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Eastern Rail Experience

Eastern Rail Experience, a rail journey with First Class Holidays

HALIFAX | QUEBEC CITY | MONTREAL | TORONTO

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Halifax

    UK-Halifax

    Arrive at Halifax International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to perhaps sample some of the local delicacies at one of the many portside restaurants and eateries.

  2. Day 2overnight: Halifax

    Halifax

    A full day is yours to independently explore Halifax's proud maritime heritage. The city is a centre for East Coast arts and culture, boasting galleries and local artists. You may decide to visit the restored Historic Properties, the Citadel that has guarded the city since the 18th-century, the Public Gardens or perhaps arrange a day cruise around the harbour.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail (The Ocean)

    VIA Rail (The Ocean) - Halifax to Sainte-Foy

    Transferring independently to the Halifax rail station, board VIA Rail's The Ocean and depart early afternoon on your rail passage to Sainte-Foy. Enjoy lunch. Wind across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick before passing by the rolling hills of the Baie des Chaleurs. The evening offers long shadows over the landscape to accompany your delicious on-board dinner, and the rock and sway of the train ensures a restful sleep on your overnight journey.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Quebec City

    VIA Rail (The Ocean) - Quebec City (Sainte Foy)

    The sun rises as you follow the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River into Quebec City where you debark to begin the next chapter of your holiday. Proceeding independently to your hotel and checking in, the rest of the day is yours to discover why this historic city draws thousands of visitors each year - the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, Place Royale or the Basilica.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Montreal

    VIA Rail (The Corridor) - Quebec City to Montreal

    Departing on VIA Rail's Corridor service to Montreal, follow the shoreline of Canada's busiest waterway along the St. Lawrence River to arrive in the bustling metropolis of Montreal. Walk down lively St. Catherine Street with its numerous shops and cafes, or once the sun sets, sample the fine cuisine at one of hundreds of restaurants and perhaps take in a session at a lively jazz club.

  6. Day 6overnight: Montreal

    Montreal

    Today, you will be going on a 3.5-hours 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.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Toronto

    VIA Rail (The Corridor) - Montreal to Toronto

    Depart on the last rail journey of your package, travelling through the small townships and communities of Quebec and Ontario en route to Canada's largest city, Toronto. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and take the rest of the evening to either enjoy the amenities of your hotel, or search out one of the city's hundreds of restaurants and nightspots.

  8. Day 8overnight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Enjoy the freedom of a hop-on-hop-off city tour conducted by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, educating you on the fun facts and history of Toronto with stops at/near all major hotels in the downtown area. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration, shopping or simple relaxation.

  9. Day 9

    Toronto - UK

    Make your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

  10. Day 10

    Toronto - UK

    Make your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • 1 night onboard VIA Rail's The Ocean train with dinner
  • Standard class VIA Rail Quebec to Montreal and Montreal to Toronto
  • Montreal city tour
  • Toronto Hop on, Hop off city tour

Not included

  • Meals, sightseeing, excursions and transfers not shown as included

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