Great Lakes Treasures - ex Ontario Nature adventure

Great Lakes Treasures - ex Ontaria Nature adventure. 16 days/15 nights. Start: Toronto - End: Toronto.

  • Day 01: Arrival Toronto
  • Day 02: Toronto
  • Day 03: Toronto - Huntsville
  • Day 04: Huntsville
  • Day 05: Huntsville - Killarney Provincial Park
  • Day 06: Killarney Provincial Park
  • Day 07: Killarney Provincial Park - Timmins
  • Day 08: Timmins
  • Day 09: Timmins - Wawa
  • Day 10: Wawa - Sault Ste. Marie
  • Day 11: Sault Ste. Marie
  • Day 12: Sault Ste. Marie - Manitoulin Island
  • Day 13: Manitoulin Island
  • Day 14: Manitoulin Island - Tobermory
  • Day 15: Tobermory - Niagara Falls
  • Day 16: Niagara Falls - Toronto and departure
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day 1

Arrival Toronto

1 Day

15 km

Arrival at the airport of Toronto and pick up the rental car. Drive to the hotel and you will recieve your roadbook at the hotel reception desk. The rest of the day is free to discover this multicultural city. Toronto offers lots of restaurants, an exuberant and diverse nightlife and many shopping possibilities.

day 2

Toronto

1 Day

20 km

Time to discover the city: C.N. Tower (Canadian National) for a fantastic view over the city and the direct surrounding. Discover the architectural secrets of this unique construction, make a walk on the glass observation plateau or taste the refined cuisine in the turning restaurant. Entrance ticket to the Ripley's Aquarium included. Once back on solid ground, you can stroll through the shopping streets, the shopping center EATON, the beautiful old and new City Hall, the wonderful Ontario Museum and much more. Also the theater and the vibrant nightlife has much to offer. Accommodation in Toronto.

day 3

Toronto - Huntsville

1 Day

220 km

Travel north passing charming villages, through the wonderful natural region of Muskoka, where you can visit the Muskoka Pioneer Village. The end destination for today is Huntsville, located juist out of the Algonquin Provincial Park. This beautiful park is specially know for its vacation setting, lake and river activities and countless walking trails with stunning fauna and flora to discover. Accommodation in Huntsville.

day 4

Huntsville

1 Day

25 km

The parks that surround the area all offer exiting day trails to explore ancient forests and lakes. Arrowhead Provincial Park is a smaller park with trails an a swimming beach, perfect for a day excursion. You can also enjoy a visit to the outdoor Group of 7 natural art gallery, celebrating the works of early 20th century artists that created a world-famous Canadian Impressionism style. Overnight in Huntsville.

 

day 5

Huntsville - Killarney Provincial Park

1 Day

300 km

The less known, but yet so beautiful hinterland of Ontario with little villages blooming through woodindustry and mining, will be discovered. Lodgings for the two following days at the Sportsman's Inn resort & Marina. 

day 6

Killarney Provincial Park

1 Day

10 km

This area is known as one of the beste hiking and camping areas in the province, ans you'll discover why as you further explore this striking landscape of pre- Cambrian granite and sparkling lakes. Known for its superb camping, Killarney Provincial Park also offers excellent canoeing and hiking trails.

day 7

Killarney Provincial Park - Timmins

1 Day

415 km

Travel further north to Timmins, rich of natural minerals, especially gold and has more than 500 lakes and rivers. Enjoy the wonderful wooded and rocky landscapes. Accommodation in Timmins.

 

day 8

Timmins

1 Day

10 km

Discover the city with the Golden Heart. Visit the local artgaleries, play some golf and follow one of the hikings through the Boreal Woods. Optional activity: Discover the lakes and rivers by kajak or canoe and watch closely: Otters and beavers can be spotted.

day 9

Timmins - Wawa

1 Day

330 km

Leave Timmins behind and drive to the west, to Wawa. The scenery in this region is Boreal Woods, dramatic cliffs and lakes. Once arrived in Wawa, you can relax in the park along the water or discover the local history in the Sandy Beach Eco - Interpretive Park. 

day 10

Wawa - Sault Ste. Marie

1 Day

230 km

Travel to the south via the Trans Canada Highway, along the ridged and rocky coast of Lake Superior. Sault Ste. Marie, one of the biggest cities in the northwest of Ontario and offer all facilities of a big city. The city is only a couple of minutes away from the big forests and valleys, which attracts visitors all over the province. Lodgings. 

 

day 11

Sault Ste. Marie

1 Day

20 km

This city and its surroundings are specially known for its eco tourism, with a lot of parks, sucha as Pancake Bay, Batchawana Bay and Lake Superior Provincial Park. Optional activity: Embark on to the Agawa Canyon Train for a one day excursion, 183 km north of the city. When the track comes to the farthest and highest point of Agawa Canyon, its descends 150 meters over 16 km. to the valley of the canyon. There might still be time for a short walk and back to Sault Ste. Marie. 

 

day 12

Sault Ste. Marie - Manitoulin Island

1 Day

350 km

The day starts with a relaxing drive through the impressive decor of forests and lakes. The Manitoulin Island is onde of the biggest islands in the world in a freshwater lake. There are five resevations from the former 'Ojibwa' tribe on this island, just as the oldes town with long, high and tall houses, which are about 500 years old. Learn and discover everything about this little unique piece og Canada en enjoy the variety in and around your hotel. Lodgings at the Manitoulin Island. 

 

day 13

Manitoulin Island

1 Day

10 km

A natures masterpiece with more than 100 lakes, such as the Manitou Lake. The island is perfect to float arround, to fish or to dive to the spectacular underwater world. If you prefer solid ground, the Assininack museum, the Current-Howland museum and the Mississagi Lighthouse Museum in the lighthouse are splendid alternatives.  

day 14

Manitoulin Island - Tobermory

1 Day

75 km

At the south coast of the island, you embark the ferry that brings you from South Baymouth to Tobermory, during a 2 hours relaxing cruise. You drive to Bruce Peninsula Park, with lots of walking trails, sport activities and unique places, such as Fathom Five Marine Park, an underwaterworld park, where divers look for shipwrecks. Lodgings.

day 15

Tobermory - Niagara Falls

1 Day

380 km

You drive along the Bruce Peninsula en route to Niagara Falls, the 'honeymoon capital of the world'. Approaching the southern reaches of Ontario, you pass through hills featuring a variety of walking and cycling trails. The road continues through the lush orchards and vineyards of the Niagara growing region, boasting many world class winery chateaus that offer tasting and touring. Once in Niagara Falls, step aboard for the ride of a lifetime: The Hornblower Niagara Cruises will take you to the American Falls before sailing past massive rock formations to the magnificent sight of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. Take advantage of unsurpasses photo opportunities. Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake.

day 16

Niagara Falls - Toronto and departure

1 Day

130 km

After a last walk, you travel back to Toronto airport to drop off the rental car. Return flight or prolongation with supplement. 

ECO accomodation (0CAEC021)
is available starting at 2420 EUR

Prices apply for all departures in the date range. Departure is possible every day.

Rooms 25.05.24 - 30.06.24 01.07.24 - 31.08.24 01.09.24 - 04.09.24 08.09.24 - 11.09.24 15.09.24 - 18.09.24 22.09.24 - 25.09.24 29.09.24 - 02.10.24 06.10.24 - 09.10.24 13.10.24 - 15.10.24
2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) 2120 2180 2120 2120 2120 2120 2120 2120 2120
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 2420 2538 2420 2420 2420 2420 2420 2420 2420
QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) 1440 1500 1440 1440 1440 1440 1440 1440 1440
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 1730 1804 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 4566 4780 4566 4566 4566 4566 4566 4566 4566
per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280
Alamo Suppl. Gold - per car (DALGOLD) 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186

Included

  • Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
  • Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver.  Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
    • Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
    • Double/Twin: Compact
    • Triple: Intermediate
    • Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
  • Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
  • Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
  • Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.

Not Included

All services NOT mentioned such as: 

  • International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
  • Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
  • Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
  • Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
  • Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
  • Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
  • Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs. 
  • Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
  • Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
  • Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
  • All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more. 

Good To Know

FLIGHTS:

Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.

International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.

A-LA-CARTE   -  TAILOR MADE:

All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.

CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:

It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.