Train rides to the Eastern Canadian provinces evoke images of lighthouses, crashing surf, fishing boats - it's no wonder they call it the Maritimes! Certainly the sea has shaped the culture and lifestyle of this scenic region, but it doesn't account for the friendliness of the people of Atlantic Canada. Enjoy excellent boating and fishing opportunities, explore rocky coves by kayak, take advantage of spectacular whale watching opportunities and indulge in exquisite seafood cuisine. And it's not just rustic seaside villages: cosmopolitan cities offer shopping, dining and nightlife with all the Maritime hospitality.
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Historic Canadian Train Rides
Atlantic Canada is rich in historic locales, beginning with the capitol city of Nova Scotia, Halifax. This is a city filled with the living Canadian past as well as all the lively modern conveniences. Or visit the Fortress of Louisbourg, a relic of 18th century Canada and the largest reconstructed French fort in North America. There you'll find centuries of history in artifacts and daily life reenacted in period-costumes. Or come to Lunenburg, a town founded in 1753 and now a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture, the best surviving example of a planned British colony.
Scenic Canadian Train Trips
Many a Canadian train trip to the Maritimes includes a visit to scenic Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, a small fishing village famous for its crashing surf and the Peggy's Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed locations in Canada. Or travel to the Bay of Fundy, where you can experience whale watching aboard a Tall Ship and see the world's highest tides. Or visit St. Andrews by the Sea in New Brunswick, one of the oldest and loveliest seaside resort towns in Canada.
And don’t forget tiny Prince Edward Island. The "Garden of the Gulf" is an island paradise, just 224 km long and 64 km at its widest, lush forests and rolling farms meet sandy beaches on the northern side and striking red sandstone cliffs on the south.
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VIA Rail Routes in Eastern Canada
The following VIA route is found in the Maritimes and featured in our
VIA Rail vacation packages for this area:
To book VIA Rail Canadian train rides featuring New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, or for questions and custom itineraries, please speak with one of our train travel specialists at toll free 1-888-730-9500.
For travelers outside of North America, click here for our International toll free numbers.