There was a time where you could board a sleeper train in Vancouver and travel through to Halifax without changing trains. You can still experience this wonderful trip, using a combination of VIA Rail’s trains across Canada. The "Canadian", Sleeper Touring

Class from Vancouver to Toronto in a cozy sleeper car, delicious meals and access to domed viewing cars. VIA Rail's Business Class from Toronto to Montreal and Montreal to Quebec City, pampers travelers with large roomy seats, large viewing windows and delicious meals. VIA Rail's Sleeper Touring Class on the "Ocean" from Quebec City to Halifax in a private bedroom with access to a comfortable service lounge. Along the way, kick up your heels and see the sights in some of Canada’s favorite cities.

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• Eight nights hotel accommodations
• 4 nights aboard VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class Vancouver to Toronto with private bedroom, access to the dome cars and lounges, meals on board
• VIA Rail's Business Class Toronto to Montreal and Montreal to Quebec City
• 1 night aboard VIA Rails “Ocean” in the Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom, access to the domed viewing car, services of an on-board learning coordinator and some meal service
• Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
• Full day sightseeing excursion from Toronto to Niagara Falls with lunch and a ride on the Maid of the Mist
• Montreal City Tour
• Quebec City -City & Greater Quebec Tour
• Sightseeing excursion from Halifax to Peggy's Cove OR Lunenberg & Mahone Bay (depending on day of week) Tour begins June 1 and ends Oct 15. If you are traveling outside of these dates, dinner will be substituted
• Toronto city tour
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• 1 Night - Vancouver - Marriott Pinnacle or Renaissance Harbourside
• 2 Nights - Toronto - Fairmont Royal York
• 1 Night - Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
• 2 Nights - Quebec City - Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
• 2 Nights - Halifax - Delta

Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver. Your package provides a voucher for the airport shuttle bus. Our choice of hotels puts you in the heart of the city, close to shops, museums and restaurants.
Overnight - Marriott Pinnacle or Renaissance Harbourside

Day 2 - VIA Rail Vancouver to Toronto
Your city sightseeing tour shows you just how much this lovely city has to offer. Highlights of your tour include Gastown, a lovely 19th century restoration offering a selection of excellent restaurants; colorful Chinatown, BC Place, the Sunken Gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park, totem poles and Stanley Park. Your train is scheduled to depart at 8:30PM. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rail’s "top of the line" accommodation. Your sitting room by day converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see you settled into your room. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the skyline car for spectacular viewing.
OverNights - Spent aboard VIA Rail

Day 3, 4 & 5 - Enroute to Toronto
Rail travel remains so popular, because of the fine service and care offered by the VIA Rail Staff. Each morning, coffee, rolls and juice are available in the lounge. Brunch is available into the afternoon. The VIA Rail Staff will confirm dinner reservations. One of the great pleasures of traveling by train is meeting people from all over the world.
OverNights - VIA Rail Sleeper Car

Day 6 - Arrive Toronto
You are scheduled for an early morning arrival into Toronto. The Fairmont Royal York is just across the street from the rail station. Due to your early arrival, your room will not be available for check-in, so leave your bags at the hotel and use your “hop-on hop-off” sightseeing tour to explore this exciting city.
Overnight - Fairmont Royal York

Day 7 - Toronto/Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls and the Niagara region is one of Eastern Canada’s most spectacular and beautiful areas. The beauty of the falls is breathtaking and a ride on the Maid of the Mist is fun. Lunch is included. Our garden lovers will be delighted with the array of flowering attractions around the Falls. Your tour allows time for you to do some exploring on your own.
Overnight - Fairmont Royal York

Day 8 - Toronto to Montreal
Your morning is at leisure to explore Toronto. Schedule permitting, you depart on a mid-day train to Montreal with a wonderful lunch, as you sample the pleasures of VIA Rail's Business Class. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is located right over the rail station, putting you in the heart of Montreal.
Overnight - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

Day 9 - Montreal to Quebec City
Your morning sightseeing tour visits Montreal’s beautiful churches, historic buildings and Old Montreal located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River where Montreal was founded. Here you'll find the Notre-Dame Basilica, constructed in 1824. This afternoon visit underground Montreal for some great shopping. For your travels to Quebec City, an early evening departure with dinner on the train is reserved. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is just a short taxi ride from the Quebec City rail station. OverNights - Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Day 10 - Quebec City
Old Quebec abounds with architectural treasures, and the Quartier Petit Champlain is right out of a fairy tale. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is located inside the old city, where you are steps away from shops, restaurants and magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River. This morning you will discover Quebec City’s historic past with visits to the Plaines of Abraham, the Grand-Alee, the Parliament building, the old Military Drill Hall, The Place d’Armes, the Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica and Cathedral, City Hall, the Fortifications, St. John Street and Place Royal. This afternoon your tour continues with visits to Montmorency Falls, the Island of Orleans, the Beaupre coast and the Sainte Anne Basilica.
Overnight - Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Day 11 - Quebec City to Halifax
Quebec City is close to perfect and the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is the perfect place to see it all. The city is exuberant, filled with bright colors, smiling people, beautiful buildings, quant shops in magical streets, flower filled gardens, parks, sidewalk cafes, horse drawn carriages and an ever commanding view of the St Lawrence River. Your sleeper train to Halifax departs at 10PM this evening. A transfer to the rail station has been arranged. Once on board, the staff will see you comfortably settled into your bedroom.
Overnight - VIA Rail Sleeper Car

Day 12 - Arrive Halifax
This is a day to enjoy the train and the scenery. As you are traveling in Easterly Class, you have access to the domed viewing car and the services of a Learning Coordinator, who will tell you of the regions history as well as keeping your advised of dining times for included meals. As you travel, you will see beautiful ocean hues, emerald green rolling hills and scintillating sea sprays. You arrive into Halifax late afternoon. Our choice of the Delta Halifax lets you enjoy delightful water views as the hotel is located in the harbor area, known as the Historic Properties.
Overnight - Delta Halifax

Day 13 - Excursion to Peggy’s Cove or Lunenburg Tour
Scheduled today is a tour to visit one of the Maritimes sightseeing treasures. Depending on the day of week you are in Halifax will decide the tour you will take. You may be joining your guide for a morning tour of Halifax, followed by a visit to Peggy’s Cove, Canada’s most photographed fishing village. Or join a kilted guide in “New Scotland” for an enchanting tour of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Lunenburg is home to Nova Scotia’s largest fishing fleet, Lunenburg Academy, extraordinary architecture, supreme shops and more. From Lunenburg, continue with a drive to Mahone Bay, famous for its churches along the shore and its picturesque beauty. There will be plenty of time for exploring these remarkable seaside towns.
Overnight - Delta Hotel Halifax

Day 14 - Halifax Home
Transfers have been arranged from your hotel to the airport.

   

   

   

Superior Hotels

Dates	Land Price
May 03 - 27 & Oct 21 - 28	$3,899
May 31 - Jun 03	$4,769
Jun 07 & Oct 07 & Oct 11	$4,949
Jun 10 - Oct 04	$5,189
Aug 24 - Sep 28	$4,899
Oct 14 - 18	$4,669

Package from Vancouver starts on a Monday or Thursday.