Explore Eastern Canada by Train | Halifax to Toronto
Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 8 days
Explore Eastern Canada by Train from Halifax to Toronto, with Stops in PEI, Quebec & Montreal. Discover the charm of Eastern Canada on this unforgettable rail journey from Halifax to Toronto. Begin with coastal beauty in Nova Scotia and scenic Prince Edward Island before boarding VIA Rail’s Ocean Train for an overnight ride to vibrant Montreal. Continue to historic Quebec City, then cap off your adventure in cosmopolitan Toronto. This curated itinerary blends natural beauty, French-Canadian culture, and iconic cities — all connected by the romance of train travel.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Canada by Design |
|---|---|
| Vessel | VIA Rail Canadian |
| Length | 8 days |
| Region | CANADA |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 14 Oct 2026 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Halifax |
| Day 3 | Charlottetown |
| Day 5 | Moncton |
| Day 6 | Montreal |
| Day 8 | Toronto |
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 Halifax 2 nights accommodation in Charlottetown 2 nights accommodation in Montreal
- VIA Rail onboard accommodation for 1 night between Moncton and Montreal Halifax | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions 1 - Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour 2 - Best of Halifax & Peggy's Cove Tour
- Private Transfers between Halifax & Charlottetown Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables Tour
- Charlottetown | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions 1 - Lobster Cruise | Operates 01 Jul - 30 Aug 2 - Charlottetown Highlights Tour
- Private Transfers between Charlottetown & Moncton
- Montreal | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions 1 - Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour 2 - Walking Tour of Old Montreal 3 - Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour 4 - Personalised Tailor-made Excursion
- Full Day Quebec City & Montmorency Falls tour Business class rail travel Montreal to Toronto (lunch included) Meals as per itinerary
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