Romance by Rail 8 days / 7 nights

Trip Overview

Imagine slowly waking in an airy room, decorated in the most modern style. The comfortable bed and warm duvet make you want to stay tucked in all day, but the sights outside help you to resist that temptation.

Toronto, Quebec City, and Montreal are yours to explore by train this week as you get a little bit of pampering at some of the best contemporary hotels in the most historic regions of Canada. This Canadian train trip will have you asking for more.

Map

Arrive Toronto
3 nights Toronto
2 nights Quebec City
2 nights Montreal
Depart Toronto

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Your Canada Train Trip Begins – arrive in Toronto The sounds of Canada’s largest city welcome you as you step out of your taxi. Toronto beckons and you’re anxious to get out and explore this diverse city.

Your boutique hotel offers the perfect place to rest for the adventures ahead.

Day 2 Urban Exploration – discover Toronto Today on your Canadian train trip, experience a truly unique tour. Explore both the streets and waters today on an amphibious bus. Enjoy views of the harbor from the city and views of the city from the harbor!

 Day 3 Roaring Waters - Tour Niagara Falls It’s hard to tear yourself away from your comfortable bed this morning but a trip to the Canadian natural wonder of Niagara Falls is well worth it. If the scenic drive doesn’t wake you then the Maid of Mist will as you get so close to the falls you can feel the spray on your cheeks. Later, unwind in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

 Day 4 A new Culture Awaits – Toronto to Quebec City on VIA Rail’s Corridor Today on your Canada train trip, the Corridor train carries you north to Quebec City. Traveling by train is the most picturesque route you can take, so relax next to your window and take in the sights of Lake Ontario, the farmlands of Quebec, the famous St. Lawrence River.

Step off the train and into a little bit of Europe. With cobble stone streets and centuries old heritage buildings Quebec City has an historic charm that cannot be found anywhere else.

Day 5 Canadian Train Trip Continues Steeped in History – Tour Quebec City An English speaking guide shares their city’s roots with you today. The architecture just outside your window is amazing and learning the story behind each location only adds to your sense of amazement. Visit Place Royale, where the Chateau Frontenac sits grandly on the plateau above, drawing all eyes toward it. Be sure to get a taste of the traditional foods - maple syrup, tourtiere and crepes.

Day 6 From History to Metropolis – Quebec City to Montreal on VIA Rail’s Corridor Journey through some of Quebec’s most scenic countryside as your Canadian train trip continues to Montreal. You watch as the water of the St. Lawrence River glistens in the sunlight. You are greeted by the delectable scents of Montreal famous for bagels, smoked meats and, of course, poutine.

Day 7 French Canada’s Hub - tour Montreal Step back in time on your Canada train trip when you stop at the gorgeous Notre Dame Basilica and the impressive campus of McGill University. You cap off the day with a view from Mont Royal. Translated as “Royal Mountain,” the view from the top is as rich as the French royalty of old. Sit at a sidewalk café sipping cafe au lait and revel in Montreal’s inescapable “joie de vivre.”

 Day 8 With Fond Memories – Depart Toronto Reboard the Corridor for your last train journey. Your Canadian train trip comes to an end in Toronto.

* If you arrive in Montreal on a Wednesday through Sunday during the summer, get ready for a trip back in time. Dressed in period clothing, your guide hands you a lantern, map, and leads you to the streets of Old Montreal. Your shoes echo on the cobble stone streets as you search for clues of ghosts, heroes, and villains from Montreal’s colorful past.

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Accommodations

Soho Metropolitan Hotel Toronto

Superior

Toronto's finest boutique hotel. Indulgent yet subdued, the property is a vibrant scene unto itself, with inspired culinary creations and rejuvenating spa treatments.

Le Saint Sulpice

Deluxe

Enjoy a luxury boutique hotel set in the heart of old Montreal for convenient access to all the great sights. French style windows open on the courtyard or the historic streets of Vieux-Montreal. Bathrooms are luxurious and well-appointed (including an Eco-Spa line by Fruits and Passion).

71 Hotel Cafe

Superior

The Café 71 is about as boutique as it gets. It's really modern yet built in an old bank, so there's a unique contrast between the history and the new décor. It's located down in the old port area. You really feel like you're in Europe with the buildings hugging the sidewalks and cobbled streets.

Options & Upgrades

Options & Upgrades

All our trips can be customized for your ideal vacation

 • Extra nights in Toronto, Montreal or Quebec City
• Additional tours including the Toronto bike tour

Dates & Prices

2009-2010 Package Start Dates • This trip runs daily from Toronto, Ontario
Deluxe USD $ CAD $
Double Single Double Single
Nov 1 2009 - Apr 23 2010 2,342 3,963 2,342 3,963
Apr 24 - Oct 8 2010 2,860 4,594 2,860 4,594
Oct 9 - Oct 25 2010 2,747 4,399 2,747 4,399
Price Notes
 • Prices are per person
• Double means two people occupying a room

Included • 7 nights Unique or Boutique deluxe accommodation
• 2-hour Toronto sightseeing tour or Hippo amphibious vehicle tour (May 1st, - Oct 31st only)
• Niagara Falls full-day excursion including meal and Maid of the Mist (Substituted by Journey Behind the Falls during certain periods)
• Business Class onboard VIA rail’s Corridor train - Toronto to Quebec City, Quebec City to Montreal, and Montreal to Toronto
• Meals and beverages while onboard the train
• 2-hour Quebec City sightseeing tour
• 3-hour Montreal sightseeing tour
• Stories of an Explorer Cruise in Montreal
• Private luxury vehicle transfers between airport, hotels & rail stations, including meet & greet on day 1
• Provincial taxes
• Documentation package

 Not Included • Meals and attractions, unless otherwise specified
• Driver gratuities
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• GST (Goods & Services Tax)

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