Grand Eastern Canadian Rail Journey
- Nova Scotia + 3 more
- Canada Rail Holidays, Rail Holidays, VIA Rail,
- 11
Introduction
Experience five great Eastern Canadian cities by rail! Start your adventure with two nights in Canada’s largest city, Toronto, taking in all the best landmarks and attractions, including a day-trip to adjacent Niagara Falls. Then, board the train and continue this 11-day journey by making your way to the nation’s capital of Ottawa for two nights. Next, journey northeast on the train and discover the European-influenced cities of Montreal and Quebec City, both an intoxicating blend of old-world and new. Finally, spend a relaxing night on the train before reaching your last stop – the unique seaside city of Halifax.
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Day 1: Your Journey Begins In Toronto
Welcome to Canada! Begin exploring Toronto, Canada's largest city and one of the most culturally diverse, at your leisure.
Day 2: Toronto, ON
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with your hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Visit popular sites such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Harbourfront, Eaton Centre and Chinatown. Admission to the CN Tower, with sweeping views of Toronto, is also included today.
Day 3: Toronto, ON
Today, you will partake in a full day sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. With as much as six million cubic feet of water pouring over the edge every minute, it is sure to impress! Highlights of your day include a boat cruise up close to the falls, exploring the caverns behind the falls and lunch overlooking the falls. Witness the beauty and majesty of the falls from all angles!
Day 4: Toronto To Ottawa
Hop on board VIA Rail for an easy ride to Ottawa today. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and take advantage of your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to uncover the many sights of the Canadian capital.
Day 5: Ottawa To Montreal
Enjoy another quick rail journey to Montreal today, and after checking in at your hotel, spend some time getting acquainted with this bustling, European-influenced city. Be sure to take a stroll along the picturesque cobbled streets of Old Montreal, taking in the many architectural styles - a true juxtaposition of the old and the new.
Day 6: Montreal, QC
Today, enjoy a guided tour that will take you all around old and new Montreal. Your tour will bring you to such popular attractions as the Olympic Stadium, Basilica Notre Dame, and Place Jacques Cartier. Let the history and the culture of the city sink in as you enjoy your tour.
Day 7: Montreal To Quebec
Today you will continue your Canadian Rail Journey and head further east to Quebec City. After checking in at your hotel, begin exploring this fascinating destination, also known for its European feel and French-Canadian history.
Day 8: Overnight Onboard VIA Rail
Continuing exploring Quebec City today at your leisure. Tonight, board VIA Rail's Ocean train line, passing distant lights marking small towns as you travel even further east to Halifax. Settle into your comfortable onboard accommodations and enjoy a good night's rest.
Day 9: Halifax, NS
Enjoy a relaxing day on the train. The scenery will be breathtaking as you enter rustic New Brunswik and then Nova Scotia. Descend the coast of the Baie-des-Chaleurs, and later this afternoon pass Moncton and arrive into maritime Halifax for a two-night stay.
Day 10: Halifax, NS
Today, choose between a remarkable tour of Halifax itself and get to know the provincial capital of Nova Scotia; or take a special detour out to Peggy's Cove, famous for Peggy's Point Lighthouse.
Day 11: Your Journey Ends In Halifax
Have a safe journey home.