Ontario Explorer

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Toronto. Upon arrival, make your way to Novotel Toronto, your base for the first three nights, which is located in downtown and offers great access to all of the city’s attractions.

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Novotel Toronto Centre, Toronto

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Novotel Toronto Centre, Toronto

Rooms at Novotel Toronto Centre feature a modern, streamlined design, combining comfort and practicality. Each room is equipped with plush bedding, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a work desk, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Suites are also available offering additional living space and upgraded amenities. 

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We have allowed two full days to explore Toronto, as this cosmopolitan city has a wide array of attractions to keep you busy day and night. Don’t miss taking a trip up the CN Tower, for a bird’s eye view of the city, include a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum and make your way to the waterfront where harbour cruises give unobstructed views of this charming city. If you love shopping, Eaton Centre showcases more than 200 retailers and restaurants, and for the more quaint independent shopping, try the Distillery District.

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Novotel Toronto Centre, Toronto

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Novotel Toronto Centre, Toronto

Rooms at Novotel Toronto Centre feature a modern, streamlined design, combining comfort and practicality. Each room is equipped with plush bedding, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a work desk, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Suites are also available offering additional living space and upgraded amenities. 

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No visit to Ontario would be complete without seeing the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. En route, you pass the beautiful orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula, where you may choose to stop and sampling some of the magical ice wines on offer. There are many options for your time in Niagara – see the Falls on a boat tour, take to the skies for a birds eye view, and head behind the Falls for a different view entirely! If time allows, take the short drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a pretty historic village just a few miles away.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Fallsview Resort & Spa, Niagara Falls

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DoubleTree by Hilton Fallsview Resort & Spa, Niagara Falls

Featuring the elegance of an English manor combined with the rustic architecture of a park lodge, this property offers 224 well appointed guestrooms and suites. Sweet Dreams beds by DoubleTree, with a down blanket and jumbo pillows, promise a blissful night’s sleep, and the coffee-maker, 37″ flat screen television, wireless internet and refrigerator ensures your stay is in complete comfort.

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Journeying northwest, you continue to enjoy the scenery of Grand River Country. Perhaps make a stop at the village of Saint Jacobs, which is known for its quaint shops filled with local crafts or Kitchener, a character filled location. Your hotel sits close to the shores of the majestic Georgian Bay, where a myriad of water activities can be enjoyed. There are also hiking and biking trails surrounding the resort and even a Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster! The town of Cambridge, a short drive away, holds a quaint riverside setting.

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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

Built in the architectural style of a grand Georgian Bay lodge, this resort embodies gracious hospitality and exemplary furnishings. The resort’s spacious accommodations are offered as Deluxe rooms, one, two and three bedroom suites. Each features Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, contemporary custom-designed furnishings, gas fireplace, living and dining areas and a kitchenette.

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It’s only a short drive, but a wonderfully scenic one through the Muskoka Lakes region. Magnificent Muskoka Country is home to sparkling lakes shimmering under pale blue skies and glorious white pines swaying in the breezes. Nestled in the heart of Ontario’s cottage-country region, a three-night stay in Huntsville at the Deerhurst Resort is the next stop on this incredible adventure. Set on the shores of Peninsula Lake and surrounded by forested hills, the resort provides a full range of recreational activities, from golf and spa treatments to boating and cycling. During your stay, explore the charming historic downtown with its boutique shops and cafes, or venture into nearby Arrowhead Provincial Park for hiking or canoeing.

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Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville

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Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville

Timeless beauty and supreme comfort greet guests in a relaxing wilderness setting. The resort’s rooms and suites cater to a variety of styles and needs, all located in low rise buildings scattered around the resort. Flat screen televisions, coffee-makers and plush beds with feather duvets and pillows feature in every room and some also boast private balconies and fireplaces.

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Although a longer driving day, the splendid scenery en route makes it an enjoyable journey. Heading east, you pass the base of Algonquin Provincial Park, a must stop on any itinerary if you enjoy spectacular scenery and a little wildlife spotting. Shortly before arrival, you pass through Ontario Highlands, home of Maple Syrup and exciting rafting opportunities. Your destination is Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, steeped in history and boasting a wide array of museums and galleries. Take time to visit the Parliament Buildings, take a cruise along the Rideau Canal and explore the training centre of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

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Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

Lord Elgin is housed in a historic 12‑storey building dating from 1941, offering a total of 356 guest rooms and suites. The rooms combine classic charm with modern comfort, featuring HD flat‑screen TVs, in‑room coffee/tea makers (Keurig), minibars/safes, air‑conditioning, and marble or well-appointed bathrooms.

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It’s a short journey into the southern plains of Ontario today. Be sure to stop at Upper Canada Village, sitting on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, where a living history museum depicts the early life of Canadian inhabitants. Kingston is the gateway to Thousand Islands, a myriad of tiny islands dotted through the water. You may choose to take a boat trip, meandering between the isles, or perhaps take to the skies on a helicopter flight for the ultimate birds eye view. This evening, why not select one of the waterfront restaurants which specialise in locally sourced seafood.

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Delta Kingston, Waterfront Hotel

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Delta Kingston, Waterfront Hotel

Newly renovated, the Delta has been transformed into a stylish haven of fresh turquoise and cream hues. All guestrooms and suites overlook the water and include complimentary Wi-Fi, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, coffee-making facilities and signature Sanctuary bed’s for the ultimate night’s sleep.

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Today make the short journey back to Toronto. Hugging the coast along Lake Ontario, there are plenty of small villages where you can stop and explore. On arrival at the airport, drop off your car rental and check-in for your flight back to the UK.