19 days in Canada Itinerary

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Vancouver is known for parks, nature, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Stanley Park, head off the coast to Granville Island, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and take in the views from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

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Coimbatore, India to Vancouver is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 13.5 hours traveling from Coimbatore to Vancouver. In December, Vancouver is colder than Coimbatore - with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. On the 4th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Montreal.

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Montreal is known for historic sites, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre-Dame Basilica, see the interesting displays at Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex, appreciate the history behind Place d'Armes, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can travel from Vancouver to Montreal in 66 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and car. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Vancouver to Montreal due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Vancouver in December; daily highs in Montreal reach -1°C and lows reach -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ottawa.

A major center of technology nicknamed "Silicon Valley North," Ottawa offers visitors a modern flavor with its range of trendy hotels, shops, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): get a sense of history and politics at Parliament Hill and Buildings, then examine the collection at National Gallery of Canada, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Notre Dame Basilica. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): brush up on your military savvy at Canadian War Museum, ponder the world of politics at Global Centre for Pluralism, then wander the streets of ByWard Market, and finally appreciate the history behind Oscar Peterson Statue.

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You can drive from Montreal to Ottawa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Ottawa can reach -2°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Niagara Falls.

Indisputably one of the world's most impressive natural sights, Niagara Falls straddle the United States/Canada border, marking the spot at which a thundering river plunges over a major escarpment.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): do a tasting at Caroline Cellars Family Estate Winery, identify plant and animal life at Butterfly Conservatory, then take in the dramatic natural features at Journey Behind the Falls, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Skylon Tower.

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Do a combination of flight and train from Ottawa to Niagara Falls in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ottawa in December: high temperatures in Niagara Falls hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Toronto.

Possibly the world's most diverse city, Toronto houses over 80 ethnic communities speaking nearly 150 different languages or dialects.

Toronto is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to CN Tower, explore the world behind art at The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, engage your brain at Ontario Science Centre, and examine the collection at Royal Ontario Museum.

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You can drive from Niagara Falls to Toronto in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. December in Toronto sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.