Hi Shalini, I am glad you spending 20 days in Canada. Just the right amount of time to get to know the Great White North. Here is the itinerary:
Day 1: Land in Montreal and check-in to your hotel.
Day 2 and 3: Explore different attractions of Montreal and walk around its 5 main neighbourhoods: the Plateau Mont Royal, Old Montreal, Downtown, the Latin Quarter and Mont Royal Park.
Day 4: Head to the Thousand Islands and take a boat tour on the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5: #BucketListMoment. Be awed by the majesty of the Niagara Falls.
Day 6: Visit Marineland, Niagara-on-the-Lake region and Clifton Hill.
Day 7: Make your way to Toronto. Check-in the hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Day 8 and 9: Visit Toronto's main attractions: Bay Street, CN Tower, Yonge Street, the Ontario parliament, Chinatown and shopping at Eaton Centre.
Day 10: Head to Ottawa. Check-in and relax.
Day 11 and 12: Visit Ottawa's main attractions: ByWard Market, Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and Canadian Museum of History.
Day 13: Time to get in touch with nature at La Mauricie National Park.
Day 14: Drive through most scenic routes into the Haute-Mauricie region and take a boat to reach remote Seigneurie du Triton.
Day 15: A day in the wilderness of Haute-Mauricie. Hike, canoe, fish, kayak and other simple pleasures of life.
Day 16: Visit Lac St-Jean, a veritable inland sea surrounded by warm hospitality and colourful culture.
Day 17: The OhMyGod! moment awaits at the spectacular Saguenay Fjord.
Day 18: Hike or kayak in Saguenay Fjord National Park. Or visit Quebec's most picturesque villages, l'Anse-St-Jean and Ste-Rose-du-Nord.
Day 19: It's time to face the world's largest animal at Tadoussac. Spotting the whales will leave you breathless.
Day 20: Make your way back to Toronto, Montreal or wherever your return flight is from.
Here’s a **20-day travel itinerary** for **Canada** during **September-October**, covering major attractions across different provinces:
### **Day 1-3: Toronto**
- **Day 1**: Arrival in Toronto, explore **CN Tower**, **Harbourfront**, and **Ripley’s Aquarium**.
- **Day 2**: Visit **Royal Ontario Museum**, **Distillery District**, and **Toronto Islands**.
- **Day 3**: Day trip to **Niagara Falls** (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
### **Day 4-6: Ottawa**
- **Day 4**: Travel to **Ottawa** (5-hour drive), visit **Parliament Hill**, **Byward Market**.
- **Day 5**: Explore **Rideau Canal**, **National Gallery of Canada**, and **Canadian Museum of History**.
- **Day 6**: Visit **Gatineau Park** or take a day trip to **Merrickville**.
### **Day 7-9: Montreal**
- **Day 7**: Travel to **Montreal** (2-hour drive from Ottawa), explore **Old Montreal**, **Notre-Dame Basilica**.
- **Day 8**: Explore **Mount Royal**, **Biodome**, and **Montreal Museum of Fine Arts**.
- **Day 9**: Day trip to **Mont-Tremblant National Park** or **Quebec City** (3 hours).
### **Day 10-12: Quebec City**
- **Day 10**: Travel to **Quebec City**, explore **Old Quebec**, **Château Frontenac**, and **Plains of Abraham**.
- **Day 11**: Visit **Montmorency Falls**, **Ile d’Orléans**.
- **Day 12**: Explore **Quartier Petit Champlain** and **Citadel of Quebec**.
### **Day 13-15: Niagara Region**
- **Day 13**: Travel back to **Toronto**, head to **Niagara-on-the-Lake** for wine tasting.
- **Day 14**: Explore **Niagara Falls**, visit **Journey Behind the Falls**, **Hornblower Cruise**.
- **Day 15**: Day trip to **St. Catharines** or **Welland Canal**.
### **Day 16-17: Vancouver**
- **Day 16**: Fly to **Vancouver**, explore **Stanley Park**, **Granville Island**, **Capilano Suspension Bridge**.
- **Day 17**: Visit **Grouse Mountain**, **Vancouver Aquarium**, and **Museum of Anthropology**.
### **Day 18-19: Whistler**
- **Day 18**: Travel to **Whistler** (2-hour drive), enjoy **Whistler Village** and **Peak 2 Peak Gondola**.
- **Day 19**: Explore **Lost Lake**, **Cheakamus Lake**, and enjoy the local hiking trails.
### **Day 20: Departure**
- **Day 20**: Return to **Vancouver** for last-minute shopping and depart.
### **Additional Tips**:
- **Weather**: Prepare for **cooler temperatures**, especially in **Montreal** and **Quebec City** as October approaches.
- **National Parks**: Visit **Banff** and **Jasper** if you have extra days or want to explore more nature.
- **Travel**: Consider **renting a car** for road trips, especially around **Niagara** and **Ottawa**.
This itinerary mixes cultural experiences, natural wonders, and scenic landscapes! Adjust based on your interests, but this will give you a wonderful overview of Canada.