Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes Winter Retreat · Conclude your East Coast adventure with the morning check-out from your Halifax hotel. ONTARIO, QUEBEC & THE MARITIMES WINTER RETREAT

Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes Winter RetreatCoach Tours

9 Days / 8 Nights Halifax to Toronto or Toronto to Halifax(Tour Code: TR136)

Departing from Halifax: Mondays & select Fridays

Nov 30 Dec 7, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar 1, 8, 15, 19, 22

(Tour Code: TR135)

Departing from Toronto: Tuesdays

Nov 24 Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Priced at CAD $2,397 per personPrices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under

INTRODUCTION

On this 7-day rail tour between Halifax and Toronto, journey onboard the Trans-Canadian VIA Rail to explore the heart

of French Canada. Enjoy sightseeing tours of Montreal and Quebec City and journey behind Niagara Falls to witness

this wonder of the world. A winery tour in the Niagara Region will also include a wine tasting.

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1 Arrive Halifax

DAY 2 Halifax

DAY 3 Halifax to Montreal | VIA Rail

DAY 4 Arrive Montreal | VIA Rail

DAY 5 Montreal Sightseeing | City Tour

DAY 6 Quebec City Sightseeing | City Tour

DAY 7 Montreal to Toronto | VIA Rail

DAY 8 Niagara Falls Day Tour

DAY 9 Toronto

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Departs HalifaxDay 1 Arrive Halifax

On arrival into Halifax transfer independently to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.

Day 2 Halifax

Your day is free to enjoy the sights of Halifax. This East Coast gem of a city is full of character, and colourful personalities. Stroll along the ocean

front walking paths, check out the unique maritime architecture and the downtown shops. Continue your exploration with a stop at the Halifax

Museum of Natural History. Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia all under one roof in the heart of Halifax.

Day 3 Halifax to Montreal (VIA Rail)

This morning depart onboard VIA Rail bound for Montreal. Enjoy the landscapes of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as you travel overnight to

Montreal, Quebec. Overnight on VIA Rail. (Lunch and dinner are included today)

Day 4 Morning arrival into Montreal

Arrive at Montreal’s Central Station mid mid morning, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the second largest French speaking city in the

world. (Breakfast is included today)

Day 5 Montreal City Tour

Today, enjoy a complete tour of the city, taking in over 200 points of interest, including a photo stop at the Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph’s

Oratory, residential and financial districts, Old Montreal, French Quarter, outside view of Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from

an observation point on top of Mt. Royal.

Day 6 Quebec City Sightseeing Tour

Quebec City is the heart of French Canada. Nowhere else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an old-world city so complete.

Quebec City looks and feels very European, and the old section was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Qualified guides will help you

discover the enchanting sights which are part of Quebec City’s history. During the tour several stops are suggested. Should you wish to visit





different sites, you may want to get off and board at your convenience. This tour option offers you great flexibility.

Day 7 Montreal to Toronto

Mid morning transfer independently to Montreal’s Central Station to board your train to Toronto. VIA Rail’s Corridor Service is the quickest way to

Toronto and allows you to see some of the countryside and other cites in this area of Canada as you spend 4 hrs relaxing in the comfort of

Renaissance Class cars. Arrive at Toronto’s Union Station mid afternoon, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city. (Lunch is included

today)

Day 8 Niagara Falls Day Tour

Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the

great wonders of the world. Tour includes: Journey Behind the Falls, lunch overlooking Niagara Falls, free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake and a

winery tour including a wine tasting.

Day 9 Toronto

A check-out from your hotel concludes this memorable rail journey from Atlantic Canada.

Departs TorontoDay 1 Arrive Toronto

Upon arrival at Toronto’s International Airport transfer independently by limousine or taxi to your downtown hotel (transfer not included).

Day 2 Niagara Falls Day Tour

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour through the scenic Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls. Highlights of the tour include a lunch buffet overlooking the

falls, and the “Journey Behind the Falls” attraction. Continue on along River Road and the Niagara Gorge to the historic community of Niagaraon-

the-Lake before returning to Toronto. (Lunch is included today)

Day 3 Toronto to Montreal (Rail)

Mid morning transfer independently to Toronto’s Union Station to board your train to Montreal. VIA Rail’s Corridor Service is the quickest way to

Montreal and allows you to see some of the countryside and other cites in this area of Canada as you spend 4 hrs relaxing in the comfort of

Renaissance Class cars. Arrive at Montreal’s Central Station mid-afternoon, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the second largest French

speaking city in the world. (Lunch is included today)

Day 4 Montreal City Tour

Today, enjoy a complete tour of the city, taking in over 200 points of interest, including a photo stop at the Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph’s

Oratory, residential and financial districts, Old Montreal, French Quarter, outside view of Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from

an observation point on top of Mt. Royal.

Day 5 Quebec City Day Tour

Board the coach for a tour to Quebec City, the heart of French Canada. Nowhere else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an

old-world city so present. Quebec City looks and feels very European, and the old section was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Qualified guides will help you discover the enchanting sights which are part of Quebec City’s history. During the tour several stops are suggested.

Should you wish to visit different sites, you may want to get off and board at your convenience. This tour option offers you great flexibility.

Day 6 Montreal to Halifax (Rail)

Spend the day at leisure sightseeing in Montreal before boarding VIA Rail to Halifax in the early evening. Overnight on VIA Rail. (Dinner is included

today)

Day 7 On-board VIA Rail, Arrive Halifax late afternoon

Continue your rail journey through the beautiful snowy landscapes of Eastern Canada. Following a late afternoon arrival in Halifax, transfer

independently to your downtown hotel. (Breakfast & lunch included today)

Day 8 Halifax

Your day is free to enjoy the sights of Halifax. This East Coast gem of a city is full of character, and colourful personalities. Stroll along the ocean

front walking paths, check out the unique maritime architecture and the downtown shops. Continue your exploration with a stop at the Halifax

Museum of Natural History. Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia all under one roof in the heart of Halifax.

Day 9 Halifax

Conclude your East Coast adventure with the morning check-out from your Halifax hotel.





INCLUDED

Package Includes:

7 nights hotel accommodation

1 night sleeping accommodation onboard VIA Rail

Total # of meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner onboard VIA Rail

Business class rail travel between Toronto and Montreal

Niagara Falls Day Tour, including:

Journey Behind the Falls

Meal overlooking Niagara Falls

Winery tour and wine tasting

Free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Montreal City Tour

Quebec City Day Tour

Admission to Halifax Museum of Natural History

Travel Documentation

Hotel Information (Moderate Grade)Toronto - Chelsea Hotel (Chelsea Room)

Montreal - Delta Montreal (Guest Room)

Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail (Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom)

Halifax - Lord Nelson Hotel (Classic Room)

Hotel Information (Superior Grade)Toronto - Hilton Toronto (Hilton Room)

Montreal - Le Saint Sulpice (Superior Suite)



Hotel Information (Deluxe Grade)Toronto - Fairmont Royal York Hotel (Fairmont Luxury Room)

Montreal - Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth (Fairmont Room)



The following Moderate Grade hotel will be used in all categories:

Halifax Lord Nelson Hotel (Classic Room)





DATES & PRICINGDATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD

Moderate Grade

24 Nov - 25 Dec, 2020

28 Dec, 2020 - 30 Mar, 2021

$2,397

$2,546

$3,450

$3,617

$2,238

$2,381

$1,450

$1,581 Superior Grade

24 Nov - 25 Dec, 2020

28 Dec, 2020 - 30 Mar, 2021

$2,525

$2,654

$3,713

$3,842

$2,307

$2,436

$1,450

$1,581 Deluxe Grade

24 Nov - 25 Dec, 2020

28 Dec, 2020 - 30 Mar, 2021

$2,780

$2,867

$4,216

$4,260

$2,511

$2,613

$1,450

$1,581 Pricing in CAD$. Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under





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Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes Winter Retreat · Conclude your East Coast adventure with the morning check-out from your Halifax hotel. ONTARIO, QUEBEC & THE MARITIMES WINTER RETREAT