Maps and
destination information
Day 1 -
Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to
Vancouver. Your package provides a voucher for the airport
shuttle bus. Our choice of hotels puts you in the heart of the city, close
to shops, museums and restaurants.
Overnight –
Marriott Pinnacle or Renaissance Harbourside
Day 2 -
VIA
Rail Vancouver to Toronto
Your city
sightseeing tour shows you see just how much this lovely city has to
offer. Highlights of your tour include Gastown, a lovely 19th century
restoration offering a selection of excellent restaurants; colorful
Chinatown, BC Place, the Sunken Gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park, totem
poles and Stanley Park. Your train is scheduled to depart at 8:30PM.
Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA
Rail’s "top of the line" accommodation. Your sitting room by day converts
to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will
see you settled into your room. As a
Silver and Blue Class
passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges
and access to the skyline car for spectacular viewing.
Overnights -
Spent aboard
VIA Rail
Day 3, 4 & 5
- Enroute to Toronto
Rail travel
remains so popular, because of the fine service and care offered by the
VIA Rail Staff. Each morning, coffee, rolls and juice are available in the
lounge. Brunch is available into the afternoon. The VIA Rail Staff will
confirm dinner reservations. One of the great pleasures of traveling by
train is meeting people from all over the world.
Overnights -
VIA Rail Sleeper Car
Day 6 -
Arrive Toronto
You are
scheduled for an early morning arrival into
Toronto.
The Fairmont
Royal York is just across the street from the rail station.
Due to your early arrival, your room will not be available for check-in,
so leave your bags at the hotel and use your “hop-on hop-off” sightseeing
tour to explore this exciting city.
Overnight –
Fairmont Royal York
Day 7 –
Toronto/Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
and the Niagara region is one of Eastern Canada’s most spectacular and
beautiful areas. 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 the Falls. Your
tour allows time for you to do some exploring on your own.
Overnight – Fairmont Royal York
Day 8 –
Toronto to Montreal
Your morning
is at leisure to explore Toronto. Schedule permitting, you depart on a
mid-day train to
Montreal
with a wonderful lunch, as you sample the pleasures of VIA 1 First Class
Service.
The
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is located right over the rail
station, putting you in the heart of Montreal.
Overnight –
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Day 9 –
Montreal to Quebec City
Your morning
sightseeing tour visits Montreal’s beautiful churches, historic buildings
and Old Montreal located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River where
Montreal was founded. Here you'll find the Notre-Dame Basilica,
constructed in 1824. This afternoon visit underground Montreal for some
great shopping. For your travels to
Quebec City,
an early evening departure with dinner on the train is reserved.
The
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is just a short taxi ride from the
Quebec City rail station.
Overnight –
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
Day 10 –
Quebec City
Old Quebec
abounds with architectural treasures, and the Quartier Petit Champlain is
right out of a fairy tale. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is located
inside the old city, where you are steps away from shops, restaurants and
magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River. This morning you will
discover Quebec City’s historic past with visits to the Plaines of
Abraham, the Grand-Alee, 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
Day 11 –
Quebec City to Halifax
Quebec City
is close to perfect and the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is the perfect
place to see it all. The city is exuberant, filled with bright colors,
smiling people, beautiful buildings, quant shops in magical streets,
flower filled gardens, parks, sidewalk cafes, horse drawn carriages and an
ever commanding view of the St Lawrence River. Your sleeper train to
Halifax departs at 10PM this evening. We will arrange for a transfer to
the rail station. Once on board, the staff will see you comfortably
settled into your bedroom.
Overnight – VIA Rail Sleeper Car
Day 12 –
Arrive Halifax
This is a day
to enjoy the train and the scenery. As you are traveling in
Easterly Class, you have access to the domed viewing car and
the services of a Learning Coordinator, who will tell you of the
regions history as well as keeping your advised of dining times for
included meals. As you travel, you will see beautiful ocean hues, emerald
green rolling hills and scintillating sea sprays. You arrive into
Halifax
late afternoon. Our choice of the
Delta Halifax
lets you enjoy delightful water views as the hotel is located in the
harbor area, known as the Historic Properties.
Overnight –
Delta Halifax
Day 13 –
Excursion to Peggy’s Cove or Lunenburg Tour
Today we have
arranged a tour to visit one of the Maritimes sightseeing
treasures. Depending on the day of week you are in Halifax will depend in
the tour you will take. You may be joining your guide for a morning tour
of Halifax, followed by a visit to Peggy’s Cove, Canada’s most
photographed fishing village. Or join a kilted guide in “New Scotland” for
an enchanting tour of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Lunenburg is home to Nova
Scotia’s largest fishing fleet, Lunenburg Academy, extraordinary
architecture, supreme shops and more. From Lunenburg, continue with a
drive to Mahone Bay, famous for its churches along the shore and its
picturesque beauty. There will be plenty of time for exploring these
remarkable seaside towns.
Overnight –
Delta Hotel Halifax
Day 14 –
Halifax Home
Transfers
have been arranged from your hotel to the airport.
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May 4 - October 19, 2009
Packages start on Monday or Thursday.
Departure dates on or within the seasons shown will determine the
price
Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy
If you are 60+, a discount will apply |
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Season |
Land Price |
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May 4-7 |
$3,939 |
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May 11-28 & Oct 22-29 |
$3,979 |
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Jun 1-4 |
$4,469 |
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Jun 8-25 & Oct 5-8 |
$4,899 |
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Jun 29-Aug 13 |
$4,839 |
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Aug 17, Aug 20 & Oct 1 |
$5,139 |
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Aug 24-Sep 28 |
$5,199 |
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