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Maritime Rail — The Ocean
VIA Rail's flagship to the Atlantic coast.
Overview
VIA Rail's overnight Ocean train from Montréal to Halifax with stays in both cities and a Lunenburg day.
- 1 night on The Ocean
- Halifax & Lunenburg
- Sleeper Plus berth
- Pacific Junction routing
Day by day
Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive Montréal
Welcome dinner.
- Day 2
Old Montréal
City day.
- Day 3
Board The Ocean
Evening departure.
- Day 4
Arrive Halifax
City tour.
- Day 5
Lunenburg & Peggy's Cove
South Shore day.
- Day 6
Depart Halifax
Onward flight.
What's included
In the price.
- Sleeper Plus berth
- 5 hotel/cabin nights
- Halifax city tour
- South Shore day
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