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Trains Across Canada 13 Days/12 Nights Vancouver to Toronto – Via Rail’s Silver & Blue Class in a private bedroom with Exclusive Dome Cars- Toronto to Montreal to Quebec City aboard VIA 1 First Class Corridor Service – Quebec City to Halifax VIA Rail’s Easterly Service in a private bedroom, access to domed viewing cars. Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax
Time was, you could board a sleeper train in Vancouver and travel through to Halifax without changing trains. You can still experience this wonderful trip, using a combination of VIA Rail’s trains across Canada. The "Canadian", Silver and Blue Class from Vancouver to Toronto in a cozy sleeper car, delicious meals and access to domed viewing cars. VIA 1 First Class Service from Toronto to Montreal and Montreal to Quebec City, pampers travelers with large roomy seats, large viewing windows and delicious meals. The "Ocean" from Quebec City to Halifax in a private bedroom with access to a comfortable service lounge. Along the way, kick up your heels and see the sights in some of Canada’s favorite cities. CARTAN’S TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 - Arrive in Vancouver Welcome to Vancouver. Your package provides a voucher
for the airport shuttle bus. Our choice of the Marriott Pinnacle puts
you in the heart of the city, close to shops, museums and restaurants.
Day 2 - Via Rail Vancouver to Toronto Your city sightseeing tour shows you see just how much this
lovely city has to offer. Highlights of your tour include Gastown, a lovely 19th
century restoration offering a selection of excellent restaurants; colorful
Chinatown, BC Place, the Sunken Gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park, totem poles and
Stanley Park. Your train is scheduled to depart at 5:30PM. Nothing shows you
Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rail’s "top of the line"
accommodation. Your sitting room by day converts to upper and lower berths at
night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see you settled into your room. As
a Silver and Blue Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of
any of the lounges and access to the skyline car for spectacular viewing. Day 3 & 4 - Enroute to Toronto Rail travel remains so popular, because of the fine service
and care offered by the VIA Rail Staff. Each morning, coffee, rolls and juice
are available in the lounge. Brunch is available into the afternoon. The Via
Rail Staff will confirm dinner reservations. One of the great pleasures of
traveling by train is meeting people from all over the world. Day 5 - Arrive Toronto Yet another day of rail travel is yours to enjoy. You are
scheduled to arrive into Toronto this evening. Overnight arrangements have been
confirmed at the Fairmont Royal York, located just across the street from the
rail station. Day 6 – Toronto/Niagara Falls Niagara Falls and the Niagara region is one of Eastern
Canada’s most spectacular and beautiful areas. The beauty of the falls is
breathtaking and a ride on the Maid of the Mist is fun. Lunch is included. Our
garden lovers will be delighted with the array of flowering attractions around
the Falls. Your tour allows time for you to do some exploring on your own. Day 7 – Toronto to Montreal This morning, consider a walk across the glass floor at the
CN Tower, the worlds tallest freestanding structure or visit the SkyDome Hotel,
where you can see the ball field through the glass wall in the lobby of the
hotel. Toronto you will quickly come to realize is a city where people live and
play as well as work. Lake frontage, friendly people, wonderful food and great
shopping are a few of the reasons people return again and again. Schedule
permitting, a midday train to Montreal with a wonderful lunch, as you sample the
pleasures of VIA 1 First Class Service. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is located
right over the rail station, putting you in the heart of Montreal. Day 8 – Montreal at Leisure Your morning sightseeing tour visits Montreal’s beautiful
churches, historic buildings and Old Montreal located along the shores of the
St. Lawrence River where Montreal was founded. Here you'll find the Notre-Dame
Basilica, constructed in 1824. This afternoon visit underground Montreal for
some great shopping. For your travels to Quebec City, schedules permitting, an
early evening departure with dinner on the train. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
is just a short taxi ride from the Quebec City rail station. Day 9 – Quebec City Old Quebec abounds with architectural treasures, and the
Quartier Petit Champlain is right out of a fairy tale. The Fairmont Chateau
Frontenac is located inside the old city, where you are steps away from shops,
restaurants and magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River. This morning you
will discover Quebec City’s historic past with visits to the Plaines of Abraham,
the Grand-Alee, the Parliament building, the old Military Drill Hall, The Place
d’Armes, the Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica and Cathedral, City Hall, the
Fortifications, St. John Street and Place Royal. This afternoon your tour
continues with visits to Montmorency Falls, the Island of Orleans, the Beaupre
coast and the Sainte Anne Basilica. Day 10 – Quebec City to Halifax Quebec City is close to perfect and the Fairmont Chateau
Frontenac is the perfect place to see it all. The city is exuberant, filled with
bright colors, smiling people, beautiful buildings, quant shops in magical
streets, flower filled gardens, parks, sidewalk cafes, horse drawn carriages and
an ever commanding view of the St Lawrence River. Your sleeper train to Halifax
departs at 10PM this evening. We will arrange for a transfer to the rail
station. Once on board, the staff will see you comfortably settled into your
bedroom. Day 11- Arrive Halifax This is a day to enjoy the train and the
scenery. As you are traveling in Easterly Class, you have access to the service
car where you can order beverage service and mix and mingle with your fellow
travelers. If you are aboard this train between June 25 and October 15, your
fare includes breakfast and lunch aboard the train. For travel during other
periods, meal service will be offered in the main dining room for a fee. You
arrive into Halifax late afternoon. Our choice of the Delta Halifax lets you
enjoy delightful water views as the hotel is located in the cities’ harbor area,
known as the Historic Properties. Day 12 – Peggy’s Cove Tour & Lunenburg Tour This morning, join your kilted guide for a visit to Canada’s
most photographed fishing village. Visit the South Shore where the pirates of
"Oak Island" and rumrunners found this craggy coastline the perfect place to do
a little business. Visit picturesque Lunenburg, home to Nova Scotia’s largest
fishing fleet. Day 13 – Halifax Home Transfers have been arranged from your hotel to the airport. If you would like more information on any of our tours, please go to our "Request Form". Site Map For Tour Package Information Contact SNOWBIRD TRAVEL AGENCY Snowbird Travel Agency@Copyright 1998-2008. All rights
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