Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax
Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax
$2907
Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax
11 Days Starting in Toronto, Canada and ending in Halifax, Canada
Visiting: Toronto, Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Québec City Area, Montréal, Via Rail The Ocean Train To Halifax, Via Rail Ocean Train, Halifax, Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove
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Tour code:
8334-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this eastern Canada tour. You'll spend two nights in Toronto, Ottawa, and the Québec City area, and one night in Montréal. You’ll also overnight on Via Rail’s Ocean train between Montréal and Halifax, then spend two nights in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. Enjoy views of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as you travel seamlessly in the comfort of your private sleeper car. 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 Canadian Mint in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Montréal's Mount Royal, designed by the same designer as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its fine stained-glass windows, and Cap de La Madeleine, made a national shrine in 1888. Enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But that’s not all… board a sightseeing boat for a thrilling ride to view breathtaking Niagara Falls. You’ve seen photos of Niagara Falls, and now’s your chance to see it up close. These falls are nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park. In Halifax, visit Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing village with its historic lighthouse and stunning scenery. From the vibrant cities to the gorgeous scenery, this eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Toronto
Location: Toronto
Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6pm this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions.
Day 2: Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls
Location: Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls
Begin the day with city sightseeing including major landmarks such as City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. 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. Then consider joining the optional excursion afterward 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
Location: Toronto
Accommodation Name: The Cartier Place Suite Hotel
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 cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple to opulent summer homes. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.
Day 4: Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the 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. Or get immersed in local Indigenous culture with an optional excursion to Mādahòkì Farm. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal prepared by indigenous chefs followed by an interactive Pow Wow dance performance.
Day 5: Ottawa,Québec City Area
Location: Ottawa, Québec City Area
Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historic King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack to enjoy a traditional Québec dinner and presentation on the process of maple extraction.
Day 6: Québec City Area
Location: 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-plan 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. Enjoy an evening in Quebec’s countryside on an optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, cascading 272 feet into the Saint Lawrence River, followed by dinner featuring local cuisine.
Day 7: Québec City Area,Montréal
Location: 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.
Day 8: Montréal,Via Rail The Ocean Train To Halifax
Location: Montréal, Via Rail The Ocean Train To Halifax
Meals Included: Dinner
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.
Day 9: Via Rail Ocean Train,Halifax
Location: Via Rail Ocean Train, Halifax
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Day 10: Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove
Location: 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 and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.
Day 11: Halifax
Location: Halifax
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at centrally located hotels including Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, The Cartier Place Suite Hotel in Ottawa, Hotel Plaza Quebec, Best Western Ville-Marie in Montreal, and Sutton Place Hotel in Halifax.
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Meals
Enjoy 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner during the tour.
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Sightseeing
Guided tours and sightseeing at major landmarks including Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands National Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, and Halifax.
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Transportation
Travel in comfort with transportation provided throughout the tour, including an overnight Ocean train from Montreal to Halifax.
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Tour Director
A knowledgeable Tour Director will be on hand to answer any questions and provide assistance throughout the tour.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Optional outings such as dinner at the top of the CN Tower and a visit to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and other personal items are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are not included.
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Notes
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted with a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary.One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin during the overnight train experience. Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 19 to October 10 (Mother Nature permitting).
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec|Rideau Canal
Accommodation
Toronto:Courtyard by Marriott Downtown TorontoToronto:Chelsea Hotel, TorontoOttawa:The Cartier Place Suite HotelQuebec City:Hotel Plaza QuebecMontreal:Best Western Ville-MarieHalifax:Hotel HalifaxHalifax:Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect during the Niagara Falls excursion?
During the Niagara Falls excursion, you will skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to reach Niagara Falls, where you will board a sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls up close. Afterward, you will return to Toronto for a city tour that includes major landmarks such as the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. In the evening, there is an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for dinner and spectacular views.
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What will I see during the tour of Ottawa?
In Ottawa, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Canadian Museum of History or explore the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.
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What is included in the Quebec City tour?
The Quebec City tour includes a guided visit to Canada's only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. You will see Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. The tour also covers the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
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What are the highlights of the Montreal tour?
The Montreal tour includes major attractions such as once-walled Old Montreal, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. Montreal is known for its modern design and was named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006.
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What can I expect on the Ocean Train to Halifax?
On the Ocean Train to Halifax, you will travel along the St. Lawrence River in the comfort of your private sleeper car. The journey is overnight, and you will arrive in Halifax the next day.
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What will I see during the excursion to Peggy’s Cove?
During the excursion to Peggy’s Cove, you will pass by the Halifax Public Gardens and see the Citadel National Historic Site. You will then journey along the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, where you will see colorful houses, fishing shacks, and Peggy’s Point Lighthouse perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.
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What is the optional excursion in Quebec City?
The optional excursion in Quebec City is a visit to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors will enjoy a typical Quebec dinner, along with a guided visit and presentation explaining the process of maple extraction.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.