Rail Across Canada featuring Quebec and Nova Scotia

Treat yourself to a coast to coast rail adventure and experience the romance and luxury of a train vacation across seven provinces from Vancouver British Columbia to Halifax Nova Scotia. Relax in the soothing motion of the train, look out the window or up through the scenic dome and bask in the stunning Rocky Mountains scenery to the warmth of Maritime hospitality.

Via Rail’s “The Canadian” is established among the most renowned trains in the world. In the space of four nights and three days, you’ll get to see the magnificent Rocky Mountains, the western Prairies, the lush boreal forest and lakes in Northern Ontario.

Via Rail’s “The Ocean” train travels 1,346 km from charming Montréal to the blissful backdrop of coastal islands, lighthouses, rural communities and seascapes to Nova Scotia. Spend two nights in the heart of Montreal conveniently located close to Old Montreal and top rated restaurants. Enjoy a day tour to Quebec’s Eastern Townships to view the fall colours featuring Frelighsburg named ‘one of the most beautiful villages in Canada’.

Experience the best of Canada’s ocean playground with four nights in Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax. Blend in with the locals while discovering the various historic sites, shops and restaurants. Follow the coastal roads on a 1/2 day tour to Peggy’s Cove and venture to the Annapolis Valley region to visit the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Book your majestic train vacation today and discover the delights of this relaxing mode of transport and unique way to capture Canada’s breathtaking scenery.

Activity Level: Easy

HOTELS AT A GLANCE:
Day 5-6 Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites, Montreal, QC
Day 9-12 Hotel Halifax, NS

SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 11, 2024

Double $8,699
Single $9,499*
Per Person Rates
*Additional $399 for 59 years and under

Travel: 12 Days
Meals: 27 Meals: 11 Breakfast, 6 Lunch, 10 Dinner

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Black Car Home pick up
  • Via Rail “The Canadian” 4 nights, 4 days
  • Via Rail “The Ocean” 1 night, 1 day
  • Sleeper Cabin, all meals, dome access
  • Via Rail Toronto to Montreal
  • Airfare Halifax to Vancouver
  • 6 nights Hotel accommodation
  • Quebec’s Eastern Townships Tour Featuring Frelighsburg
  • Peggy’s Cove
  • Annapolis Valley & Bay of Fundy
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration
  • Lobster Lunch Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
  • Reuben’s Deli & Restaurant Dinner
  • McKelvie’s Restaurant Dinner
  • Salty’s Halifax Dinner
  • Old Triangle Irish Ale House Dinner
  • Live Traditional Maritime Music
  • All Transfers, Baggage Handling Fees
  • All fees and taxes

Itinerary

– Black Car Home Pick Up
– Pacific Station, Vancouver
– Boarding Via Rail “The Canadian” Bon Voyage Gathering w/ Via Rail Activity Coordinator

– British Columbia, Alberta
– Saskatchewan, Manitoba

– Toronto Union Station
– Montreal Station
– Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites check in

– Breakfast in hotel
– Quebec’s Eastern Townships Tour Featuring Frelighsburg
– Montreal Free Time
– Reuben’s Deli & Restaurant Dinner

– Breakfast in hotel
– Montreal Free Time
– Montreal Hop on Hop off (optional)
– Montreal Train Station
– Via Rail “The Ocean” Depart

– Quebec
– New Brunswick
– Novia Scotia
– Via Rail Halifax, Nova Scotia
– Halifax Hotel check in
– Night at leisure

– Peggy’s Cove
– Sou’wester Lighthouse Restaurant
– Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
– McKelvie’s Restaurant Dinner

– Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
– Durty Nellies Irish Pub
– Pier 21
– Canadian Museum of Immigration
– Salty’s Dinner

– Annapolis Valley & Bay of Fundy
– Lunch Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
– Lobster Lunch, Guided Tour
– The Old Triangle Irish Ale House
– Live Traditional Maritime Music

– Hotel check out
– Airport transfer
– Halifax Stanfield YHZ
– Vancouver YVR
– Black Car Home Drop Off

B = BREAKFAST L = LUNCH D = DINNER

Terms and Conditions

Deposit / Final Payment
Multi Day Tours
$100 deposit required upon booking. Full payment required 30 days prior to departure. Unless otherwise specified.
*Rail Across Canada: Full payment required 45 days prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy
All deposits non-refundable.
Mutli Day Tours: Cancellation prior to 30 days – full refund less deposit • Cancellation within 30 days – 100% non-refundable
*Rail Across Canada: Cancellation prior to 45 days – full refund less deposit • Cancellation within 45 days – 100% non-refundable

Validity
Valid from January 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

Black Car Home Pick Up
All Multi Day Tours include Black Car home pick up and drop off, driver gratuity included. A $50 surcharge applies to home pick up in Abbotsford and $100 Chilliwack. Alternative home pick-up arrangements are made for those outside Metro Vancouver.

Rights of Refusal
Enjoy The Journey reserves the right to deny service to any person or persons. The Company also reserves the right to make any changes to tour itineraries.

Prices reflect all applicable savings and are subject to availability at time of booking. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. Terms and conditions apply.

For your security and peace of mind, we recommend you purchase Travel Insurance.

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