Discover Eastern Canada by Rail
Jul 02, 2019 · By Vacations By Rail
Eastern Canada is filled with stunning natural beauty, historic cities, charming coastal towns and amazing culture. A rail vacation to Canada offers a bit of everything.
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About the tour
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 accommodations toward Ottawa for a two-night stay. You'll have a morning tour to visit everything from the grand Parliament to the serene Rideau Falls*, then an afternoon to explore on your own.
Return to your train to travel to Canada's cultural capital of Montreal, with its European flair and influence, for a two-night stay. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to its best spots, including Old Montreal, with the afternoon free to eat, shop, and explore.
You'll then depart Montreal and travel along the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, the only walled city in all of North America. Watch the lovely sights fly by from the comfort of your luxury train. Once settled in Quebec City for your two-night stay, you have the choice to take a sightseeing tour, or explore the flavor of the city's old world charm and French culture on your own.
This itinerary is also available from Quebec City to Toronto based on your travel preference.
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Arrive in Toronto and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight Toronto.
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4.6 / 5 · 21 reviews
LISA
Submitted 23 Sep 2019
Maple Explorer was a great way to see Eastern Canada. Would have liked the package to include breakfast. Day tours were good except for Niagara Falls. It was too long and food at the Sheraton was a cross between a cafeteria and a nursing home.
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SUSAN
Submitted 03 Sep 2019
What a terrific way to travel! LOVED every minute.
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RONALD
Submitted 24 Aug 2019
Alli I did a fabulous job planning and booking our Canadian vacation
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Francisco B, San Leandro, CA
Submitted 19 Feb 2019
We enjoyed the train ride and the food was great!
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Susan C, Norfolk, VA
Submitted 18 Dec 2018
The itinerary was great and the hotels were incredible!
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Krisda N, Oakland, CA
Submitted 17 Dec 2018
Your scheduling of the itinerary and choice of accommodations were outstanding. We took the Maple Explorer tour and visited Eastern Canada for the first time. What a revelation; as the President said about Canada 'I love this country'. This was in large part due to the excellent tour planned by Brewster. Your staff were always helpful, efficient and ready to assist in any way. They even called us in Montreal or Ottawa to check in with us. Thank you for a lovely and eye opening trip. I will book the Vancouver to Toronto rail vacation as soon as I free up some time, probably next Fall.
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