Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax 2026 - 11 days from Toronto to Halifax

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Ontario & French Canada with Ocean Train to Halifax 2026

11 days from Toronto to Halifax



Tour Description:

Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this eastern Canada tour. You'll spend two nights in Toronto, Ottawa, and the Québec City area, and one night in Montréal. You’ll also overnight on Via Rail’s Ocean train between Montréal and Halifax, then spend two nights in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. Enjoy views of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as you travel seamlessly in the comfort of your private sleeper car. 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 Canada; and Montréal's Mount Royal, designed by the same designer as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its fine stained-glass windows, and Cap de La Madeleine, made a national shrine in 1888. Enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But that’s not all… 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! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park. In Halifax, visit Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing village with its historic lighthouse and stunning scenery. From the vibrant cities to the gorgeous scenery, this eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 24 Apr 26 — Monday 04 May 26Starting at $3,086Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 08 May 26 — Monday 18 May 26Starting at $3,086Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 15 May 26 — Monday 25 May 26Starting at $3,086Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 03 Jul 26 — Monday 13 Jul 26Starting at $3,117Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 17 Jul 26 — Monday 27 Jul 26Starting at $3,117Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 31 Jul 26 — Monday 10 Aug 26Starting at $3,287Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 28 Aug 26 — Monday 07 Sep 26Starting at $3,086Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 11 Sep 26 — Monday 21 Sep 26Starting at $3,107Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 18 Sep 26 — Monday 28 Sep 26Starting at $3,139Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 09 Oct 26 — Monday 19 Oct 26Starting at $3,086Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your adventure includes travel on VIA Rail’s The Ocean train, featuring private Sleeper Plus class to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Enjoy the fall colors of Ontario and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 18 to October 9 (Mother Nature permitting).
Notes:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted with a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary.

One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin during the overnight train experience.

Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 18 to October 9 (Mother Nature permitting).

ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome to Ontario’s capital and the largest city in Canada. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6pm this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions

Day 2
Begin the day with city sightseeing including major landmarks such as City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. Then skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the most loved landmarks in the world. Board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls up close. Then consider joining the optional excursion afterward to Skylon Tower for more amazing views of the Falls and a buffet lunch before returning to Toronto. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted

Day 3
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 Rockport, board your boat for a cruise that takes a scenic route through the many islands that are sprinkled with charmingly simple to opulent summer homes. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital

Day 4
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. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of History or perusing the array of restaurants and shops at lively Byward Market. Or get immersed in local Indigenous culture with an optional excursion to Mādahòkì Farm. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal prepared by indigenous chefs followed by an interactive Pow Wow dance performance

Day 5
Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec for a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the historic King’s Highway along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap de la Madeleine before arriving in Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack to enjoy a traditional Québec dinner and presentation on the process of maple extraction

Day 6
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. Enjoy an evening in Quebec’s countryside on an optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, cascading 272 feet into the Saint Lawrence River, followed by dinner featuring local cuisine

Day 7
This morning head south for ultra-modern Montréal, named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Major attractions on this afternoon’s guided tour include once-walled Old Montréal and majestic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. This evening is at leisure

Day 8
Say goodbye to your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a day at leisure. 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 9
Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, dining, and shopping

Day 10
The capital of Nova Scotia 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, one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada, are perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic

Day 11
Your vacation ends this morning.

Accommodations

TorontoOttawaQuebec CityMontrealHalifax
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Superior First-Class





Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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