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Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax
11 day tour from Toronto to Halifax
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
Apr 24, 2026
–
Oct 22, 2027
Prices From
$3,029
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this Eastern Canada tour, including Toronto, Ottawa, Québec, and Montréal. You’ll also overnight on VIA Rail’s Ocean Train in your private sleeper car while traveling between Montréal and Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, where you’ll spend two nights. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; the Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Mount Royal in Montréal. In Québec, visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap and Our Lady of the Cape Sanctuary and have time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the cobblestone streets, visit a café or take an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac. Visit amazing Niagara Falls and board an exhilarating sightseeing cruise for thrilling views of the spectacular falls up close. You’ll also enjoy a relaxing narrated cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park to see the opulent Gilded Age mansions the wealthy built for their summer homes. And in Nova Scotia, you’ll visit Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing village with its historic lighthouse and dramatic coastline. From the vibrant cities to the natural wonders and gorgeous scenery, this Eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
TORONTO
Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions. Toronto is considered the most culturally diverse city in the world with its population representing a wide range of ethnicities and languages. Once checked into your hotel, perhaps do some shopping at nearby Eaton Centre or venture a little further and check out the Hockey Hall of Fame or try some local culinary treats at St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark over two centuries old.
Day 2
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
Begin the day with city sightseeing including major landmarks such as City Hall, Union Station, and the CN Tower. Then skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the most loved landmarks in the world. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls up close, and watch the water come crashing down at the rate of over 600,000 gallons per second! Then consider joining the optional excursion to Skylon Tower for more amazing views of the Falls and a buffet lunch before returning to Toronto. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Day 3
TORONTO–KINGSTON–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA
Leave Ontario’s capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park. At Rockport, board your boat for a narrated cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple homes to the opulent summer mansions of America’s Gilded Age. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.
Day 4
OTTAWA
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Royal Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or perusing the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market.
Day 5
OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA
Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap and learn of its miraculous past. Follow the historic King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming city. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack to learn how maple syrup is made and enjoy a traditional Québec dinner.
Day 6
QUÉBEC CITY AREA
Enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-shaped Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. Also, see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free. Perhaps join an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac where famous guests and historical events shared the history of this majestic landmark hotel. Then tonight, enjoy an optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, cascading 272 feet into the St. Lawrence River, followed by dinner featuring local cuisine at a charming 18th century restaurant on nearby Orleans Island.
Day 7
QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL
This morning head south for ultra-modern Montréal, named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. This evening is at leisure giving you time to check out Montréal’s diverse and vibrant culinary scene.
Day 8
MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL THE OCEAN TRAIN TO HALIFAX
Say goodbye to your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a day at leisure. This evening, transfer to the train station and board the overnight Ocean Train to Nova Scotia. Travel along the St. Lawrence River in the comfort of your private sleeper car. (D)
Day 9
VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN–HALIFAX
Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, dining, and shopping. (B,L)
Day 10
HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE
The capital of Nova Scotia is steeped in maritime history. En route to the seaside village of Peggy’s Cove, pass-by the Halifax Public Gardens; see the Citadel National Historic Site, a fort perched high above the city; as well as other notable landmarks. Afterward, journey along the winding coastal highway of the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. Colorful houses, fishing shacks and Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada, are perched along a narrow inlet upon wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.
Day 11
HALIFAX
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Hotels
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Superior First-Class
The Cartier Place Suite Hotel
First-Class
Hotel Plaza Quebec
Moderate First-Class
Best Western Ville-Marie
First-Class
Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
First-Class
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