Buffalo to New York 1 – A wonderful trip that includes a taste of Eastern Canada with all the best of New England (in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire – USA). This trip starts at the Niagara Falls and leads to the Canadian cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. This route also includes great natural sites and parks around these cities as well as a visit to Tadoussac, which is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. The route then crosses to the United States to Acadia National Park, the White Mountains, and the Green Mountains. This trip ends in New York City and it is worth adding a few days in this city at the end of this trip.
Please note: This trip starts in Buffalo (USA, close to the Canadian border) – and not in Canada, since it ends in New York (USA) and it is usually not possible to rent a car in Canada and return in the USA.
Day 1 – Land in Buffalo and drive to the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls (if you have time stop for a visit at the American side of the falls) , 30 min drive
Lodging location: Niagara Falls (Canadian side)
Day 2 – Visit the Niagara Falls and visit the attractions around the falls and drive to Toronto, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Toronto
Day 3 – Visit Toronto
Lodging location: Toronto
Day 4 – Drive to Ottawa, on the way take a tour to the Thousand Islands, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Ottawa
Day 5 – Visit Ottawa, the capital city of Canada
Lodging location: Ottawa
Day 6 – Drive to Montreal and visit the city, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Montreal
Day 7 – Drive to Quebec City along the Saint Lawrence River, on the way stop for a visit at La Mauricie National Park, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 8 – Visit Quebec City
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 9 – Drive to Tadoussac through Jacques Cartier National Park, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Tadoussac
Day 10 – Go whale watching in Tadoussac and afterwards take the ferry and drive towards the American border, 2 hours ferry ride plus 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Edmundston
Day 11 – Cross the border to the USA and drive to Acadia National Park, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Bar Harbor
Day 12 – Visit East Acadia National Park
Lodging location: Bar Harbor
Day 13 – Visit West Acadia National Park
Lodging location: Bar Harbor
Day 14 – Drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and travel in the area surrounding the town of North Conway, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: North Conway
Day 15 – Travel in the eastern part of the White Mountains
Lodging location: North Conway
Day 16 – Cross the White Mountains through route 112 (Kancamagus Highway) and drive to the town of Woodstock (Vermont), 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Woodstock
Day 17 – Travel south along Highway 100 in the Green Mountains, 3.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Lenox or Lee
Day 18 – Drive to New York, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: New York
Day 19 – Fly home
– In order to fill this route with content – see our Northeast USA and East Canada destinations page, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route.
