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Overview
Strike the perfect balance of city and nature with this holiday that combines the cities of Toronto and Ottawa with canoeing, rafting and hiking and lakeside living.
Highlights include a stay at the fabulous Elmhirst’s Resort, a full day of canoeing and rafting on the Ottawa River.
This itinerary is flexible and can be tailor-made to suit you; if you want to add extra days and extend the holiday. Talk to one of our experts about how to make this holiday the perfect one for you.
Accommodation
This holiday includes hotel stays in Toronto at the start of your trip and Ottawa as your final destination, and a 2-night stay in a deluxe cottage at Elmhirst’s Resort on the shores of Rice Lake.
You will also stay at Madawaska Kanu Centre in a private cabana on a full board basis from where you will enjoy your full day canoeing before a further 2-night stay in an ensuite cabana at Owl Rafting Resort for easy access to your guided rafting on the Ottawa River.
Sue Garner - Travelled to Atlantic Canada"The excursions were also perfect"
I would like to thank whoever put together the itinerary, chose the hotels and wrote the information for us to use en route. Everything was excellent! Each hotel was very good quality, but very different from the others. We saw such a variety of things. Our information led us to places we would never have found without it. The excursions were also perfect (canoeing, whale watching, sea kayaking), each of them very small businesses but with very friendly staff. Everything was very remote, which is what we expected, but we were so glad that we found it and were able to enjoy the essence of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Overall, we couldn't fault anything and we would be very keen to use your services again in the future.
Itinerary (8 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Day 1
to Toronto
Fly to Toronto from the UK and spend the first night here, exploring and enjoying...
Day 1
to
Toronto
Fly to Toronto from the UK and spend the first night here, exploring and enjoying the city. We can also add a few extra nights here before you head off on the canoe route.
1 night in Toronto.
Days 2-3
Toronto to Keene
Pick up your car this morning and head away from the city to the fabulous...
Days 2-3
Toronto
to Keene
Pick up your car this morning and head away from the city to the fabulous lakeside Elmhirst’s Resort, featuring dozens of amenities and activities for adults and children alike. Watersports, hiking, volleyball, tennis, an on-site farm, evening campfires and orienteering are just a few of the adventures that await you at one of our favourite resorts.
2 nights at Elmhirst’s Resort
Day 4
Keene to Barry's Bay
A morning visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum reveals the evolution of this ancient vessel....
Day 4
Keene
to Barry's Bay
A morning visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum reveals the evolution of this ancient vessel. Travelling north, you will arrive at the wilderness resort of Madawaska Kanu Centre set in the maple woods, on the banks of the Madawaska River. Your 2-night stay is in a private cabana which give you the sense of camping with all the comforts of traditional accommodation. Trails lead away from the compound through quiet forests, and nearby waterways offer a place for a refreshing dip. Dinner is included tonight.
2 nights at Madawaska Kanu Centre
Day 5
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Today you will have a full day canoeing learning how to paddle a Canadian canoe...
Day 5
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Today you will have a full day canoeing learning how to paddle a Canadian canoe on the lake, followed by a trip down the river.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included today.
Days 6-7
Barry's Bay to Foresters Falls
After breakfast, travel into the hinterlands of Upper Canada and arrive at the OWL Rafting...
Days 6-7
Barry's Bay
to Foresters Falls
After breakfast, travel into the hinterlands of Upper Canada and arrive at the OWL Rafting Resort for your 2-day stay in a ensuite cabana. Enjoy the waterfront resort, practice your paddling strokes and get ready for a 4-hour rafting on the Ottawa River. Evening fireside activities, delicious meals, snacks and use of all the resort’s amenities are all included. Dinner is not included on day 6, check-in begins at 17:00 at Owl Rafting Resort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on day 7.
2 nights at OWL Rafting Resort
Day 8
Foresters Falls to Ottawa
From forest to city, you will be heading to Ottawa for an overnight stay in...
Day 8
Foresters Falls
to
Ottawa
From forest to city, you will be heading to Ottawa for an overnight stay in the nation’s capital, where you can enjoy an opportunity to walk the paths alongside the Rideau Canal, visit the Parliament Buildings and exploring Rideau Market and the city’s museums.
1 night in Ottawa
Day 9
Today you will be checking out of our your hotel, or you may choose to...
Day 9
Ottawa
Today you will be checking out of our your hotel, or you may choose to add a few more nights in Ottawa or extend your holiday further.
If you are heading back to the UK, you will drop your car at the airport before flying home.
