Glorious Gardens and Canada by Rail

Welcome to Quebec City! You are staying at the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. From the moment you arrive, you will see that life around the Frontenac is a “cornucopia” of this vibrant city. You may shop, explore and dine at your leisure.
Overnight – Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

This morning, discover Quebec City’s historic past with visits to the Plaines of Abraham, the Grand-Allee, the Parliament building, the old Military Drill Hall, The Place d’Armes, the Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica and Cathedral, City Hall, the Fortifications, St. John Street and Place Royal. This afternoon, your tour continues with visits to Montmorency Falls, the Island of Orleans, the Beaupre coast and the Sainte Anne Basilica.
Overnight – Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

You have time this morning to visit the gardens or do some last minute shopping. Quebec City has wonderful shops, many with one of a kind items made right at the store. We will reserve a midday train to Montreal with a wonderful lunch, as you enjoy the pleasures of VIA Rail's Business Class. When you arrive, The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is located just above the rail station.
Overnight – Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth puts you within easy reach of every possible service. Montreal’s underground shopping is right under the hotel. But before the shops entice you, we have a wonderful tour of Montreal that includes a visit to the Botanical Garden. Following your tour, you are leisure to explore Montreal.
Overnight – Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

Your morning is at leisure. Once again, as a VIA Rail Business Class passenger, you will enjoy lunch and beverage services aboard the train. The trip is about 5 hours, but you will be surprised at how quickly the time passes in comfortable seats and attentive service. The Fairmont Royal York is just across from the rail station, so you will be at the hotel in a wink of an eye.
Overnight – Fairmont Royal York

The beauty of the falls is breathtaking and a ride on the Maid of the Mist is fun. Lunch is included. Our garden-lovers will be delighted with the array of flowering attractions around Niagara Falls. Your tour allows times for you to do some exploring on your own.
Overnight – Fairmont Royal York

Train buffs, this is what you have been waiting for! Your train to Vancouver departs this evening. So enjoy your remaining time in Toronto with shopping and sightseeing, before arriving at the special check-in area VIA has for Sleeper Touring Class passengers. You should check-in one hour prior to departure. Your bedroom is VIA’s “top of the line” accommodations. Your room is a comfortable two-person living area by day that converts to upper and lower berths at night. Each bedroom is equipped with a wash stand and private facilities. Each sleeping car has one shower. As you travel from Toronto to Vancouver, you will travel through five of Canada’s provinces. As you travel north in Ontario, you come to realize what a lifeline the train is for people who live where roads are few, but lakes, rivers and waterways abound. In Manitoba, you enter a land of forest and lakes. This wealth of forest and water made Winnipeg, located at the junction of the Red, Assiniboine and Seine Rivers, the capitol of Canada’s fur trade. Saskatchewan shows you the unique beauty of the prairie lands and communities rich in heritage. Alberta’s prairie lands bring you to Edmonton, home of the West Edmonton Mall. Midway between Edmonton and Jasper, you have your first view of the Rockies and the promise of what is still to come. Continue through the Rockies to Vancouver.
Overnights – VIA Rail Sleeper Car

Your train will arrive into Vancouver this morning. A transfer is included from the train station to your hotel. You will be staying at the famous Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. This hotel is conveniently located near all there is to see and do in this lovely city by the sea. We have arranged a city sightseeing tour for your enjoyment.
Overnight – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

If time allows, consider spending an extra day and include a visit to Victoria and their beautiful Butchart Gardens. If you wish to extend your stay, please let us know when you are making your initial reservation. A transfer has been provided for you from your hotel to the Vancouver airport. We hope you have enjoyed your scenic tour and thank you for choosing Cartan Tours!

• Package starts on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday
• A senior discount is available if you are 60+
• Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy
• Airfare from most US cities is available, please ask our staff for assistance;