Experience Canada like never before on this Atlantic Canada train journey with VIA Rail, traveling through the Maritimes to Quebec. Watch the landscapes transform from vibrant cities to charming towns, while you tailor your adventure with personalized tours in Halifax, Charlottetown, and Montreal. Explore the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, take a cruise to scenic lighthouses, try your hand at lobster fishing, stroll through local food markets, or enjoy sightseeing in the city – this trip is all about your preferences, so make it uniquely yours.
8 Days
25
Halifax
Montreal
Tour Code: JV-CA-TV-10
Day 1: Arrival in Halifax
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to explore the historic city.
Day 2: Halifax – Freedom of Choice
Choose from: Food Walking Tour, Peggy’s Cove & Halifax City Tour, or Lunenburg with Lobster Lunch.
Day 3: Halifax to Charlottetown
Scenic private transfer with Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables Tour.
Day 4: Charlottetown – Freedom of Choice
Choose from: Morning Lobster Cruise or Charlottetown Highlights Tour.
Day 5: Charlottetown to Moncton – VIA Rail to Montreal
Private transfer to Moncton. Board VIA Rail Sleeper Plus for overnight journey.
Day 6: Montreal – Freedom of Choice
Choose from: Montreal Sightseeing Tour, Old Montreal Walking Tour, Food Tour, or Custom Guided Tour.
Day 7: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Tour
Full-day trip to the historic city and its famous waterfalls.
Day 8: Montreal Departure
Check-out and transfer to airport or station. Tour ends.
Arrive in Halifax and make your way to your hotel (transfer at your own expense). Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure.
Option 1: Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour
Embark on a mouthwatering Harbourfront food tour. Enjoy fresh oysters, stroll past the Halifax ferry terminal and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, savor creamy seafood chowder, indulge in a Halifax donair, and finish with a lobster roll and dessert.
Option 2: Best of Halifax & Peggy's Cove Tour
Explore Nova Scotia's beauty, including the scenic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Halifax Citadel’s historic streets, and Halifax’s iconic landmarks, including the Titanic cemetery.
Option 3: Lunenburg Express Tour with Lobster Lunch
Discover Lunenburg, an 18th-century fishing village renowned for its colorful waterfront and maritime history. Enjoy a guided tour, visit local shops, and savor a delicious lobster roll lunch.
Early departure from Halifax via private transfer to Charlottetown. Cross the Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered waters. Upon arrival, enjoy the Island Drives Tour, which offers scenic views of farmland, coastline, villages, and bustling harbors along the Green Gables Shore.
Choose from one of these two experiences:
Option 1: Morning Lobster Cruise
Learn the art of lobster fishing on a morning cruise, where you’ll haul a trap and band a claw while enjoying the ocean breeze and watching seabirds.
Option 2: Morning Charlottetown Highlights Tour
Discover the charm and history of Canada's birthplace as you explore the streets of Charlottetown.
Spend the morning relaxing or exploring Charlottetown before a private transfer to Moncton. In the evening, board VIA Rail for an overnight journey in ‘Easterly Class’ to Montreal, passing through Quebec’s rural communities. (Dinner is included.)
After a delicious breakfast on the train, arrive in Montreal and enjoy the flexibility of choosing from one of the following experiences:
Option 1: Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy a guided driving tour covering must-see spots like Mont Royal, Old Montreal, and the scenic riverfront.
Option 2: Walking Tour of Old Montreal
Wander the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal on a guided walking tour.
Option 3: Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour
Savor Montreal’s best food with a visit to at least 6 of the local guide's favorite eateries.
Option 4: Personalized Tailor-made Excursion
Work with a local expert to create a personalized experience, choosing from walking tours, bike tours, river cruises, or private guided experiences in Montreal's vibrant neighborhoods.
Embark on a full-day excursion to Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its European charm. Visit Montmorency Falls, which is even higher than Niagara Falls, before returning to Montreal in the evening.
After check-out from your hotel, your unforgettable rail journey through Atlantic Canada comes to a close.
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