Eastern Ontario
L – R: Rideau Canal; 1000 Islands Seaway; Fort Henry
5 Days
432 km • 6 hours, 9 minutes
Kingston • Smiths Falls • Carp • Ottawa • Morrisburg • Brockville •
Rockport • Gananoque • Kingston
Day 1:
Kingston, Ontario
Nicknamed the "Limestone City" because of the many historic buildings built from the
local limestone, Kingston, Ontario is a quaint city filled with interesting attractions.
Begin your day with a lunch cruise through the famous thousand islands aboard the 1000
Islands Cruises. Tour the town of Kingston that afternoon; be sure to visit MacLachlan
Woodworking Museum to try out a traditional woodworking tool in the Cabinetmaker’s
Workshop. Don’t forget to stop in at Fort Henry National Historic Site, a marvellous
reproduction of 19th century military life. Before the night is done get spooked on a tour
with Haunted Walk of Kingston. After an eventful day of touring and site-seeing, head to
your hotel for a restful sleep; tomorrow is sure to bring more adventure and exploration!
Day 2:
Kingston to Smiths Falls (1 hour, 13 minutes)
Smiths Falls to Carp (50 minutes)
Carp to Ottawa (34 minutes)
Awake early this morning, as you have a long eventful day ahead of you! Start your
morning off with a big breakfast at one of Kingston’s local eateries. Pile into the car and
begin your trip toward picturesque Smith Falls, Ontario. Upon arrival be sure to visit the
many museums in this town, including Heritage House Museum, Lanark County
Museums, the Smiths Falls Railway Museum, and the Rideau Canal Museum where you
can take a guided tour of the locks! Be sure to take a short climb to the “Lookout” to see
a panoramic view of the canal and the Town of Smiths Falls. Pack back into the car and
take a quick drive to Carp to visit Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum. Your last
trip for the day leads you to Capital City! Ottawa is beautiful at night, and is sure to make
an impression on the whole family. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many famous eateries
in Ottawa and enjoy the scenery. Be sure to sign up for an eerie tour with Haunted Walk
of Ottawa this night and learn of all the haunted buildings in this old city. Head back to
your hotel for a much needed break for the night – tomorrow will be busy and full of
adventure!
Day 3:
Ottawa, Ontario
Awake early this day, Ottawa has so much to see and do, you will not want to waste any
time getting started! After a bite to eat to start your day right, begin touring some of
Ottawa’s renowned museums, including Canada Science and Technology Museum, the
Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canadian War Museum, the Currency Museum Bank of
Canada, the Bytown Museum, Aboriginal Experiences, and/or Rideau Hall. Whichever of
these facilities you choose to visit, you are sure to be amazed! If a guided tour of the city
is your cup of tea, be sure to check out Gray Line Ottawa to show you and your family all
the fascinating sites in this beautiful city. If cruising is your thing, check out Paul’s Boat
Lines for a sightseeing cruise on the Historic Rideau Canal and/or on the famous Ottawa
River. After spending the day in Ottawa you will appreciate this great city not only for its
history, but for its beauty as well. Enjoy a dinner at any of Ottawa’s great restaurants,
enjoy a night on the town, and crawl back to your hotel for a good night’s sleep!
Day 4:
Ottawa to Morrisburg (1 hour, 21 minutes)
Morrisburg to Brockville (49 minutes)
An early morning rise will ensure you pack all the adventure you can in one day. Grab a
quick breakfast along the way, and head out on the open road toward Morrisburg, Ontario
and head straight for the Upper Canada Golf Course for a quick 9 holes; nothing is more
refreshing than golfing in the early morning air! After a morning of sporting, head out to
the Crysler Park Marina to watch the boats come in. If nature is your delight, be sure to
visit Upper Canada Bird Migratory Bird Sanctuary. While in Morrisburg you won’t want
to miss Upper Canada Village, the award winning living history museum. Pile back into
your car and head toward Brockville for a tour of Fulford Place, the home of self-made
millionaire and Senator George Taylor Fulford. Before the day is done be sure to take an
evening cruise along the thousand islands aboard the 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises.
Head to your hotel after a day of site seeing and relax.
Day 5:
Brockville to Rockport (32 minutes)
Rockport to Gananoque (20 minutes)
Gananoque to Kingston (27 minutes)
Sleep in this morning, and take it easy. Grab a bite to eat at one of the local breakfast
places before beginning your short trip to Rockport. Arrive in Rockport in time for a
lunch tour with 1000 Islands Rockport Boatline; you will love this tour and the food is
delicious! After a relaxing cruise, pile back into the car and head toward Gananoque for a
bit of history at Arthur Child Museum and reflect on the olden times of the area. If you
feel up to cruising again, you will not be disappointed with an hour cruise aboard the
Gananoque Boat Line, which will take you through the thousand islands, showing off the
beautiful scenery. Stop in at one of the local eateries in Gananoque and sit down for a
nice dinner with family and discuss the many adventurous and exciting sites visited over
the past few days. Before the night is done be sure to visit the 1000 Islands Charity
Casino for some gaming; you have time as Kingston is less than half an hour away! End
your vacation with some leisurely time filled with laughter and fun!
Note: Some attractions are seasonal. Please contact them directly for hours of operation. Distances are approximate only.
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Hotels Available in the area:
Ottawa Accommodations
Brockville Accommodations
Kingston Accommodations
Comfort Inn Hwy 401
Comfort Inn Midtown
Gananoque Accommodations
Quality Inn and Suites 1000 Islands
Comfort Inn OttawaComfort Inn Downtown Ottawa
Comfort Inn West Ottawa
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa
Quality Hotel Downtown