Grand Canadian Rail Tour | Halifax to Vancouver

Day 1 Halifax | Arrival On arrival into Halifax transfer (own cost) to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.

Day 2 Halifax | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Coastal Cruise Lighthouse & Lobster Traps For generations upon generations in Nova Scotia, Lobstering has been part of our lives, and we are home to some of the oldest still functioning lighthouses in North America - each with their own unique story. The crew will pull a live lobster trap, showing you how today’s equipment is used, and be explaining what was caught. Option 2. Peggy's Cove Tour Peggy’s Cove has been an artist and explorers paradise for well over 150 years. This picture postcard village, on the rugged Atlantic shoreline, stands on solid rock above the crashing surf. The lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in the world. Option 3. Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour Explore the South Shore filled with a history of fishing, boat building, the pirate of ‘Oak Island’ and the rum running along this craggy coastline.
Option 4. Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Showcasing the very best this diverse and cosmopolitan city has to offer. Titanic Cemetery | Citadel | Alexander Keith's Brewery | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | Museum of Natural History | Hydrostone District | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Peir 21

Day 3 Halifax to Charlottetown | Private Transfer | Island Drives & Anne of Green Gables Tour Depart Halifax early this morning on a private transfer to Charlottetown via the Confederation Bridge. This 13 km bridge connects Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick with Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island and is the longest bridge in the world crossing ice-covered water. Upon arrival, connect with your Island Drives Tour and enjoy views of rolling farmland, stunning seascapes, tiny villages and bustling harbors along the Green Gables Shore.

Day 4 Charlottetown | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Morning Lobster Cruise Catch a buoy, haul a trap and band a claw as you learn about the world of lobster fishing on Prince Edward Island. Onboard feel the ocean breeze and watch for seabirds as Captain Mark explains the hard life of a lobster fisherman. Option 2. Morning Charlottetown Highlights Tour Discover the history and charm of Canada’s Birthplace as you ride through the streets of Charlottetown.

Day 5 Charlottetown to Moncton | Evening Departure VIA Rail This morning is yours to explore and relax in Charlottetown before an afternoon private transfer back over the Confederation Bridge to Moncton to board VIA Rail. From Moncton, New Brunswick journey overnight in the comfort of ‘Easterly Class’ through the rural communities of Quebec’s south shore to Montreal, Quebec. (dinner is included today)

Day 6 Arrive Montreal | VIA Rail Montreal | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Breakfast is included on the train this morning before your arrival into Montreal, then you can personalize your day by choosing your excursion. Option 1. Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour Enjoy a fully guided driving tour to all the "must see" areas of Montréal such as Mont Royal, Old Montréal, and the city's picturesque riverfront.
Option 2. Walking Tour of Old Montreal Explore the winding cobblestone streets of Old Montréal on a guided walking tour. Option 3. Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour The city’s best food tour takes you to at least 6 of your local guide’s favourite eateries and watering holes.

Day 7 Montreal | Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Tour Quebec City is the heart of French Canada. Nowhere else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an old-world city so complete. Quebec City looks and feels very European; perhaps that is why the entire old section of the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 8 Montreal to Toronto | VIA Rail Today you’ll ride in business class – along Canada’s famed “Corridor” into Toronto. Located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Canada’s largest city abounds with closely quartered attractions including Fort York, Little Italy and Toronto Island. Arrive Toronto mid-afternoon with the rest of the day free to explore (lunch is included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 9 Toronto | Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Tour includes: Hornblower Niagara Falls Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls, lunch overlooking Niagara Falls, free time in Niagara Falls and a winery tour including a wine tasting.

Day 10 - 12 Toronto to Jasper | VIA Rail This morning, check in at Toronto’s Union Station and board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ for the famous train journey across the prairies to the Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original stainless steel ‘streamliner’ railcars made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950s (all meals included from brunch day 10 to dinner on day 12)

Day 13 Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail | Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour Step off the "Canadian" train and take a deep breath – you’re here in the Canadian Rockies and the crisp mountain air is invigorating. After an orientation of this scenic mountain town we will take you to your hotel, then this evening it time to explore. Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour Admire diverse animal life in the Canadian wilderness on this evening wildlife tour. Delve into Jasper National Park with your guide. Travel through the mighty Athabasca Valley and marvel at the park’s beautiful landscapes by twilight

Day 14 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies (picnic lunch included today)

Day 15 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach This morning is at leisure to explore Lake Louise before a mid-day transfer to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley highway, arriving mid-afternoon.

Day 16 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day tour. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this full day excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain.

Day 17 - 18 Banff / Kamloops / Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer Board the Rocky Mountaineer for the famous all-daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. This trip offers breathtaking vistas and informative commentary along the way. Breakfast & lunch are served on board and hotel accommodation is provided mid-point in Kamloops. Your journey through history and across Canada concludes with your arrival at the Vancouver train station