# Québec and Ontario food and history · More time in the middle and at the far end

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/open-jaw/quebec-and-ontario-food-and-history-z0739/>)

More time in the middle and at the far end

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 14
- Interests: History, Sport, Language, Nature, Food & Drink, Design, Arts & Theatre

## Route and nights

- Toronto · 3 night(s)
- Montréal · 6 night(s)
- Québec City · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Toronto

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Novotel Toronto Centre
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Berczy Park, Toronto. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · St. Lawrence, Toronto
Overnight: [Novotel Toronto Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho117064/novotel-toronto-centre-toronto-canada/>) · Toronto

### Day 2 · Toronto

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
- 09:20 to 10:00 · Travel to the Royal Ontario Museum · Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto. Match the route and start time to the museum's public opening hours.
- 10:15 to 13:00 · 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.
- 13:15 to 14:20 · Lunch near Bloor Street · Bloor Street West, Toronto
- 14:35 to 16:15 · Walk Yorkville and the streets around the museum · Yorkville, Toronto. Keep the afternoon flexible if you stay longer at the museum.
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner near Bloor Street or near the hotel · Toronto, Ontario
Overnight: [Novotel Toronto Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho117064/novotel-toronto-centre-toronto-canada/>) · Toronto

### Day 3 · Toronto

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near Front Street · Front Street, Toronto
- 09:40 to 10:25 · Look at the public spaces in Brookfield Place · Brookfield Place, Toronto. Start with the architecture and leave enough time to reach the museum entrance.
- 10:30 to 12:50 · 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.
- 13:05 to 14:10 · Lunch near King Street · King Street, Toronto
- 14:30 to 16:00 · Walk east toward St. James Park and Cathedral · St. James Park, Toronto. Use the grounds and public streets. Treat any church interior as optional.
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
Overnight: [Novotel Toronto Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho117064/novotel-toronto-centre-toronto-canada/>) · Toronto

### Day 4 · Montréal

- 07:55 to 08:40 · Have breakfast before checking out · St. Lawrence, Toronto
- 08:40 to 09:30 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · Novotel Toronto Centre
- 09:30 to 16:15 · 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.
- 16:25 to 17:15 · Check in after reaching the new base · Hotel Place d'Armes. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Old Montréal
Overnight: [Hotel Place d'Armes](<https://www.hotels.com/ho205340/hotel-place-d-armes-montreal-canada/>) · Montréal

### Day 5 · Montréal

- 08:50 to 09:35 · Breakfast on the Plateau · Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
- 09:45 to 11:20 · 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.
- 11:35 to 12:40 · Walk around Parc La Fontaine · Parc La Fontaine, Montréal
- 12:50 to 14:00 · Lunch on the Plateau · Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
- 14:20 to 15:50 · Visit the Grande Bibliothèque if open · Grande Bibliothèque, Montréal. Check public hours and exhibition access. The surrounding cultural district works as a fallback.
- 16:00 to 17:20 · Walk the Quartier des spectacles public spaces · Quartier des spectacles, Montréal. Check event schedules and choose a ticketed performance only if it fits.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner downtown or on the Plateau · Montréal, Québec
Overnight: [Hotel Place d'Armes](<https://www.hotels.com/ho205340/hotel-place-d-armes-montreal-canada/>) · Montréal

### Day 6 · Montréal

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast downtown · Downtown Montréal
- 09:25 to 10:15 · 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.
- 10:20 to 12:35 · Walk to the Kondiaronk lookout · Kondiaronk Belvedere, Montréal. Use open park paths and turn back or choose a shorter route when conditions are poor.
- 12:45 to 13:35 · Have a packed lunch or eat near the park · Mount Royal Park, Montréal. Verify any on-site food before relying on it.
- 13:50 to 15:30 · 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.
- 16:00 to 17:00 · Return to the hotel for a break · Old Montréal, Québec
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in Old Montréal · Old Montréal, Québec
Overnight: [Hotel Place d'Armes](<https://www.hotels.com/ho205340/hotel-place-d-armes-montreal-canada/>) · Montréal

### Day 7 · Montréal

- 08:45 to 09:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · Old Montréal, Québec
- 09:40 to 10:20 · Take transit to Jean-Talon Market · Jean-Talon Market, Montréal
- 10:25 to 12:45 · Compare vendors and choose lunch at Jean-Talon Market · Jean-Talon Market, Montréal. Check individual vendor and seasonal opening hours.
- 13:05 to 14:00 · Walk Little Italy around Boulevard Saint-Laurent · Little Italy, Montréal
- 14:15 to 15:20 · Continue toward Mile End · Mile End, Montréal. Allow more time if you prefer to walk between neighborhoods.
- 15:30 to 16:35 · 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.
- 18:00 to 19:25 · Dinner in Mile End or near the hotel · Montréal, Québec
Overnight: [Hotel Place d'Armes](<https://www.hotels.com/ho205340/hotel-place-d-armes-montreal-canada/>) · Montréal

### Day 8 · Montréal

- 08:40 to 09:25 · Breakfast near Place d'Armes · Place d'Armes, Montréal
- 09:35 to 10:50 · 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.
- 11:05 to 12:10 · Walk Rue Saint-Paul and Place Jacques-Cartier · Place Jacques-Cartier, Montréal
- 12:20 to 13:25 · Lunch in Old Montréal · Old Montréal, Québec
- 13:40 to 14:55 · Explore the Old Port on foot · Old Port of Montréal
- 15:10 to 16:40 · 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.
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner around Old Montréal or the Quartier international · Montréal, Québec
Overnight: [Hotel Place d'Armes](<https://www.hotels.com/ho205340/hotel-place-d-armes-montreal-canada/>) · Montréal

### Day 9 · Montréal

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the hotel · Old Montréal, Québec
- 09:45 to 10:30 · Travel to the Museum of Fine Arts · Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Montréal
- 10:40 to 13:10 · Explore two collections at the Museum of Fine Arts · Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Montréal. Check the specific pavilions, exhibit access, and opening days.
- 13:25 to 14:30 · Lunch in the Golden Square Mile · Golden Square Mile, Montréal
- 14:45 to 16:20 · 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.
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner downtown or near the hotel · Montréal, Québec
Overnight: [Hotel Place d'Armes](<https://www.hotels.com/ho205340/hotel-place-d-armes-montreal-canada/>) · Montréal

### Day 10 · Québec City

- 07:55 to 08:40 · Have breakfast before checking out · Old Montréal
- 08:40 to 09:30 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · Hotel Place d'Armes
- 09:30 to 14:00 · 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.
- 14:10 to 15:10 · Have lunch near your new base · Old Québec
- 15:20 to 16:15 · Drop bags and check in when the room is ready · Hôtel Manoir Victoria
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Old Québec
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 11 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Porte Saint-Louis · Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk toward the Plains of Abraham · Plaines d'Abraham, Québec City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Choose a short open park route · Battlefields Park, Québec City. Check weather, surface conditions, and path access.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Grande Allée · Grande Allée, Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk an open overlook route toward the river · Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City. Use Upper Town viewpoints if lower paths or stairs are closed.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Choose a short park loop or an indoor break · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 12 · Île d’Orléans

- 07:45 to 08:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 08:40 to 10:45 · Drive to Île d’Orléans on a confirmed route · Île d’Orléans, Québec. Check bridge traffic, seasonal opening hours, and return transport.
- 10:55 to 12:25 · 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.
- 12:40 to 13:40 · Lunch at a confirmed village stop · Île d’Orléans, Québec
- 13:55 to 15:10 · Walk a short public village or riverfront route · Sainte-Pétronille, Île d’Orléans. Follow local access and parking rules.
- 15:25 to 17:45 · Return to Québec City · Vieux-Québec, Québec City. Allow for traffic at the bridge.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 13 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast at an open bakery on Rue Saint-Jean · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk the public storefronts near Place d'Youville · Place d'Youville, Québec City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · 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.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Choose a Québécois lunch at the market or near the hotel · Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Browse local food shops or choose a coffee stop · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Walk an open section of the old city walls · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 14 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · See Hôtel de Ville and the neighboring facades · Hôtel de Ville de Québec
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Walk from the basilica square toward the Séminaire area · Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec. Confirm service schedules and public access for any interiors.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Rue Saint-Jean · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk to the Parliament Building and gardens · Hôtel du Parlement du Québec. Check current entry and tour arrangements separately.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Compare Upper Town streets and viewpoints near Porte Saint-Louis · Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 15 · Québec City

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Old Québec
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Place d’Youville, Québec City. Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Hôtel Manoir Victoria
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Old Québec. Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.