Eastern Highlights by Rail

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Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:0

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Duration

3 days

Min Age

10+

Pickup

Airport

Hop on board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train and enjoy the mesmerising winter sceneries outside the window in the comfort of your private cabin. Visit the beautiful Jasper & Banff National Parks, including the famed Lake Louise. Personalise your package by choosing your preferred activities through our Freedom of Choice such as ice walking on the Maligne Canyon, snowshoeing at Paint Pots, wildlife viewing, sleigh ride and many other amazing excursions.

If you want to see the major points of attraction in Eastern Canada and experience the different lifestyles in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, then this is the programme for you. VIA Rail’s train system connects Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, and you will see Canada’s most populous region by travelling comfortably in VIA Rail’s modern rail cars. You will experience the exciting ambiance of multicultural Toronto before you visit world-famous Niagara Falls to marvel at its natural spectacle.

Soon you will be on your way through rural Ontario to see the nation’s capital. Don’t miss the numerous museums, galleries and boutiques in charming Ottawa! Then hop back on the train and head for the Laurentians and the provincial capital. You will discover Quebec City with its historic heart, European flavour and distinct French-Canadian character. Your final destination will be bustling Montreal for an unforgettable impression of the modern French-Canadian lifestyle with a historic flair.

Included/Excluded

Business Class Rail from Toronto to Ottawa
Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto
Full day excursion to Niagara Falls
Ottawa 1-Day City Pass
Meals as per itinerary
2-hour sightseeing tour of Quebec City
3-hour sightseeing tour of Montreal

Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees

Tour Plan

Day 01 Toronto

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls. The route takes you through the lush fruit growing district and wine region of the Niagara Peninsula. Marvel at the spectacle of the famous Niagara Falls and step aboard the Niagara City Cruises by Hornblower Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour for a fantastic boat trip to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. You will have ample time at the Falls to take pictures and admire the thundering waters or stroll into town Highlights include a meal and a trip along the beautiful Niagara Parkway, which winds its way along the Niagara Gorge. Pass through the historic community of Niagara-on the-Lake before returning to Toronto for the evening.

Day 02 Ottawa

Enjoy a hop-on/hop-off panoramic sightseeing tour of Ottawa today. You will see theParliament Buildings, Embassy Row, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, the National Aviation Museum, the residence of the Prime Minister and Governor-General, the RCMP Museum and Stables, the National Arts Centre and much more. You will drive through scenic gardens and parklands and along the Rideau Canal. This comprehensive sightseeing tour is special as it allows you to step on and off at any of the stops along the route to fully experience the charming nation’s capital If the sightseeing tour is not operating, it will be substituted with admission to the Canadian Museum of History and War. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city’s many museums, galleries and boutiques

Day 03 Quebec

Today you will explore historic and modern Quebec City on a morning sightseeing tour. Quebec City is the only city in North America with city walls and gates earning it a United Nations World Heritage Site distinction in 1985. Discover the historical treasures and wonderful “joie de vivre” atmosphere of Quebec. Your guide provides narration while you see the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, Place Royale, the Basilica and many more points of interest. The rest of the day is at your leisure to further explore the city or indulge at one of many fine restaurants.

Day 04 Montreal

Today, you will be going on a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Montreal* . You will see numerous highlights, such as the Notre Dame Basilica, the financial and residential districts, historic Old Montreal, the charming Latin Quarter and much more. You will visit the Olympic Complex, travel through the campus of McGill University and savour the panoramic views from an observation point on top of Mont Royal.
*For departures on or after Nov 20, 2023, the Montreal city tour will be replaced with admission to La Grande Roue sightseeing ‘Ferris’ wheel attraction.