Halifax VIA Rail Getaway

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Halifax VIA Rail Getaway

Taking the train harkens back to a bygone era when travel was a more relaxed endeavor. Let Atlantic Tours take care of the details as you sit back and unwind.

From your front row seat, discover how the landscape shifts as you travel through Eastern Canada to the Atlantic Ocean. See hills, valleys, bays, forests, small towns, and cities as you journey eastward. Your adventure continues upon arrival in Halifax – Nova Scotia’s capital city. Halifax has much to discover! Fascinating history, incredible outdoor adventure, excellent local food and wines, lively music; the list goes on! The heart of Halifax is perfect for exploring on foot with so much to see and do. The city is alive day and night!

Enjoy the best VIA Rail has to offer when you travel in business class corridor service from Toronto and Sleeper Plus Class service on The Ocean from Montreal. Relax and get to know your fellow passengers in the service car lounge. Savour delicious meals and attentive service in the dining car. At night, let the rhythm of the rails lull you to sleep in your cozy accommodations.

Dates are flexible. However, VIA Rail departs Toronto and Montreal to Halifax on Wednesday, Fridays, and Sundays only. The train departs from Halifax on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only.

Highlights

Itinerary

5 Day Itinerary and Prices

Departures from Montreal or Toronto

Please be aware that prices vary based on season.

Day 1 (Sunday): Overnight Train to Halifax
VIA Rail's Touring Class service with private sleeping accommodations and meals.

Day 2 (Monday): Arrive Halifax
Check into your downtown Halifax hotel for your 2 night stay.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Halifax
Enjoy a day at leisure, ask us about sightseeing tours to add to your package.

Day 4 (Wednesday): Depart Halifax
Enjoy some free time and then depart Halifax for home on VIA Rail's Touring Class in the late morning.

Day 5 (Thursday): Arrive Home
Tour ends on arrival in Montreal/Toronto.

6 Day Itinerary and Prices

Day 1 (Wednesday): Overnight Train to Halifax
VIA Rail's Touring Class service with private sleeping accommodations and meals.

Day 2 (Thursday): Arrive Halifax
Check into your downtown Halifax hotel for your 3 night stay.

Day 3 (Friday): Halifax
Enjoy a day at leisure, ask us about sightseeing tours to add to your package.

Day 4 (Saturday): Halifax
Another free day in this vibrant city. Take a walk along the waterfront, check out the many restaurants and shops, visit a museum or some of the historical attractions throughout the city.

Day 5 (Sunday): Depart Halifax
Enjoy some free time and then depart Halifax for home on VIA Rail's Touring Class in the late morning

Day 6 (Monday): Arrive Home
Tour ends on arrival in Montreal/Toronto.

7 Day Itinerary and Prices

Day 1 (Friday): Overnight Train to Halifax
VIA Rail's Touring Class service with private sleeping accommodations and meals.

Day 2 (Saturday): Arrive Halifax
Check into your downtown Halifax hotel for your 4 night stay.

Day 3 (Sunday): Halifax
Enjoy a day at leisure, ask us about sightseeing tours to add to your package.

Day 4 (Monday): Halifax
Another free day in this vibrant city. Take a walk along the waterfront, check out the many restaurants and shops, visit a museum or some of the historical attractions throughout the city.

Day 5 (Tuesday): Halifax
Final full free day in this vibrant city.

Day 6 (Wednesday): Depart Halifax
Enjoy some free time and then depart Halifax for home on VIA Rail's Touring Class in the late morning

Day 7 (Thursday): Arrive Home
Tour ends on arrival in Montreal/Toronto.

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