New York to Buffalo 8 – 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 in New York City and it is worth adding a few days in this city at the beginning of this trip. The route then leads the Green Mountains, the White Mountains and to Acadia National Park. The route continues crossing the Canadian border towards the cities Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. 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.
Please note: This trip ends in Buffalo (USA, close to the Canadian border) – and not in Canada, since it is usually not possible to rent a car in the USA and return in Canada.
Day 1 – Land in New York and drive to north to Lenox or Lee, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Lenox or Lee
Day 2 – Travel north along Highway 100 in the Green Mountains, 3.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Woodstock
Day 3 – Cross the White Mountains from west to east through route 112 (Kancamagus Highway) and visit sites along the way, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: North Conway
Day 4 – Travel in the eastern part of the White Mountains
Lodging location: North Conway
Day 5 – Drive to Acadia National Park and הisit East Acadia National Park, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Bar Harbor
Day 6 – Visit West Acadia National Park
Lodging location: Bar Harbor
Day 7 – Drive north to Canada, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Edmundston
Day 8 – Drive to plus take the ferry Tadoussac and in the afternoon go whale watching in Tadoussac, 2 hours ferry ride plus 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Tadoussac
Day 9 – Drive to Quebec City through Jacques Cartier National Park, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 10 – Visit Quebec City
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 11 – Drive to Montreal and visit the city, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Montreal
Day 12 – Drive to Ottawa and visit the city, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Ottawa
Day 13 – Drive to Toronto, on the way take a tour to the Thousand Islands, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Toronto
Day 14 – Visit Toronto
Lodging location: Toronto
Day 15 – Drive to the Niagara Falls and visit the attractions around the falls, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Niagara Falls (Canadian side)
Day 16 – Drive to Buffalo and fly home , 30 min drive
– 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.
