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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!
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-Duration : 14 days and 13 nights
-Theme : Gaspésie and Ontario
-Begin : Toronto
-End : Montreal |
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| We prepare for you this wonderful itinerary that will take you from Ontarion to Percé with comfort and style! It’s indeed by train that you’ll travel along the majestic St-Lawrence River. You’ll make a magical stop in the only remaining fortified city in North America before continuing to the extraordinary Gaspe Peninsula and its amazing marine and alpine sceneries! |
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Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !
Days 1 and 2 - Toronto
Arrival in Canada’s financial metropolis. The « Queen » city has a lot to offer. Take advantage of a city tour before strolling freely along its seemingly endless streets, discovering its rich museums and participating to its many cultural and sport events.
Days 3 and 4 – Toronto / Ottawa (446 km by train)
Take the train to the very beautiful city of Ottawa, Canada’s capital. A city tour will then allows you to discover the city’s main attractions such as the Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the public market, etc.
| From Toronto (day 3), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Deerhurst Resort
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Multi-activities and Algonquin Park
Location : Huntsville
For more information |
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The Voyageurs Escape
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Canoe and Algonquin Park
Location : Algonquin Park
For more information |
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Pillar and Post Inn
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Vineyard and Gastronomy
Location : Niagara-on-the-Lake
For more information |
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Killarney Mountain Lodge
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights or 4 days and 3 nights
Theme : Lodge and Multi-activities
Location : Killarney
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required. |
Days 5 and 6 – Ottawa / Montreal (187 km by train)
Take the train to Montreal, second french speaking city in the world after Paris. A city tour will then allow you to discover the main attractions that has made Montreal famous: The Notre-Dame Basilica, the Olympic Tower, The Old-Montreal, The Saint-Joseph Oratory, etc. (Breakfast included on day 6)
Days 7 and 8 – Montreal / Quebec City (272 km by train)
Back on the train heading this time to beautiful Quebec City. A city tour will allow you to discover this World Heritage site city. Indeed, its old section has kept its historic character and an “Old France” charm! (Breakfast included on days 7 and 8)
Days 9 to 11 – Quebec City / Gaspé / Percé (800 km train)
Some more free time to explore this beautiful city before a shuttle take you to the train station. You then take the night train to the legendary Gaspe Peninsula. Once in Gaspé, you will have the time to make an unforgetable visit to the famous Forillon National Park. A the end of the afternoon, a shuttle will take you to Percé where you’ll be in position to discover its many highlights: Excursion to the legendary Rocher, extraordinary cruise to the Bonaventure Island which is a world famous bird sanctuary, a rich cultural life, an animated waterfront and so much more! (Breakfast included)
Days 12 and 13– Percé / Montreal (984 km by train)
Night train to Montreal.
| From Percé (day 12), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Camp Bonaventure
Duration : 4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights
Theme : Salmon Fishing
Location : Bonaventure
For more information |
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Gîte du Mont-Albert
Duration : 4 days and 3 nights
Theme : Lodge and Hiking
Location : Ste-Anne-des-Monts
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required. |
Day 14 – Montreal
Some free time to visit the city before your return flight. (Breakfast included) |
| Departures dates |
 June : 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
July : 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
August : 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
September : 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
| Train class |
Comfort (economy)
and lower berth |
VIA 1 (first class)
and bedroom |
| double |
1898 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2348 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
2781 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
3232 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
1638 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2088 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
1507 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1957 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| child (under 12) |
N/A |
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As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.
For every package of this section, you have the opportunity to choose your class of train. We invite you to visit our Class of train to get more information on the different classes available.
| The cost includes: |
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The cost does not include: |
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.
· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number
· Train between Toronto and Ottawa, Ottawa and Montreal, Montreal and Quebec City, Quebec City (Charny) and Gaspé, Percé and Montreal in comfort class (economy) and sleeper or in VIA 1 class (First class) and standard room
· City tour of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City
· Transfer between Quebec City and Charny (day 9), between the Gaspé train station and the Forillon National Park (day 10) and from the Forillon National Park and Percé (day 10)
· Bonaventure Island Cruise
· 13 nights accommodation
· 5 meals and a meal is included for every segment on VIA 1 (First class)
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)
· The travel insurance
· Other transfer than those listed in the “includes” section
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included) |
The table below features a selection of optional activities you can add to your basic package. The featured prices (adult and children) include all the activities. By choosing this option, all the activities featured in the table will be added to your package.
Please note that this table only features a slight portion of the excursions that are actually available. We invite you to check the complete list of our Quebec “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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