La Belle Province by Rail

• La Belle Province by Rail
• RMR Gold Leaf Getaway
• Ultimate Rockies by Rail

• Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

  This AAA Four Diamond hotel features 1,039 rooms, two restaurants—including the legendary Beaver Club—a lounge, spa and health club with indoor pool.  Located in downtown Montréal, close to bustling St Catherine Street, The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth opened in 1958 and is now something of a landmark in the city. It is also the largest hotel in Montréal. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

  Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
• Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

  A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award—and voted Best Resort on Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice 2009 list—the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Old Québec City, overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River. Its 618 guest rooms are complemented by three restaurants, a lounge, salon, and health club with indoor pool. Built in the late 19th century by Canadian Pacific Railways, it is the city’s landmark hotel. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge. The Fairmont was also featured on Travel + Leisure’s 2009 Best Hotels in the World list.  

  Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Rate per person: CAD $2,455 based on double occupancy, peak season departure

This 5-day/ 4-night package makes it easy to combine a visit to Québec’s two major cities, the sophisticated and lively Montréal and historic Québec City, the only walled city in North America. Travel easily between the two cities by train and discover both Old cities over private guided walking tours that take in all the highlights.

Luxury Train Travel Quebec

Day 1
Upon your arrival at the airport in Montréal, you will be met and transported to your hotel downtown. Spend your evening strolling on nearby Sainte-Catherine Street, which boasts a number of boutiques and restaurants. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in a Fairmont Gold Room.

Day 2
A private transfer will deliver you to Old Montréal, where you will meet your walking tour guide. Learn about more than 360 years of history as you wander the cobblestone streets to Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, Notre Dame Basilica, the commercial Saint-Paul Street, the Old Port and more. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in a Fairmont Gold Room.

Day 3
Travel from Montréal to historic Québec City aboard Via Rail’s first class train. Enjoy a private guided tour of Old Québec City, a place of mellowed stone buildings, horse-drawn carriages and narrow winding streets. Discover Place d’Armes, the Latin Quarter, Basilica, City Hall, Quartier Petit Champlain and Place Royale, and consider dinner at the famous Anciens Canadiens. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Château Frontenac in a Fairmont Gold Riverview Room.

Day 4
Continue exploring Québec City on your own today. Check out its shops and boutiques, visit the Citadel, dine in one of the fine restaurants or improvise a picnic on the Plains of Abraham. You might also wish to take a half-day excursion to Côte de Beaupré or even a full day tour to Charlevoix and Tadoussac. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Château Frontenac in a Fairmont Gold Riverview Room.

Day 5
A private transfer will deliver you from your hotel to the Québec airport in time for your outgoing flight. Safe travels!

To learn more about this experience please contact one of our travel planners.