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Rail Across Canada featuring Quebec and Nova Scotia

Treat yourself to a coast to coast rail adventure and experience the romance and luxury of a train vacation across seven provinces from Vancouver British Columbia to Halifax Nova Scotia. Relax in the soothing motion of the train, look out the window or up through the scenic dome and bask in the stunning Rocky Mountains scenery to the warmth of Maritime hospitality.

Via Rail’s “The Canadian” is established among the most renowned trains in the world. In the space of four nights and three days, you’ll get to see the magnificent Rocky Mountains, the western Prairies, the lush boreal forest and lakes in Northern Ontario.

Via Rail’s “The Ocean” train travels 1,346 km from charming Montréal to the blissful backdrop of coastal islands, lighthouses, rural communities and seascapes to Nova Scotia. Spend three nights in the heart of Montreal conveniently located close to Old Montreal and top rated restaurants. Enjoy a day tour to Quebec City and a narrated coach tour in and around Montreal.

Experience the best of Canada’s ocean playground with four nights in Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax. Blend in with the locals while discovering the various historic sites, shops and restaurants. Follow the coastal roads on a 1/2 day tour to Peggy’s Cove and venture to the Annapolis Valley region to visit the coast of the Bay of Fundy.

Book your majestic train vacation today and discover the delights of this relaxing mode of transport and unique way to capture Canada’s breathtaking scenery.

Activity Level: Easy

OPTIONAL TOURS:
– Quebec Countryside Wine Tour
– Hop on Hop off Montreal City Tour

HOTELS AT A GLANCE:
Day 5-7 Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites, Montreal, QC
Day 9-13 Hotel Halifax, NS

October 6 – 18, 2023

Double $8,899
Single $9,799*
Per Person Rates
*Additional $379 for 59 years and under

Travel: 13 Days
Accommodations: 7 Nights
Meals: 29 Meals: 12 breakfast, 6 lunch, 11 dinner

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Black Car Home pick up
  • Via Rail “The Canadian” 4 nights, 4 days
  • Via Rail “The Ocean” 1 night, 1 day
  • Sleeper Cabin, all meals, dome access
  • Via Rail Toronto to Montreal
  • Airfare Halifax to Vancouver
  • 7 nights Hotel accommodation
  • Peggy’s Cove
  • Annapolis Valley & Bay of Fundy
  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
  • Lobster Dinner at Bluenose II
  • Lunch at Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
  • Live Traditional Maritime Music
  • Halifax to Dartmouth Ferry
  • All Transfers, Baggage Handling Fees
  • All fees and taxes

Itinerary

– Black Car Home Pick Up
– Pacific Station, Vancouver
– Boarding Via Rail “The Canadian” Bon Voyage Gathering w/ Via Rail Activity Coordinator

– British Columbia, Alberta
– Saskatchewan, Manitoba

– Toronto Union Station
– Montreal Station
– Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites check in

– Breakfast in hotel
– Montreal free time
– Countryside Wine Tour (optional)
– Montreal Narrated Coach Tour
– Firegrill Restaurant & Bar

– Breakfast in hotel
– Quebec City Day Tour
– Universel Déjeuners et Grillades

– Breakfast in hotel
– Montreal Hop on Hop off (optional)
– Montreal Train Station
– Via Rail “The Ocean” Depart

– Quebec
– New Brunswick
– Novia Scotia
– Via Rail Halifax, Nova Scotia
– Halifax Hotel check in
– Night at leisure

– Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
– Peggy’s Cove
– Sou’wester Lighthouse Restaurant
– Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill
– Traditional Live Nova Scotia Music

– Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
– Murphy’s on the Water
– Cable Wharf free time
– Ferry to Dartmouth
– World Peace Pavilion
– Bluenose II Restaurant
– Lobster Dinner

– Annapolis Valley & Bay of Fundy
– Lunch Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
– McKelvie’s Delishes Fishes Dishes
– The Old Triangle Irish Ale House
– Live Traditional Maritime Music (optional)

– Hotel check out
– Airport transfer
– Halifax Stanfield YHZ
– YUL Montreal
– Vancouver YVR
– Black Car Home Drop Off

B = BREAKFAST L = LUNCH D = DINNER

Terms & Conditions:

Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice.  Final payment due August 21, 2023. Terms and conditions apply.

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