Toronto to Montreal - Winter Explorer by Rail

Days 1-2  Toronto  
Fly to Toronto. Spend your first couple of days exploring this cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a visit to the CN Tower, where its views are particularly impressive in winter, or perhaps keep warm in one of the city’s many museums, shops or restaurants.

Day 3  Niagara  
Falls Today, pass through farms, lakes and rivers all blanketed in snow on a day trip to the mighty Niagara Falls. Once the temperatures dip, these thundering falls begin to freeze, flaunting a stunning display of magnificent frozen icicles.

Day 4  Toronto to Ottawa  
Bid farewell to Toronto and journey by train to the nation’s capital of Ottawa.

Days 5-6  Ottawa  
Explore the city on foot on an included guided walk, then perhaps ice skate across the frozen Rideau Canal, catch an ice hockey match or sample tasty treats at ByWard Market. For a culture fix, visit the historic Parliament Buildings, showcasing fascinating history and artefacts from across Canada and beyond.

Day 7  Ottawa to Québec City  
Sit back and relax as you travel by train on this scenic journey into Québec before crossing the St Lawrence River, arriving into Québec City.

Day 8  Québec City  
Wrap up and get your bearings on a walking tour of charming Old Québec City, where the sound of French chatter floats above the cobblestone streets, before heading to Petit-Champlain, one of the most picturesque spots in the city.

Day 9  Québec City  
Today is at leisure, perhaps spend the rest of your stay trying out different Québec City traditions such as tobogganing outside the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, relaxing at a Nordic spa, or tasting sweet maple syrup frozen in snow.

Day 10  Québec City to Montréal  
Get back on board the train as you head south to the eclectic city of Montréal.

Days 11-12  Montréal  
The best way to explore this lively city is on foot, even during the colder months. Wander around different food markets, along iconic Rue Saint-Paul and through the winding streets and plazas of Old Montréal, stopping off to marvel at the snow-covered Notre-Dame Basilica. You can also ice skate, cross-country ski or simply play in the snow before your journey comes to an end.

Days 13-14  Fly home