Gaspesie and Niagara Self-Guided Tour

The third of our eastern Canada self-guided tours, the Gaspesie and Niagara Falls takes you to this remote, but beautiful region, and then back through Montreal for a short loop to the world famous Niagara Falls. Highlights of the tour include the beautiful scenery of the St Lawrence River and the Appalachian trails, the Charlevoix mountains, whalewatching and lighthouses, and the typical Quebecois villages and food. Days 1-8 are the same as our Gaspesie tour. Days 9-12 are a reduced version of our Quebec and Ontario tour.

Highlights

Beautiful scenery of the St Lawrence River
The Appalachian trails
Charlevoix mountains
Whalewatching and lighthouses
Historic cities of Quebec and Montreal
Typical Quebecois villages and food
Cosmopolitan Toronto
Niagara Falls

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Montreal. On arrival at Montreal Airport, take the shuttle to our tour hotel. Montreal is known as the city of 100 steeples, also known as the Northern New Orleans. Take in the old port, the Notre Dame Basilica, St Joseph’s Oratory, the underground galleries, the Biodome, the Plateau Mont-Royal and of course the Grand Prix ‘circuit’. Le Pomerol Hotel.

DAY 2 Montreal – Quebec (250 km). After breakfast you are collected from your hotel to pick up the motorcycle. Once the formalities are out of the way, you’re off on a gentle ride to Quebec City. Here you can explore French Canada’s capital city, a fortress with vestiges of ‘Nouvelle France’ and a World Heritage Site. Overnight Chateau Laurier.

DAY 3 Quebec – Tadoussac (220 km). You leave behind cosmopolitan Quebec and exchange it for the great outdoors. F follow the St Lawrence Seaway eastwards through the UNESCO protected Charlevoix region, with its rich natural treasures and cultural heritage. And it’s a great biking road too! Tadoussac is a famous whale-watching area, so make sure you allow time this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Hotel St George.

DAY 4 Tadoussac – Matane (200 km). Today’s ride takes you across the mighty St Lawrence seaway by ferry to the northern shores of the Gaspe Peninsula, with several imposing lighthouses. You will then cross the Matane Wildlife Reserve, and with luck your first moose. And try the shrimp, considered by many the most delectable on the planet. Hotel Belle Plage.

DAY 5 Matane – Perce (370 km). Today’s ride is one of the possibly the best on the tour, as you explore this beautiful unspoilt region. First off are the luxuriant flora and fauna of the Chic Chocs Wildlife Reserve. Then it’s Forillon Park and on to Gaspe Bay – Canada’s birthplace, ‘discovered’ in 1534 by Jacques Cartier – and finally legendary Perce Rock. Hotel Le Mirage.

DAY 6 Perce – Carleton (190 km). Allow time for a cruise to Bonaventure Island today. Then carry on round the peninsula to the picturesque port of Carleton. Francis Hotel.

DAY 7 Carleton – Riviere du Loup (355 km). We head back across country today to complete our circuit of the Gaspesie Peninsual, and return to the familiar St Laurence Seaway. Auberge la Solaillerie.

DAY 8 Riviere du Loup – Montreal (430 km). You final day’s ride takes you back down the St Lawrence seaway, through Quebec to Montreal. After you’ve returned your bike, we’ll take you back to our downtown hotel for your final evening. Alternatively, if you wish to ride around Montreal, we will schedule your motorcycle return for tomorrow morning. Hotel Le Pomerol.

DAY 9 Montreal – Kingston (290 km). After breakfast you collected from your hotel to pick up the motorcycle. Once the formalities are out of the way, you’re off! As you ride with the St Lawrence seaway you’ll see hundreds of small islands – very picturesque. Kingston is a town of great historical and architectural interest, so make sure you take time to stroll along the lively waterfront district with it’s beautiful houses and old stone buildings. Days Inn.

DAY 10 Kingston – Niagara Falls (390 km). The ride there follows the lakeshore, before you arrive at Niagara Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Earth. And if you want to get wet, why not take a tour on the ‘Maid of the Mist’, and see Niagara from very close up? Americana Resort.

DAY 11 Niagara Falls – Toronto (130 km).

Not much riding today, but plenty of time to explore Niagara Falls and cosmopolitan Toronto. And if you want to get wet, why not take a tour on the ‘Maid of the Mist’, and see Niagara from very close up? Toronto is Canada’s financial metropolis, known as the ‘Queen City’. It has lots to offer, with great shopping, amazing museums, the CN Tower, and plenty of sporting events. Leaving urban Toronto behind, you ride through a true jewel of natural beauty, Algonquin National Park, 7700 sq. km of lakes and forests. If time allows, take a short hike or cycle ride in this wonderful landscape. Colonial Bay Resort.

DAY 12 Toronto – Montreal (550 km). A long ride today, but you should still have time to stop and enjoy the views. Take time to explore Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, with sights such as the Rideau Canal, the War Museum, the Museum of Civilizations, the Byward market and the parliament tower. After you’ve returned your bike, we’ll take you back to our downtown hotel. Alternatively, if you wish to ride around Montreal, or plan to make the most of the day and arrive back late, we will schedule your motorcycle return for tomorrow morning. Hotel Roberval.

DAY 13 Depart Montreal. Take the airport shuttle for your flight home.

Total distance c. 3300 km

Dates Daily, 01 May – 30 Sep except 19 May, 06-08 Jun, 27 Jun, 26 Jul–03 Aug, 22-24 Aug

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Price includes: 12 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 11days motorcycle rental, incl. unlimited mileage, 3^rd party liability insurance, CDW insurance (excess C$2000), luggage, roadbook with detailed tour description, accommodation vouchers, ferry crossing Cote Nord - Gaspesie, road maps, airport - hotel transfer on arrival, hotel – rental location return transfers, taxes; luggage storage; biker’s rucsac.

Price excludes: Meals except where stated, fuel, riding gear. We can also arrange additional nights’ accommodation pre- and post-tour, flights and travel insurance.

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