Vacations By Rail
Highlights of French Canada and Nova Scotia
8 daysfrom $3,299
Vacations By Rail · Independent
Quebec City, Nova Scotia, & Prince Edward Island
From French-influenced Quebec City to the maritime beauty of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, you have 10 days to explore the best sites Canada's East has to offer.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Quebec City
Quebec City
Arrive in Quebec City, check into your hotel, and explore the shops and boutiques near the hotel at your own pace.
- Day 2railovernight: aboard VIA Rail's Ocean train
Quebec City Sightseeing
Morning city sightseeing tour taking in the Plains of Abraham, Place d'Armes, the Fortifications, the Parliament Building and Place Royale. Afternoon at leisure, then transfer independently to Ste. Foy rail station to board VIA Rail's Ocean overnight train to Halifax in first-class sleeper accommodations.
- Day 3railovernight: Halifax
VIA Rail's Ocean to Halifax
Breakfast in the Dining Car and time in the Park Car observation dome, with presentations from the onboard Learning Coordinator (seasonal). 15-minute stop in Moncton. Arrive in Halifax, drop bags at the hotel, and dine independently in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 4overnight: Halifax
Exploring Halifax
Half-day narrated tour to the fishing village of Peggy's Cove and its lighthouse, returning to Halifax to see the Citadel, Titanic cemetery, City Gardens and Pier 21. Afternoon free for museums or Spring Garden Road.
- Day 5overnight: Baddeck
Drive to Cape Breton
Pick up the included rental car and drive to Cape Breton. Stop at Alexander Graham Bell Park in Baddeck, with views over the Bras d'Or Lakes.
- Day 6overnight: Baddeck
Cape Breton at Leisure
Free day to explore Cape Breton Island: options include the Cabot Trail, Cape Smokey Gondola (optional add-on, not operating before June 15), Fortress of Louisbourg, the Miner's Museum, or a Bras d'Or Lakes UNESCO Biosphere cruise and a stop at St. Peter's Canal.
- Day 7overnight: Charlottetown
Drive to Prince Edward Island
Drive to Prince Edward Island, taking the ferry (not included) to shorten the journey. Check into the hotel and explore Charlottetown's harbor and Victorian downtown.
- Day 8overnight: Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island at Leisure
Free day to explore PEI's beaches, Province House, and the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Optional Morning or Evening Lobster Cruise available for July/August departures.
- Day 9railovernight: Halifax
Prince Edward Island to Halifax
Return to Nova Scotia by ferry (not included) at your own pace, with optional stops at local breweries or the Train Station Inn. Time to explore Halifax on arrival.
- Day 10
Halifax
Tour concludes this morning; extend your stay or return your rental car to Halifax International Airport for your flight home.
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 8 nights
- Rail travel on VIA Rail Canada (1 night on train)
- 6-day full-size car rental with LDW and unlimited mileage
- 2 meals
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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