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Sample itinerary

7 days in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City

An example of the kind of plan we write for you. Your own plan is built around your dates, budget, interests and pace.

Travellers
Couple, first visit to Canada
Pace
Relaxed to moderate
When
Late September
Route
Toronto → Niagara Falls (day trip) → Montreal → Quebec City
  1. Day1

    Toronto

    Arrival and a gentle first evening

    • Land at Toronto Pearson and take the UP Express train to Union Station (about 25 minutes).
    • Check in, then an easy orientation walk along the waterfront.
    • Dinner in the Distillery District, a short ride from downtown.

    StayMid-range hotel near Union Station, so arrival and onward travel are simple

    Good to knowUP Express from the airport. Buy tickets at the station or tap a contactless card.

  2. Day2

    Toronto

    Main sights, markets and local food

    • Morning at the CN Tower before the queues build.
    • Lunch at St Lawrence Market.
    • Afternoon in Kensington Market and Chinatown, then a free evening.

    StaySame hotel

  3. Day3

    Niagara Falls

    Day trip to the falls

    • Train or coach from Toronto to Niagara Falls (around 2 hours each way).
    • Boat trip to the base of the falls (runs in the warmer months), then the Table Rock viewpoint.
    • Back to Toronto in the early evening.

    StaySame hotel

    Good to knowBook the boat trip and return transport a few days ahead at weekends.

  4. Day4

    Montreal

    Travel day and Old Montreal

    • Morning VIA Rail train from Toronto Union to Montreal (about 5 hours).
    • Check in, then a late-afternoon walk through Old Montreal and the Old Port.
    • Dinner nearby.

    StayBoutique or mid-range hotel in Old Montreal, or a quieter option in the Plateau

    Good to knowBook the train early for the best fares and a window seat.

  5. Day5

    Montreal

    Neighbourhoods and Mount Royal

    • Walk up Mount Royal for views over the city.
    • Jean-Talon Market and bagels in Mile End for lunch.
    • Free afternoon and an evening in the Plateau.

    StaySame hotel

  6. Day6

    Quebec City

    Travel day and the old town

    • Train from Montreal to Quebec City (about 3.5 hours).
    • Walk the walls of Old Quebec and the Dufferin Terrace at sunset.
    • Dinner in the old town.

    StayHotel inside or just outside the old city walls, within walking distance of the sights

  7. Day7

    Quebec City

    Petit Champlain and departure

    • Morning in Petit Champlain and on the Plains of Abraham.
    • Afternoon train back to Montreal for your evening flight home.

    StayFlight home from Montreal

    Good to knowLeave at least three hours between your train arriving and your flight departing.

Practical tips

  • UK passport holders flying to Canada need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). Apply only on the official Government of Canada website.
  • Book the Toronto to Montreal train and any Niagara boat trip as soon as your dates are fixed.
  • Late September is a good time for autumn colour, but evenings can be cool, so pack layers.
  • Quebec City and Montreal are mainly French-speaking. English is widely understood in tourist areas.

Budget estimate

In your own plan this section shows estimated costs for your dates and budget. It covers:

  • Hotels: the largest cost. We give a price range for each suggestion based on your budget.
  • Trains: Toronto to Montreal and Montreal to Quebec City, priced at the time we write your plan.
  • Day trip: transport and the Niagara boat trip.
  • Food and local transport: a daily guide figure for each city.

This is an example for illustration. Journey times are approximate and schedules, prices and seasonal services change, so always check with the operator before you book.

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