The 8 Day Trips in Canada That Earn the Road Time

1.Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,718 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Travel by coach from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Île d’Orléans, a chocolate shop, and Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum. Guides such as Martin and Daniel add local stories and humor, but the four-and-a-half-hour schedule can feel rushed, especially in winter.

“Must do trip . Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, copper factory and the Montmorency Falls are a must see The guide was hilarious and helpful”

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2.From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,669 reviews · 12 hours · from $36Best value

Spend 12 hours traveling from Montreal to Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls with an English-speaking guide. Expect a comfortable coach, a 45-minute guided tour, three hours of free time, and a short falls stop. Guides such as Chantal, Katia, Joyce, and Serge are praised for lively local insight.

“The trip started on time, the guide shared background data and was very caring. the trip felt short”

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3.Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,437 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $36

Ride from Montreal to Quebec City with a guide, tour Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, Petit Champlain, and Montmorency Falls, then enjoy about three hours on your own in Old Quebec. Hotel pickup may be available, but you must confirm it at least 24 hours ahead.

“We are unanle to take the trip as the agent had told us the wrong information. The agent said we will be picked up at the lobby of the hotel at 8am of September 29 2025. We waited but no pick up. When we called Grayline, They said the bus was at the lobby of the hotel at 7am.”

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4.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,242 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $232

Ride coach and ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, explore downtown on your own, then spend 90 minutes at 55-acre Butchart Gardens. Guides such as Tim, Gavin, Zac, and Carol add history and humor, but expect a very full 13-hour day with several hours in transit.

“Our guide, Sam, was very professional, had a great sense of humor and gave us great information. Visiting Victoria first, we had a wonderful lunch, then explored the town before going to Butchart Gardens was great. We all had a wonderful time. We recommend this tour.”

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5.Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Shannon Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,134 reviews · 10 hours · from $141Top rated

Travel from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway with an English-speaking guide, ride the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, pause at Shannon Falls, and enjoy three hours in Whistler. Guides such as Jason, Alex, Leslie, Mary, and Vinny add local stories and practical tips.

“Was a great trip. Our guide Jessica was friendly and very chatty, and full of local knowledge. Made an extra stop at horseshoe bay on way out which was lovely addition. The gondola was awesome. Great family day out.”

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6.From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,056 reviews · 13 hours · from $72

Leave Montreal at 7:00 AM for Montmorency Falls and Quebec City. A multilingual guide such as William, Yang, or Quan handles the long day, with a one-hour Old Quebec walk and free time afterward. Seasonal extras include an AML cruise, the Ice Hotel, or the Museum of Civilization.

“Fabulous trip. Full day but well broken up in manageable sections. The bus ride there included an important coffee and bathroom break. The City tour guide was excellent. She was a lot of fun and very excited to show us her city. Then lot's of free time after the walking tour to get lunch, and walk on our own. We did not do the river ride and no regrets. Met back at the bus and a final drive to the falls which was just enough time, one hour, to view or walk around the area. Bus ride back to Montreal was relaxing and back at the time expected. I'd do…”

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7.From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Spend 11 hours traveling from Quebec City to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, then choose a large boat or Zodiac on the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Expect bilingual commentary, expert naturalists, dramatic fjord scenery, and possible sightings of belugas, fin, minke, and humpback whales.

“We had good weather and saw whales. Bus was clean. Guide was nice but sometimes hard to understand her English.”

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8.Montreal: Laurentian Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 823 reviews · 10 hours · from $91

Spend 10 hours beyond Montreal with Gray Line, visiting Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, and Mont-Tremblant. Guides such as Richard and Serge add local stories in English and French. You get mountain views, village stops, and time for lunch, shops, or the gondola.

“Awesome Guide/Driver was best I've ever experienced. Funny informative and just great.”

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