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GRAND TOURS Via Rail train passing Moose Lake

Canada Coast to Coast

Wednesday 9 September to Tuesday 29 September 2026

This wonderful new tour begins in Halifax, Nova Scotia and takes the Ocean route down the east coast of Canada with stays in Quebec City,
Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. Then board the famous Canadian train west to Vancouver, travelling through the Prairies and Rockies, ending with a
visit to Whistler.

Day 1 - Fly to Halifax Day 6 - Rail to Montreal Day 9 - South to Toronto
A late afternoon flight takes us direct to Halifax, the A leisurely lunchtime train along the Saint Lawrence A 5-hour rail journey to Toronto enables you
capital of Nova Scotia for a 2-night stay. Halifax is a River to Montreal for a 1-night stay. Montreal is the to sit back, relax and enjoy views of the changing
bustling maritime city with stunning coastal scenery largest city in the Quebec province, and is known for landscapes as we travel down the Québec-Windsor
and a thriving art and cultural scene. its French-Canadian culture, 17th Century historic corridor. Stay for 3 nights at the landmark Fairmont
district and architectural landmarks. Royal York Hotel, opposite Union station.
Day 2 - Halifax at Leisure
Visit the historic waterfront where you will find the Day 7 - Train to the Capital Day 10 - Niagara Falls
Canadian Museum of Immigration and stroll along Enjoy a free morning in Montreal before travelling by A 2-hour journey takes us to the breathtaking
the waterfront boardwalk – one of the longest in the rail to Ottawa for a 2-night stay. Niagara Falls, and there is ample time for sightseeing
world. Citadell Hill, a star-shaped fortress, provides before our return train. A sightseeing pass which
panoramic views of the city and harbour, allowing you Day 8 - Ottawa at Leisure covers the local WEGO bus service and many of the
to delve into the city’s military past while enjoying a Located at the confluence of the Ottawa and available attractions is included.
picturesque backdrop. Rideau Rivers, Ottawa is the perfect place to soak
up national and regional cultures. Parliament Hill, Day 11 - Toronto at Leisure
Day 3 - The Ocean Route the seat of Canada’s federal government, welcomes Free day to explore Toronto. This vibrant city has so
Late morning departure onboard VIA Rail’s Ocean visitors on free tours of its historic buildings. Seven of much to offer, from the quaint Distillery District, the
train, which takes us through Nova Scotia, New Canada’s nine national museums inform on Canadian iconic CN Tower, bustling St. Lawrence Market and
Brunswick and into the province of Quebec. We history, art, war, aviation, science and more. the attractive Islands, just a short ferry journey away.
travel in comfortable Sleeper Plus Class, with private
cabins and complimentary meal service.
Day 4 - Quebec City at Leisure
An early morning arrival in Sainte-Foy, a Quebec
suburb, followed by a transfer to the city centre for a
2-night stay. The rest of the day is free to explore this
charming city. It has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-
Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and
narrow streets.

Day 5 - Train de Charlevoix
Transfer out to Montmorency Falls station on the
outskirts of the city to board the Train de Charlevoix.
We take a return trip to Baie-Saint-Paul, a town CN Tower, Toronto - © Canadian Tourism Commission
nestled in a valley on the northern shore of the
Saint Lawrence River. Visiting on a Sunday enables us Via Rail train through Canada
to experience the essence of Charlevoix life at the
Public Market.

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