Canada 7-Day Trip: Toronto & Montréal
One week between Canada's two personalities: Toronto's towers and islands, the train to Montréal, and Québec City's walls to finish.
Days
7 days
Budget
1,050 CAD
Style
Cultural
Destination
Toronto
Multi-CityFoodieCulture
Trip overview
- The islands' skyline picnic
- Niagara's unreasonable volume
- Two founding cultures in one week
Best time to visit
June–September is festival season on both cities' terraces. Late September adds the fall color; winter is for the brave.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Toronto — Downtown & Islands
- 🗼10:00CN Tower & the harbourfront
- ⛴️14:00Toronto Islands ferry picnic
- 🗼
Day 2 · Toronto — Markets & Museums
- 🥓10:00St Lawrence Market's peameal bacon
- 🎨14:00Kensington Market & the AGO
- 🥓
Day 3 · Niagara Day Trip
- 🌊09:00The Falls' boat or the table-rock walk
- 🌊
Day 4 · Train to Montréal
- 🥖15:00Vieux-Montréal's first evening
- 🥖
Day 5 · Montréal — Food & Lookout
- 🥯09:00The bagel rivalry & Mile End
- 🌄17:30Mount Royal's sunset lookout
- 🥯
Day 6 · Québec City Day or Stay
- 🏰09:00Rail to the walled city (or a Montréal museum day)
- 🏰
Day 7 · Departure
- ✈️11:00Poutine farewell & YUL airport
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,050 CAD for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- June–September is festival season on both cities' terraces. Late September adds the fall color; winter is for the brave.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Toronto are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🥓
St Lawrence Market
Toronto's counter culture · $$
🍽️
Toqué! tier orbouillons
Quebec kitchens · $$$
🍟
La Banquise
Poutine at any hour · $
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