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Scenic Ontario Self-Drive (Tour code: 12027)

Starts and Ends
in Toronto
Travel Periods
01 May 24 - 15 Oct 24
Experience
Travel Style
Independent Holiday Packages
Explore the enchanting eastern region of Ontario during this 8-day road trip through Eastern Canada, unveiling its distinctive allure day by day.

Highlights

Take a scenic cruise through the 1000 Islands

Enjoy the scenery and watch out for wildlife at Algonquin Provincial Park

Enjoy the spectale of Niagara Falls with a Niagara Falls Adventure Pass

Discover unique history, geography and lifestyle in Canada's capital Ottawa

8 days
From
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per person, twin share
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Overview

With over half a million freshwater lakes and rivers, and thousands of kilometres of coastline, it’s fitting that the name Ontario is derived from the Indigenous word for ‘Shimmering Waters’. Embrace new adventures and experiences on this 8 day self-drive itinerary through beautiful Ontario.

Commence in Toronto and head down to Niagara-on-the-Lake, passing the shores of Lake Ontario. Experience the spectacle of Niagara Falls, along with the historic charm of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Then travel east into the magnificent Muskoka Country with sparkling clean lakes shimmering under brilliant blue skies. Spend two nights in Huntsville enjoying an array of outdoor activties.

Leave Huntsville and venture into Ottawa, Canada's capital. With unique history, geography and lifestyle, Ottawa offers a wide variety of urban attractions: many of Canada’s best museums and cultural facilities,as well asthe Parliament Buildings and other historicalstructures and major institutions are located in the Capital area. As you head back to Toronto, take a cruise through the 1000 islands and stroll the streets of Kingston.

 

Peace of mind booking plan
  1. ENTIRE Cooling-Off Period
  2. ENTIRE AUD Prices
  3. ENTIRE Change of Mind
  4. ENTIRE Industry Accredited
  5. ENTIRE On Ground Support
  6. ENTIRE Australian Owned

Inclusions

1 night in Niagara-on-the-Lake at the Pillar & Post
2 nights in Huntsville at the Deerhurst Resort
2 nights in Ottawa at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier
2 nights in Kingston at the Delta Waterfront
8 days Intermediate car rental including GPS
Niagara Falls Adventure Pass
Hornblower Niagara Cruise
Ottawa Discover the Capital City Hop On Off Tour
Heart of the Island Cruise of 1000 Islands

Day 1 Toronto Niagara on the Lake

Today, take a leisurely journey along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world. To many, Niagara is more than the spectacle of Niagara Falls: it’s the aroma of ripening grapes for wine and the taste of succulent fresh fruit, it’s theme parks, or to history buffs it’s the 20 historical museums, two reconstructed forts, along with the historic charm of Niagara-on-the-Lake. For sportsmen, there are over 40 golf courses, and the fishing on Lakes Ontario and Erie.

Overnight in Niagara-on-the-Lake at the Pillar & Post.

Toronto → Niagara on the Lake
Niagara Falls

Day 2 Niagara on the Lake Huntsville

Today, travel east into the magnificent Muskoka Country with sparkling clean lakes shimmering under brilliant blue skies. This area has long been a favourite for the people of Southern Ontario for vacations and weekend getaways to the cottage by the lake.

Overnight in Huntsville at the Deerhurst Resort.

Niagara on the Lake → Huntsville
Muskoka Lake

Day 3 Huntsville

Warm weather activities and amenities are yours to enjoy today. Rent a canoe and spend some time by one of the lakes in the area, or perhaps golf is more to your taste - there are dozens of courses in the area.

Overnight in Huntsville at the Deerhurst Resort.

Huntsville
Huntsville Lake

Day 4 Huntsville Ottawa

Time to travel again, heading east into Algonquin Provincial Park. Take your time and enjoy the scenery, visit the interpretation centre, and watch out for wildlife. Your destination today is Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With unique history, geography and lifestyle, Ottawa offers a wide variety of urban attractions: many of Canada’s best museums and cultural facilities,as well asthe Parliament Buildings and other historicalstructures and major institutions are located in the Capital area.

Overnight in Ottawa at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Huntsville → Ottawa
Algonquin Provincial Park

Day 5 Ottawa

There are many different sites for you to visit in the Capital Region. Perhaps you want to take a cruise on the Rideau Canal or a journey on the Hull – Wakefield Steam Train. Another must see would be the training centre for the Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau across the river from Ottawa. An evening’s fun and entertainment can be had at the Casino de Lac Leamy in Gatineau.

Overnight in Ottawa at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Ottawa
Rideau Canal

Day 6 Ottawa Kingston

Leaving Ottawa today, you head south towards the Thousand Islands. Along the way stop in at Upper Canada Village (included) along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, to view thisliving history museum of early life in Canada. Your destination today is Kingston, the first capital of the united Upper and Lower Canada’s before the National Seat of Government was moved to Ottawa in the 1840s. Kingston is renowned as the fresh-water sailing capital of North America and prides itself in being a major port for scenic entertainment cruises of the breathtaking Thousand Islands.

Overnight in Kingston at the Delta Kingston Waterfront.

Ottawa → Kingston
St Lawrence River

Day 7 Kingston

Today take a cruise (included) with Gananoque Boat Lines through the Thousand Islands. Stroll the streets of Kingston and its turn-of-thecentury limestone buildings. 

Overnight in Kingston at the Delta Kingston Waterfront.

Kingston
Thousand Islands, Kingston

Day 8 Kingston Toronto

Back in Toronto today, enjoy Toronto’s waterfront – one ofNorth America’s largest recreational waterfronts, a scenic backdrop for many popular and entertaining attractions including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Skydome, the CN Tower (included), and the Toronto Islands. Downtown Toronto offers museums and art galleries galore including The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), one of the top museums in the world; the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Canada’s oldest art gallery and the Ontario Science Centre. Package concludes upon arrival in Toronto, with the return of your rental car.

Kingston → Toronto
CN Tower, Toronto

Accommodation

Pillar and Post Hotel & Spa

Niagara-on-the-Lake
This rustic but elegant spa and conference centre is situated in Niagara-on-the-Lake, just a 10-minute walk to shopping and theatre. This five-star hotel in a 19th century building boasts a rich history and features all the modern comforts to make your stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake first-class. Everything you need for a refreshing hotel stay is well within reach at Pillar and Post. With an on-site spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fine dining restaurant serving the best steak in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the contemporary comforts of crisp linen and plump pillows, and plenty of fine vintage wines, all you need to do is don a robe and relax.

Deerhurst Resort

Huntsville
Lakeside resort situated on Peninsula Lake in Muskoka is just a 5-minute drive to downtown Huntsville and a 45-minute drive to the west gate of Algonquin Park and other recreational activities. With a wide range of cozy rooms and resort home vacation rentals, Deerhurst Resort offers the ideal accommodation choices for families, couples and groups. Over 20 different accommodation buildings are nestled into neighbourhoods throughout the rolling resort landscape, each within walking distance to the lake and main Pavilion. A mix of traditional with contemporary yet rustic interior design aesthetic offers Muskoka comfort along with a good night’s sleep on comfy beds topped with cozy duvets and pillows.

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Ottawa
Occupying a grand limestone property overlooking the Rideau Canal, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the National Gallery of Canada, and less than a kilometre from Parliament Hill. Amenities include a refined restaurant and a cocktail lounge, in addition to an indoor pool and a gym. 

Delta Kingston Waterfront

Kingston
Overlooking Confederation Basin Marina on Lake Ontario, this modern waterfront hotel is an 8-minute walk from Rogers K-Rock Centre and 13 minutes from Murney Tower National Historic Site. Bright rooms feature Lake Ontario views. There's a hip restaurant serving modern Canadian cuisine. Other amenities include an indoor rooftop pool, hot tub and gym.

Additional information

Official language
French & English
Local currency
Canadian Dollars

Excluded

  • International airfares and taxes
  • Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
  • Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
  • Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
  • Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
  • Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
  • Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
  • Fuel, road tolls, parking fees, as well as any extra charges associated with car rental.

FAQs

Who are Entire Travel Group?

Welcome to Entire Travel Group. We offer exceptional travel experiences across our extensive range of Entire Holiday Packages, Entire Group Journeys, Entire Rail Journeys, and Entire Cruise Journeys. With our industry-leading Peace of Mind Booking Plan, you can Book Now with flexibility and confidence.

Entire Travel Group is celebrating over 50 years of passionately delivering unique and memorable travel experiences. We are an Australian, family-owned, award-winning business with a friendly team ready to match your expectations to the perfect holiday experience.

Entire Travel Group used to be known by the individual brands shown in the footer of the website. The company has not changed, but we have amalgamated under one brand - Entire Travel Group.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

Is Entire Travel Group Australian owned and operated?

Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

Is Entire Travel Group industry accredited?

Entire Travel Group is both ATAS and CATO Accredited. ATAS is actively administered by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

  • They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
  • Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
  • We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
  • Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
  • They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
  • A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

At Entire Travel Group, our focus is Independent Holiday Packages. Available daily, they are pre-designed, purpose built, packaged itineraries full of memorable experiences delivered by our hand-picked local partners.

Our holidays suit every demographic, from couples to singles, to retirees to families and everyone else in between.

Why travel with Entire Travel Group?

Of Entire Travel Group's attributes, we have settled on "When Experience Matters" as the quality we believe adds the most value to our customers. We have the experience to ensure your itinerary makes the dream holiday possible. Our continually enhanced technology allows our team to provide a quality customer service experience, and our partnerships with outstanding operators ensure we are confident of the on-ground experience for our customers.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

How does the Peace of Mind Booking Plan work?

Our Peace of Mind Booking Plan allows you to book with confidence in the new international travel environment. With low deposits, a cooling off period and a flexibility period where you can cancel and rebook later, we really do have you covered.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

Is there a cooling-off period?

Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

  • We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
  • You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

  • Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
  • The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

For more details please visit - Freedom of Choice | Entire Travel Group

What is Book Now?

Book Now offers you the ability to make a reservation on our website for Holiday Packages that include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan. But it’s not just a static offer – you have complete flexibility from travel dates, passenger numbers, single supplements, room upgrades, optional extras, flexible booking terms and more.

  • Our team will contact our overseas suppliers and confirm all arrangements.
  • A Confirmation from our reservation system will be sent in the coming days.
  • The Booking Number on this confirmation supersedes the website reference.

What forms of payment can be used at Entire Travel Group?

  • To confirm a booking using our on-line Book Now process, a credit card must be used to pay the refundable deposit.
  • For additional payments on the booking, Entire Travel Group supports bank transfer, credit card, TravelPay B2B, PaymentGate.
  • For further details please visit our Payments page.

How secure is the Entire Travel Group's on-line payment portal?

  • Entire Travel Group have partnered with TravelPay to ensure secure on-line credit card payments.
  • TravelPay is a level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which gives you peace of mind that your payment card data is in safe hands.
  • Entire Travel Group does not store any credit card information.

For more details please visit - Security and Compliance - TravelPay

Can you book my international airfares?

On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

  • Travel on a specific airline of their choice
  • Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
  • Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
  • Use a Travel Credit already held with the airline
  • Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

Should I take travel insurance?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. During the Book Now process please confirm you require assistance, and our team will be in contact with you.

What should I do before travelling?

Before you travel it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate documentation including visas. If you are travelling on a passport other than Australian or New Zealand, you will require a permit to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility as the traveller and/or travel booker to meet all government entry requirements.

For more information please visit - Before you travel | Entire Travel Group

How does a Travel Agent make a booking?

Please visit the Entire Travel Group's Agent Portal. We are here to support our industry partners with a range of informative updates, marketing collateral for campaigns and a reward & recognition program.

How do I start a Booking?

  • On any page that has Book Now simply follow the booking process.
  • You must select the Travel Agent tick box and provide correct details.
  • To confirm a booking only the refundable deposit is required.
  • An agency credit card must be used for this initial payment.

How do I contact Entire Travel Group?

For more information please visit - Contact us | Entire Travel Group

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