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Grand Eastern Canadian Rail Journey

Five-city Canadian rail trip from Toronto to Halifax via Quebec City

Illustration of Grand Eastern Canadian Rail Journey

Railbookers operates this 11-day, 10-night rail journey across eastern Canada, starting in Toronto and ending in Halifax. Three nights in Toronto include a hop-on, hop-off city tour, CN Tower admission, and a full day at Niagara Falls with a boat cruise and a walk through the caverns behind the falls. VIA Rail then carries travelers on to Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City, with a guided tour of Montreal's Olympic Stadium and Old Montreal and time to explore Quebec City's European-influenced streets. In the evening of day 8, VIA Rail's Ocean departs overnight for Halifax, descending the coast of the Baie-des-Chaleurs through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Two nights in Halifax close the trip, with a choice between a city tour or a detour to Peggy's Cove. With Economy class rail throughout and an included sightseeing tour in every city, this trip suits travelers who want to see five eastern Canadian cities without driving between them.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists 29 accommodation options across price tiers and cities rather than one fixed hotel per city; sample hotels range from the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown to the Fairmont Royal York, so the hotel you get depends on the tier you choose.
  • Only 1 meal, a lunch on the Niagara Falls day, is included; all other meals throughout the 11 days are on your own.
  • Day 10 in Halifax is a choice between a city tour of Halifax or a detour to Peggy's Cove, not both.
  • The evidence pack does not list current departure dates or months; confirm scheduling directly with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Toronto

    Your Journey Begins in Toronto

    Welcome to Canada! Begin exploring Toronto, Canada's largest city and one of the most culturally diverse, at your leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Toronto

    Toronto, ON

    Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with your hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Visit popular sites such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Harbourfront, Eaton Centre and Chinatown. Admission to the CN Tower, with sweeping views of Toronto, is also included today.

  3. Day 3overnight: Toronto

    Toronto, ON

    Today, you will partake in a full day sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. With as much as six million cubic feet of water pouring over the edge every minute, it is sure to impress! Highlights of your day include a boat cruise up close to the falls, exploring the caverns behind the falls and lunch overlooking the falls.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Ottawa

    Toronto to Ottawa

    This morning, board the VIA Rail train to travel on to Canada's capital city, Ottawa! After arrival, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the city's many popular landmarks and attractions. You might choose to visit Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, or stroll through the lively ByWard Market area.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Montreal

    Ottawa to Montreal

    Enjoy another quick rail journey to Montreal today, and after checking in at your hotel, spend some time getting acquainted with this bustling, European-influenced city. Be sure to take a stroll along the picturesque cobbled streets of Old Montreal, taking in the many architectural styles - a true juxtaposition of the old and the new.

  6. Day 6overnight: Montreal

    Montreal, QC

    Today, enjoy a guided tour that will take you all around old and new Montreal. Your tour will bring you to such popular attractions as the Olympic Stadium, Basilica Notre Dame, and Place Jacques Cartier.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Quebec City

    Montreal to Quebec

    Today you will continue your Canadian Rail Journey and head further east to Quebec City. After checking in at your hotel, begin exploring this fascinating destination, also known for its European feel and French-Canadian history.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    Continuing exploring Quebec City today at your leisure. Tonight, board VIA Rail's Ocean train line, passing distant lights marking small towns as you travel even further east to Halifax. Settle into your comfortable onboard accommodations and enjoy a good night's rest.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Halifax

    Halifax, NS

    Enjoy a relaxing day on the train. The scenery will be breathtaking as you enter rustic New Brunswick and then Nova Scotia. Descend the coast of the Baie-des-Chaleurs, and later this afternoon pass Moncton and arrive into maritime Halifax for a two-night stay.

  10. Day 10overnight: Halifax

    Halifax, NS

    Today, choose between a remarkable tour of Halifax itself and get to know the provincial capital of Nova Scotia; or take a special detour out to Peggy's Cove, famous for Peggy's Point Lighthouse.

  11. Day 11

    Your Journey Ends in Halifax

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Toronto visits the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, with CN Tower admission included.
  • Day 3A full-day tour of Niagara Falls includes a boat cruise up close to the falls and a walk through the caverns behind them.
  • Day 6A guided tour of Montreal visits the Olympic Stadium, Basilica Notre Dame, and Place Jacques Cartier.
  • Day 8In the evening, VIA Rail's Ocean train departs Quebec City overnight for Halifax, passing the distant lights of small towns.
  • Day 9The train descends the coast of the Baie-des-Chaleurs through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia before arriving in Halifax.

Included

  • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy from Toronto to Ottawa; Ottawa to Montreal; Montreal to Quebec City; Quebec City to Halifax on The Ocean®
  • 9 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 1 meals included (1 Lunch)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price of this trip?
Yes. Railbookers includes one-way VIA Rail Economy class travel from Toronto to Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and on to Halifax on The Ocean.
Does the trip include an overnight train?
Yes. VIA Rail's Ocean departs Quebec City in the evening of day 8 for an overnight journey, arriving in Halifax the next day.
Is this trip guided or self-paced?
It combines included sightseeing tours in each city, such as a hop-on, hop-off tour of Toronto and guided tours of Montreal and Quebec City, with free time described as time to explore at your leisure in Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec City.
What hotels does the trip use?
The evidence lists 29 accommodation options across tiers and cities; sample hotels include the Fairmont Royal York and InterContinental Toronto Centre in Toronto and the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre in Ottawa.
What is included besides the train and hotels?
Sightseeing tours in every city, including Toronto's hop-on, hop-off bus and CN Tower admission, the Niagara Falls tour, guided tours of Montreal and Quebec City, and a Halifax tour or Peggy's Cove detour, plus one lunch.
How much does this trip cost?
Railbookers prices this trip from $1,759.

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