Canadian History and Culture By Rail 10 Days / 9 Nights
Detailed Itinerary
Please note, like most of our Canadian railway packages and tours, this trip can be customized to your needs - just ask one of our local experts when you callDay 1 – Your Canadian railway vacation begins - welcome to Niagara on the Lake
Arrive in Canada's largest city and be whisked away to the charming town of Niagara on the Lake. Surrounding you are rolling vineyards and blooming flowers, framing Lake Ontario. Eagerly check in to your appealing accommodations before heading out to explore the town. Take in the fun holiday atmosphere as residents celebrate the beauty of the season.
Day 2 – Niagara Falls or Niagara wine tasting
Today the choice is yours - a visit to awe inspiring Niagara Falls, or a deluxe wine tasting tour of the region. Whether you decide to witness the splendor of the Niagara Gorge, or the rolling woodlands of wine country, you will end your day full of wonder and discovery. Overnight in Niagara on the Lake.
Day 3 - Onward to Toronto
As you travel back to the ‘big city’ this morning, the funky and colorful neighborhoods of Toronto are waiting to be explored. The day is spent at your leisure on a hop on and off tour. Discover what lies behind Toronto’s famous skyline, from a visit to the St. Lawrence Market to the 335 meter tall CN Tower, and everything in between. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 4 - Canadian train journey - VIA Rail’s Corridor to Ottawa
Settle into your seat for a relaxing train journey in the company of fellow travelers. Travel along the shores of Lake Ontario, past the typically Canadian thick forests and over rivers; the train will travel through villages and farms, with grain towers gleaming in the sunlight, and red barns in various states of repair. Overnight in Ottawa.
Day 5 – In Ottawa – The Capital of Canada
Ottawa is a beautiful Canadian city, with countless attractions and hidden gems. This is the federal capital of Canada so museums abound - the Museum of Civilization, the Canadian War Museum and the National Art Gallery, all awaiting your visit.
On a gentle city tour with a personal guide, travel through the historic districts and get your bearings so you can further explore on your own. To end a perfect day, cruise up the Rideau Canal with a local guide for an intimate and entertaining perspective on the Canadian capital.
Day 6 – Train to Montreal
As the train rocks and sways out of Ottawa, you will start to notice more and more French words floating in the background. You journey towards the open farmland of eastern Quebec, chat with old friends and new, dip into a book, or do the crossword. This is what train travel in Canada and being on vacation is all about!
Arriving in bilingual Montreal, you settle into your hotel and go for a walk - enjoy the shopping, the cobbled streets of the Old Town, or the entertainers outside a sidewalk cafe. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 7 - Tour Montreal
Montreal is North America’s only French-speaking major city - but these days it is a fascinating cosmopolitan mosaic of people from all over the French-speaking world. A morning tour helps you get orientated and learn about key landmarks such as Notre Dame and St. Catherine’s Street. Afterwards, explore on your own, do a bit of shopping or just join the locals on Rue St. Denis to nibble on Pain au Chocolate and drink coffee. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 8 – Your Canadian Railway vacation continues - Montreal to Quebec City
Voyage by train to the city the French and English battled so fiercely over. As the St. Lawrence River dances in the sunlight, the charming town of Cap-de-la-Madeleine passes outside your window. At the end of the day, step off the train into Quebec City as your surroundings fill-up with old stone buildings and cobbled streets, with Quebec’s mountains on the horizon, and a wealth of history and culture. Experience a personal guided tour on arrival to uncover the wealth of history and culture here, before being dropped off at your hotel. Overnight in Quebec City.
Day 9 - Charlevoix day trip by luxury train
A gourmet experience awaits as you travel by rail along the stunning Charlevoix coastline. Dine on gourmet local cuisine, as you watch the Laurentian Mountains plunge into the vast St. Lawrence River. Arrive in La Malbaie and enjoy a few hours to savour the work of local artisans or a stroll along the river. A ride back to Quebec City this evening provides another opportunity to feast on a delicious 3 course meal and possibly even spot a breaching beluga whale in the distance.
Day 10 - Departure - your Canadian train vacation comes to an end
Say farewell to Canada's scenery, history and culture, as you travel back to Montreal by train, and depart from Montreal airport.
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