The Westin Harbour Castle

Canadian Cowboy Adventure

Go Local Off-the-beaten-track + 3 more + 3 more

Exploring the cowboy ranches & wheat fields of Alberta.

15 days

from £3,390 pp

Ultimate British Columbia

Wildlife & Nature Off-the-beaten-track + 2 more + 3 more

An off-the-beaten-track journey along Canada’s wild west coast.

15 days

from £4,990 pp

Rocky Mountain Express

Classic Luxury + 2 more + 3 more

Canada’s mountains, glaciers & iconic railways.

8 days

from £4,990 pp

Canada Family Holiday

Family Wildlife & Nature + 2 more + 3 more

Bears, rafting, and family adventures through Canada.

13 days

from £3,790 pp

Canada's Maritime Magic

Wildlife & Nature Culture & History + 1 more + 2 more

Big skies, coastal charm & Canadian hospitality.

18 days

from £3,990 pp

Canadian Icons

Family Classic + 2 more + 3 more

Canada's greatest hits in one self-drive holiday.

14 days

from £5,795 pp

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Toronto - Ideas for Free Time

To soak up the ambience of Toronto and sample some of its best foods, start at St. Lawrence Market, where you will find a vast variety of local products and merchants who are passionate about what they sell and who are always happy to recommend something to try. Alternatively, the Distillery District is home to numerous funky galleries, cafés, and restaurants housed within the heritage buildings of an old distillery and is a great place to soak up the ambience of the city. The magnificent Royal Ontario Museum houses hundreds of artefacts and pieces of artwork from all over the world and is considered to have one of the most comprehensive natural and cultural history collections in the world. It’s worth taking a stroll along the scenic waterfront, where you can wander along the lively promenade past numerous cafés and enjoy views out over the lake. From here, it’s a short ferry ride over to Toronto Islands, where you can explore the historic sites and scenic beaches on foot or by bicycle. If you are a sports fan, then you might like to consider visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame or even getting tickets for a baseball game if the teams are playing at the Rogers Centre – you can often pick up cheaper tickets on the day. Finally, the CN Tower watches proudly over the city, and it’s well worth taking a trip up to its 342-metre-high observation gallery for fantastic views for miles around. Images courtesy of Destination Toronto

Full-Day Trip to the Niagara Region

The iconic Niagara Falls are only an hour and a half away from Toronto, making them an easy full-day trip from the city. You will be transported by an air-conditioned coach to the falls, with informative commentary and photo stops along the way. Once there, you will join Hornblower Cruises for a boat trip right up to the base of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy lunch and some free time to wander before re-joining the coach. The tour will then journey along the scenic Niagara Parkway, stopping at the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you’ll have time to browse the boutique shops. Downtown Toronto hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included for your convenience.

Via Rail Corridor Service

The Corridor services operated by Canada’s national rail network shuttle between the eastern cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. This offers a fantastic alternative to driving, giving you the opportunity to relax and take in the scenery as it whizzes past. Trains have large panoramic windows and offer either comfortable economy class seats or the more spacious business class seats, which also come with a complimentary meal, glass of wine, newspapers and tea/coffee. Power outlets for computers or other devices are available in both classes.

Entrance to the CN Tower

No visit to Toronto would be complete without a visit to the CN Tower. For 34 years up until 2010 it was the world’s tallest tower, standing at 533.33 metres, and has been for much longer one of the most recognisable man-made structures in Canada. The LookOut deck, roughly two thirds of the way up, offers spectacular views over the city and Lake Ontario beyond, with a glass floor on the lower level and an outdoor sky terrace to really feel the breeze on your face! Informative displays tell the story of the tower, its history and construction. For an additional charge you can go up another 33 storeys to the Sky Pod which, on a clear day, offers visibility of up to 160 kilometres, meaning you may even see the spray of Niagara Falls in the distance. 360 The Restaurant, located at the LookOut level of the tower, offers fine dining with a magnificent revolving view of the city. We highly recommend booking.