3-Day Eastern Canada 3Capitals Express: Whirlwind Highlights

Join our fast-paced express journey through Eastern Canada. Efficiently visit major highlights across Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City before enjoying a classic Thousand Islands cruise.
3-Day Eastern Canada Express: Full Tour Experience
This efficient 3-day journey showcases Eastern Canada’s historic cities, cultural landmarks, and seasonal scenery.

Day 1: Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal
Morning pickup is available from selected GTA locations, including Mississauga, Downtown Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Scarborough. Travel east to Kingston, Canada’s former capital, for a brief city orientation and lunch break. Continue to Ottawa for sightseeing, including exterior views of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the Canadian War Museum, and the Canadian Museum of History. In the evening, arrive in Montreal for dinner in Chinatown, followed by a night visit to Old Montreal. Walk along historic cobblestone streets and admire the exterior of Notre-Dame Basilica before hotel check-in.

Day 2: Montreal, Quebec City, and Seasonal Experiences

Summer Itinerary
After breakfast, visit Montreal’s major attractions, including St. Joseph’s Oratory, the Montreal Biodome, and the Botanical Garden. Around midday, depart for a traditional maple sugar shack experience, where you can enjoy regional maple treats and a French-Canadian maple-themed lunch.

Continue to Quebec City and explore UNESCO-listed Old Quebec City, North America’s best-preserved walled city. Stroll through cobblestone streets, see Château Frontenac from outside, and admire historic churches, fortifications, Place d’Armes, and French-inspired architecture. Dinner will be arranged in the historic district before hotel check-in.

Fall Foliage Itinerary — departures from September 26 to October 17 only
During the maple leaf season, the Montreal attractions, maple sugar shack visit, and maple meal will be replaced by a fall foliage excursion to Mont-Tremblant. After breakfast, travel to this colorful European-style mountain village, often called the “Banff of the East.” Take the gondola to the summit for panoramic views of the mountains, lake, and autumn foliage.

In the afternoon, continue to Old Quebec City. See Château Frontenac, historic churches, city walls, the Quebec Parliament Building, horse-drawn carriages, and street performers. Enjoy photo opportunities featuring the St. Lawrence River, historic architecture, and fall colours. Dinner at a French-style restaurant is at guests’ own expense, followed by an overnight stay in Quebec City.

Day 3: Thousand Islands Cruise and Return to Toronto
After breakfast, travel toward Ontario’s scenic Thousand Islands region. Arrive in Gananoque for lunch before boarding the Rockport Cruise for a one-hour sightseeing voyage on the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy views of island cottages, Millionaire’s Row, and the famous Boldt Castle from the water. After the cruise, return to Toronto by coach, where the tour concludes.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.