Quebec’s Rails and Walls

Quebec’s position on the St. Lawrence made it both a rail transportation gateway and important military position throughout its history. This itinerary will give you the opportunity to ride some of the oldest trains in Canada

DAY 1: Montreal

We’ll arrive in Montreal and take a tour of the city, including stops at Windsor Station, Old Port and the central business district. Our overnight will be at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, situated just on top of the Montreal train station and connected to its famous “underground city.”

DAY 2: Montreal to Sherbrook

We’ll stop on the outskirts of Montreal at ExpoRail – The Canadian Railway Museum, home to over 160 railway vehicles, models and artifacts. We’ll also visit Fort Chambly & Canal and the Amerindien Cultures House. We’ll take the sunset ride on the Sherbrook-Magog Dinner Train.

DAY 3: Sherbrook to Quebec City

On our way to Quebec City, we’ll stop at the Windsor Pouderier and Ft. Levis. We’ll take a guided tour of Chateau Frontenac, 22nd Regiment Museum and the Plaines of Abraham, where many battles important to North America were decided. Dinner this evening will be at a revolving restaurant with magnificent views of the region.

DAY 4: Quebec City to Charlevoix

Today, we’ll try Quebec’s newest rail attraction, Le Massif du Charlevoix. Our scenic ride will take us along the St. Lawrence Seaway. The day will include a whale-watching cruise and dinner served onboard the train during our return to Quebec City.

DAY 5: Quebec City to Gatineau

We’ll have breakfast on board VIA Rail as we travel to Canada’s National Capital. Once there, we will take a tour of the city, including Parliament Hill, the Canadian War Museum, RCMP Stables and the National Mint. We’ll overnight at Lac Leamy, where you can enjoy gaming in the casino or exploring the beautifully manicured parks around the property.

DAY 6: Gatineau/Outaouais

The Canadian Museum of Civilization covers over 1,000 years of Canadian history, from coast to coast. We’ll have a docent-led tour in the morning. Then we’ll board one of North America’s last remaining steam trains for a ride to Wakefield. In Wakefield, we can help turn the engine and take a guided tour of the village. We’ll have a fantastic dinner and entertainment onboard for our return to Gatineau.

DAY 7: Ottawa to Montreal

We’ll visit the Plaisance Heritage Center for the display on the history of trains around Ottawa. Then, we’ll stop at the Montebello Train Station and follow the short trail to Chateau Montebello for lunch. The hotel timbers were brought from British Columbia by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Carillon Barracks and Canal will be our final stop before heading for the airport.