Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax - 2022
Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax - 2022
Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax - 2022
12 Days Starting in Toronto and ending in Halifax
Visiting: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Thousand Islands National Park, Ottawa, Quebec City Area, Montreal, New Brunswick, Halifax, Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8334-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this eastern Canada tour. You'll spend two nights in Toronto, Ottawa, the Québec City area, Montréal, and Halifax. You’ll also overnight on Via Rail’s Ocean train between Montréal and Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia. Enjoy views of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as you travel seamlessly in the comfort of your private sleeper car. On your sightseeing tour 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 America; and Montréal's Mount Royal, designed by the same designer as New York City’s Central Park. In Ottawa, you’ll visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables, a tribute to Canadian heritage and history. In Québec, visit the Basilica of Notre Dame, dating to the 19th century, and Cap de La Madeleine, a national shrine with its fine stained-glass windows. Enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But that’s not all…you’ll enjoy beautiful scenery on this eastern Canada tour. For a tour highlight, 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! Also enjoy a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands of St. Lawrence Islands National Park. In Halifax, visit Peggy’s Cove, with its historic lighthouse, stunning scenery, and quaint fishing village. Be sure to bring your camera! 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
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Welcome to Ontario’s capital. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls. Return to Toronto, where sightseeing includes the city’s major landmarks, such as the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower, the University of Toronto, and ultra-modern Rogers Centre. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for a delicious dinner and spectacular views.NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Day 3 : Toronto,Kingston,Thousand Islands National Park,Ottawa
Location: Toronto, Kingston, Thousand Islands National Park, Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel
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 Ivy Lea, board your boat for a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands of St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.
Day 4 : Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel
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. Visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables, a tribute to Canadian heritage and history. 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.NOTE: All dates are subject to availability of the RCMP Stables, and can become unavailable at any time.
Day 5 : Ottawa,Québec City Area
Location: Ottawa, Quebec City Area
Accommodation: Hotel
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 de Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 6 : Québec City Area
Location: Quebec City Area
Accommodation: Hotel
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.
Day 7 : Québec City Area,Montréal
Location: Quebec City Area, Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Montreal - Longueuil
This morning, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction. Afterward, head south for sophisticated Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, and modern Montréal.
Day 8 : Montréal
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Montreal - Longueuil
The next two days are at leisure to discover the city’s European charm, Canadian warmth, and small-world feel.
Day 9 : Montréal,Via Rail The Ocean Train To Halifax
Location: Montreal, New Brunswick, Halifax
Accommodation: Overnight 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.
Day 10 : Via Rail Ocean Train,Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel, the Lord Nelson.
Day 11 : Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove
Location: Peggys Cove, Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The capital of Halifax, 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 12 : Halifax
Location: Halifax
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Meals
Breakfast-1 Lunch-1 Dinner-1
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Small Group
Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Rideau Canal
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, as detailed in the itinerary
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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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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Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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