Holiday Overview
A spectacular outdoor adventure around Ontario!
Enjoy a stay in the vibrant city of Toronto plus a day trip to the magnificent Niagara Falls. After exploring the city, it’s time to explore Ontario's fantastic lakes and parks! Collecting your car hire, begin your road trip heading north to Tobermory and Manitoulin Island before venturing deeper into Northern Ontario.
Northern Ontario is the perfect destination for outdoor adventures, Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, and Killarney all offer a range of activities including paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and hiking. It is home to some spectacular landscapes such as the pristine blue waters of Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Georgian Bay, plus a host of golden sand beaches.
Ontario’s Lakes and Parks Self Drive includes:
- Return Flights
- 13 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Car Hire
- Niagara Falls Day Tour
- Ferry from Tobermory to South Baymouth
Day 1 - UK to Toronto
Arrive in Toronto from the UK, making your way to your downtown hotel spending the rest of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
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Sheraton Centre Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Day 2 - Explore Toronto
Spend today exploring the fascinating city of Toronto! Home to a variety of attractions enjoy exploring the variety of museum and galleries including the Royal Ontario Museum voted one of the top museums in the world or Canada’s oldest art gallery the Art Gallery of Ontario. Make sure to visit the CN Tower – the world’s tallest free-standing structure.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Unmissable Experiences
Toronto Experiences
Day 3 - Niagara Falls
Today we have included a day trip to the magnificent Niagara Falls!
Duration: 10.5 hours
Travel on the air-conditioned motor coach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world.
Tour includes: - Free time in Niagara Falls - Lunch overlooking Niagara Falls - Niagara City Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls*
*Niagara City Cruise operates May through October, weather permitting. Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted from October to May.
Note: The itinerary may vary in the winter months depending on opening hours of wineries and attractions, and the lunch will either be buffet style or a plated 3-course menu. Note: Children will be provided with non-alcoholic beverages as a substitute.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Unmissable Experiences
Niagara Falls
Day 4 - Toronto to Tobermory (296km)
Today collect your car hire and begin heading northwest to Tobermory - a true paradise for naturalists, photographers, divers, hikers, kayakers, leisure-seekers, golfers and art lovers. Tobermory offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, rest and relaxation, sweet clean air and water, and scenery that is breathtaking.
Featured accommodation
Tobermory Princess
Day 5 - Tobermory
Enjoy exploring the natural beauty of Tobermory, hike the cliffs of Niagara Escarpment along the world-famous Bruce Trail or the inland trails of the Bruce Penisula. Enjoy diving or snorkelling in the Fathom Five National Park Marine Park, the many shipwrecks make the park a popular scuba diving destination or take a glass bottom boat tour (not included).
Featured accommodation
Tobermory Princess
Day 6 - Tobermory to Manitoulin Island (61.7km)
Today you will travel to north and board the Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory to South Baymouth on a leisurely 2-hour cruise in the deep waters of Lake Huron. The world’s largest freshwater island, Manitoulin contains five native reservations and has discovered the perfect balance between outdoor recreation, native land stewardship and eco-tourism. You’ll spend your day exploring the cultural and geographic history or the island and enjoying the variety of adventure activities available at your resort.
Featured accommodation
Manitoulin Hotel
Day 7 - Manitoulin Island
Enjoy today exploring Manitoulin Island! Manitoulin communities have beautiful public beaches, often accompanied by parks and playgrounds. Hiking trails meander through the Manitoulin landscape. The island has a great many quiet roads, ideal for an exploratory “drive in the country” or cycling adventure, and miles of varied and spectacular shoreline. We recommend joining the Bebamikawe Making Footprints guided walk, during your walk you will learn about the indigenous culture around the local area. (Not Included)
Featured accommodation
Manitoulin Hotel
Day 8 - Manitoulin Island to Sault Ste. Marie (343km)
Today’s drive takes you to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario’s best adventure town on the rugged great lakes coastline. With mountains, rivers and lakes and pristine beaches, there is plenty of activities to enjoy during your stay. Or visit some of Sault Ste. Marie local galleries and museums including the Canadian Bushplane Museum (not included).
Featured accommodation
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
Day 9 - Sault Ste. Marie / Wawa
A full day to enjoy exploring Sault Ste Marie, we recommend enjoying a hike around the surrounding trails or go out on the lake on a kayak or a paddle board! Or take the drive north and explore Wawa situated at Lake Superior, enjoy a guided sea kayaking trip around Michipicoten River and Lake Superior. (not included)
Featured accommodation
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
Day 10 - Sault Ste. Marie to Killarney (407km)
Departing Sault Ste. Marie today’s drive takes you to Killarney a town rich in natural beauty with the crystal blue waters of the Georgian Bay and the La Cloche Mountain range which are apart of the Canadian Sheild. Outside the town is Killarney Provincial Park, classed as a wilderness park there is plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.
Featured accommodation
Killarney Mountain Lodge
Day 11 - Killarney
Explore the outdoors around Killarney Provincial Park this 635 square kilometres landscape you can enjoy a wide variety of activities. There is a variety of hiking trails with a range of difficulty or you can rent a canoe or kayak locally where you can explore the Georgian Bay area.
Featured accommodation
Killarney Mountain Lodge
Day 12 - Killarney to Huntsville (262km)
Today’s drive you will begin to travel back down along the Georgian Bay to Huntsville. Located just outside Algonquin Provincial Park, Huntsville is the perfect small town to relax and enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities.
Featured accommodation
Deerhurst Resort
Day 13 - Huntsville
Huntsville is known as Ontario’s capital of adventure there is a wealth of activities to enjoy around Huntsville and Algonquin Park. There is a variety of hiking trails to explore beginning from the town out to the nearby spectacular landscapes, a popular trail is The Lions Lookout Trail which takes you out to Fairy Lake. Algonquin Park also has lots of hiking trails to explore or you can hire canoes, kayaks and paddle boarders.
Featured accommodation
Deerhurst Resort
Day 14 - Huntsville to Toronto to UK (305km)
After checking out of your Huntsville accommodation, make your way back to Toronto for your onward flight home in the evening.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Ontario
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Chelsea Hotel, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel a CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel near all of Toronto's attractions and connected to the financial and entertainment districts by way of the PATH, a 16-mile underground network of shops and services. Shopping, Mirvish Toronto theatres, world-class dining at downtown Toronto restaurants, and Toronto museums are steps away.
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
A luxury Toronto hotel, located in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Royal York has everything you need for a memorable stay – opulent surroundings, a knowledgeable Concierge team, fine dining, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, plus so much more. Conveniently located steps away from the best nightlife, dining, shopping and other attractions and situated across from Union Station at 100 Front Street West within the financial and entertainment districts. The hotel is connected by the underground PATH Walkway to approximately 1,200 shops, services and attractions, including: Hockey Hall of Fame, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, Union Station
Tobermory Princess
The Tobermory Princess Hotel is one of the oldest buildings in the town of Tobermory. Built around the turn of the century it operated as the Matheson House Hotel. In 1992 this Tobermory landmark was completely renovated to combine tradition with modern facilities under the new ownership of the Kritikos Family. In order to preserve the architectural heritage of the building, the exterior has been restored to its original appearance.
Manitoulin Hotel, Ontario
The Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre is a new and unique property located on the North Channel of Lake Huron on beautiful Manitoulin Island.
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
The Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront is located near the boardwalk in Sault Ste. Marie, providing excellent views across the St Mary’s River. This modern hotel is Sault Ste. Marie only full-serviced hotel providing great access to explore the downtown and waterfront area.
Killarney Mountain Lodge
Killarney Mountain Lodge is situated in the heart of Ontario’s wilderness and offers a wide variety of style of accommodation, from rustic cabins to elegant bedrooms. This full serviced resort provides guests with a unique experience while exploring Ontario’s wilderness.
Deerhurst Resort
Embracing Peninsula Lake, Deerhurst Resort is your year-round retreat to Ontario's famous "cottage country" lifestyle in Muskoka, one of National Geographic Traveler Magazine's "Best of the World 2012" recommended places to visit. Find your ideal mix of fresh, modern accommodations, value packages, year-round activities and special events at this Muskoka resort, perfect for everything from summer family vacations or a weekend break.
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