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Quebec
to the Maritimes
6 Incredible
Days
Montreal - Quebec
City - Halifax
Trains Depart Montreal Daily (except
Sunday) (tourBW035) |
Day 1 After
arriving in the great cosmopolitan city of Montreal you have the evening
to sample Montreal's cuisine or famous nightlife. You will think
you are in Europe as you are in the second largest French speaking city
in the World!
We can arrange train transportation from Toronto to Montreal for those who
wish to start in Toronto. |
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Day 2 Enjoy
a great morning sightseeing tour of Montreal and then some free time in
the afternoon for shopping or strolling the streets of Montreal.
Early evening you board VIA #1 for the train ride to Charny, Quebec.
Enjoy VIA meal service en route and watch the Quebec scenery roll by.
Day 3
In the morning a
tour of Canada's fortified city is provided. Quebec city is a
Unesco World Heritage Sight and is the only walled city in North
America. History abounds here including the Plains of Abraham
where the fate of North America was decided by generals Wolf and
Montcalm more than 3 centuries ago. Sample the 3-D 'Quebec
Experience followed by free time to visit Old Town and the quaint alleys
and streets. Late evening board VIA Rail and check into your
comfortable bedroom for service to
the East Coast. 
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Day 4
Arrive in lovely
Halifax in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Have some free
time and possibly visit the Titanic cemetery, sight of the massive First World
War explosion and other historic sights. The harbor here extends 26
kilometers (16 miles) inland. Take a double decker bus, visit art
galleries or Discovery Center. Can we recommend Atlantic lobster,
caught fresh nearby, for dinner this evening.
Day 5
A wonderful
sightseeing excursion today includes the National Citadel Hill, Point Pleasant Park, and
Bedford Basin. The afternoon is free to explore the city's harborfront and
shopping districts. |


Official
Supplier to VIA Rail Canada |
Day 6
Your maritime
adventure ends with a transfer to Halifax airport or we can pre-arrange
additional nights accommodation to extend your stay. Those staying a
couple of extra days can visit historic Lunenburg (home of the infamous
Bluenose, for years undefeated champion of the North seas), Peggy's Cover and
the fishing village of Truro. Those with the time can visit the Bay of
Fundy to see the World's highest tides and possibly walk on the ocean floor at
low tide!
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Extend your stay on VIA Rail's "Bras d'Or" train with service between
Halifax and Sydney (on Cape Breton Island). You'll travel in the company
of storytellers, musicians and kilt-clad guides, sampling local cuisine.
Watch the panoramic views from the domed Skyline Car. Overnight in Sydney
before re-boarding the train for the return trip to Halifax.
You can even
extend the tour for a full week! Call for prices.
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9 day
prices for peak travel times (moderate accommodation)
start at only $1,552CAD +tax
Deluxe accommodations start at $2,208CAD +tax
Initial deposits
are $200USD with final payment due 45 days prior to departure.
We recommend travel insurance starting at $49USD per person |
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Group Charter and Tours
2002
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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