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Eastern Canada by Rail

Eastern Canada by Rail, a rail journey with Cox & Kings

This epic voyage reveals a place of contrasts, from Toronto's glittering skyline and the awe-inspiring drama of Niagara Falls to Ottawa's dignified boulevards.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Toronto (Fairmont Royal York)

    Arrive Toronto

    Arrive in Toronto, Canada's dynamic and cosmopolitan gateway city. After making your way to your downtown hotel by taxi or public transport, the remainder of the day is yours to unwind and explore at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Toronto (Fairmont Royal York)

    Toronto

    Your first full day in Toronto begins with an optional included ticket to the CN Tower, boasting sweeping views that stretch across Lake Ontario and the city skyline. Beyond this landmark, the city offers countless contrasts: world-class galleries such as the Royal Ontario Museum, bohemian corners like Kensington Market, and stylish boutiques in Queen West.

  3. Day 3overnight: Toronto (Fairmont Royal York)

    Toronto

    Today brings one of the country's most iconic experiences as you join an included Niagara Falls Small Group Tour. At the falls themselves, bypass the queues with priority boarding for the Hornblower boat tour (also included).

  4. Day 4railovernight: Ottawa (Fairmont Chateau Laurier)

    Arrive Ottawa

    Settle into the comfort of Business Class rail travel today, beginning with access to the lounge where refreshments and newspapers await. As the train departs Toronto, the route traces the shores of Lake Ontario toward Trenton Junction, before giving way to the grandeur of the nation's capital.

  5. Day 5overnight: Ottawa (Fairmont Chateau Laurier)

    Ottawa

    Discover Ottawa's most iconic landmarks on an included guided walking tour and combined canal cruise. Parliament Hill rises above the river, the National War Memorial stands solemn in the city's heart, before the tempo slows aboard a serene Rideau Canal cruise.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Montreal (Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth)

    Arrive Montreal

    Board the morning train and watch the landscape shift as Ontario's pastoral fields give way to Quebec's undulating countryside. Soon you arrive in downtown Montréal, pulling directly beneath the lobby of the grand Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, your home for the next three nights.

  7. Day 7overnight: Montreal (Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth)

    Montreal

    Today, join an included guided Walking Tour of Old Montréal. Your guide leads you through the district's eastern and western quarters, weaving together landmarks such as the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica and the Old Port.

  8. Day 8overnight: Montreal (Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth)

    Montreal

    A full day unfolds at leisure to absorb Montréal's spirited blend of past and present. Begin in Old Montréal, later ascend Mount Royal by funicular for far-reaching vistas across the city's skyline.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Quebec City (Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

    Arrive Quebec City

    Boarding Business Class rail, follow the course of the St. Lawrence River as the cityscape yields to forests, pastures and tiny villages. In just over two hours you arrive at Québec City, the country's oldest walled settlement.

  10. Day 10overnight: Quebec City (Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

    Quebec City

    This morning, set out on an included Rendezvous with History tour, tracing the story of Québec through its grand boulevards and intimate quarters. Walk amid the atmospheric Latin Quarter, stand on the Plains of Abraham, and admire the fortified Ramparts.

  11. Day 11overnight: Quebec City (Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

    Quebec City

    Your last full day is free to enjoy Québec as you please. You might drift along the St. Lawrence River on a leisurely cruise, or wander the historic Plains of Abraham.

  12. Day 12

    Fly home

    Today your adventure comes to a close. Check out of your hotel and take a taxi to Quebec City's airport to prepare for your overnight flight home.

Included

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Rail travel between cities on VIA Rail in Business Class
  • CN Tower Admission in Toronto
  • Niagara Falls Small Group Tour from Toronto
  • City Walking Tour & Rideau Canal Cruise in Ottawa
  • Walking Tour of Old Montreal
  • Rendezvous With History City Tour in Quebec City

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