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DISCOVER Canada Your Way 3

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2 WEEKS 2

in Canada

Day 1 long as politicians aren’t in session. There’s
Start your journey in Toronto. After time back at your hotel for a siesta before
spending a weekend in the city (p28), getting dolled up for dinner at Play Food
wake early to avoid the crowds at Niagara & Wine (1 York St).
Falls (p204), a 90-minute drive away.
The best spot for falls-watching is Table Day 3
Rock. For another mind-blowing experience,
head over to IMAX Niagara and take a Grab a big breakfast before taking the
virtual plunge over the falls. Nearby is Au feel de l’eau (Aqua-Taxi) from Rideau
Niagara-on-the-Lake (p206), an impeccably Canal locks to cross the river and visit the
preserved 19th-century town and a great Canadian Museum of History (p284). Cross
spot for lunch – try and grab a table at the Alexandra Bridge back to Ottawa, and
the swanky Prince of Wales Hotel (6 Picton you can’t miss the giant spider outside the
St). Afterward, explore the gorgeous National Gallery of Canada (p214). After
Niagara Glen Nature Reserve (p209) before a tour of the gallery, head up to Nepean
returning to downtown Toronto for dinner. Point, just behind, for fabulous views of
the city. Unwind in the evening with a
craft beer and some amazing food at the
Day 2 Manx Pub (370 Elgin St).
Trains depart from Toronto on the five-
hour ride to Ottawa about 12 times a day. Day 4
After making the journey east, grab lunch
in the ByWard Market Building (p212) Take an early two-hour train to Montreal.
before walking over to Parliament Hill Once you’ve arrived in the city, jump on
(p210). A free, one-hour tour includes the the metro to Place d’Armes near the
House of Commons and the Senate – as Notre Dame Basilica (p242). Be sure to
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