Our Canadian Megatraining will be like no other! We will tackle the big cities of Canadas East Coast with the same tenacity as our U.S. Megatraining! See all the highlights and learn special stops that are unique to each city. We will show you neighborhoods that are off the “tourist” map and introduce you to stories and characters that shaped these cities with history, culture and beauty.
Good to know: This training tour is 6 days long, with lodging included. There is a “Day 0” where you’re responsible for positioning yourself in Toronto, and booking a pre-night to be ready to go by 9am the next day. February is a busy season in Eastern Canada; we’ll be using a motor coach all trip long, and we’ll drive between cities in the evening hours, when it’s dark outside.
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What’s a TripSchool training tour like?
If you’ve never been, you’ll learn quickly that there’s no other training program quite like ours in the industry. We believe in an immersive experience. Days are long and intense, sharing with you our “special sauce” for becoming an incredible tour director.
Beyond the old FAM-tour model of showing you ticket booths and routes, we focus on three things: fantastic storytelling, creating wow moments, and logistics & secret spots that combine to make you look like a pro from the beginning.
You get two instructors. Mitch & Alan teach in a complementary way, but our styles are quite different. You get to watch two pros in action.
We take our decades of experience and bottle it into this 8-day experience. We’ll share our special routes, hidden stops, and tricks that make you look impressive!
Day 0
February 23 – This is a positioning day, meant for you to fly in today at a time convenient for you. You’re responsible for booking a hotel for tonight; if you’d like to spend more time in Toronto, come in early! The trip will officially begin the next morning.
Day 1:
Toronto
Toronto is a massive city and it’s important to understand the logistics of the neighborhoods, public transit and special stops. This will be an intense day, visiting several neighborhoods to understand the vibe of this incredible city.
The training starts in the city center at 9am, at the Omni King Edward on King Street.
We’ll spend the day covering the following major sights…
The CN Tower
Distillery District
St. Lawrence Market
Chinatown & Koreatown (with special secret stops!)
Bloor Street
Kensington Market
Hidden Gem wow stops (like the Tchotchke House!)
After sundown, we’ll drive to Niagara Falls.
Day 2:
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
Today we cover the highlights of Niagara and although it’s too cold to take a boat, the beauty of the frozen falls is like nothing else. We will cover the best viewing areas with stories that you can incorporate into your commentary.
Table Rock
“Surrounding Carnival of Things to Do” explained!
Commentary from Niagara to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Naiagara-on-the-Lake walking tour
Kingston
1000 Islands explained
Ottawa: Intro to Byward Market
Optional: Ice Skating on the Rideau Canal!
We’ll spend the night in Ottawa.
Day 3:
Ottawa to Montreal
We spend the daylight hours in the capital city; in the evening we’ll drive to Montreal.
Parliament Hill
Monuments and City History
Supreme Court
Canadian War Museum
Rideau Hall & 24 Sussex Drive (PM Justin Trudeau’s home!)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables
Museum of Civilization (in Gatineau)
Evening introduction to Montreal
We’ll sleep in Montreal tonight.
Day 4:
Montreal to Quebec City
Montreal is such an incredible city! We’ll show you all the highlights as well as the hidden gems that will make your trips shine!
Mount Royal
St. Joseph Oratory
Old Montreal (Old Port, Notre Dame Basilica, City Hall, etc.)
Atwater Market
The Underground City
The Gay Village
Little Burgundy/Griffintown
In the evening hours we’ll depart for Quebec City.
Day 5:
Quebec City
We will join a local guide to explore the European charm of this old-world city, which overflows with remnants from its colonial past. We’ll then day-trip in the afternoon out to the Beaupré Coast, a short drive away!
Quebec City walking tour
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre Dame
Chateau Frontenac
Place Royal
Montmorency Falls
Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Farewell Dinner (included)
Evening Activities
We’ll spend the night in Quebec City.
Day 6:
Return to Montreal
Our final ride home to Montreal has a few wow moments along the way!
Route commentary between Montreal & Quebec City
Included Tour & Breakfast at a Sugar Shack (or Cabane à Sucre)!
Lunch Options orientation
Please book your flights for after 3:30pm. We will plan on dropping off at Montreal airport by 2pm.