VIA Rail's Ocean

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Highlights of French Canada and Nova Scotia

8 days from $4,195 pp $3,795 pp

Embark on a carefully curated escorted vacation guided by an expert Tour Manager
Uncover Quebec City’s most famous attractions during a city sightseeing tour
Visit quintessential Nova Scotian locales, such as Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg

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Across Canada by Train

14 days from $3,795 pp $3,495 pp

The ultimate journey covering over 2,700 miles across eight provinces from Vancouver to Halifax
Cast your eyes on the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies and Niagara Falls
Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary, with local guided tours

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Canada Coast to Coast Escorted Experience

18 days from $6,995 pp $6,495 pp

The ultimate escorted journey across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax featuring four train overnights
Marvel at the awe-inspiring beauty of Niagara Falls and the Canadian Rockies
Explore the cities of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax

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VIA Rail's Ocean

The Ocean takes us from  Québec, across New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and our destination,  Halifax - the provincial capital. Following the winding route of the old Intercolonial Railway, the first passenger train ran from Halifax to Lévis in 1836, and the train became known as the Ocean in 1904, making it the longest-running service in Canada.

The 836-mile overnight journey takes approximately 20 hours to complete, taking passengers through three provinces and two time zones. Urban scenes vanish into the backdrop as the train proceeds through the communities that line the St. Lawrence River and past Monteregian Hills, unique land formations found in the St. Lawrence River Valley. As you sleep, the train heads south through a landscape of forests and lakes, across New Brunswick and into Nova Scotia to arrive in Halifax by the afternoon. The dense forests will have given way to sandy beaches and rugged shorelines, assuring us that we have covered much ground during the night.

We travel in Sleeper Plus Class, the best accommodation on board. Your private cabin is comfortable yet compact, furnished with a washbasin, toilet and mirror. During the day, you can relax on couch-style seating, and at night, these are converted into upper and lower berth beds. The onboard crew services all cabins, and passengers enjoy complimentary toiletries, towels and bottles of water.

Full-course meals are included and are served in the Dining Car, with priority seating for Sleeper Plus customers. The Dining Car has a maritime ambiance and its menu features a selection of regional specialties that reflect this incredible trans-Canadian route.

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VIA Rail's Ocean

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