16 days in Canada Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Canada Trip Planner
Start: Burlington
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Toronto
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Cape North, Cape Breton Island
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Peggy's Cove
— 2 nights
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Cavendish
— 2 nights
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Shediac
— 2 nights
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Saint John
— 2 nights
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Quebec City
— 2 nights
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Mont Tremblant
— 2 nights
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Montreal
Fly to Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ferry to Burlington
End: Burlington
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Toronto — 1 night

New York City of Canada
Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): examine the collection at Royal Ontario Museum, then browse the eclectic array of goods at St. Lawrence Market, and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from CN Tower and then get to know the fascinating history of Distillery Historic District.
Plan my trip to Toronto with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Burlington to Toronto is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cape North.
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Plan my trip to Toronto with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Burlington to Toronto is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cape North.
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Cape North, Cape Breton Island — 2 nights

On the 7th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Lighthouse Ice Cream Parlour, stroll through Ingonish Beach, and then trek along Middle Head Trail.
To find out how to plan a trip to Cape North, use our trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Toronto to Cape North in 20.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Cape North. In August, Cape North is slightly colder than Toronto - with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Peggy's Cove.
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To find out how to plan a trip to Cape North, use our trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Toronto to Cape North in 20.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Cape North. In August, Cape North is slightly colder than Toronto - with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Peggy's Cove.
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Peggy's Cove — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): stroll around Graves Island Provincial Park, enjoy the sea views from Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, and then don't miss a visit to William E. deGarthe Memorial Provincial Park. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at The Ovens Park.
To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Peggy's Cove driving holiday planner.
Drive from Cape North to Peggy's Cove in 6 hours. Traveling from Cape North in August, Peggy's Cove is a bit warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cavendish.
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To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Peggy's Cove driving holiday planner.
Drive from Cape North to Peggy's Cove in 6 hours. Traveling from Cape North in August, Peggy's Cove is a bit warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cavendish.
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Cavendish — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Cavendish Beach and then find something for the whole family at Sandspit Cavendish Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Brackley Beach and then find something for the whole family at Avonlea Village.
To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Cavendish trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Peggy's Cove to Cavendish takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Shediac.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Cavendish trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Peggy's Cove to Cavendish takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Shediac.
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Shediac — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): meet the residents at Magnetic Hill Zoo and then try your luck at Casino New Brunswick. On the 14th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Parlee Beach and then contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Bore.
To see ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Shediac day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Cavendish to Shediac takes 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Shediac are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Saint John.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Shediac day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Cavendish to Shediac takes 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Shediac are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Saint John.
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Saint John — 2 nights

Canada's Irish City
Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): explore the world behind art at New Brunswick Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Irving Nature Park, and then hunt for treasures at Saint John City Market.
To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Saint John route maker app.
Traveling by car from Shediac to Saint John takes 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Saint John can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Quebec City.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Saint John route maker app.
Traveling by car from Shediac to Saint John takes 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Saint John can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Quebec City.
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Quebec City — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Terrasse Dufferin, then take an in-depth tour of La Citadelle de Quebec, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and then get to know the fascinating history of Old Quebec.
Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Quebec City trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Getting from Saint John to Quebec City by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Saint John to Quebec City is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Saint John in August since evenings lows in Quebec City dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mont Tremblant.
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Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Quebec City trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Getting from Saint John to Quebec City by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Saint John to Quebec City is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Saint John in August since evenings lows in Quebec City dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mont Tremblant.
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Mont Tremblant — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): get your game on at Skyline Luge Mont-Tremblant. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): try your luck at Casino de Mont-Tremblant and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Parc Lineaire le P'tit Train du Nord.
For photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont Tremblant tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Quebec City to Mont Tremblant takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Quebec City in August since evenings lows in Mont Tremblant dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Montreal.
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For photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont Tremblant tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Quebec City to Mont Tremblant takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Quebec City in August since evenings lows in Mont Tremblant dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Montreal.
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Quebec's Metropolis
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get a new perspective on nature at Biodome de Montreal and then pause for some serene contemplation at Notre-Dame Basilica.
To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Montreal trip planner.
You can drive from Mont Tremblant to Montreal in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Mont Tremblant in August since evenings lows in Montreal dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Montreal trip planner.
You can drive from Mont Tremblant to Montreal in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Mont Tremblant in August since evenings lows in Montreal dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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Canada travel guide
Most people remember their holiday in Canada by the country's great outdoors, yet this sprawling land of hulking mountains and rocky coastlines also boasts numerous modern cities, home to some of the world's finest dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Made for leisurely road trips, North America's biggest country features vast landscapes still unspoiled by mass tourism. A tour of Canada reveals a place packed with diverse cultures, living in tolerance and enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the world. If the vastness of those natural landscapes overwhelms you at any point during your Canada vacation, head to the openhearted cities of Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal, ideal destinations for art lovers, history buffs, shopaholics, fashionistas, and impassioned foodies.