5-Day Discover Ontario Self-Drive Tour

Tour Overview

Embark on a 5-day Self-Drive Ontario Tour, exploring breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and hidden gems at your own pace. Discover Ontario's beauty and culture on this unforgettable journey.

Start Location Toronto

End Location Ottawa

Top Highlights

Hornblower Niagara Falls cruise
Entrance to Journey Behind the Falls
Niagara's Fury
Entrance to the Butterfly Conservatory
1000 Islands cruise
Ottawa hop-on hop-off city tour
National Gallery of Canada

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Toronto — Niagara Falls (1 ½ hours)

The short journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls will take you through the orchard laden Niagara Peninsula. On arrival in Niagara Falls join a boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. You also have entrance included to Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury and the Butterfly Conservatory.

Overnight: Niagara Falls
Day 2: Niagara Falls — Kingston (4 hours)

On your departure discover the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you can visit a local country market and tour a winery. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America to Kingston, a UNESCO World Heritage Destination for its remarkable and well preserved 19th century defense fortifications.

Overnight: Kingston
Day 3: Kingston — Ottawa (2 hours)

Discover local islands as you join a cruise through the Thousand Islands on a triple deck paddle-wheeler. The ship winds its way through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon's Hate, Wanderer's Channel, the Bateau Channel, the new, opulent Mandalay mansion and the historic sights of Kingston. Your afternoon drive is dotted with small villages and surrounded by maple forests and rich pasture land as you travel to Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.

Overnight: Ottawa
Day 4: Ottawa at leisure

Sit back and relax on an open top double decker or historic trolley as your professional guide shows you the nation's capital with its many historical landmarks, scenic waterways and beautiful parks, your ticket is valid for one day allowing you time to hop on and off at your leisure.
Day 5: Ottawa

Your package ends with drop off of your car rental.

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Trip start	Trip End	Accommodation	Price
Toronto	Ottawa	Moderate	$860 USD
Toronto	Ottawa	Superior	$1,000 USD
Toronto	Ottawa	Deluxe	$1,230 USD

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All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

(does not include applicable taxes)

This itinerary is a self-drive package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.

Note: One way drop fee for car rental is an additional charge, may be charged locally.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

4 nights of accommodation
5 day mid-size car rental including unlimited kilometres (special conditions apply)
Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Taxes as applicable
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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This five-day self-drive tour combines major Ontario attractions with scenic drives and time to explore different destinations. Travellers can visit Niagara Falls attractions, explore Niagara-on-the-Lake, follow the shores of Lake Ontario to Kingston, enjoy a Thousand Islands cruise and discover Ottawa on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. The itinerary also allows travellers to travel between destinations by rental car.

The itinerary starts with a drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls, followed by a journey through Niagara-on-the-Lake towards Kingston on Day 2. On Day 3, travellers enjoy a Thousand Islands cruise before driving to Ottawa. Day 4 is set aside for Ottawa sightseeing, while Day 5 marks the end of the package and rental car drop-off.

The package includes a boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, admission to Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury and the Butterfly Conservatory. These experiences let travellers see the falls from different viewpoints and explore an indoor butterfly attraction during their Niagara Falls visit.

On Day 2, travellers can explore Niagara-on-the-Lake, visit a local country market and tour a winery. The drive to Kingston follows the shores of Lake Ontario. Once in Kingston, the itinerary highlights the city's well-preserved 19th-century defensive fortifications.

The itinerary includes a cruise aboard a triple-deck paddle-wheeler through the Thousand Islands. The route passes cottage islands in the Admiralty group and features sights such as Wanderer's Channel, the Bateau Channel, Mandalay mansion and historic Kingston. The cruise is part of the Day 3 itinerary before the drive to Ottawa.

Day 3 includes the drive from Kingston to Ottawa, followed by an overnight stay in Ottawa. Day 4 is dedicated to Ottawa sightseeing using an open-top double-decker bus or historic trolley. The ticket is valid for one day and allows travellers to hop on and off at their leisure. The package ends on Day 5 when the rental car is returned.

The package includes four nights of accommodation, a five-day mid-size rental car with unlimited kilometres subject to special conditions, and the sightseeing and attractions listed in the itinerary. Airfare unless specified, applicable taxes, travel insurance and cancellation protection, certain gratuities, meals not listed as included, and unlisted attractions or admission fees are excluded. A one-way rental car drop-off fee may also be charged locally.

The tour page lists three accommodation categories: Moderate, starting at CAD $1,108 per person; Superior, at CAD $1,284; and Deluxe, at CAD $1,575. These prices are based on double occupancy and exclude applicable taxes. Travellers should confirm current rates and availability with Anderson Vacations before booking.

Yes. Anderson Vacations states that the self-drive itinerary can be adjusted to suit travellers' interests, available time and budget. Travellers can contact a travel specialist to discuss their requirements and request a customized package. Any changes to the itinerary, pricing or inclusions should be confirmed before booking.

The package includes a mid-size rental car for five days with unlimited kilometres, subject to special conditions. The itinerary starts in Toronto and ends in Ottawa, where travellers return the vehicle on Day 5. The page also notes that a one-way drop-off fee may be charged locally. Travellers should confirm the applicable rental conditions and any extra charges before booking.

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