| The Adventure Roads |
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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!
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-Duration : 15 days and 14 nights
-Theme : Soft Adventure and National Parks
-Begin : Toronto
-End : Montreal |
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| Even though Eastern Canada is often associated to its animated cosmopolitan urban centers or to its charming historical cities, this portion of Canada is also a fantastic land of adventure! This is what you’ll be in position to appreciate with this very complete package which will delight the nature and adventure enthusiasts while leaving plenty of time to discover such cities as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. |
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Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !
Days 1 and 2 – Toronto
Pick up your vehicle. You’ll be charmed by Canada’s financial metropolis. You could also take
advantage of this opportunity to visit Niagara Falls.
Days 3 and 4 – Toronto / Algonquin Park (243 km)
In the legendary Algonquin Park, you are invited for a colorful experience. You’ll stay in the picturesque log cabins of the
Algonquin Ecolodge. Three days to discover the boreal forest, to do a canoeing guided excursion and to
do some wild animal watching. The Ecolodge is completely isolated from the rest of the world, but still features, thanks to the clever use of alternative energy sources, hot showers and even a sauna! For further information, please see the “Adventure in the Land of the Algonquins”. (Breakfast and Lunch included on day 4 and dinner included on days 3 and 4)
Day 5 – Algonquin Park / Ottawa (225 km)
You leave this wild area for the very beautiful city of Ottawa. (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Day 6 – Ottawa / Montreal (200 km)
Rendez-vous in the thrilling and appealing city of Montreal.
Days 7 and 8 – Montreal / Trois-Rives (202 Km)
Are you ready to live the exciting experience of white water rafting? If so, you’ll certainly be amazed by this fantastic expedition which spreads over two full days of adventure in the wild nature of the Mauricie region. At the end of the
first day, you’ll reach the campsite on the shore of the mighty Mattawin River. You’ll then take advantage of a delicious feast of salmon cooked over a huge campfire. After thsecond day of white water rafting, you’ll return to the Adventure Centre and to the comfort of modern life. You’ll indeed spend the night in a cozy but modern room at the Auberge de la Rivière Mattawin. (for more details, please see The Whitewater Experience). (Breakfast and Lunch included on days 7 and 8 and dinner included on day 8)
Days 9 and 10 – Trois-Rives / St-Fulgence (354 Km)
On your way to the Lac-St-Jean area, you’ll drive along the scenic road of the St-Maurice River Valley. Located on the north shore of the spectacular Saguenay Fjord and in the heart of a 453 acres forest, the Cap Jaseux Adventure Park welcomes you for an exhilarating experience! The richness of the surrounding ecosystems as well as the wide variety of outdoor activities available on the premises will surely delight the adventure and ecotourism enthusiasts. For further
details, please see the “The Land-Sea-Sky Experience”. (Breakfast included)
Day 11 – St-Fulgence / Tadoussac (111 Km)
Continue on towards Tadoussac where you’ll do some whale watching. You will be amazed by this
picturesque village which lies between a thick boreal forest, the majestic Saguenay Fjord and the sea.
Days 12 and 13 - Tadoussac / Jacques-Cartier National Park (270 Km)
The drive leads you along Charlevoix's rocky coastline where mountains spectacularly plunged into the salted waters of the St-Lawrence River. Your destination: the Jacques- Cartier National Park which features a remarkable landscape character ized by contrasts: mountainous uplands fractured by steep-sided valleys. In the forest where yellow birch rubs shoulders with sugar maples and black spruce, nature inspires peace and respect. Close to 100 km of trails will enable you to discover its countless treasures (spectacular belvederes, thick forests, refreshing waterfalls, etc.). You’ll then have the privilege of spending those two nights in a cozy cottage located in the heart of the park. (Breakfast included on day 12)
| From Tadoussac (day 12), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Hôtel Tadoussac
Duration : 2 days and 1 night
Theme : Whale and Culture
Location : Tadoussac
For more information |
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The Charlevoix Crossing
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Mountain Hiking
Location : St-Urbain
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
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Day 14 - Jacques-Cartier National Park / Quebec City (41 Km)
Rich in culture, history and beauty, Quebec City has the appearance and the atmosphere of an old-world
town. Indeed, its old section has kept its historic character and a “Vieille France” charm.
Day 15 - Quebec City /Montreal (260 Km)
More time to discover Quebec City. Return in Montreal to drop your car or to continue your journey. (Breakfast included)
| From Quebec City (day 15), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Hôtel Sacacomie
Duration : 3 days and 3 nights
Theme : Lodge and Floatplane
Location : St-Alexis-des-Monts
For more information |
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Fisherman's Tales
Duration : 3 days and 2 night
Theme : Fishing and Multi-activity
Location : St-Alexis-des-Monts
For more information |
Ceci ne représente que quelques exemples des courts séjours disponibles. For more information, veuillez visiter notre section courts séjours.
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| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from Mai 25 to August 30, 2009. |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard accommodation |
| double |
1620 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
2470 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
1379 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
1257 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| child (8 to 12) |
743 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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your accommodation (Standard): |
Days 1 and 2 |
Best Western Primrose, Toronto |
Day 8 |
Auberge Rivière-Matawin,
Trois-Rives |
| Days 3 and 4 |
Ecolodge, Algonquin Park |
Days 9 and 10 |
Rustic log cabin, Saint-Fulgence |
| Day 5 |
Courtyard Marriott, Ottawa |
Day 11 |
La Galouine, Tadoussac |
| Day 6 |
Travelodge, Montreal |
Days 12 and 13 |
Chalet Parc de la Jacques-Cartier, Région de Québec |
| Day 7 |
Camping, Mauricie |
Day 14 |
Hotel L’Emitage, Quebec City |

As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.

| The cost includes: |
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The cost does not include: |
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.
· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number
· Service of a guide, canoe, life jackets and paddles, 3 days activities: hiking or canoeing, wildlife watching (beaver, deer, moose, call of the wolf…) and flora interpretation, sauna (days 3 and 4)
· Service of a kayak safety guide, life jackets, raft, helmet, paddles, personal effects transfer, camping gear (days 7 and 8)
· Visit at the St-Fulgence Interpretation Center, guided sea kayaking excursion (3h), treetop adventure, bed linen (cloth, covers, pillows and towels), accommodation in rustic log cabin (days 9 and 10)
· 14 nights accommodation
· 14 meals
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)
· Car rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table below)
· The travel insurance
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)
· Tips to guide |
| Car rental - Downtown pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a downtown (city center) pick up of the vehicle (which enables a shorter car rental and avoid some parking problems) on day 3. If for some reason you however prefer to take possession of your vehicle directly at the airport on day 1, our agent would be more than happy to send you the relevant prices.
By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle |
Rental car type / Duration |
Low Season
from 04-01 to 30-06 and
from 28-08 to 19-12
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High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
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602 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
702 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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628 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
739 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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730 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
800 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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759 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
860 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1167 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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959 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1059 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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853 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
941 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1086 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1190 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes |
Please note that this package can also be spiced up with some optional activities. We invite you to check the complete list of our “à la carte” excursions in Ontario and in Quebec. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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