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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Cruise & Rail
13 days $3,695 pp $3,395 pp
  • Soak in the autumn views while cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic Ocean
  • Explore Quebec City and Montreal’s most captivating points of interest on guided city tours
  • Experience Revolutionary history in Boston on a city tour
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Peggys Cove
Highlights of French Canada and Nova Scotia
8 days $3,395 pp $3,095 pp
  • Gain new perspectives on French Canada's cities and the dramatic coastlines of Maritime Nova Scotia.
  • Explore Quebec City’s most notable attractions while on a city sightseeing tour
  • Visit quintessential Nova Scotian destinations, such as Halifax, Peggy's Cove, and historic Lunenburg
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Mt Washington Cog Railway
Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
10 days $4,395 pp $4,095 pp
  • Revel in the vibrant hues of autumn as you journey through New England and Eastern Canada
  • View foliage on scenic journeys aboard two historic Northeastern railroads
  • Venture to the "Top of Vermont", tour French Canada, and taste local maple syrup
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Eastern Canada

From Ontario to Prince Edward Island, explore East Coast Canada and its beautiful provinces with Vacation By Rail's train tours. These journeys can include escorted tours of Eastern Canada or well-crafted independent rail vacations and self-drive tours. Tour packages highlight incredible landmarks and include time in fantastic cities throughout the East. Visit Toronto to see the CN Tower, the world's tallest free-standing structure, which offers remarkable views of the city, or travel to nearby Niagara Falls for a ride aboard the famous Hornblower. Venture to Canada's capital city, Ottawa, to see the Parliament Buildings, Embassies, and Rideau Falls. Explore Canada's "cultural capital," Montreal, for excellent shopping, dining, and sightseeing, including Notre-Dame Basilica and historic Old Montreal. The panoramic views from Mount Royal in Montreal are quite impressive, as well. Further East in Quebec City, admire the 17th-century architecture while strolling along cobblestone streets and exploring the quaint shops. The old-world French atmosphere here is undeniable.

Moving even further toward the East Coast, Canadian Maritime tours introduce guests to destinations like Moncton, where you can drive up Magnetic Hill and visit the Bay of Fundy. Journey to the harbor city of Halifax, visit Peggy's Cove or explore Lunenburg. Saint John's famous Reversing Falls are simply breathtaking. No trip to the Maritimes is complete without visiting the location that inspired Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island.

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Baddeck
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Cabot Trail Through Cape Breton National Park
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Peggys Cove
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Montreal During Foliage Season
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New York to Niagara Falls
7/Jun
NANCY KAUFMAN
5 stars
“Great trip for first timer to have opportunity to see all attractions
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Montreal & Quebec City by Rail
28/May
Marge
5 stars
“Smooth ride!
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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise
30 Oct 2024
Roy Olsen
5 stars
“The trip itinerary was excellent; however, there seemed to be a disconnect between Vacation by Rail and Holland America. We did not receive timely information from the cruise line regarding excursions. The only info was for add' l perks such as wi-fi, drink pkgs, etc. We had contacted...
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Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise
26 Oct 2024
DAVID MICHAEL CARPENTER
5 stars
“We enjoyed the whole trip. The planning by VBR covered all aspects and all we had to do was enjoy ourselves.
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Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
25 Oct 2024
Alan Wold
5 stars
“Loved the trip, Our guide Edgar was awesome. Driver Anna was great too.
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Quebec to the Maritimes
26/May
ELIZABETH
4 stars
“The hotel was not the same service and quality as the Montreal Marriott or the Quebec Frontenac Hotel. Issues with bath sink not draining, had to report several times for repair. They did not offer valet service with luggage, we took our own luggage to the room. The food at...
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Highlights of French Canada and Nova Scotia
26 Oct 2024
Richard Dubielzig
4 stars
“A. Recommendations: 1) Provide introduction information in writing, via a handout or with a visual (PowerPoint?) presentation to accompany the talk. 2) In Montreal, let the group see the inside of St. Joseph's Oratory (it's free!). 3) Combine the walking food tour (just bagels and rum (?) cake) with...
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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Cruise & Rail
17 Oct 2024
Gerald
4 stars
“cruise ship with visiting ports were very good. many opportunities to explore and learn about history and culture. however, the train ride from Quebec to Montréal was very disappointing. over 80%of the trip was by flat farmlands, no decent views.
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Quebec City, Nova Scotia, & Prince Edward Island
12 Oct 2024
PABLO MIGUEL MARTINEZ
4 stars
“So much splendor to see: Québec City’s history and architecture (only marred by huge throngs disgorged by two cruise ships docked on the river—and this was in the shoulder season!), Halifax’s food and art scenes (but again, thousands of cruise-ship passengers in the downtown area), and the tranquil natural beauty...
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