ULTIMATE CANADA COAST TO COAST 17 days from £3,199 Halifax > Quebec City > Montreal > Toronto > Niagara Falls > Jasper > Banff > Vancouver
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Sightseeing city tour of Quebec City • Sightseeing city tour of Montreal • Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto • Sightseeing tour of the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier including the Glacier Skywalk • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy accommodation from Halifax to Quebec City; Quebec City to Montreal; Montreal to Toronto; Toronto to Vancouver on The Ocean® and The Canadian® • 12 nights hotel accommodation; 5 nights onboard VIA Rail
DAY 1: ARRIVE HALIFAX
DAY 5: MONTREAL
Welcome to Canada! After transferring from the airport to your hotel head out to explore the city. Enjoy the town’s charming seaside areas. Find a great restaurant for dinner by the water. (Overnight in Halifax)
Today you will explore a city that is an interesting blend of the Old World and the New, the historic and modern: Montreal! Your included tour will provide an excellent experience of the city. Included in the guided sightseeing experience are famous attractions like Notre Dame Basilica, the hip Place des Arts, Place Jacques Cartier, the Hotel de Ville, and Old Montreal. Spend some time exploring this amazing city on your own. (Overnight in Montreal)
DAY 2: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL You have some of the morning free to complete your visit to Halifax. Head over to the VIA Rail station to depart for Quebec City. The train winds its way north and west through the Canadian Maritimes. You’ll be treated to some delightful views of the rocky and forested coast and inlands of the region. During the summer, there are frequently presentations and experiences onboard to participate in giving passengers a chance to learn more about local history and culture. (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)
DAY 3: QUEBEC CITY Today you will reach Quebec City. You arrive early with a full day to explore this fascinating destination. The city’s early colonial roots are everywhere from its centuries old defensive walls, its continental-flavored Old Port district, to the historic waterfront. Dinner tonight is included at a classic Quebecoise restaurant. (Overnight in Quebec City) D
DAY 4: QUEBEC CITY TO MONTREAL Included today is a guided tour of Quebec City. Your guide will provide some amazing stories and background on the town whilst riding past popular and historic points of interest such as the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, the Ramparts, the world-famous Château Frontenac hotel, PlaceRoyale, and the Citadelle. Later today, you will board the train and continue to Montreal. (Overnight in Montreal)
DAY 6: MONTREAL TO TORONTO Take the train over to Toronto, Canada’s largest city. This metropolis is not only the most populous urban center in Canada, it is arguably its most culturally diverse with a wealth of colorful neighborhoods such as Yorkville, Cabbagetown, and The Annex. Toronto is also Canada’s commercial capital and the hustle and bustle of business and daily life are everywhere! (Overnight in Toronto)
DAY 7: TORONTO TO NIAGARA FALLS After exploring the great city of Toronto, Niagara Falls will impress in a completely different way. Your tour will depart the city and head out to one of Canada’s greatest natural wonders. Carved by the glaciers of the last ice age and mighty flow of the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, the falls roar with as much as six million cubic feet of water pouring over the edge every minute! Enjoy lunch overlooking the falls. (Overnight in Toronto) L
DAY 8: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Today wake up and have a free morning to explore Toronto. Use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to take in the fascinating landmarks and neighbourhoods of Canada’s largest city. Your guide will point out important attractions and points of interest and you can get off at any stops that interest you and explore at your own pace. In the evening, travel on your own to the Via Rail station and board the iconic Canadian Line for your exciting three-day trip across Canada. (Overnight on VIA Rail)
DAYS 9 -10: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL You will journey across Canada today, travelling through a variety of beautiful landscapes and taking in sights only possible by train. As you are enjoying the pristine lakes, charming farm country, wide open plains, and rolling tree covered hills, also keep a look out for wildlife. There is always the possibility of catching a glance at a bear, elk, deer, or any number of local species. Your journey is an unforgettable ride through the heart of the Canadian countryside! (Overnight on VIA Rail)
Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include flights from your hometown. All reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodation, unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodation onboard Amtrak are available. Alternative hotels may be available.
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