Québec and Ontario food and history
Short middle stop and a slower finish
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Québec and Ontario food and history · Short middle stop and a slower finish
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Day 1
Toronto
America/New_York- 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
OvernightNovotel Toronto CentreToronto -
Day 2
Toronto
America/New_York- 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
OvernightNovotel Toronto CentreToronto -
Day 3
Toronto
America/New_York- Breakfast near the hotel St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
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Walk the Entertainment District around King Street West
King Street West, Toronto
Use the theaters and public streets as a self-guided first look.
- Lunch near TIFF Lightbox TIFF Lightbox, Toronto
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Choose a TIFF Lightbox screening or public program
TIFF Lightbox, Toronto
Use the actual listing, runtime, and admission. Shift lunch if the screening starts earlier.
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Walk toward the waterfront along John Street
John Street, Toronto
If a screening falls in the evening, move this walk to the afternoon.
- Dinner in the Entertainment District Entertainment District, Toronto
OvernightNovotel Toronto CentreToronto -
Day 4
Toronto
America/New_York- Breakfast near the hotel St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
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See City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
Compare the modern towers and public plaza with Old City Hall from the square.
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Walk the financial district to Union Station
Union Station, Toronto
Look for the contrast between the station's Great Hall and the towers along Bay Street.
- Lunch near Union Station Union Station, Toronto
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Walk the waterfront past Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Choose an open section of the waterfront and check seasonal programming if you want an indoor stop.
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Walk through Toronto Music Garden
Toronto Music Garden, Toronto
Keep a short out-and-back route and cut the exposed waterfront loop in poor weather.
- Dinner around the waterfront or St. Lawrence St. Lawrence neighborhood, Toronto
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Day 5
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
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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
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Day 6
Montréal
America/New_York- 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
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Day 7
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
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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
OvernightHôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City -
Day 8
Québec City
America/Toronto- Breakfast on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- See Porte Saint-Jean and the ramparts Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
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Walk the fortification route toward Dufferin Terrace
Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City
Check Parks Canada access and use maintained winter paths.
- Lunch around Upper Town Vieux-Québec, Québec City
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Explore Place Royale and the public Lower Town streets
Place Royale, Québec City
Consider the funicular if steps are unsuitable and confirm that it is operating.
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Walk around Petit-Champlain and return to Upper Town
Rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec City
Allow extra time for the uphill return.
- Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
OvernightHôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City -
Day 9
Île d’Orléans
America/Toronto- 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.
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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
OvernightHôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City -
Day 10
Québec City
America/Toronto- 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
OvernightHôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City -
Day 11
Québec City
America/Toronto- Breakfast near Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- Walk the commercial blocks outside the walls Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Québec City
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Browse a French-language bookstore
Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Québec City
Verify the location, opening hours, and any readings you want to attend.
- Lunch around Saint-Jean-Baptiste Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Québec City
- See the neighborhood's civic and religious exteriors Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Québec City
- Take a café break or return via Place d'Youville Place d'Youville, Québec City
- Dinner near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
OvernightHôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City -
Day 12
Québec City
America/Toronto- 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.