The cities and nature of Eastern Canada

You will begin the journey in the metropolis of Toronto before continuing the route towards Ottawa, the capital of Canada. As soon as you drive to the province of Quebec you will be surrounded by valleys, hills and lakes. You will reach the magnificent Sacacomie Lodge in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, right in the middle of the Mastigouche Wildlife Reservenature reserve. The many lakes in this area are popular with canoeists and fishermen, but also live in the nature reserve animals, including bears, beavers, elk and herons.

Then continue the St. Lawrence River to La Malbaie, located near a beautiful nature reserve where the eponymous river flows through deep gorges. Also here are kayaks, canoes and bicycles for rent. More scenic hiking trails are at the town of Tadoussac where you can spot the white beluga whales. After a visit to cozy Quebec, fly to Halifax, the capital of nova scotia province.

Nova Scotia is characterized by fishing villages and vast sandy beaches. The region's main national park is the following stop: Kejimkujik National Park. A nature reserve with lush green forests, a gently sloping landscape and many lakes. It houses a huge variety of wildlife and you can take beautiful (multi-day) walks or kayaking. You'll finish the tour in cape breton highlands national park with the Cabot Trail,one of Canada's most beautiful routes. The road is carved out of mountains and passes countless beautiful spots with magnificent views. Sometimes you can see humpback whales in the ocean.

TIPS & TOPS CITIES AND NATURE OF EASTERN CANADA:

• Visit the CN Tower in Toronto. From the tower you have a magnificent view over the city and the lake. The bottom of the summit is for a part of glass, which makes you look half a kilometer into the depths!
• Both Toronto and Montreal have an Underground City, a second city underground with shops, entertainment venues and theatres
• Toronto has a large number of Broadway productions of top-level musicals. Not for nothing is Toronto the third theatre city in the world!
• Are you in Algonquin in May or June? Then go out in the morning, there are moose along the road almost every morning.
• Would you like to eat out in Ottawa at night? Then head to Byward Market,a district with atmospheric shopping streets, a colorful collection of souvenir shops, bistros, clubs and tasty (fish) restaurants.
• A tip for your visit to Montreal is Old Montreal. This district is home to 18th century houses, restaurants, bistros and shops
• Jazz lovers sit well in Montreal, the city has many jazz bars and annually the busy jazz festival takes place here in late June/ early July
• A tip for your visit to Malbaie is to drive the Burgundian Route and to the Parc National des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
• The best time to go boating in Malbaie is in the afternoon, when the river is calmest and wildlife emerges
• Are you a cycling enthusiast? In the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve special trails for mountain bikes are laid out with a total length of more than 250 kilometres
• One of Quebec's coziest streets is Rue du Petit Champlain, a narrow pedestrian street in the oldest part of Quebec with numerous art galleries and bistros
• Let the beautiful nature between Quebec and Halifax pass you by during your transfer by VIA RAIL, this (sleep) train only travels on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
• In Halifax, Canada's only post office is in a lighthouse. When you put a card on the bus, it gets a special stamp
• The historic centre of Lunenburg with its brightly painted and beautifully carved wooden buildings has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Kejimkujik National Park is the only park in Canada that is located inland and is also listed on the list of National Historic Sites
• In Cape Breton Highlands you have the chance to see eagles, deer and even a bear
• Ask us about the possibilities to stay in the Cape Breton Highlands national park
• The most beautiful photos you take as you follow the Cabot Trail from the east coast due to the state of the sun
• Of course it is possible to extend this trip with a visit to the Niagara Falls
• You can also make part of this complete tour, so you can go on a two-week trip