
Colorful views of New England in the Fall
Oct 14, 2025 · By Rob Payne
Experience New England’s colorful fall foliage with Vacations by Rail’s great range of escorted tours, exploring the White Mountains, Cape Cod and Maine.
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From Ontario to Prince Edward Island, explore East Coast Canada and its beautiful provinces with a train tour curated by the travel experts. Explore your way with seamless escorted tours, well-crafted independent rail vacations, self-drive tours, and even rail and cruise packages that combine two nostalgic forms of transportation, and uncover the culture and scenery unique to this corner of Canada.
Our tour packages highlight the East's remarkable cities, capturing their essence through incredible attractions and memorable experiences. Visit Toronto to see the CN Tower or travel to nearby Niagara Falls, or venture to Canada's capital city, Ottawa, to see the Parliament Buildings, Embassies, and Rideau Falls. Explore Canada's "cultural capital," Montreal, or the deep history of Quebec City, with its old-world French atmosphere. Moving even further toward the East Coast, Maritime tours introduce destinations like Moncton, home to the iconic Bay of Fundy, and Halifax, where destinations like Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg invite exploration. Framed by breathtaking landscapes and filled with culture, Eastern Canada sets a memorable backdrop for vacations throughout the year.















Start your journey in the cultural haven of Montreal. Montreal is popular for being home to legendary attractions like the stunning Notre Dame Basilica and the iconic Olympic Park, home to several of the 1976 Olympic Games venues. You will have two days to explore the historic city before embarking on to your next destination, Quebec City. Quebec...







A fascinating showcase of culture and history captures your attention and heart on this 7-day tour of two prominent cities within French Canada: Montreal and Quebec City. With each passing season, the views and experiences in these cities change, finding new ways to satisfy your inner voyager. Festivals, outdoor escapades, and busy streets filled...







Your tour begins in French-speaking Quebec City, where the European influence of this historic city full of cobblestone streets awaits. You'll receive a guided tour to visit the city's most famous sights, then a free afternoon to explore the cosmopolitan city on your own. Next, travel through New Brunswick and into Nova Scotia with first-class...





Discover North America's East Coast, a place that harbors deep-rooted traditions and cities where history was quite literally written. Over 13 memorable days, travel between the United States and Canada - first aboard a Holland America cruise ship and later aboard VIA Rail's Corridor Service. Set sail from Boston and explore Portland or Bar...





The vibrant hues of autumn guide the way on this seasonal journey through New England and Eastern Canada. Spend ten days marveling at the subtle distinctions between regions, discovering in each how the changing leaves are as unique as the destinations themselves. Soak up the history of Boston, the starting point of your fall foliage adventure,...







Discover the wonders of Niagara Falls on this 4-day rail adventure. Beginning and ending in New York City, travel aboard Amtrak's Maple Leaf for a full-day journey through upstate New York and into Ontario. Make the most of your two full days in Niagara Falls, enjoying the sights and sounds of the thundering falls and exploring the area's local...







A marriage of classic travel options, this rail and cruise voyage presents the highlights of North America's East Coast. Join your ship in Boston, MA, cruising to charming ports of call along the U.S. and Canadian coastlines before following the scenic St. Lawrence River. Arriving inland, uncover the distinctions of Eastern Canada's most...







Begin this tour of Canada's heartland as you depart Toronto for a daylong trip to the majestic Niagara Falls. Try to stay dry as you enjoy the views of thundering waterfalls before returning to Toronto to explore the thriving nightlife of this diverse city. Start the train portion of your journey as you embark on VIA Rail's first-class...