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Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City

Seven-day independent rail trip through Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City

Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations bills this 7-day trip through eastern Canada as an independent rail vacation, running from Toronto to Quebec City by way of Montreal on VIA Rail's Corridor Service. The first two days are based in Toronto, starting at your own pace with included CN Tower admission, then a full-day guided excursion to Niagara Falls with a boat cruise close to the falls and a walk through the caverns behind them. From there, the Corridor Service carries travelers to Montreal for two nights, including a guided city tour of Place des Arts, Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica, before continuing east to Quebec City. The final two days include a two-hour guided walking tour of Old Quebec with a costumed guide, taking in City Hall, the Latin Quarter and Place Royale. With free time built into Toronto and the option to extend the trip through a Rail Expert, it suits travelers who want guided highlights in each city without a tour manager for the whole journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The 17 accommodation options span different tiers and cities, from the Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre to the Fairmont Royal York, so which hotel you get in Toronto and Montreal depends on what is booked.
  • Only 2 meals are included, a lunch overlooking Niagara Falls and a dinner in Quebec City; other meals are on your own.
  • This is an independent rail vacation: day 1 in Toronto is at your leisure, and day 7 simply says to check out after breakfast, with onward travel arranged through a Rail Expert rather than a tour guide.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates; confirm current availability and pricing with Amtrak Vacations.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Toronto

    Your Journey Begins in Toronto

    Welcome to Canada! Check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay and start exploring at your leisure. Take to the skies with your included admission to CN Tower, offering panoramic views of Canada's largest city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Toronto

    Day Trip to Niagara Falls

    Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake today. 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.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreal

    Toronto to Montreal

    Board VIA Rail's Capital Corridor service to Montreal. Spend time getting acquainted with this bustling city. Be sure to take a stroll along the picturesque, cobbled streets of Old Montreal.

  4. Day 4overnight: Montreal

    Montreal, QC

    Today a guided sightseeing tour is included which will take you to famous attractions such as the hip Place des Arts, Place Jacques Cartier, Notre Dame Basilica and Old Montreal. You'll learn about Montreal's blend of French roots which is evident through its cuisine, language, and historical buildings.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Quebec City

    Montreal to Quebec City

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

  6. Day 6overnight: Quebec City

    Quebec City, QC

    Discover the magic of Québec City on an immersive two-hour guided walking tour of Old Québec with a costumed guide, taking in City Hall, the Latin Quarter, the Basilica-Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Québec, Petit-Champlain and Place Royale. Later tonight, enjoy dinner at a true institution of the city.

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Quebec City

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you'd like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A full-day guided tour of Niagara Falls includes a boat cruise up close to the falls and a walk through the caverns behind the falls, plus lunch overlooking the falls.
  • Day 3The Corridor Service carries travelers from Toronto to Montreal, arriving in time to stroll the cobbled streets of Old Montreal.
  • Day 4A guided city tour of Montreal visits Place des Arts, Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica, tracing the city's French roots in its cuisine, language and architecture.
  • Day 6A two-hour guided walking tour of Old Quebec with a costumed guide takes in City Hall, the Latin Quarter, the Basilica-Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Québec, Petit-Champlain and Place Royale.

Included

  • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy from Toronto to Montreal to Quebec City onboard The Corridor Service
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • 2 meals included (1 lunch & 1 dinner)

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Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Amtrak Vacations includes one-way VIA Rail Economy travel on The Corridor Service from Toronto to Montreal to Quebec City.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's billed as an independent rail vacation: Toronto's first two days and travel between cities are at your own pace, though guided tours are included in Niagara Falls, Montreal and Quebec City.
Which trains are used?
VIA Rail's Corridor Service, in Economy class, running from Toronto to Montreal to Quebec City.
What hotels are used?
The package offers a choice from 17 hotel options across the three cities, including the Fairmont Royal York and Hilton Toronto in Toronto, and the Sofitel Montréal Golden Mile or DoubleTree by Hilton in Montreal.
What is not included?
The evidence lists 6 hotel nights, one-way rail travel and 2 meals (1 lunch, 1 dinner) as included; other meals are on your own.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes a guided city tour of Montreal, a 2-hour guided walking tour of Old Quebec, and a Niagara Falls excursion that explores the caverns behind the falls; no hiking or high-altitude activity is described.

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