10-Nights Ontario & French Canada With Ocean Train To Halifax from $2,828

Cosmos

OFFER ID 1517210

Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this eastern Canada tour. You'll spend two nights in Toronto, Ottawa, and the Québec City area, and one night in Montréal. You’ll also overnight on Via Rail’s Ocean train between Montréal and Halifax, then spend two nights in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. Enjoy views of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as you travel seamlessly in the comfort of your private sleeper car. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; the Canadian Mint in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Montréal's Mount Royal, designed by the same designer as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its fine stained-glass windows, and Cap de La Madeleine, made a national shrine in 1888. Enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But that’s not all… board a sightseeing boat for a thrilling ride to view breathtaking Niagara Falls. You’ve seen photos of Niagara Falls, and now’s your chance to see it up close. These falls are nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park. In Halifax, visit Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing village with its historic lighthouse and stunning scenery. From the vibrant cities to the gorgeous scenery, this eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!


10 nights from $2,828 per person

Itinerary

Ontario & French Canada With Ocean Train To Halifax

Day 1 TORONTO Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6pm this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions.

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Day 2 TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS Begin the day with city sightseeing including major landmarks such as City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. Then skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the most loved landmarks in the world. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls up close. Then consider joining the optional excursion afterward to Skylon Tower for more amazing views of the Falls and a buffet lunch before returning to Toronto.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

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Day 3 TORONTO–KINGSTON–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA Leave Ontario’s capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park. At Rockport, board your boat for a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple to opulent summer homes. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.

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Day 4 OTTAWA This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or perusing the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market. Or get immersed in local Indigenous culture with an optional excursion to Madahòkì Farm. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal prepared by indigenous chefs followed by an interactive Pow Wow dance performance.

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Day 5 OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historic King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack to enjoy a traditional Québec dinner and presentation on the process of maple extraction.

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Day 6 QUÉBEC CITY AREA Enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Chateau Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free. Enjoy an evening in Quebec’s countryside on an optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, cascading 272 feet into the Saint Lawrence River, followed by dinner featuring local cuisine.

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Day 7 QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL This morning head south for ultra-modern Montréal, named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. This evening is at leisure.

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Day 8 MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL THE OCEAN TRAIN TO HALIFAX Say goodbye to your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a day at leisure. This evening, transfer to the train station and board the overnight Ocean Train to Nova Scotia. Travel along the St. Lawrence River in the comfort of your private sleeper car. (D)

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Day 9 VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN–HALIFAX Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, dining, and shopping. (B,L)

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Day 10 HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE The capital of Nova Scotia is steeped in maritime history. En route to the seaside village of Peggy’s Cove, pass-by the Halifax Public Gardens; see the Citadel National Historic Site, a fort perched high above the city; as well as other notable landmarks. Afterward, journey along the winding coastal highway of the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. Colorful houses, fishing shacks and Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada, are perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.

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Day 11 HALIFAX Your vacation ends this morning.

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Featured Destinations
Montreal
Quebec City
Ottawa
Toronto
Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
04/25/2025 - 05/05/2025
from $2,828 per person *
05/16/2025 - 05/26/2025
from $2,828 per person
06/06/2025 - 06/16/2025
from $2,828 per person *
07/04/2025 - 07/14/2025
from $2,858 per person
08/29/2025 - 09/08/2025
from $2,828 per person
10/03/2025 - 10/13/2025
from $2,878 per person
10/10/2025 - 10/20/2025
from $2,828 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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from $2,828 per person
Length
10 Nights
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Vacation Rating
Moderate
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