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6 Day Ontario by Rail

6-day rail trip combining Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Ottawa

6 Day Ontario by Rail, a rail journey with Anderson Vacations

Anderson Vacations runs this 6-day, 5-night independent rail trip combining Toronto and Ottawa, with a day trip to Niagara Falls. The first three nights are in Toronto, with a hop-on hop-off city tour covering the CN Tower, Casa Loma Castle, and Yorkville, plus a full-day Niagara Falls excursion that includes a buffet lunch overlooking the falls, a boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, and a stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake's country market and winery. On day 4, VIA Rail's corridor service carries travelers along the shores of Lake Ontario through Kingston to Ottawa, where a further two nights include a hop-on hop-off tour and admission to the National Gallery of Canada near the Parliament Buildings. Three accommodation grades are available. This suits travelers who want a comprehensive look at two major Canadian cities and Niagara Falls, connected by a single rail journey rather than driving themselves.

What to know before you look closer

  • Three accommodation grades, Moderate, Superior, and Deluxe, are offered; the specific hotels used in Toronto and Ottawa are not named in the evidence.
  • Only one of the six days, Toronto to Ottawa, is spent on the train itself; the rest of the trip uses coach tours in Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Ottawa.
  • The highlights list also mentions a Segway tour of the Distillery District and the Museum of Civilization, but these are not tied to a specific day in the itinerary we have.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Arrive in Toronto and make your way to your downtown accommodation.

  2. Day 2overnight: Toronto

    Toronto Sightseeing (Coach)

    Toronto's fully narrated hop-on hop-off tour, visiting the CN Tower, SkyDome, Toronto Harbourfront, Casa Loma Castle, the Eaton Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame and Yorkville, with an elevation ride to the top of the CN Tower and entrance to Ripley's Aquarium.

  3. Day 3overnight: Toronto

    Niagara Falls Day Tour (Coach)

    A full-day tour through the Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, with a buffet lunch overlooking the falls, a boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck, the Floral Clock, and Niagara-on-the-Lake with a country market and winery visit.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Ottawa

    Toronto to Ottawa on board VIA Rail

    Follow the shores of Lake Ontario by rail through Kingston to Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

  5. Day 5overnight: Ottawa

    Ottawa Sightseeing (Coach)

    A hop-on hop-off tour of the nation's capital's historic landmarks, waterways and parks, with included admission to the National Gallery of Canada overlooking the Ottawa River and Parliament Buildings.

  6. Day 6

    Ottawa

    Package ends upon hotel check-out.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Toronto's hop-on hop-off tour visits the CN Tower, SkyDome, Casa Loma Castle, and Yorkville, with an elevation ride to the top of the CN Tower and entrance to Ripley's Aquarium.
  • Day 3A full-day Niagara Falls tour includes a buffet lunch overlooking the falls, a boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, and a stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake's country market and winery.
  • Day 4Follow the shores of Lake Ontario by rail through Kingston to Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
  • Day 5An Ottawa hop-on hop-off tour includes admission to the National Gallery of Canada, overlooking the Ottawa River and Parliament Buildings.

Included

  • 5 nights of accommodation
  • Via Rail corridor service in economy class as listed
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

Not included

  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, VIA Rail's corridor service in economy class from Toronto to Ottawa via Kingston, on day 4.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; Anderson Vacations lists this as an independent rail journey.
Which train is used?
VIA Rail's corridor service, economy class, Toronto to Ottawa via Kingston.
What hotels are included?
5 nights of accommodation are included, offered in Moderate, Superior, or Deluxe grades; specific hotel names are not given in the evidence.
How much walking is involved?
The operator rates this tour's physical demand as low; sightseeing is largely covered by hop-on hop-off tours in Toronto and Ottawa.
What is not included?
Airfare, taxes, travel insurance, gratuities for guides and drivers, and meals or attractions not specifically listed in the itinerary.

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