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Ontario’s Heartland
There is much more to Ontario besides Toronto
and Niagara Falls and this route leads you through
the heart of the province, from Georgian Bay to
the Haliburton Highlands, and from the shores
of Lake Ontario and the historic towns of the
St. Lawrence Seaway, to the capital of the
country, Ottawa.
First Nations experience on Victoria Island
Museum of Civilisation, Ottowa
Day 1
Collect your hire car in Toronto and,
heading north, drive to Port Severn
in the most easterly corner of
Georgian Bay.
Day 2
Enjoy a full day exploring delightful
Port Severn or visiting the nearby
recreated Jesuit and First Nations
settlement of Ste. Marie among
the Hurons.
Day 3
Your journey today takes you inland
through Muskoka, Ontario’s ‘cottage
country’ to Haliburton.
Day 4
Spend a day exploring Haliburton’s
lovely lakes and wooded hillsides
or perhaps visit nearby Algonquin
Provincial Park.
Day 5
Leaving Haliburton behind, your
drive today takes you south to
Prince Edward County, jutting into
Lake Ontario.
The Rideau Canal
Ottawa
Canada’s delightful capital city occupies an
enviable location high on the Ottawa River on
the Ontario/Québec provincial border. This is
a city steeped in tradition which manifests itself
in the magnificent Parliament buildings, the
Governor-General’s residence and the many
parks and gardens. The Parliament buildings, in
particular the Peace Tower and library, are well
worth a visit, especially during mid-summer when
the Changing of the Guards ceremonies take
place. Another principal attraction is the Rideau
Canal which freezes over in winter to form the
world’s largest ice-skating rink. As capital, the
city is home to the National Gallery of Canada,
the Canadian War Museum and the Royal
Canadian Mint. The Museum of Civilisation is
particularly impressive, with its insights into
First Nations culture.
HOTEL INDIGO, OTTAWA
In this newly-opened and contemporary
boutique hotel the focus is on impeccable
service with a large range of facilities being
available including a fitness centre, swimming
pool and a restaurant. Conveniently located in
downtown Ottawa, it has 106 rooms decorated
in a smart modern style, offering a relaxing base
for your stay in Canada’s capital.
FAIRMONT CHÂTEAU LAURIER,
OTTAWA
Originally opened in 1912 as a railway hotel and
reminiscent of a French château, the Fairmont
Château Laurier was named after Sir Wilfred
Laurier, one of Canada’s Prime Ministers, and is
now Ottawa’s most famous hotel. Located in
the heart of the city next to the Parliament
buildings and the Rideau Canal, the hotel offers
429 well-appointed rooms with views of the city
or Parliament Hill. The many leisure facilities
include a swimming pool, spa, gym, and several
bars and restaurants.
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
A day to relax in this unspoilt and
bucolic land of rolling countryside,
beaches and vineyards.
Drive to Ottawa, perhaps stopping
to explore the lovely old towns of
Kingston, Gananoque, and Brockville
en route. You may also wish to
visit Upper Canada Village at
Morrisburg, a detailed re-creation
of an 1860s village.
Canada’s capital, with its parks,
museums and art galleries vies for
your attention today. Don’t miss
the wonderful Parliament buildings.
Drop off your hire car in Ottawa
at the end of your journey.
EXTENSIONS
There are two excellent additions to this tour which
you may wish to consider. One is a stay in the
wonderful Laurentian Mountains north of Montréal,
while the other is a stay in Montréal itself. Please
see pages 57 and 58 for further details.
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL
Our private tailor-made journeys offer
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and
accommodation shown are designed to give you a
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected
accommodation and season, please telephone us
to discuss your individual requirements.
Ontario: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
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