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Eastern Rail Experience
From £1,789 pp
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7 nights
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Economy flights
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Available May - October
Embark on a captivating historic rail route starting in the bustling maritime city of Halifax, travelling through Québec and Ontario along the path of the St. Lawrence River into the Great Lakes region.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- VIA Rail from Halifax to Québec City in economy class
- Full board on VIA Rail from Halifax to Québec City
- VIA Rail from Québec City to Montréal in economy class
- Montréal sightseeing city tour
- VIA Rail from Montréal to Toronto in economy class
Special Offers
Take advantage of the following offers on this holiday
VIA Rail Early Booking Offer
Save up to 20% on 2025 VIA Rail departures
Save up to 20% when travelling in Sleeper Plus Class on VIA Rail departures between 1st May 2025 and 27th August 2025. Book by 30th September 2024.
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Holiday Map
Explore our interactive map to discover your holiday route and key points of interest.
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Your day-to-day plan
Day 1-2
Halifax
From Halifax Airport, transfer to your downtown hotel independently. Spend the next 2 days exploring.
Day 3-4
Via Rail to Québec City
Board VIA Rail’s ‘The Ocean’ train and depart early afternoon on your rail passage to Québec City. You will spend the night on board the train & the next day spend the day at leisure in this historic city.
Day 5-6
Via Rail to Montréal
Departing on VIA Rail’s ‘Corridor’ service to Montréal, you will follow the shoreline of Canada’s busiest waterway along the St. Lawrence River. You will also see numerous highlights such as the Notre Dame Basilica on a 3.5 hour sightseeing tour of Montréal.
Day 7
Via Rail to Toronto
Travel through the small townships of Québec and Ontario en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto.
Day 8
Fly Home
Today you check out of your hotel and proceed independently to Toronto Pearson International Airport for your flight home.
Related Itineraries
This holiday requires an ETA for entry to Canada, for full details and to apply please see below:
Please note Parks Canada charge fees at most national parks and historic sites across the country. Parks Canada passes can be purchased as part of your holiday, speak to your sales advisor for more details. Early booking is recommended.
For further information about national parks and historic sites in Canada or to reserve campsites and activities, please visit:
