See Canada by rail: Train only, Train Tours and Vacation packages
Canadian Rail Journeys: Starting in Halifax
Train tours starting in Halifax, Canada
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and one of the world's perfect ports of call for small ship cruises in Canada. With over 400 km of amazing coastline, white sandy beaches, and one of the world's largest natural harbors, life here revolves around the sea. But there's so much more.
From city streets to lazy afternoons by the ocean, it's all here in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Steeped in history, rich in culture, and refreshingly cosmopolitan. For over 250 years Halifax has been a world class place for business and pleasure. Premiere meeting and convention facilities. Fine dining. Great music. Fashionable boutiques. Whimsical craftshops. Cobblestone walkways. The Halifax Regional Municipality is an international urban center with a rural cachet. It bustles and thrives with all the energy and amenities of a capital city but within minutes of the city's core, Halifax offers the small coastal villages, country charm, and wilderness for which Nova Scotia is known. It's so beautiful you won't want to leave. Start your tour of Nova Scotia and Canada's Atlantic Coast with Halifax - Beautiful One Day... Perfect The Next.
Canadian Rail Journeys: Starting in Halifax
Train tours starting in Halifax, Canada
RN0079W - Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax Rail Tour (Westbound)
8 days - prices from $1,550 CDN
On this special railway tour discover the variety of Eastern Canada beginning with the lively harbor city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Discover historic Halifax before traveling by rail to trendy Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world. Here you will be treated to a sightseeing day tour by bus to Quebec City, the only walled city in North America with the architecture of Old France. After experiencing the "joie de vivre" of Quebec, you will travel by rail to Toronto, the largest city in Canada.
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This fantastic journey will take you through history, as you travel along the rail line that was completed in 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway. This ribbon of steel has forever linked the people of Canada from coast to coast. Now, over 123 years later, VIA Rail and RailsNW have created the perfect opportunity for you to relive this history, savor the adventure and "ride the rails" from coast to coast in one week. This epic journey will take you across... [more information]
This Canadian rail tour will take you from one coast to another with brief visits in some of the cities and towns enroute. Experience Canada as you travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast aboard VIA Rail's Canadian Transcontinental train from Vancouver to Toronto VIA 1 from Toronto to Montreal and the Ocean from Montreal to Halifax. On board the Canadian and Ocean, you will be accommodated in a private bedroom with bathroom.
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RN0165W - Canada's Cities Coast to Coast (Westbound)
16 days - prices from $3,925 CDN
Board the legendary VIA Rail train and explore great Canadian cities on a coast to coast tour. You will discover the beautiful Atlantic and Pacific coastlines from the mountains of British Columbia to the shores of Nova Scotia. Every province and city has gorgeous views, intriguing culture & cuisine, plus outdoor and indoor activities for everyone. [more information]
RN0174W - Grand Cross-Country Adventure (Westbound)
18 days - prices from $4,059 CDN
Discover Canada by rail as you travel on this unique transcontinental journey from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific, exploring cities and towns along the way. You will travel aboard VIA Rail's many trains including the Ocean, a wonderful way to enjoy the Maritime hospitality, Eastern Corridor, VIA 1, and the Canadian where you will view the Rocky Mountain vistas that can only be seen by train. On board the Ocean and Canadian, you will be accommodated in a private bedroom with bathroom...
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RN0192W - Grand Cross Country Adventure Winter (Westdbound)
18 days - prices from $2,763 CDN
Experience a Canadian winter aboard a train traveling on a unique journey from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast, stopping at cities and towns all along the way. You will ride VIA Rail's many trains including the Ocean with its Maritime hospitality, Eastern Corridor, VIA 1, and the transcontinental Canadian on which you pass by the snowy majestic Rocky Mountains, frozen mountain lakes, and numerous glaciers that can only be viewed from... [more information]
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Since 1885, when the legendary Canadian Pacific Railway united this country with a ribbon of steel, travelers from around the world have been coming to Canada to experience the rail journey of a lifetime.
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