Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax

Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax

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Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax

11 Days Starting in Toronto, Canada and ending in Halifax, Canada

Visiting: Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Québec City, Montréal, Montreal, Halifax

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

8334-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2998 $2609 Operator discount: -$389 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Ontario and French Canada, culminating with a scenic ocean train ride to Halifax. Begin in Toronto, exploring its vibrant landmarks and taking a thrilling cruise to Niagara Falls. Travel through the historic city of Kingston and the picturesque Thousand Islands National Park before arriving in Ottawa, where you’ll tour the city’s iconic sites. Continue to Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and immerse yourself in its rich French heritage. Discover the modern charm of Montréal, then board the Ocean train for a serene overnight journey to Halifax. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, experiencing the maritime beauty of Nova Scotia.

Highlights

  • 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.

  • Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of Thousand Islands National Park.

  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ottawa, including the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, and stately Parliament Hill.

  • Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, Québec City, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac.

  • Major attractions in Montréal include once-walled Old Montréal, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal.

  • Journey along the winding coastal highway of the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove.

Places You'll See

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

The Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Hotel Plaza Quebec

Best Western Ville-Marie

Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

Itinerary

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Day 1: Toronto

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
TORONTO Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2: Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

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. Return to Toronto, where sightseeing includes the city’s major landmarks, such as the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for dinner and spectacular views.NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable, ice-free weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS 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. Return to Toronto, where sightseeing includes the city’s major landmarks, such as the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for dinner and spectacular views.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable, ice-free weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to the 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.
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 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

Accommodation Name: The Cartier Place Suite Hotel

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 the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market.
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 the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market.

Day 5: Ottawa,Québec City Area

Location: Quebec City

Accommodation Name: Hotel Plaza Quebec

Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historical 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. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec dinner, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction.
OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historical 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. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec dinner, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction.

Day 6: Québec City Area

Location: Québec City

Accommodation Name: Hotel Plaza Quebec

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—your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
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—your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 7: Québec City Area,Montréal

Location: Montréal

Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie

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, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal.
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, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal.

Day 8: Montréal,Via Rail The Ocean Train To Halifax

Location: Montreal

Accommodation Name: Train

Meals Included: Dinner

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.
MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL THE OCEAN TRAIN TO HALIFAX 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

Location: Halifax

Accommodation Name: Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel.
VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN–HALIFAX Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel. (B,L)

Day 10: Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove

Location: Halifax

Accommodation Name: Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

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 are perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.
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 are perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.

Day 11: Halifax

Location: Halifax

Your vacation ends this morning.
HALIFAX Your vacation ends this morning.

What's Included

  • 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.

  • Meals

    Enjoy 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner during the tour.

  • Sightseeing

    Guided tours and sightseeing at major landmarks including Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands National Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, and Halifax.

  • Transportation

    Travel in comfort with transportation provided throughout the tour, including an overnight Ocean train from Montreal to Halifax.

  • Tour Director

    A knowledgeable Tour Director will be on hand to answer any questions and provide assistance throughout the tour.

What's Not Included

  • 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.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and other personal items are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for the Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are not included.

  • 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

Enjoy the fall colors of Ontario and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 19 to October 10 (if Mother Nature permits).

UNESCO Sites

Historic District of Old Quebec|Rideau Canal

Accommodation

Stay at the centrally located Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, the spacious Cartier Place Suite Hotel in downtown Ottawa, the stylish Hotel Plaza Quebec, the newly renovated Best Western Ville-Marie in Montreal, and the premium Sutton Place Hotel in Halifax with stunning views.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with a mix of coach transfers and an overnight journey on the Ocean train from Montreal to Halifax, featuring private sleeper cars for a relaxing experience.

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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