Cities of Eastern Canada + Ocean Train
Join us on a journey from Toronto along the St Lawrence River to the heart of beautiful Quebec, with included sightseeing throughout.
Ride the VIA Rail® Ocean train through the Quebec countryside and across New Brunswick to the harbour city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. On day 8 of your tour board the VIA Rail® Ocean train in the evening for the overnight journey to Halifax. Accommodation on the train is in comfortable private double cabins. Arrive in Halifax in mid-afternoon on day 9 and transfer to your hotel, the Lord Nelson, for the next two nights.
Day 10 begins with a sightseeing tour of Halifax, the largest city east of Montreal and the capital of Nova Scotia. Afterwards we leave Halifax, and travel down the coast to postcard-pretty Peggy's Cove, one of Canada's most visited places. On day 11 transfer to the Halifax airport for the overnight flight home.
Note: Meals on the Ocean Train are included for passengers travelling on the train from 13 June - 8 October. Meals will be available for purchase for passengers travelling on the train outwith this period.
Toronto and the amazing CN Tower
The Ocean Train
The Observation dome
The Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Niagara
Enjoy a soaking on the Maid of the Mist cruise at Niagara Falls
The Ocean Train regular car
The restaurant car
CN Tower and Skydome, Toronto
Kingston, Ontario
Dinner on board
The Lounge car
St Lawrence Islands National Park
Ottawa Parliament buildings viewed from Hull across the river
The Rideau Canal and Parliament buildings, Ottawa
Quebec City
Quebec sits majestically on the St Lawrence river
Add 2 extra nights in Montreal, Canada's most Cosmopolitan city
Inside Notre Dame Cathedral, Montreal
Why not add the Ocean Train to Halifax on day 8?
Discover the charming harbourfront city of Halifax
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Toronto.
Fly to Toronto where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto.
See Toronto's major landmarks, including the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower and Roger's Stadium. Next, enjoy a visit to thundering Niagara Falls. View the falls from scenic points along the edge of the gorge, then go onboard the Maid of the Mist for a close up view from the river below the falls.
DAY 3: Toronto - Kingston - Ivy Lea - Ottawa.
Leave Ontario's capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Continue to quaint Gananoque and Ivy Lea, where you'll enjoy a scenic cruise along the St Lawrence River, past wooded islands dotted with beautiful summer homes. Then proceed along the route of the Rideau Canal to Ottawa, standing at the confluence of the Ottawa, Gatineau and Rideau rivers.
DAY 4: Ottawa.
Queen Victoria chose this small lumber town as the site for Canada's capital, neatly avoiding the conflicting views of Toronto and Montreal. This morning see the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, stately Parliament Hill and Rideau Falls. Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables. Suggestions for this afternoon include the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilisation or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.
DAY 5: Ottawa - Quebec City area.
Today drive into the French-Canadian province of Quebec, where you'll notice a change in language and tradition. Journey along the picturesque Ottawa River Valley for a late afternoon arrival in historic Quebec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 6: Quebec City area.
This morning take an optional excursion to Erabliere le Chemin du Roy Sugar Cabin for breakfast and a guided visit with a presentation about maple extraction. Afterwards return to Quebec City for a guided tour of North America's only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. Old Quebec was the centre of New France and is now one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. Within the walls are the Place d'Armes, the Laval Seminary and the star-plan Citadelle. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town and ancient Place Royal by the St Lawrence River, and the historic Plains of Abraham where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is free.
DAY 7: Quebec City area - Montreal.
Head south, and late this morning cosmopolitan Montreal comes into view. As you enter the world's second largest French-speaking city, you'll see the canted tower of the Olympic Stadium. Major attractions on this afternoon's sightseeing tour include Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and the Seminary of St Sulpice, Mont Royal and modern Montreal. In the evening be sure to try out one of the many sidewalk cafés specialising in French cuisine with a Canadian influence.
DAY 8: Montreal - Ocean Train.
The Ocean leaves Montreal in the evening and travels through the small villages on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River before entering the Matapédia Valley. Accommodation on the train is in comfortable private double cabins.
DAY 9: Ocean Train.
By very early morning, you'll see Chaleur Bay. From there, the Ocean heads south across New Brunswick, where it stops in Moncton before noon, and then continues on to Nova Scotia to arrive at Halifax around mid-afternoon. Transfer to your hotel, the Lord Nelson for a two night stay. (B)
DAY 10: Halifax. Included sightseeing.
Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Halifax, the largest city east of Montreal and the capital of Nova Scotia. Afterwards we leave Halifax, and travel down the coast to postcard-pretty Peggy's Cove, one of Canada's most visited places.
DAY 11: Halifax - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
DAY 12: Home landing in the UK.
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Toronto and the amazing CN Tower
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The Ocean Train
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The Observation dome
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The Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Niagara
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Enjoy a soaking on the Maid of the Mist cruise at Niagara Falls
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The Ocean Train regular car
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The restaurant car
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CN Tower and Skydome, Toronto
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Kingston, Ontario
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Dinner on board
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The Lounge car
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St Lawrence Islands National Park
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Ottawa Parliament buildings viewed from Hull across the river
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The Rideau Canal and Parliament buildings, Ottawa
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Quebec City
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Quebec sits majestically on the St Lawrence river
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Add 2 extra nights in Montreal, Canada's most Cosmopolitan city
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Inside Notre Dame Cathedral, Montreal
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Why not add the Ocean Train to Halifax on day 8?
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Discover the charming harbourfront city of Halifax
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
Niagara Helicopter Sightseeing
Take a thrilling eight-minute ride over the most famous falls in North America. You will be dazzled by the sights of the Rainbow Bridge, Horseshoe Falls, and Whirlpool Rapids. Bring your camera and it's up, up, and away! Helicopter tour duration approximately 12 minutes.
$132 (Canadian Dollar)
CN Tower - Toronto By Night
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, one of Toronto's finest, features unforgettable food combined with a magnificent revolving view of Toronto more than 351 metres (1,151 ft) below. 360 offers market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience. Following dinner, enjoy panoramic views from the observation decks.
$89 (Canadian Dollar)
Quebec By Night-Auberge De Tresor
The evening starts with a delightful dinner at an old-world restaurant in the heart of Quebec City. Then plenty of time to browse the shops in Upper and Lower Town. You'll also have a chance to take pictures of the Chateau Frontenac at night.
$58 (Canadian Dollar)
Quebec Countryside Dinner and Montmorency Falls
Your first stop on this guided excursion is Montmorency Falls, a waterfall which is 30 meters higher than Niagara Falls and offers an unforgettable panorama. Next tour the western tip of Ile d'Orleans, followed by dinner at Le Moulin Saint Laurent, originally a water mill with a history dating back to 1675. The cuisine here includes local and regional specialites. Evening tour and dinner is approximately 3 hours.
$58 (Canadian Dollar)
Sugar Shack Breakfast and Maple Syrup Tour
Take off this morning for an all-you-can-eat traditional "Quebecois" breakfast which includes scrambled eggs, baked beans, Canadian bacon, maple sausage, maple smoked ham, potatoes, country bread pancakes, maple syrup, tea, herbal tea , coffee , hot chocolate and milk. This bountiful breakfast is followed by a guided visit of the Sugar Shack and a presentation on Maple Syrup Making.
$18 (Canadian Dollar)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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Cities of Eastern Canada + Ocean Train
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Holiday Highlights
- Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
- St Lawrence Islands National Park Scenic cruise
- Ottawa City tour
- Quebec City City tour
- Montreal City tour
Departures from
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Departures between
31 May 2012 to 08 Oct 2012
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