The Best of Atlantic Canada

Travel on VIA Rail's "Ocean"
Montreal - Halifax - Digby - Saint John - Charlottetown - Baddeck - Sydney - Halifax - Montreal 

Day 1 Friday   Board the train at Montreal's downtown station early this evening.  Travel along the south shore of the St.  Lawrence River and the Matapedia Valley.  Dinner and overnight on board.    VIA RAIL BEDROOMS  /  DINING CAR  /  DOME CAR  /  PARK-LOUNGE CAR

Day 2  Saturday   Arrive in New Brunswick with a breakfast onboard.  In the afternoon you arrive into Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Check into the Citadel Halifax hotel and stroll along Halifax's most popular tourist spot, where wooden buildings and 18th century stone structures blend with modern office buildings. 

Day 3  Sunday  Meet your tour escort and motor coach companions today.  Discovery the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cover.  Then its on to Grand Pre and the Annapolis Valley - the land of Evangeline.  Visit Champlain's Habitation, Canada's oldest permanent settlement.  Overnight at the Pines Resort (or similar) overlooking the Bay of Fundy.

Comfortable bedrooms on the train

Day 4  Monday   Board the Princess of Acadia to sail across the Bay of Fundy to New Brunswick.  Arrive in Saint John to visit the Reversing Falls Rapids and see a few sights before checking into the Delta Brunswick Hotel (or similar).

Day 5  Tuesday   Your vacation continues through Fundy National Park to Hopewell Cape.  After lunch, cross to Prince Edward Island on the Confederation Bridge and tour Canada's birthplace - Charlottetown. Tours in July and August will attend the musical "Anne" at the Charlottetown Festival.

Day 6  Wednesday  Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown before visiting Prince Edward Island National Park and "Green Gables".  This evening you'll enjoy a delicious lobster dinner before returning to the hotel.

Day 7  Thursday  Take the ferry to Nova Scotia and continue to Cape Breton Island.  Visit Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck.  Spend two nights at the Inverary Inn Resort where a short Eagle Watching boat tour is provided.

Day 8  Friday  Cape Breton Highlands National Park is yours to discover today as you wind along the famous Cabot Trail.  Tonight there is a "Farewell to Nova Scotia" reception before dinner.

Day 9  The fortress of Louisbourg awaits you.  This mighty fort once guarded the entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway.  Your exciting vacation continues along the shores of Bras d"Or to the mainland.  The last night of your sightseeing vacation is at the Citadel hotel.

Day 10  Sunday/Monday  Those flying home can continue to Halifax Airport and those returning to Montreal board VIA Rail in the morning.  Drink in the beautiful scenery, feast on dinner and overnight aboard as the gentle rocking of the train lulls you to sleep.

Day 11  Arrive Montreal after breakfast.  End of services 

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Atlantic Canada

Fortress Louisbourg

Summer tours from only $3,707CAD, per person, including tax, twin occupancy.
Prices are lower November through May

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Initial non refundable deposits are $250USD 
with final payment due 45 days prior to departure