Travel by rail from Montreal or Toronto to Nova Scotia. Enjoy the best of Canada's ocean playground as you spend three night's in Halifax and two night's on Cape Breton Island.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
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Nova Scotia City Lights & Country Sights with Rail - GUARANTEED! - from $2351.00 CAD + tax
About This Tour
Themes: Rail Vacations, Tours & Vacations
Enjoy a relaxing overnight aboard VIA Rail's Touring Class Service to Halifax and spend three nights in the waterfront city of Halifax; Nova Scotia's capital city, and 2 nights in beautiful Baddeck, Cape Breton, located on Bras d'Or Lake. Enjoy free time in Halifax to explore on your own and experience sightseeing tours of Halifax and Peggy's Cove. Join an escorted tour to Cape Breton with one of our local tour directors and discover the island that's been ranked as most beautiful island by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Cape Breton Island truly offers a world of wondrous sightseeing opportunities that include the famous Cabot Trail.
Highlights
- Round trip rail transportation from Toronto or Montreal
- VIA's touring class service including meals and private sleeping accomodation
- 3 nights accommodation in Halifax
- 2 nights accommodation in Baddeck
- 14 meals
- Gray Line Deluxe Historic Halifax City Tour
- Gray Line Peggy's Cove Tour
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
- World famous Cabot Trail
- Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting)
- Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Destinations: Nova Scotia: Halifax, Nova Scotia: Baddeck
Day 1: Monday: Depart Toronto or Montreal
It's a lunch time departure from Toronto or an early evening departure from Montreal on VIA Rail's Touring Class service. Make your train trip to the Maritimes a tourist experience in itself. By combining the many comforts of train travel and the thrill of discovery, Touring Class Service offers more than a ticket to the Maritimes: through the guidance and companionship of a Learning Coordinator, it will show you the way to the region's past and traditions. In a setting reminiscent of the legendary transcontinental trains, the Learning Coordinator will provide the cultural backdrop to the rolling Maritimes seascapes through informative, yet entertaining presentations carefully intertwined with the passing scenery, while setting the course to create an interactive environment open and inviting to everyone. When you travel in Touring class, you are given access to the very best VIA Rail has to offer: cozy accommodations and delicious meals. Refreshments remain available to you at any time, and you have exclusive access to their amazing touring cars, complete with panoramic dome and comfortable seating. (Dinner)
Day 2: Tuesday: Arrive in Halifax
Travel through New Brunswick for arrival in Halifax in the late afternoon. Your vacation begins at a hotel that is ideally located in the downtown core where you will spend two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3: Wednesday: Local Touring
Today enjoy a Gray Line Deluxe Historic Halifax City Tour and a Gray Line Peggy's Cove Tour. This informative and fun filled ride through the city streets will immerse you in the history and culture of Halifax. You'll have time for a quick bite to eat on the waterfront before heading out to see and hear the crashing waves of Peggy's Cove. No trip to Nova Scotia is complete without a visit to this beautiful, rustic fishing village along the Atlantic Ocean. (Continental Breakfast)
Day 4: Thursday: Halifax to Cape Breton
Transfer to New Glasgow to meet Tour Director and board touring coach. Then proceed to Cape Breton Island - "the Scotland of North America." Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to marvel at the many accomplishments of this genius. Spend two nights at a charming lakeside resort in the heart of Baddeck. (Dinner)
Day 5: Friday: Cabot Trail Touring
You're off to experience one of the prettiest drives in North America, the Cabot Trail. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is next, as you wind along this ribbon of highway, where the mountains meet the sea. The vistas abound as you travel over the flat-topped mountains. Also enjoy a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting). Tonight there is a "Farewell" dinner. (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner)
Arrivals in July, August and September enjoy a bonus while on the Cabot Trail: a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting) (Included).
Day 6: Saturday: Baddeck to Halifax
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits you. This reconstruction recreates one-fifth of the town of 1744 - words will not do justice to the scope of this tribute to New France. Roam the streets talking with some of the costumed guides who remain in character, or sample the sustenance of the era. Your tour continues along the shores of Bras d'Or to the mainland where you will continue on to Halifax for one more night. (Breakfast)
Day 7: Sunday: Depart Halifax
Although you begin journey homeward today, VIA Rail's Touring Class service allows you to continue enjoying the best of the Maritimes just a little bit longer! (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Monday: Arrive in Montreal/Toronto
Your tour ends on arrival in Montreal at approximately 8:30 AM or connect to Toronto where your tour ends at approximately 3:30 PM. (Continental Breakfast)
| Guaranteed Departure Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Montreal 2012: May 28; June 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23; August 6, 13, 20; September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 8 | $2886.00 CAD + tax | $2351.00 CAD + tax | $2312.00 CAD + tax | $2209.00 CAD + tax |
| From Toronto 2012: May 28; June 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23; August 6, 13, 20; September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 8 | $3149.00 CAD + tax | $2614.00 CAD + tax | $2574.00 CAD + tax | $2473.00 CAD + tax |
Note: Prices shown are per person and based on occupancy category
- The Cape Breton portion of the June 11, July 23, August 20 and September 17 departures are bilingual English/German tours.
- Ask us about starting your vacation at other VIA Rail stations.
- Tax Rates - From Montreal: 13.6%; From Toronto: 14.7% (non-residents of Canada are eligible for tax rebates; please inquire upon booking.
Monday: 1 Night
VIA Rail
Tuesday & Wednesday: 2 Nights
Cambridge Suites
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Thursday & Friday: 2 Nights
Inverary Resort
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Saturday: 1 Night
Cambridge Suites
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sunday: 1 Night
VIA Rail
Payment
A non-refundable $500 deposit per person is payable upon booking with the remaining balance due 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Terms
In the event of cancellation, the following penalties will apply:
- Between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of the total tour price will be retained.
- Between 30 days to day of departure and after departure: 100% of the total tour price will be retained.
Cancellation Insurance is available and strongly recommended.
Itinerary Variations
If unforeseen circumstances beyond our control necessitate changes, we reserve the right to vary itineraries/accommodations and substitute the best alternative available.
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