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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 : 11 days and 10 nights
-Theme : Quebec and Ontarion Discovery
-Begin : Toronto
-End : Montreal |
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You would like to travel in Ontario and Quebec but are not keen to the idea of driving while visiting the urban areas? Leading you from one city to another in comfort and style, the Corridor train of Via Rail is surely your best choice! You’ll be in position to relax while watching the countryside roll by at speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour, no matter what the weather conditions are. No need to get worked up in traffic jams and to search for parking spots while visiting Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal. |
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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.
Day 3 – Toronto / Niagara Falls / Toronto
Today is dedicated to the visit of the legendary Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake.
Days 4 and 5 – 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 4), 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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Gananoque Inn
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Cruise and Discovery
Location : Gananoque
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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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 |
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Arowhon Pines
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Lodge and Multi-activity
Location : Algonquin Park
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 6 to 8– Ottawa / Quebec City (475 km by train)
Back on the train heading this time to historic 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! Moreover, you’ll make a fabulous one day excursion towards the Charlevoix region. You’ll then live the exhilarating experience of a whale watching cruise on the St. Lawrence River.
Days 9 and 10 – Quebec City / Montreal (272 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.
Day 11 – Montreal
Some free time to visit Montreal before your return flight. |
| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from May 25 to September 30, 2009. |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
| Train class |
Confort (economy) |
VIA 1
(first class) |
| double |
1471 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1807 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
2297 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
2632 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
1259 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1595 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
1183 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1519 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| child (under 12) |
473 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
784 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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 from Toronto to Ottawa, Ottawa to Quebec City and from Quebec City to Montreal in comfort (economy) or VIA 1 class (first class)
· City tour of Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal
· Discovery day in Niagara Falls and in Niagara-on-the-Lake
· Day excursion to Tadoussac starting from Quebec City by bus including whale-watching
· 10 nights accommodation
· Depending on the class chosen, 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
· Transfer between train stations and hotels
· 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 Ontario and Quebec “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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