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
Current offers
- Book 2027 Canada vacations by Sep 30 and receive 15% off select packages — through 2027-12-31 · Early Booking Bonus – Book your 2027 Canada vacation by Sep 30 and receive 15% off select packages (up to $6,000 per couple) is applicable to select packages only as indicated on our Canada By Design website. Total savings vary by package, departure date, hotel grade, and other factors. Offers are subject to availability for 2027 departures and can be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice. Trans Canada Packages: Up to $6,000 per couple Western Canada Packages: Up to $4,500 per couple Eastern Canada Packages: Up to $3,500 per couple Road Trip Packages: Up to $2,000 per couple…
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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