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From Montreal to New York: A Journey of Adventure and Wonder

Lucca Schuck

Lucca Schuck

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 17-day journey through Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, and New York. Discover breathtaking natural wonders, iconic landmarks, and vibrant cityscapes. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement, culture, and awe-inspiring beauty.

Trip to Montreal

Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Montreal
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$0

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$ 6

Parc Jean-Drapeau
Park made up of 2 islands that are home to multiple attractions, venues & museums.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Mount Royal Park
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Olympic Marvels and Serene Parks in Montreal
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$0

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$ 6

Montreal Olympic Park
Olympic Stadium site with outdoor events, food trucks, a famous skateboarding area & kids' tennis.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Parc La Fontaine
Trails, fields & ponds for paddleboating & skating, with both English- & French-style landscaping.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3A Botanical Paradise in Montreal
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$38

Montreal Botanical Garden
75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
Day 4Exploring Montreal's Eclectic Attractions
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$50

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$ 6

Biodome
Former Olympics velodrome housing replicas of 5 ecosystems & related species of animals & plants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
57 - 69 min

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Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Green space with hiking & cross-country skiing paths, a beach with boat rentals & a working farm.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $578 In total

Activities & Food:$493
Transport:$86

Trip to Ottawa

Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Montreal
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$ 6

Remic Rapids Park
Riverfront park known for its collection of balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Commissioners Park
Tranquil park along Dows Lake, home to a famed spring Tulip Festival, offering paths & picnic areas.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Olympic Marvels and Serene Parks in Montreal
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$0

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$ 6

Jacques-Cartier Park
23-hectare park, site of the Winterlude festival (Feb), offering recreational paths & river views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Hog's Back Park
Celebrated park featuring impressive waterfalls & a dam, picnic areas, hiking trails & green space.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3A Botanical Paradise in Montreal
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$0

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$ 6

Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
Riverfront park offering beach swimming, playgrounds & a sled hill, plus family events & festivals.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Andrew Haydon Park
Waterfront public park with lawns, a bandshell, a picnic pavilion, playground & manmade waterfall.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $578 In total

Activities & Food:$493
Transport:$86

Trip to Toronto

Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Montreal
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Rouge National Urban Park
Park featuring a sandy beach, forests & rolling hills where visitors can hike, swim, canoe & fish.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Olympic Marvels and Serene Parks in Montreal
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$75

Toronto Zoo
Immense zoo with outdoor pavilions housing hundreds of species, plus a large botanical collection.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
Day 3A Botanical Paradise in Montreal
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$79

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$ 10

Evergreen Brick Works
Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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CN Tower
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
14 - 17 min

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High Park
Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $578 In total

Activities & Food:$493
Transport:$86

Trip to Niagara Falls

Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Montreal
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$138

Niagara Falls State Park
Famous waterfalls steal the show at this park that also features an aquarium, restaurant & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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Cave of the Winds
Attraction offering wooden walkways & ponchos for an up-close & wet view of the Bridal Veil Falls.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
39 - 58 min

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Journey Behind the Falls
Year-round site with Horseshoe Falls views from below & behind via tunnels & observation decks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $578 In total

Activities & Food:$493
Transport:$86

Trip to New York

Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Montreal
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$74

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$ 11

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$74
Day 2Olympic Marvels and Serene Parks in Montreal
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$20

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$ 11

Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
27 - 33 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3A Botanical Paradise in Montreal
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$0

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$ 6

The Green-Wood Cemetery
Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Exploring Montreal's Eclectic Attractions
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$ 6

Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Discovering Ottawa's Riverside Gems
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$20

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$ 6

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$20
Day 6Parks and Nature in Ottawa
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$0

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$ 6

Ellis Island
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $578 In total

Activities & Food:$493
Transport:$86