Montreal & Quebec City by Rail

Welcome to Montreal! Canada's Cultural Capital is bursting with historical architecture, impressive landmarks, fashionable shops, gastronomic delights, and endless entertainment options. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the day exploring the city. Overnight Montreal.

Embark on your Montreal sightseeing tour to more than 200 points of interest throughout the city. Highlights include Notre Dame Basilica, historic Old Montreal, the Olympic Complex, McGill University, and a breathtaking view from the top of Mont Royal. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Montreal's colorful neighborhoods on your own. Overnight Montreal.

The day is yours to explore the city at your leisure. You may elect to revisit some of the sights you saw on yesterday's sightseeing tour or take out your map and set out for uncharted territory. Spend time in Old Montreal to visit the Bonsecours Market, the Old Port, City Hall, and the Montreal Science Centre. You won't want to miss underground Montreal with its fabulous shopping. Overnight Montreal.

Bid adieu to Montreal and prepare to say bonjour to Quebec City! Board your comfortable VIA Rail train for the 3-hour journey along the St. Lawrence River to this charming city steeped in history. Transfer to your centrally-located hotel and spend the remainder of the day getting acquainted with the city on your own. Stroll the cobblestone streets, visit the unique shops, and delight in the city's sidewalk cafes and street entertainers. Overnight Quebec City.

Today embark on a sightseeing tour of Quebec City. Look upon both the historic and modern sides of this enchanting city during visits to the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, Place Royale, and the Basilica, among many other points of interest. This city is charming at any time of the year; however, a certain heart-warming ambiance fills the air during the winter. Festive decorations adorn the historic buildings, and the powdery snow lends a completely different look to the landscape.

During winter, you may wish to forgo guided sightseeing in the city and instead visit the amazing spectacle that is the Hotel De Glace. This hotel is made entirely of ice and snow, with carved arches, ice sculptures, and detailed wall art creating a one-of-a-kind environment. Best of all, the hotel changes with each passing year, so your experience is always unique. Following your chosen excursion, spend the remainder of the day exploring the city at your leisure. Overnight Quebec City.

Make lasting memories in Quebec City during your full day at leisure. Visit Parliament Hill, with its impressive Parliament Building and the Fontaine de Tourny; Montmorency Falls Park; the Beaupre Coast; or Île d'Orleans. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, which, weather permitting, operates throughout the year, or collect souvenirs as you walk through the unique shops. Quebec City is home to a booming culinary scene that hosts a wide range of restaurants, from homegrown Canadian fare to gourmet European cuisine. If you visit in the wintertime, this day is your chance to join in a highly anticipated annual event, Quebec City's Winter Carnival. Each year since 1894, the Plains of Abraham is transformed into a playground on which to celebrate the season. Ice sculpting, ice skating, sleigh rides, ice canoe races, dog sledding, human foosball and bowling, and authentic Quebecois snacks and drinks are just some of the things you can enjoy at this massive festival. Overnight Quebec City.

Your French Canadian vacation ends today. You may elect to spend additional time in Quebec City, visit another town along your train route, or transfer on your own to the airport for your trip home.