Toronto to the Maritimes
16 days from £2,820pp
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16 days from £2,820pp
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Ontario / Quebec / The Maritimes
Places visited
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Saint John, Digby and Bay of Fundy, Lunenburg, Halifax
Overview & Highlights
Explore five Canadian provinces by rail and road on this epic 16-day journey from Toronto to Halifax.
Visit the fascinating cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City by rail before driving through wild scenery and enjoying delicious seafood in the maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Your tour begins in Canada’s biggest city Toronto. Explore its beautiful waterfront and diverse downtown before ascending 450 metres up CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings. Take an optional a cruise on Lake Ontario, then in the evening enjoy the city’s cuisine in Chinatown and Kensington Market.
Take an unforgettable day trip to wonder of the world Niagara Falls, before taking the train east to Canada’s capital Ottawa. Visit the city’s historic buildings and museums including Canada’s National Gallery.
Take the train into the province of Quebec and explore Montreal, famous for its churches and French-Canadian cuisine. Visit the city’s museums and botanical gardens, then take a scenic St Lawrence River cruise. Enjoy the grandeur of Quebec City, the only walled city in North America and explore the French-Canadian heritage of its cobblestone streets, murals and bistros.
Your final rail journey brings you to the maritime province of New Brunswick. Enjoy the waterfront promenade of Bathurst, then drive to the wineries of Moncton before exploring the wonders of the Bay of Fundy, famous for the highest tides in the world. Kayak past dramatic sea stacks, walk on the ocean floor and enjoy an unforgettable whale-watching tour.
Take the ferry across to Nova Scotia and drive across the island, exploring either the historic sites and wineries of Annapolis Valley or the rugged scenery of Kejimkujik National Park en route to Halifax.
Delve into the Nova Scotian capital’s fascinating history and visit nearby Peggy’s Cove lighthouse and the elegant colonial town of Lunenburg before feasting on Halifax’s famous seafood delicacies.
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Joshua Salter - Travel Expert
Outline itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Toronto, CN Tower and sightseeing
Day 2Toronto cruise and cuisine
Day 3Day trip to spectacular Niagara Falls
Day 4Via Rail Train to historic Ottawa
Day 5History and walking tours of Ottawa
Day 6Train to Montreal, walking tour and French-Canadian cuisine
Day 7Montreal culture and river cruise
Day 8Train to historic Quebec City, river cruise
Day 9Quebec City gourmet tour and Battlefields Park
Day 10Quebec City to Bathurst
Day 11Wineries of Moncton and tides of Hopewell Rocks
Day 12Historic Saint John and whale-watching in Bay of Fundy
Day 13Nova Scotia and historic Halifax
Day 14Maritime heritage of Halifax
Day 15Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg
Day 16Tour ends
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Our expert's opinion
“The Bay of Fundy is incredible and the contrast between walking on the seabed at low tide and watching whales breach out of the water a few hours later is unforgettable. ”
Joshua Salter - Travel Expert
Joshua has been travelling to the USA since childhood, visiting his father and four siblings on the west coast. He is fortunate to have travelled to 42 of the 50 US states, and hopes to complete the set by his next big birthday.
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