Only an hour and a half's drive from Toronto, there are two Canadian 'Niagaras' - the city of Niagara Falls, the busy centre of Canada's Niagara tourist industry. You can take a boat trip into the falls from here, boats run every 15 minutes (weather permitting) from April till November. The trip is only about 20 minutes long, but great fun. The tour operator will provide you with a rain ponch - and you'll need it! There is also a lovely evening cruise that takes in the nightly fireworks over the falls.
The falls aside, the city of Niagara Falls is a busy, bustling kind of place with an observation tower, water park, zip lining attraction and the Niagara Skywheel - a very big wheel that gives you a birds eye view of the falls as you slowly rotate above the city.
If you prefer something a little more classic Canadian then we love 'the other Niagara' - Niagara-on-the-lake. Sometimes described as Canada's prettiest town, Niagara-on-the-lake is pretty as a postcard. It's a town that's made for walking with lots of pretty boutique style shops, coffee shops and cafes. When your feet tire, you can hop a horse and carriage to complete the tour.
Niagara-on-the-lake is at the heart of Ontario's wine country so it would be remiss to visit without doing some wine tasing and enjoying a wonderful meal at one of the vineyards.
Sitting on the banks of the St Lawrence river, Quebec city is a UNESCO world heritage treasure. Stroll the cobbled streets and discover a world of history and culture. Quebec City claims to be the oldest city in North America and honestly, it feels at times like you could be in Europe, particularly given that this is French speaking Canada! For the foodies, Quebec City is an absolute joy; indigenous cuisine with a French flair and influence!
Just a short drive out of town are Montmorency Falls, 30 metres higher than Niagara the falls are spectacular and a 'must see' if you are in the area.
Of course this is Canada, so you are never far from the great, unspoiled outdoors. Quebec city sits within an area of outstanding beauty and there are lots of opportunities to explore on foot, by bike, canoe or horseback.
We love Prince Edward Island (or PEI as the locals call it). PEI may well be Canada's smallest Province, but don't let that deter you from visiting. The island is a beautiful little gem sitting just off the coast of mainland Canada in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
If you are an Anne of Green Gables fan, then you really don't need to read much further. The landscape of Prince Edward Island has changed little since Anne's day in the early 20th century, especially not on Green Gables Shore where Anne fans can visit to appreciate all things Anne Shirley. This is beautiful, gentle, peaceful country with an ageless charm.
You should definitely spend some time in Charlottetown whilst on the island. The PEI capital is a busy seaside town with world class restaurants, artisanal shops and a packed calendar of concerts and events through the summer season.
You'll find the Prince Edward Islanders warm welcoming and, as always with Canada, there is no shortage of opportunities to explore the island on a hike, bike or trail ride.
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Flights to Toronto take about about 8 hours with connecting internal flights available. 
