A grand tour of the cultural hotspots!
Explore Toronto’s great restaurants and museums, Ottawa’s charming monuments and neighbourhoods, the historical beauty of Quebec City and Montreal’s unique vibrant culture. Enjoy smooth, worry-free travel onboard Via Rail trains between each destination and take in the beautiful views.
With a country as vast and bountiful as Canada, traveling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city. The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.
Inclusions
- Flight to Toronto; return from Montreal
- 8 nights 3-star hotels (2 nights per city)
– Toronto: Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer or similar
– Ottawa: The Germain Hotel or similar
– Quebec City: Clarendon Hotel or similar
– Montreal: Hotel Le Germain or similar - 3 Via Rail one-way train tickets in economy class: Toronto to Ottawa, Ottawa to Quebec City, Quebec City to Montreal
- Travel Protection: Cancel up to 3 days prior
| Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton | |
| Jul 13-Sep 24, 2023 | from $2099 + $338 tax |
| Oct 3-19, 2023 | from $1969 + $338 tax |
| Kids 2-11 sharing | from $899 + $142 tax |
| Victoria, Kelowna, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg | from $200 more |
Room occupancy: Maximum 4 persons (4 adults or 2 adults + 2 children 0-11 years old)
Day 1: Fly to Toronto
Fly to Toronto, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world with over 100 ethnic communities.
Hotel: Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer or similar (2 nights)
Day 2: Toronto
Every neighbourhood in Toronto hums with a vibe all its own with a surprising and enchanting mix of local restaurants, cozy cafés, grand landmarks and welcoming people. Be sure to go up the CN Tower for a view over the whole magical tapestry.
Day 3: Toronto – Ottawa
Board your Via Rail train in Economy Class for scenic ride through the rolling farmland of southern Ontario (average travel time: 4 h 26 min). Complimentary Wi-Fi available on board and power outlets at your seat.
Hotel: The Germain Hotel or similar (2 nights)
Day 4: Ottawa
The monuments of the nation’s capital resonate with their own unique meaning. Magical things like the Centennial Flame, or grand things like the Canadian Museum of History, or quirky things like the ByWard Market – there’s nothing quite like the authenticity you’ll find here
Day 5: Ottawa – Quebec City
Board your Via Rail train and follow the Ottawa River to the Saint Lawrence and then on to the cradle of French Canada (average travel time: 5 h 41 min). Complimentary Wi-Fi available on board and power outlets at your seat.
Hotel: Clarendon Hotel or similar (2 nights)
Day 6: Quebec City
With festivals, theatres, shows, museums, concerts, the famous Grande Allée and the dynamic Saint-Roch district, Quebec is a great city with something for every interest. No trip here would be complete without a wander through the winding, cobblestone streets of Old Quebec and a tour of the Plains of Abraham.
Day 7: Quebec City – Montreal
Board your Via Rail train for a historic trip along the Saint Lawrence (average travel time: 3 h 17 min). Complimentary Wi-Fi available on board and power outlets at your seat.
Hotel: Hotel Le Germain or similar (2 nights)
Day 8: Montreal
Montreal is a cultural hotspot in the Canadian landscape. Explore 375 years of history in Old Montreal and the Old Port. Shop eclectic, local designers in the Plateau Mont-Royal and stay up late in the Latin Quarter. There is a summer full of festivals so strap on your dancing shoes and live a little.
Day 9: Fly home
Make your way to the airport to board your flight home.
