| The Ultimate Ontario Experience |
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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 : 13 days and 12 nights
-Theme : Nature and Urban Discovery
-Begin : Toronto
-End : Toronto |
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| Here’s a tour that definitely goes out of the beaten tracks and that will give you the opportunity to explore Ontario’s many faces. Of course, the most populated province in Canada is well known for its rich urban areas. With this package, you’ll however find out that Ontario is also a true Kingdom of wide open spaces. The province features 500 000 lakes and more than 55 000 km of rivers. No wonder that Ontario means “beautiful waters” in Native language. |
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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 !
Day 1 – Toronto
Pick-up your vehicle and rendez-vous in Canada’s financial metropolis.
Day 2 – Toronto / Niagara Falls (130 km)
The largest waterfalls in the world are yours to discover!
| From Toronto (day 2), 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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Great Wolf Lodge
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Family and Niagara Falls
Location : Niagara Falls
For more information |
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Pillar and Post Inn
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Vineyard and Gastronomy
Location : Niagara-on-the-Lake
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 3 – Niagara Falls / Kitchener (139 km)
You leave the very urbanized southern Ontario for the much wilder northern areas. You will first stop in Kitchener. You will then have the opportunity to visit the quaint St-Jacobs village, famous for its Mennonites community, its animated public market and its crafts boutiques.
Day 4 – Kitchener / Owen Sound (150 km)
On your way to Manitoulin Island , you must stop in the peaceful town of Owen Sound. An important trading port in the 18th and 19th centuries, Owen Sound offers today a pleasant waterfront area. Being close to the famous Georgian Bay, the city has indeed an interesting location. (Breakfast included)
Day 5 – Owen Sound / Manitoulin Island (160 km)
Today you take the Tobermory ferry towards Manitoulin Island, the land of the Anisnabees Indians. They invite you to discover their culture and their little piece of paradise! Manitoulin is the largest fresh water island in the world (140 Km long / 40 Km wide). (Breakfast included)
Days 6 and 7 – Manitoulin Island / Killarney (285 km)
Continue on to Killarney where you certainly won’t be disturbed by the din of modern life. Instead, you’ll be delighted by the chant of the loon. This natural paradise features extraordinary trails and marvellous beaches. (Dinner included on day 6) (Breakfast and Dinner included on day 7)
Days 8 and 9 – Killarney / Huntsville (267 km)
The drive now leads you to Huntsville and the Algonquin Park, a true jewel of the Canadian shield that is Protected since 1893. In this enchanting scenery featuring wonderful landscapes, you’ll be in position to hear and see the Canadian wildlife from very close. (Breakfast included on days 8 and 9)
Day 10 – Huntsville / Ottawa (423 km)
Discover Ottawa’s main attractions: the parliament, the Rideau Canal, the public market, and above all, the rich museums. (Breakfast included)
Day 11 – Ottawa / Kingston (195 km)
The drive leads you to beautiful Kingston, the gate to the Thousand Islands.
Day 12 – Kingston / Toronto (265 km)
The “Queen city” has a lot to offer. Stroll along its seemingly never ending streets, admire the famous CN Tower, discover amazing museums and take part to some of its many cultural and sporting events.
Day 13 – Toronto
Drop-off your vehicle. |
| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from May 15 to October 1, 2009. |
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| Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
double |
1156 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
single |
2061 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
triple |
911 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
quadruple |
807 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
child (under 3) |
321 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| Your Accommodation (Standard): |
Day 1 |
Best Western Primrose, Toronto |
Days 6 and 7 |
Killarney Mountain Lodge, Killarney |
| Day 2 |
Days Inn Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls |
Days 8 and 9 |
Comfort Inn, Huntsville |
| Day 3 |
Comfort Inn, Kitchener |
Day 10 |
Courtyard Marriott, Ottawa |
| Day 4 |
Best Western Inn on the Bay, Owen Sound |
Day 11 |
Days Inn, Kingston |
| Day 5 |
Red Lodge Resort, Manitoulin Island |
Day 12 |
Best Western Primrose, Toronto |
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
· Ferry to Manitoulin Island (day 5)
· Many activities available on the premises: hiking, canoe, kayak, bikes, etc. (depending on the properties)
· 12 nights accommodation
· 8 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) |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed. If for whatever reason you would like to proceed otherwise by rather piking-up the car in a downtown location on day 2, we'd be more than happy to quote it for you.
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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550 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
640 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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572 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
674 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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668 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
730 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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694 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
788 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1068 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1162 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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874 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
966 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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782 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
862 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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994 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1090 $ 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 |
The table below features a selection of optional activities you can add to your basic package. The featured prices (adult and children) include all the activities. By choosing this option, all the activities featured in the table will be added to your package.
Please note that this table only features a slight portion of the excursions that are actually available. We invite you to check the complete list of our Ontario “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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