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Atlantic Maritimes Explorer by Rail | Montreal to Halifax

Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 8 days

Atlantic Maritimes Explorer by Rail | Montreal to Halifax

Experience the best of Montreal, Quebec City, Prince Edward Island in just over a week on this Atlantic Maritimes Explorer Train Trip. Discover Canada as you've never seen it before on a trip with VIA Rail through the Atlantic and Maritime provinces. Witness the dynamic landscapes change from cosmopolitan cities to quirky towns and enjoy your choice of tours in Montreal and Charlottetown. From wandering the local food market on foot to cruising for lobster by boat, each moment is as adventurous as the next.

The journey, in facts

OperatorCanada by Design
VesselVIA Rail Canadian
Length8 days
RegionCANADA
CountriesCanada
DeparturesValid for Departures Now Through: 14 Oct 2026

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Montreal
Day 4Charlottetown
Day 7Halifax

Every departure

This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 14 Oct 2026. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • 2 nights accommodation in Montreal 2 nights accommodation in Charlottetown 2 nights accommodation in Halifax
  • VIA Rail onboard accommodation for 1 night between Montreal and Charlottetown Full Day Quebec City & Montmorency Falls tour
  • Montreal | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour Walking Tour of Old Montreal Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour Personalised Tailor-made Excursion
  • Private Van Transfer between Moncton & Charlottetown - Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables Tour Charlottetown | Freedom of Choice- Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Lobster Cruise Charlottetown Highlights Tour
  • Private transfer between Charlottetown & Halifax Halifax | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
  • Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour Best of Halifax & Peggy's Cove Tour Lunenburg Express Tour with Lobster Lunch
  • Meals as per itinerary National Park fees

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