Grand Canadian Rail Tour | Vancouver to Halifax

Day 1 - 2 Vancouver / Kamloops / Banff | 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.

Day 3 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 4 Banff to Lake Louise | Coach Depart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Lake Louise.

Day 5 Lake Louise to Jasper | 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 6 - 9 Jasper to Toronto | VIA Rail Spend the day relaxing in the mountain town of Jasper. This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ for the famous train journey across the prairies and scenic lake lands to Toronto. (all meals included from dinner day 6 to brunch day 9)

Day 10 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 11 Toronto to Montreal | VIA Rail Business Class By rail enter French Canada and arrive in the vibrant city of Montreal. There will be plenty of stunning views along the way of the blue expanse of Lake Ontario, the lovely farmland of rural Quebec and the shores of the St. Lawrence River. (lunch is included today)

Day 12 Montreal | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions 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 13 Montreal | Day Tour to Quebec City & Montmorency Falls 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 14 Montreal to Moncton | VIA Rail This evening enjoy the scenic vista through the rural communities of Quebec’s south shore. Overnight on VIA Rail. (dinner is included today)

Day 15 Arrive Charlottetown | VIA Rail Wake to views of the Atlantic Ocean, rolling hills, and quaint coastal villages that appear frozen in time. Upon disembarking the train take an included private transfer to Charlottetown via the Confederation Bridge. (Breakfast is included today)

Day 16 Charlottetown | Island Drives & Anne of Green Gables Tour Today enjoy views of rolling farmlands, stunning seascapes, tiny villages and bustling harbours along the Green Gables Shore (scenic drive) as we get ready to tour the North Shore area.

Day 17 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. Then head to the mouth of the harbour and into the Northumberland Strait, past Port La Joye/Fort Amherst, the Island’s oldest European settlement. Option 2. Morning Charlottetown Highlights Tour Discover the history and charm of Canada’s Birthplace as you ride through the streets of Charlottetown. Charlottetown to Halifax | Private Transfer Then this afternoon depart on a private transfer back over the Confederation Bridge to Halifax.

Day 18 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 Pier 21

Day 19 Halifax A check-out from your hotel concludes this memorable rail journey to Atlantic Canada.