Québec and Ontario food and history
More time in the middle and at the far end
Day-by-day agenda
Jump to Calendar ViewDay 1 Toronto
- Check in and drop your bags Novotel Toronto Centre
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Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Berczy Park, Toronto
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel St. Lawrence, Toronto
Day 2 Toronto
- Breakfast near the hotel St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
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Travel to the Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Match the route and start time to the museum's public opening hours.
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See two history collections at the Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Look at the current galleries and choose a short list, such as ancient Egypt and East Asian art if open.
- Lunch near Bloor Street Bloor Street West, Toronto
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Walk Yorkville and the streets around the museum
Yorkville, Toronto
Keep the afternoon flexible if you stay longer at the museum.
- Dinner near Bloor Street or near the hotel Toronto, Ontario
Day 3 Toronto
- Breakfast near Front Street Front Street, Toronto
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Look at the public spaces in Brookfield Place
Brookfield Place, Toronto
Start with the architecture and leave enough time to reach the museum entrance.
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Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto
Check public hours and current exhibits. Allow time for the Stanley Cup display if available.
- Lunch near King Street King Street, Toronto
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Walk east toward St. James Park and Cathedral
St. James Park, Toronto
Use the grounds and public streets. Treat any church interior as optional.
- Dinner near the hotel St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
Day 4 Montréal
- Have breakfast before checking out St. Lawrence, Toronto
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Novotel Toronto Centre
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Travel from Toronto to Montréal
Toronto Union Station
Confirm the train and arrival station and leave time for a meal en route. Use the booked service’s current baggage policy. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
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Check in after reaching the new base
Hotel Place d'Armes
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old Montréal
Day 5 Montréal
- Breakfast on the Plateau Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
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Walk Avenue du Mont-Royal and surrounding public streets
Avenue du Mont-Royal, Montréal
Notice neighborhood shop signs, public art, and everyday services. Keep to sidewalks and public spaces.
- Walk around Parc La Fontaine Parc La Fontaine, Montréal
- Lunch on the Plateau Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
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Visit the Grande Bibliothèque if open
Grande Bibliothèque, Montréal
Check public hours and exhibition access. The surrounding cultural district works as a fallback.
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Walk the Quartier des spectacles public spaces
Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
Check event schedules and choose a ticketed performance only if it fits.
- Dinner downtown or on the Plateau Montréal, Québec
Day 6 Montréal
- Breakfast downtown Downtown Montréal
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Travel to a Mount Royal park entrance
Mount Royal Park, Montréal
Check trail conditions and choose an approach that suits your mobility and the weather.
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Walk to the Kondiaronk lookout
Kondiaronk Belvedere, Montréal
Use open park paths and turn back or choose a shorter route when conditions are poor.
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Have a packed lunch or eat near the park
Mount Royal Park, Montréal
Verify any on-site food before relying on it.
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Choose a second park section or head down toward the city
Mount Royal Park, Montréal
Use Beaver Lake as an option only if the weather and your walking distance allow it.
- Return to the hotel for a break Old Montréal, Québec
- Dinner in Old Montréal Old Montréal, Québec
Day 7 Montréal
- Breakfast near the hotel Old Montréal, Québec
- Take transit to Jean-Talon Market Jean-Talon Market, Montréal
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Compare vendors and choose lunch at Jean-Talon Market
Jean-Talon Market, Montréal
Check individual vendor and seasonal opening hours.
- Walk Little Italy around Boulevard Saint-Laurent Little Italy, Montréal
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Continue toward Mile End
Mile End, Montréal
Allow more time if you prefer to walk between neighborhoods.
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Try a bakery or bagel shop in Mile End
Mile End, Montréal
Choose one stop and treat lines and closing hours as a reason to adjust.
- Dinner in Mile End or near the hotel Montréal, Québec
Day 8 Montréal
- Breakfast near Place d'Armes Place d'Armes, Montréal
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See the buildings around Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes, Montréal
Compare the basilica exterior and the older banks. Book separately if you want to visit inside the basilica.
- Walk Rue Saint-Paul and Place Jacques-Cartier Place Jacques-Cartier, Montréal
- Lunch in Old Montréal Old Montréal, Québec
- Explore the Old Port on foot Old Port of Montréal
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Walk past the Palais des congrès and the Quartier international
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal
Compare the modern facades with the older streets and use public spaces as the default.
- Dinner around Old Montréal or the Quartier international Montréal, Québec
Day 9 Montréal
- Breakfast near the hotel Old Montréal, Québec
- Travel to the Museum of Fine Arts Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Montréal
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Explore two collections at the Museum of Fine Arts
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Montréal
Check the specific pavilions, exhibit access, and opening days.
- Lunch in the Golden Square Mile Golden Square Mile, Montréal
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Walk the Sherbrooke Street gallery blocks
Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
Check gallery hours individually. Use the streetscape as your default afternoon if fewer galleries are open.
- Dinner downtown or near the hotel Montréal, Québec
Day 10 Québec City
- Have breakfast before checking out Old Montréal
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Place d'Armes
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Travel from Montréal to Québec City
Montréal Central Station
Check whether your train uses Gare du Palais or another Québec City station. Allow for the final ride or uphill walk to the hotel. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
- Have lunch near your new base Old Québec
- Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hôtel Manoir Victoria
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old Québec
Day 11 Québec City
- Breakfast near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- Walk toward the Plains of Abraham Plaines d'Abraham, Québec City
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Choose a short open park route
Battlefields Park, Québec City
Check weather, surface conditions, and path access.
- Lunch near Grande Allée Grande Allée, Québec City
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Walk an open overlook route toward the river
Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City
Use Upper Town viewpoints if lower paths or stairs are closed.
- Choose a short park loop or an indoor break Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Day 12 Île d’Orléans
- Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
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Drive to Île d’Orléans on a confirmed route
Île d’Orléans, Québec
Check bridge traffic, seasonal opening hours, and return transport.
-
Visit an open farm stand around Sainte-Pétronille or Saint-Pierre
Île d’Orléans, Québec
Pick two nearby stops rather than driving the whole island.
- Lunch at a confirmed village stop Île d’Orléans, Québec
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Walk a short public village or riverfront route
Sainte-Pétronille, Île d’Orléans
Follow local access and parking rules.
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Return to Québec City
Vieux-Québec, Québec City
Allow for traffic at the bridge.
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Day 13 Québec City
- Breakfast at an open bakery on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- Walk the public storefronts near Place d'Youville Place d'Youville, Québec City
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Visit Le Grand Marché de Québec or a central food shop
Grand Marché de Québec
Confirm trading hours and arrange the round trip to the market.
- Choose a Québécois lunch at the market or near the hotel Québec City
- Browse local food shops or choose a coffee stop Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- Walk an open section of the old city walls Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Day 14 Québec City
- Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- See Hôtel de Ville and the neighboring facades Hôtel de Ville de Québec
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Walk from the basilica square toward the Séminaire area
Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec
Confirm service schedules and public access for any interiors.
- Lunch around Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
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Walk to the Parliament Building and gardens
Hôtel du Parlement du Québec
Check current entry and tour arrangements separately.
- Compare Upper Town streets and viewpoints near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
Day 15 Québec City
- Have breakfast near the hotel Old Québec
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Take an optional last walk
Place d’Youville, Québec City
Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- Check out and collect luggage Hôtel Manoir Victoria
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Allow time for onward travel
Old Québec
Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.
Trip calendar
Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
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Day 1
Toronto
America/New_York Open map for Toronto- Check in and drop your bags Novotel Toronto Centre
-
Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Berczy Park, Toronto
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel St. Lawrence, Toronto
-
Day 2
Toronto
America/New_York Open map for Toronto- Breakfast near the hotel St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
-
Travel to the Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Match the route and start time to the museum's public opening hours.
-
See two history collections at the Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Look at the current galleries and choose a short list, such as ancient Egypt and East Asian art if open.
- Lunch near Bloor Street Bloor Street West, Toronto
-
Walk Yorkville and the streets around the museum
Yorkville, Toronto
Keep the afternoon flexible if you stay longer at the museum.
- Dinner near Bloor Street or near the hotel Toronto, Ontario
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Day 3
Toronto
America/New_York Open map for Toronto- Breakfast near Front Street Front Street, Toronto
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Look at the public spaces in Brookfield Place
Brookfield Place, Toronto
Start with the architecture and leave enough time to reach the museum entrance.
-
Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto
Check public hours and current exhibits. Allow time for the Stanley Cup display if available.
- Lunch near King Street King Street, Toronto
-
Walk east toward St. James Park and Cathedral
St. James Park, Toronto
Use the grounds and public streets. Treat any church interior as optional.
- Dinner near the hotel St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
-
Day 4
Montréal
America/New_York- Have breakfast before checking out St. Lawrence, Toronto
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Novotel Toronto Centre
-
Travel from Toronto to Montréal
Toronto Union Station
Confirm the train and arrival station and leave time for a meal en route. Use the booked service’s current baggage policy. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
-
Check in after reaching the new base
Hotel Place d'Armes
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old Montréal
-
Day 5
Montréal
America/New_York Open map for Montréal- Breakfast on the Plateau Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
-
Walk Avenue du Mont-Royal and surrounding public streets
Avenue du Mont-Royal, Montréal
Notice neighborhood shop signs, public art, and everyday services. Keep to sidewalks and public spaces.
- Walk around Parc La Fontaine Parc La Fontaine, Montréal
- Lunch on the Plateau Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
-
Visit the Grande Bibliothèque if open
Grande Bibliothèque, Montréal
Check public hours and exhibition access. The surrounding cultural district works as a fallback.
-
Walk the Quartier des spectacles public spaces
Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
Check event schedules and choose a ticketed performance only if it fits.
- Dinner downtown or on the Plateau Montréal, Québec
-
Day 6
Montréal
America/New_York Open map for Montréal- Breakfast downtown Downtown Montréal
-
Travel to a Mount Royal park entrance
Mount Royal Park, Montréal
Check trail conditions and choose an approach that suits your mobility and the weather.
-
Walk to the Kondiaronk lookout
Kondiaronk Belvedere, Montréal
Use open park paths and turn back or choose a shorter route when conditions are poor.
-
Have a packed lunch or eat near the park
Mount Royal Park, Montréal
Verify any on-site food before relying on it.
-
Choose a second park section or head down toward the city
Mount Royal Park, Montréal
Use Beaver Lake as an option only if the weather and your walking distance allow it.
- Return to the hotel for a break Old Montréal, Québec
- Dinner in Old Montréal Old Montréal, Québec
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Day 7
Montréal
America/New_York Open map for Montréal- Breakfast near the hotel Old Montréal, Québec
- Take transit to Jean-Talon Market Jean-Talon Market, Montréal
-
Compare vendors and choose lunch at Jean-Talon Market
Jean-Talon Market, Montréal
Check individual vendor and seasonal opening hours.
- Walk Little Italy around Boulevard Saint-Laurent Little Italy, Montréal
-
Continue toward Mile End
Mile End, Montréal
Allow more time if you prefer to walk between neighborhoods.
-
Try a bakery or bagel shop in Mile End
Mile End, Montréal
Choose one stop and treat lines and closing hours as a reason to adjust.
- Dinner in Mile End or near the hotel Montréal, Québec
-
Day 8
Montréal
America/New_York Open map for Montréal- Breakfast near Place d'Armes Place d'Armes, Montréal
-
See the buildings around Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes, Montréal
Compare the basilica exterior and the older banks. Book separately if you want to visit inside the basilica.
- Walk Rue Saint-Paul and Place Jacques-Cartier Place Jacques-Cartier, Montréal
- Lunch in Old Montréal Old Montréal, Québec
- Explore the Old Port on foot Old Port of Montréal
-
Walk past the Palais des congrès and the Quartier international
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal
Compare the modern facades with the older streets and use public spaces as the default.
- Dinner around Old Montréal or the Quartier international Montréal, Québec
-
Day 9
Montréal
America/New_York Open map for Montréal- Breakfast near the hotel Old Montréal, Québec
- Travel to the Museum of Fine Arts Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Montréal
-
Explore two collections at the Museum of Fine Arts
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Montréal
Check the specific pavilions, exhibit access, and opening days.
- Lunch in the Golden Square Mile Golden Square Mile, Montréal
-
Walk the Sherbrooke Street gallery blocks
Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
Check gallery hours individually. Use the streetscape as your default afternoon if fewer galleries are open.
- Dinner downtown or near the hotel Montréal, Québec
-
Day 10
Québec City
America/Toronto- Have breakfast before checking out Old Montréal
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Place d'Armes
-
Travel from Montréal to Québec City
Montréal Central Station
Check whether your train uses Gare du Palais or another Québec City station. Allow for the final ride or uphill walk to the hotel. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
- Have lunch near your new base Old Québec
- Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hôtel Manoir Victoria
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old Québec
-
Day 11
Québec City
America/Toronto Open map for Québec City- Breakfast near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- Walk toward the Plains of Abraham Plaines d'Abraham, Québec City
-
Choose a short open park route
Battlefields Park, Québec City
Check weather, surface conditions, and path access.
- Lunch near Grande Allée Grande Allée, Québec City
-
Walk an open overlook route toward the river
Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City
Use Upper Town viewpoints if lower paths or stairs are closed.
- Choose a short park loop or an indoor break Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
-
Day 12
Île d’Orléans
America/Toronto Open map for Île d’Orléans- Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
-
Drive to Île d’Orléans on a confirmed route
Île d’Orléans, Québec
Check bridge traffic, seasonal opening hours, and return transport.
-
Visit an open farm stand around Sainte-Pétronille or Saint-Pierre
Île d’Orléans, Québec
Pick two nearby stops rather than driving the whole island.
- Lunch at a confirmed village stop Île d’Orléans, Québec
-
Walk a short public village or riverfront route
Sainte-Pétronille, Île d’Orléans
Follow local access and parking rules.
-
Return to Québec City
Vieux-Québec, Québec City
Allow for traffic at the bridge.
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
-
Day 13
Québec City
America/Toronto Open map for Québec City- Breakfast at an open bakery on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- Walk the public storefronts near Place d'Youville Place d'Youville, Québec City
-
Visit Le Grand Marché de Québec or a central food shop
Grand Marché de Québec
Confirm trading hours and arrange the round trip to the market.
- Choose a Québécois lunch at the market or near the hotel Québec City
- Browse local food shops or choose a coffee stop Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- Walk an open section of the old city walls Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
-
Day 14
Québec City
America/Toronto Open map for Québec City- Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- See Hôtel de Ville and the neighboring facades Hôtel de Ville de Québec
-
Walk from the basilica square toward the Séminaire area
Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec
Confirm service schedules and public access for any interiors.
- Lunch around Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
-
Walk to the Parliament Building and gardens
Hôtel du Parlement du Québec
Check current entry and tour arrangements separately.
- Compare Upper Town streets and viewpoints near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
-
Day 15
Québec City
America/Toronto Open map for Québec City- Have breakfast near the hotel Old Québec
-
Take an optional last walk
Place d’Youville, Québec City
Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- Check out and collect luggage Hôtel Manoir Victoria
-
Allow time for onward travel
Old Québec
Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.