today you take one of the most scenic routes in Quebec to reach the region of Tadoussac.
Tadoussac, the oldest village in Canada, is listed as one of the 50 most beautiful bays in the world.
Take the time to sample some typical local cuisine at Le Bateau restaurant, conveniently located in the heart of this historic village.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Motel La Croisière
•      Auberge La Merveilleuse
•      Hotel Tadoussac 
DAY 15 - TADOUSSAC
  
 
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Tadoussac is one of the best internationally renowned whale-watching sites in the world. So can hardly leave the area without going on a whale-watching safari!
This exciting adventure includes the services of a naturalist guide who will help you identify several species including the razorback and the beluga.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Motel La Croisière
•      Auberge La Merveilleuse
•      Hotel Tadoussac 
•      Maison Hovington
DAY 16 - TADOUSSAC / GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK ( 329 KM / 05H52 )
  
 
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This morning you will take an unforgettable ferry ride to the south shore of the majestic St. Lawrence River.
Your destination: Gaspesie National Park.
This park is a veritable sea of mountains right in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. Its varied climates and unusual geomorphology attract a diversity of plant and animal species that are unique to Quebec.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      La Seigneurie des Monts 
•      Hôtel & Cie
•      Gîte du Mont Albert
DAY 17 - GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK
  
 
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Hiking is, without a doubt, the favorite activity within Gaspésie National Park.
The best trail is the one that leads to the summit of Mont Jacques-Cartier, where you will get a taste of the Far North; you may even surprise some caribou grazing at the top! Ask about the shuttle service and the "Vivez le Grand Nord" discovery hike.
For families or the less athletically inclined, the Lac aux Américains trail will lead you to breathtaking picture-postcard views in less than 30 minutes.
DAY 18 - GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK / FORILLON NATIONAL PARK ( 200 KM / 02H22 )
  
 
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Next, the adventure leads to Forillon National Park.
The section of Route 132 between Gaspesie Park and Forillon Park is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular drives in Quebec, if not in Canada.
The incredible Forillon National Park, where mountain cliffs thrust brutally into the Atlantic Ocean, is a must-see destination!
We recommend a picnic lunch in Cap Bon-Ami, definitely the best place from which to admire the Forillon cliffs.
Don't miss the Grande-Grave interpretive trail which highlights the way of life of the fishermen and their families at the time of colonization.
DAY 19 - FORILLON NATIONAL PARK / PERCÉ ( 64 KM / 00H53 )
  
 
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Spend the morning enjoying the spectacular coastal landscapes of Forillon National Park.
In the afternoon you set a course for the famous Percé Rock, sculpted by time and the sea at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Enjoy your stay in the charming village of Percé, one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Riotel Perce
•      Hotel le Mirage
•      Hotel la Normandie
DAY 20 - PERCÉ
  
 
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Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park boast of a rich historical and natural heritage, a surprising geological past, and unusual plant and animal life including an impressive world-renowned colony of Northern Gannets.
An extension of the Appalachians into the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this rocky city has Île Bonaventure as a fortress, and the majestic Percé Rock, the tourism emblem of Québec, as a stone vessel.
On the island, the fragrance and color of the wildflowers and the fresh sea breezes will intoxicate you.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Riotel Perce
DAY 21 - PERCÉ / BAIE DES CHALEURS ( 129 KM / 01H41 )
  
 
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This morning you set out for Chaleur Bay ("Baie des Chaleurs") in the southern part of Gaspesie.
You will want to make a stop on the banks of the lovely Bonaventure River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Quebec.
Baie des Chaleurs has a long-standing reputation for open hospitality and "bon vivants" who enjoy the good things in life. You are sure to find a warm welcome that you will be hard-pressed to forget!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Riotel Bonaventure
•      Hostellerie Baie Bleue
DAY 22 - BAIE DES CHALEURS / BIC NATIONAL PARK ( 281 KM / 03H26 )
  
 
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Your route continues through the panoramic Matapedia Valley to Bic National Park.
Located in the St. Lawrence estuary, Bic National Park proudly showcases its capes, bays, coves, islands, and mountains, which have contributed to its renown.
We strongly recommend seal watching at Cap-Caribou or Pointe-aux-Épinettes (depending on the tides).
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Domaine Valga Outfitter
•      Auberge Mange Grenouille
DAY 23 - BIC NATIONAL PARK
  
 
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Today we invite you to discover Québec's backcountry in all its splendour.
Welcome to Bas-St-Laurent, a region where coastal levees and hills give way to a land of forests, winding rivers and lakes, all carefully preserved over the years by the local inhabitants.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Domaine Valga Outfitter
•      Auberge Mange Grenouille
•      Domaine du Perchoir B&B
•      Au Refuge du Vieux Loup de Mer
•      Ready-to-camp
DAY 24 - BIC NATIONAL PARK / BAS ST-LAURENT ( 147 KM / 01H38 )
  
 
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Today's destination is Notre-Dame du Portage, a charming village on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River.
In Notre-Dame-du-Portage, according to National Geographic, you will find "the second most beautiful sunsets in the world, after Hawaii".
In addition to its rich architectural and historical heritage, the Kamouraska region is renowned for the quiet beauty of its scenery.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge sur Mer
•      Auberge de La Pointe
•      Hotel Levesque 
DAY 25 - BAS ST-LAURENT / QUEBEC CITY ( 200 KM / 02H04 )
  
 
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Today you head for the beautiful and historic Quebec City, the cradle of French culture in the Americas.
Perched on the cliffs of Cap Diamant and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec is proud to be a living museum and the only fortified city in North America.
Once you reach Quebec City, take the time to explore the city and its many historic sites. The entire old town is a UNESCO world heritage site.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Château Laurier 
•      Monastère des Augustines 
DAY 26 - QUEBEC CITY
  
 
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Take the time to explore the old capital and its many historic sites. From Place Royale and Petit Champlain to Dufferin Terrace and Château Frontenac, follow the winding alleys that will lead you to hidden places where you will have the impression that you are the first to discover them.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Château Laurier 
•      Monastère des Augustines 
•      Auberge Saint-Antoine
•      Fairmont Château Frontenac 
•      La Marquise de Bassano B&B
DAY 27 - QUEBEC CITY / MONTREAL ( 250 KM / 02H38 )
  
 
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This morning you head for Montreal, one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Like any great city, Montreal has 1001 attractions to offer visitors. Take the opportunity to experience the rhythm of its 5 main neighborhoods: the Plateau Mont-Royal, Old Montreal, Downtown, the Latin Quarter and Mont-Royal Park.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Hôtel Le Roberval
•      Hotel 10
•      Hotel Place d'Armes
DAY 28 - MONTREAL
  
 
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Enjoy the last moments of your Canadian vacation, before heading to the Montreal airport for your flight home.
It's time to say "au revoir" to the land of lakes and rivers, your hearts filled with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!