From the rich history of Quebec City to Montreal's gastronomic delights, the allures of French Canada are all-encompassing in the country's largest province, Quebec. Bordered by the St. Lawrence River and connected to neighboring regions and its own historic cities by train, Quebec is a popular destination for Eastern Canada rail tours and Eastern Canada rail and cruise vacations.
French Canada tours often highlight the province's two most popular destinations: Montreal and Quebec City. The city's diversity and French splendors are highlighted on a Montreal tour with visits to noteworthy sites from Notre Dame Basilica and Bonsecours Market to the Olympic Complex. Montreal's underground shopping district is perhaps one of the unique features of the city. Tour packages from Montreal may also venture out to the Laurentian Mountains, where quaint towns and sparkling lakes fill the landscape.
Train tours from Montreal often venture by rail to Canada's oldest city, Quebec City, brimming with 17th-century structures sprinkled amidst modern architecture. Visitors can walk along romantic cobbled streets and weave through buildings that look as though they were plucked right out of old-world Europe on a Quebec City tour. Ancient fortifications and preserved ramparts surround Old Quebec. A charming shopping district, Petit-Champlain, sits aside historic sites, such as the Plains of Abraham and the Citadel. Outside of the walled city, beautiful parks, modern museums, and fantastic restaurants await visitors' exploration. Scenic train tours can take travelers further afield, perhaps to Montmorency Fall- located in the countryside surrounding Quebec City and noted for being higher than Niagara Falls-or the stunning Charlevoix region, where whale watching is an ever-popular activity. Guests who travel to Quebec City from Montreal enjoy the best of Quebec's metropolises and experiences that can only be found in the heart of French Canada, Quebec.
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Embark on a spectacular overland journey that showcases the beautiful and varied landscapes the world's second-largest country is famed for. Landing in Vancouver, explore the west coast's jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains, rushing rivers, glacial lakes and pristine forests before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian for a three-night journey across the...
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Let the rails guide your adventure on this coast-to-coast Canadian tour. The journey begins with a scenic ride on Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Vancouver into the Rockies to stay in Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise. Continue east aboard VIA Rail's Canadian to Toronto, where, after visiting Niagara Falls, VIA Rail's Corridor Service takes...
(84 reviews)Traverse the Canadian landscape, discovering spectacular cities and natural wonders while traveling from the West Coast to the East by train. This long-haul journey features overnight travel on VIA Rail's Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto and aboard VIA Rail's Ocean from Quebec City to Halifax, with the Corridor Service linking Montreal and...
(32 reviews)Enjoy the convenience of train travel on this cross-country trip featuring two of Canada's most popular cities and the ever-changing landscapes of the interior. Begin in Vancouver, with time to appreciate its blend of nature and culture, before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian for a journey past snow-capped mountains, vast prairies and calm lakes...
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(17 reviews)Embark on a magnificent small-group tour across the remarkable landscapes of Canada. From Quebec City's world-famous Le Château Frontenac to Vancouver's "Castle in the City," stay in five iconic Fairmont hotels as we journey from coast to coast. Enjoy two daylight trips on the famed Rocky Mountaineer in exquisite GoldLeaf Service, admiring...
(42 reviews)A marriage of classic travel options, this rail and cruise voyage presents the highlights of North America's East Coast. Join your ship in Boston, MA, cruising to charming ports of call along the U.S. and Canadian coastlines before following the scenic St. Lawrence River. Arriving inland, uncover the allures of Eastern Canada's most...
(86 reviews)Embark on a week-long journey of culture and history in French Canada. Begin in Montreal, where you can discover Canada's fascinating cultural capital while touring the city and sightseeing at your own pace. VIA Rail's Corridor Service whisks you to your next destination, Quebec City, where European flair is revealed during two full days of...
(27 reviews)Explore French Canada's cities and the coastlines of Nova Scotia on a culture-filled tour. Spend time sightseeing and tasting your way through Montreal and Quebec City before venturing to the Eastern Seaboard on an overnight rail journey in a private cabin on VIA Rail's Ocean. In autumn, Canada's fiery fall foliage stands out against a bright...
(57 reviews)Uncover Canada's most amazing landscapes on this incredible exploration of the country's contrasts from the Pacific to the Great Lakes. Beginning with a guided tour of Vancouver, the journey continues to the stunning Rocky Mountain town of Jasper. Here, admire awe-inspiring vistas, including the Maligne River valley. Embark on an epic...
Fiery autumn foliage and captivating destinations make it easy to fall in love with the Eastern states and provinces of the United States and Canada on this memorable tour. Split your time between the two nations, admiring the ever-changing landscape as you travel by train along Canada's bustling Windsor Corridor and cruise the St. Lawrence and...
Discover North America's East Coast, a place that harbors deep-rooted traditions and cities where history was quite literally written. Over 13 memorable days, travel between the United States and Canada - first aboard a Holland America cruise ship and later aboard VIA Rail's Corridor Service. Set sail from Boston and explore Portland or Bar...
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