Fly YXU → YYZ → ZRH (common routing). Expect total door-to-door travel 10–16h depending on connections; arrive in Zurich and transfer to central hotel. Book arrival day loosely to allow for delays.
Take the boat from Lucerne (seasonal) and the world’s steepest cogwheel (or cableway) up; cogwheel typically runs until mid-November and hours vary (roughly 8:30am–5:00pm) — check Pilatus.ch before travel.
Ride the cable car for high alpine views (Mürren or Grindelwald options); cableways run frequently (typical daytime hours 6:00/7:00–22:00 but check each operator).
Iconic rail route to Europe’s highest railway station; allocate ~2–2.5h each way. Trains run year-round but check timetables and reserve seats for peak days.
Ride the cog railway to Gornergrat for one of the best Matterhorn panoramas — trains run from early morning through evening; check timetable for last returns.
Return routing typically ZRH → YYZ and then YYZ → YXU (or coach transfer). Total travel time ~10–16h depending on connections; arrival in London, ON likely next day local time.