road scholar canadian rail trips

• Photo Gallery
• Testimonials & Reviews
• News & Blog Posts
• Work With Us
• – Rocky Mountaineer Train Information –
• Rocky Mountaineer: Journey Through The Clouds
• Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West
• Rocky Mountaineer – Rainforest to Gold Rush
• – VIA Rail Train Information –
• VIA Rail ‘The Canadian’ Train
• Hotel Information
• Rocky Mountaineer Trains
• VIA Rail Trains
• Private Tours
• Custom Tours
• Tour Add-Ons
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Current Travel Updates
• Travel Insurance
• 4 Day Tour: Rockies Passage
• 5 Day Tour: Rockies Passage Plus
• 6 Day Tour: Rockies Essentials
• 7 Day Tour: Lake Louise Explorer
• 7 Day Tour: Rockies Nostalgic
• 7 Day Return Tour: Lake Louise Escape
• 8 Day Tour: Rockies Adventurer
• 9 Day Return Tour: Rockies Circle Essentials
• 9 Day Return Tour: Train Lover’s Dream
• 10 Day Tour: Rockies Relaxer
• 12 Day Return Tour: Rockies Circle Adventurer
• 13 Day Tour: Rockies Glaciers & Gardens
• – View All –
• 7 Day Canadian Nostalgic: Vancouver to Toronto
• 7 Day Canadian Nostalgic: Toronto to Vancouver
• 7 Day Canadian Prestige: Vancouver to Toronto
• 7 Day Canadian Prestige: Toronto to Vancouver
• 12 Day Canadian Adventurer: Vancouver to Toronto
• 12 Day Canadian Adventurer: Toronto to Vancouver
• 16 Day Canadian Trip of a Lifetime: Vancouver to Halifax
• 16 Day Canadian Trip of a Lifetime: Halifax to Vancouver
• Canadian Rockies Winter Tours
• Eastern Canada Tours
• Rockies Golf Tours
• Southwest USA Tours
• – Rocky Mountaineer Train Tickets –
• Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver to Banff Train
• Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver to Jasper Train
• Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper Train
• Rocky Mountaineer: Banff to Vancouver Train
• Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper to Vancouver Train
• Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper, Whistler, Vancouver Train
• Submit Booking Request
• Request a Quote

Canada Rail Vacations

Your rocky mountaineer and via rail canada train travel experts., "get ready for the experience of a lifetime".

Martin Flanagan Founder of Canada Rail Vacations

Customized Rail Adventures

Our tour packages are custom-made by our team of Vacation Planners to meet your specific needs.

Locally Owned & Operated

We know this country like nobody else.

Private Tour Upgrades

All of our tour packages can be upgraded to included private sightseeing tours & transfers.

Unforgettable Moments

Capture memories to last a lifetime.

Featured Rail Tours

Our most iconic tours - our customers' favourites

The Canadian Prestige: Eastbound

Combine nostalgia and luxury to get prestige: with one week of unparalleled customer service, five-star accommodation, and the finest attention to detail. The Prestige rail cars aboard VIA Rail’s…

Lake Louise Escape: Circle Tour

This 7-day circle tour takes you on a simple, yet stunning, journey through Western Canada’s Rocky Mountains aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, with a focus on maximizing your time on the…

The Canadian Nostalgic: Eastbound

Step back into a golden past aboard “The Canadian” train – destination Toronto. With five days aboard the train, you’ll be mesmerized by Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Prairies and lake country, you’ll be…

Rockies Glaciers & Gardens: Eastbound

This 13-Day tour from Vancouver Island’s lush floral gardens to the remote glaciers of the Canadian Rockies, this tour is our most comprehensive vacation package for Western Canada. Soaking up the…

Rockies Relaxer: Eastbound

This 10-day tour provides you with a total of six nights in the Canadian Rockies with stays in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff. You will have time to leisurely explore and enjoy the laid-back…

Rockies Adventurer: Eastbound

This 8-day tour provides you with a total of five nights in the Canadian Rockies with stays in Jasper and Banff. You will have time to explore and feel the laid-back atmosphere of these unique…

Rockies Essentials: Eastbound

This 6-day tour will show you all the essential locations you need to see in the Canadian Rockies and takes you aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer for two full days along the historic Canadian…

The Canadian Trip of a Lifetime: Eastbound

You’ll start at the Pacific Ocean and end at the Atlantic Ocean. Over 16 days, you’ll see the full breadth of our great country. From lush West Coast rainforests to remote glaciers atop mountains, to…

Rockies Circle Train Adventurer

This 12-day circle tour includes 5 luxurious days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Beginning your adventure in Vancouver you will travel from the west coast inward to Whistler on our northern train…

The Canadian Adventurer: Eastbound

A Canadian adventure is calling your name! Packed with unforgettable natural excursions, must-see highlights, and endless landscapes, this 12-day Vancouver to Toronto tour combines two legendary…

Current Promotions

For information on our current deals and discounts, visit the Specials page here:

Winter Specials

Book your Canadian Winter Train Tour and receive a 10% discount on all of our advertised tours for travel between October 20 and December 31, 2024, or January 1 and April 10, 2025!

Summer Specials

Book your Canadian Train Trip with Canada Rail Vacations before April 14, 2024 and receive up to a 10% discount on advertised tour packages for 2024!

2025 Train Travel Deals

Book your 2025 Canada Rail Vacations tour package before May 1, 2024 and receive 2024 rates for 2025 travel, as well as complimentary hotel upgrades!

More About Our Tours

Find out more about our tours, Canadian rail information and history, and levels of service below.

The Rocky Mountaineer

Experience the gold-standard in luxury train travel and unparalleled customer service

Find out what it's like to sleep overnight on a classic, nostalgic train

Hotel Accommodations

Click through to see our trusted hotel partners throughout Canada

Train through the amazing Rockies!

What do our customers think.

Over the past 27 years we've hosted over 11,000 clients in Canada and USA. We've since had hundreds of clients come back on repeat tours. One gentleman has even travelled with us five times. It warms our hearts when guests rebook year over year as it means so much to us to see and speak with them and keep them in the Canada Rail Vacations' family.

Percentage of clients who loved their trip overall.

Percentage of clients who loved their train experience.

Percentage of clients who loved their hotel experience.

Latest News

Here at Canada Rail Vacations, there is always something new on the horizon. Read about the latest from the Canadian Rocky Mountains and beyond.

March 30, 2024

Should I Get Travel Insurance?

The question of whether to get travel insurance is one that comes up often.

January 29, 2024

Things to Do in Montréal

Things to do on a free day in Montréal

January 12, 2024

Things to Do in Ottawa

Things to do on a free day in Ottawa

This has been the tour I dreamt of doing. Along the route, the Rocky Mountaineer was the best in service! They know how to wow the client and are good at it. I have glowing accolades for them. Everything in Alberta was amazing. Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff ... all those stops were incredible. We will arrive home on Saturday at about 3 pm. While there’s no place like home, our journey with Canada Rail Vacations was where it all began in September 2017. Thank you Martin, for operating a tour company that fit our needs....and then some. You gave us options to customize this trip to meet our wishes. Thanks to your staff who know their stuff and coddled me along the way, especially Spencer. And a huge shout out to our Tour Guide Julian. Absolutely knowledgeable about the routes we took and of the trains going through the spiral tunnels. Julian really made those four days of private tours so worth it for us. You have in us four happy clients who will now recommend Canada Rail Vacations to others, plus we have amazing memories. Thanks Martin! Lori, Brian, Ruby and Rudy, Virginia, USA (The Canadian Adventurer)

We just returned home from our recent trans-Canada train adventure and wanted to pass along our thoughts on the holiday. We arrived in Vancouver and stayed at the Fairmont, which was lovely. All of the Fairmont accommodations were outstanding. The Rocky Mountaineer was exceptional! The aesthetic, the staff, the food... everything was amazing. The staff in particular on the train were outstanding, I was so touched, as a vegan they went out of their way to accommodate me and went so far above and beyond (I never would imagine that level of service!). We were also so pleasantly surprised by the Delta Kamloops, our room was gorgeous and the location was great. Of course, the scenery in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper was incredible, and we so often found ourselves speechless. Both of our tours in Banff and Lake Louise with Julian were outstanding. He was so knowledgeable and kept us entertained every moment of the tour! All in all, an incredible experience from booking to the actual trip. Thank you for a memorable holiday! Stephanie, Hovan & Doris K., Toronto, Canada (The Canadian Adventurer)

Now safely back in Cyprus and settled in again after a great holiday with you in August. Big thanks to Canada Rail Vacations for leaving the excellent wine at the Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver, it certainly dampened down the trail dust! Shame you couldn't join us to drink it! You have a great team from the ladies who sorted us out before we left the hotels in Vancouver and Banff, to the staff waving us off and those welcoming us at each stop. The entire trip was memorable on so many levels, but an understated highlight for me was standing at the water's edge of Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, and gazing in wonder at the Walcott Quarry/Burgess Shale! I read about and studied the fossils but to see it in real life was awesome! Anthony, Cyprus (Rockies Circle Essentials)

Now that my wife and I have rested after our very enjoyable tour of Canada and are back into our normal routine we would not like the time to pass without passing on to Canada Rail staff our sincere thanks for making all the reservations and organizing the itinerary.  Suffice it to say that things went like clockwork obviously due in large part to the experienced and dedicated Canada Rail Vacations staff. We will happily refer you to any of our friends and acquaintances who are considering travelling in Canada and will look to you next time we choose to travel in Canada. Many thanks to all! Doug & Norma L, Farrer, Australia (The Canadian Trip of a Lifetime)

Thanks for helping make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience for my daughter and myself. We had many planned, and unplanned, adventures and have many memories. Cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff on both VIA and Rocky Mountaineer. There were some hiccups with scheduling but the graciousness of the staff was superb. Our hotels were very good and thanks for the special gift in Vancouver. We also used your suggestions for touring the city, spot on! Will most likely never tour Canada again as my husband and I toured from Toronto East, but I am recommending Canada Rail Vacations to my family and friends. Thanks again. Judith & Cameron C, Alabama, USA (The Canadian Adventurer)

Join Our Newsletter

Keep up to date with our current news and promotions! Sign up to receive special offers straight to your inbox!

Download Brochure

Find out a little more about riding the rails in Canada and the US with us!

Get to know more about our Canadian team's experience, interests, and favourite places to visit in Canada!

Cross Off That Bucket List Item!

Connect with us.

We would love to hear from you, whether you are just starting your vacation planning process, have questions, or are ready to make a reservation!

Privacy Preference Center

Privacy preferences.

Canadian Trip Ideas

Find your perfect canadian adventure.

Our Canadian Insiders are experts at crafting personalized trips for travelers looking to discover the best of Canada. Pick from our trips below and we’ll help you create an unforgettable experience.

Discuss your Canadian train vacation with a local travel expert

Or call us toll free

Tour Review: Road Scholar’s Signature City Québec Tour is a Deep Dive into French Canadian History, Culture, and Food

Explore the cobblestoned streets of old québec and experience french charm without crossing the pond..

Review: EF Go Ahead’s Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany with America’s Test Kitchen

• I recently went on the Road Scholar Signature City Québec tour. This six-day trip was specially designed for women and was relatively small.
• It’s one of more than twenty Signature City programs in which travelers are immersed in the history, culture, and food of a single city. 
• Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization that has long been known for its in-depth educational travel programs. This tour was information rich and built for curious travelers looking to go deep on a single city.

The six-day Road Scholar Signature City Québec focuses entirely on the city of Quebec. On this Signature City tour, we visited the UNESCO World Heritage city’s gorgeous 17 th century architecture; saw indigenous and modern art in galleries and museums; heared stories of the dramatic highs and lows of Québec’s colorful history; and ate plenty of French Canadian cuisine (including croissants, crepes, and maple everything). 

THE SCOOP: What to Know About Road Scholar Before You Book

This six-day Road Scholar Quebec tour was specially designed for women and was relatively small (17 people), which made our walks around the city more manageable. We ranged in age from our 50s to 80s, and came from all over. However, our bond became evident quickly: we all love to travel. 

Things to Know About Road Scholar’s Signature City Québec  Tour

• Road Scholar travelers consider themselves lifelong learners and value studying the history and culture of the countries they visit. Most Road Scholar trips appeal to couples and solo travelers over 50.
• The hotel was a historic and comfortable home base in the middle of Old Québec, walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
• While there are other women-only groups, this Signature City program was the first one initially offered to a specific Road Scholar Facebook community, Women of Road Scholar. 
• Besides our leader (Chantal Bellon) and two excellent lecturer/guides (Clarisse Fréchette and Marie Legroulx), there were also guides for specific historic sites. 
• Each day’s talk focused on the area’s history, as well as information about the distance of subsequent walks and the terrain. Easy-to-operate audio devices were used for every walk and within museums and historic sites. 

TRIED AND TRUE: 15 Best Tour Companies

• The activity level for this program was listed in Road Scholar materials as Keep the Pace , described as “walking two miles on uneven surfaces, cobblestones; some hills and stairs.” Note: There is another Signature City Québec program listed as On Your Feet , with daily walking totals up to one mile, with some stairs. 
• Participants were either solo (having their own room or paired with another woman by Road Scholar) or with a friend or relative. We had two sisters on the trip and a Road Scholar staff member traveled with her mom—a first timer. 
• Payment for Signature City Québec includes the hotel, lectures and field trips, most meals, local transportation, tips, and the Road Scholar Assurance Plan. 
• Since I did not book my flight through Road Scholar, I also had to pay for an Uber from Jean Le Sage International airport to the Manoir Victoria. Others took taxis covered by Road Scholar.

Tour Highlights

My Personal Favorites

• The Fine Arts Museum: The Musée National des Beaux Arts is home to the permanent exhibit “Inuit Art: The Brousseau Collection: Illippunga Collection,” which has more than 100 works that reflect the artists’ deep feelings for the land, community, animals, and spirits. 

SOLO TRAVEL TOGETHER: 10 Best Tour Companies for Solo Travel

• Morrin Cultural Center: The English-language library at the Morrin Cultural Center is an important location in novelist Louise Penny’s Bury Your Dead (part of the popular Chief Inspector Gamache detective series; in this book he is investigating a body found in the library’s basement). The book is on a pre-travel list recommended by Road Scholar and was read by several in our group.

Other highlights included: 

• Hopping on the Québec Funicular chugging its way between the city’s Upper and Lower sections.
• Taking a tour of Dufferin Terrace and the archeological site beneath it, the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux.
• Exploring the imposing Hotel Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (we had our final dinner at Bistro Le Sam there).
• Visiting the Musée de la Civilisation (Museum of Civilization), with exhibits about the story of the First Nation peoples through the years. 
• Touring the Musee des Ursulines (Ursuline Museum), with exhibits tracing the education of settlers and the role of the church in their lives.
• Traveling by Road Scholar bus to Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls and accessible by cable car.
• Visiting the Plains of Abraham, the site of a battle that sealed the fate of North America in 1759, when the British army defeated the French.
• Seeing the Parliament building and the Monument to the Suffragettes; this group of statues commemorates the work by the women of Québec to win the right to vote, granted by Parliament in 1940. Our visit was particularly appropriate for our all-female trip.

Itinerary of Signature City Québec

Folks arrived in Québec by air, train, and car throughout the day. Registration was at the centrally located and well-equipped Hôtel Manoir Victoria, which was our home for the entire trip. Our guide reviewed and updated the schedule and activities for each day.

We had breakfast at the hotel buffet every day. Afterwards we moved to a nearby meeting room to have a slide lecture; our first was entitled “Québec: A World Heritage City,” an introduction to four centuries of Québécois history. Clarisse, our excellent lecturer and guide, would cover each era in detail on succeeding days. 

WOMEN TRAVELING TOGETHER: 9 Tour Companies for Women’s-Only Tours

After the lecture we explored Upper Town by foot and visited Notre-Dame de Québec , the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese. After lunch at a local restaurant, we explored the Lower Town and visited the Museum of Civilization led by a museum guide who explained the history and culture of the First Nation peoples.

Our morning’s illustrated lecture was entitled “Then and Now.” We took the funicular to the Lower Town and to charming and historic Place Royale , where Samuel de Champlain founded the city in 1608. In the afternoon we visited the Ursuline museum to learn about the culture and educational mission of the nuns. After lunch we had a bus tour of the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major battle in the Seven Years War. We stopped at the Parliament building and visited the statues that commemorate the establishment of voting rights for the women of Québec.

Day 4 

Our daily lecture was entitled “War and Peace,” and our lecturer noted that in Québec “history is alive and in your face,” one of the best reasons to visit the city. We hopped on a bus to Montmorency Falls, and after ascending by cable car with our costumed guide, we walked on the bridge above the falls. We had free time in the afternoon, and a group of us took a bus tour of the  Île d’Orléans and sampled the wares of a nougat maker, an apple cider producer, a vineyard (of course we had wine and cheese), and a chocolatier. For dinner we feasted on crepes at a restaurant recommended by our leader.

Day 5 

In the morning we visited the 200-year-old Morrin Cultural Centre. After hearing a local expert talk about the city’s oldest jail (and had several in the group try out the solitary confinement cell), we visited the city’s first English language institute for higher education and the library.

We toured the archeological site under Dufferin Terrace, where the remains of the Saint-Louis Chateaux were found. A bus picked us up for the Museum of Fine Arts, where we also lunched. Our farewell dinner was at Bistro Le Sam, in the majestic Chateau Frontenac.

After breakfast, we dispersed to the airport, train station, and car park. Our tour director arranged for and made sure that all participants had transportation.

Route Notes

Most of our travel was by foot, as per Road Scholar Signature City style. The first day in the rain (a deluge; my poncho made all the difference) was challenging, but we soon became accustomed to the distances and hills. By the end of each day, many of us proudly compared steps on our phones and watches.

Accessibility

The Manoir Victoria hotel is a historic building and has about 20 steps leading from the street to the lobby level. Staff were usually available to carry luggage up and down the steps. There is an elevator, but one must enter through a nearby garage to reach it, and no signs are posted about its location. Other buildings we visited did have steps, but elevators were available in each place.

Besides the generous daily buffet breakfasts at Manoir Victoria, three lunches and four dinners were provided at restaurants and cafes. There were usually three courses included, but we paid for drinks other than water. 

TOURS FOR SENIORS: 8 Best Companies for Senior Tours

The Signature City tour included hearty meals at La Bûche; Bistro Hortus (with farm-to-table food and vegetables grown on the roof); Paillard Bakery; and the Entrecôte St-Jean, a well-known steak restaurant. Friday lunch was at Café Québecor at the Museum of Fine Arts, and our last dinner was at Bistro Le Sam at the Château Frontenac, with upscale surroundings and food. I also purchased coffee and some pretty impressive croissants at the Boulay shop attached to the hotel, and the crepe restaurant many of us frequented during our free time was Le Billig, a 15-minute walk.

The Manoir Victoria has a pool on the basement level, as well as exercise equipment and a spa. There are meeting rooms and a computer center off the lobby. Indoor valet parking is located a few doors down from the hotel but is relatively expensive. Our guide directed us to an inexpensive parking lot for the Hotel-Dieu de Québec hospital nearby. Manoir Victoria receives ratings of 8.5 out of 10 on Kayak , 4.5 of five stars on Tripadvisor , and 9.2 out of 10 from the AARP Travel Center .

Best for/Worst for

• Road Scholar Signature City Québec is a good fit for adults (and for this particular trip, women) who are fit enough to walk several miles a day and who enjoy the camaraderie of a smaller group.
• Signature City Québec may be challenging for those with mobility issues because the trip involves daily walking, sometimes on steep streets with cobblestoned surfaces. According to its website, Road Scholar does not offer this trip during the winter, so streets may be wet but not icy. 

More from TourScoop:

• Best Tour Companies for Culinary Tours
• 9 Best Companies for Walking and Hiking Tours
• How to Choose the Best Walking Shoes for Travel

New Vacation Trend: European River Cruise Companies Are Now Targeting Family Travelers

New Year Tour Sales: They’re Big and They’re Limited Time

Why Older Women Are Increasingly Choosing to Travel Solo

What’s tourscoop.

Tour Scoop’s team of travel experts brings you in-depth tour company overviews, tour itinerary reviews, the latest tour news, and travel tips and advice written just for guided tour travelers like you.

More about us

Tours That Are Surprisingly Great for Teens and Their Families

Guided tours hit the sweet spot when it comes to traveling with teens.

Road Scholar Debuts Special Trips for Retired Teachers

Ask all the questions you want on these tours; you'll be in good company.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Booking a Tour

Ask yourself these questions to help narrow down the tour possibilities.

10 Incredible Scotland Tours for 2024 

These Scotland tours make it easy to appreciate the country's culture, beauty, and people.

• Canada Tourism
• Canada Hotels
• Canada Bed and Breakfast
• Canada Vacation Rentals
• Flights to Canada
• Canada Restaurants
• Things to Do in Canada
• Canada Travel Forum
• Canada Photos
• All Canada Hotels
• Canada Hotel Deals
• Last Minute Hotels in Canada
• Things to Do
• Restaurants
• Vacation Rentals
• Travel Stories
• Rental Cars
• Add a Place
• Travel Forum
• Travelers' Choice
• Help Center

Road Scholar tour - Canada Forum

• Canada    

Road Scholar tour

• United States Forums
• Europe Forums
• Canada Forums
• Asia Forums
• Central America Forums
• Africa Forums
• Caribbean Forums
• Mexico Forums
• South Pacific Forums
• South America Forums
• Middle East Forums
• Honeymoons and Romance
• Business Travel
• Train Travel
• Traveling With Disabilities
• Tripadvisor Support
• Solo Travel
• Bargain Travel
• Timeshares / Vacation Rentals
• North America forums
• Canada forum

Has anyone taken Road Scholar tour to Nova Scotia and PEI? Curious to hear about this.

Traveling solo. Is there a lot of walking (which I like)? Are the hotels decent?

You might want to ask this question in the Nova Scotia form ... where people who have travelled there ... on this tour or others are likely to be commenting.

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowForum-g154967-i326-Nova_Scotia.html

Post a link to the tour when you re-post.

Can you please identify (by number) which Road Scholar program you are talking about? I have just looked at their current catalog and see none that do only Nova Scotia and PEI.

As a generalization, and I have done a dozen or so of their programs, I have found the description of their accommodations and activity levels very accurate. And I have never had an indecent hotel.

Its called "The Best of the Canadian Maritimes" and it is 12 days

I don't know what number it is

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/3788/the-best-of-the-canadian-maritimes

The program is for NS, PEI and NB, so you get three provinces.

I've done quite a few programs with RS. I have enjoyed all but one in Phoenix. They offer special events in their programs that the average traveller doesn't get to do. They usually say who the provider of the program is, the local contractor, but I don't see that info in their new website design. Quite often programs are offered in association with a local college or uni, not always but quite often.

Make sure you read the Road Scholar reviews (see right end of the blue navigation bar)

On that page, you will see the Activity level in a large panel in the centre of the page. To the right side, there is a question mark. Click on that to see the pop up panel which describes the levels. Active will involve walking up to 2 km. So about 40 min of walking in a day. Quite manageable.

If you open the Lodging link in the blue navigation bar in the program page, the hotels are listed with "Trip Advisor Reviews" to the right side of each hotel. You can read what other guests have said about them. Sometimes RS chooses hotels out of town, depends on the city and the date. If a popular city, hotels downtown are expensive for RS (well for everybody) and summer dates even more so. In Baddeck, the hotel they have chosen is in a very good location, just 2-3 blocks from downtown, so really easy for a free time walk about. (I use Google Maps to check out where the hotels are located.) Nothing wrong with the Charlottetown hotel location either. Halifax hotel is about 25 minutes from downtown Halifax and in Moncton hotel very good and St John hotel couldn't be any better. As for the quality of stay, the age/newness of the hotel, the reviews will tell you more about that. RS like to find good value hotels, a little like Goldilocks - just right for the cost of their programs.

The programs I took were inclusive and friendly. The group is of a like mind - educational travel so there is a lot in common there.

They've redesigned their website (again!) and I find it a bit more obscure to look through it. But do try to open links and read the information that opens up. And if you see question marks, click on those too for additional info. And the program # is shown under the bottom left corner of the main photo.

You don't have a location under your avatar, so don't know where you would be originating from. The Maritimes have the "latest" time in the country. When travelling east, you will need to see if you will have to get there the night before or if you can fly there the same day in time for registration, which for this program is 3h00, for a 4-5h00 get together and program packet.

This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity.

• Dinner Reservations 4:44 pm
• Middle Head Trail in Cape Breton Highlands 4:36 pm
• Proposed Itinerary for 3 Day Visit 4:28 pm
• Where to stay. Input appreciated 4:25 pm
• Where to stay 4:22 pm
• Overnight stay between Quirpon Island and Burgeo 4:07 pm
• Vancouver Island 14 days. 3:51 pm
• Favourite pubs or cafes 3:33 pm
• Travelling to Niagara Falls with teen daughter 2:32 pm
• Family of 5 Banff & Jasper stay for 7 days 2:28 pm
• Iceland Route 1 vs Banff, Jasper 2:17 pm
• Vegans and tea people in Ontario 2:16 pm
• Coming to canada 2:06 pm
• Last minute campervan hire August/september 2:05 pm
• Road Trip from Toronto Ontario to Nova Scotia/PEI 4 replies
• IBAN code for Bank of Montreal 5 replies
• skiing in december? 5 replies
• Entering Canada with an OUI / DUI on your driving record. 7 replies
• US Passport for infant by car? 3 replies
• The best place to see the northern lights in n canada ? 5 replies
• Australian going to USA & Canada - electrical appliances 2 replies
• suggested itinerary eastern canada summer 2011 4 replies
• by train from Montreal to Calgary 6 replies
• Best national parks on the east coast. 2 replies
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
• New entry rules for Canadians with dual citizenship.
• What documents do Mexican citizens need to come to Canada (2024)
• Cannabis - Entering Canada
• What is required for entry to Canada from China - January 5, 2023
• I speak a little/no French. Can I get by in Québec ? How tolerant are the locals?
• How to get a cell phone and/or SIM card?

Road Scholar

Kayaking Day Trips: Québec and Vermont

• Observe the countless treasures, such as the quaint summer cottages of Lac Brome and the soaring cliffs of Lake Willoughby
• Learn proper paddling techniques for all levels from expert instructors
• Discuss a variety of topics such as Québecois history and politics during lively evening lectures

50 plus, Education / Learning, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Bicycling: Day Trips To Paradise

• Enjoy a variety of riding options over quiet, paved rural routes and converted rails-to-trails with scenic landscapes
• Explore historic towns, French cafés, local cheeses and wines, covered bridges and the charm of lovely Vermont and Québec villages
• Expert cyclists will provide insight into the history and natural wonders of scenic North Country

50 plus, Education / Learning

Victoria and Vancouver: Glorious West Coast Gardens

• Discover Vancouver’s Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, a classical Chinese Garden and the old growth forest in Stanley Park
• Join a horticulturalist who will take you behind the scenes to the elegant Queen’s Gardens to experience Victoria’s colonial past
• Explore the renowned Butchart Gardens where some 900 varieties give you uninterrupted bloom from March through October

• I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
• Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
• Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Golf

Independent City Discoveries: A Taste of Montreal

• Participate in a tasting exploration of Montréal’s fine restaurants from the cultural communities that enrich the city
• Gain insight into the city’s rich history, from settlement to current economic and cultural powerhouse
• Local instructors lead you to out-of-the-way, favorite neighborhoods with great tips of areas to explore on your own, such as the grounds of McGill University and the Golden Square Mile

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

Western Canada by Train & Ferry: Grizzlies, Orcas & Totems

Calgary, Jasper, Vancouver

• I like to spend much of the day exploring
• Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
• Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

Compare with Road Scholar

View all tour company comparisons

Walking and Hiking in Québec City

On the Road: New England and the Canadian Maritimes

Sign in  to see which companies give additional savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:.

• You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
• Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics

Similar top rated trips

Explore Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

On the Home Front in Vicksburg, Key to the Confederacy

Independent Venice: Power and Beauty

Italian Extravaganza: Rome, Florence and Venice at their Finest

Spring Training Baseball with the Boston Red Sox

City Walks: Exploring Stockholm’s Neighborhoods

Ultimate Opera: Two Productions at the Met

Beyond Red Square: An In-Depth Exploration of Western Russia

Road scholar reviews & ratings, not a good bicycle trip.

Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, th...

Travel Section Incompetent, Unhelpful, and Won't correct error

I booked a tour to Italy for May 2024. I cancelled in Oct. for a lot of reasons. Before I enrolled, I asked if Road Scholar would book the flights so that on the las...

Jane Johnson

There is a nonrefundable deposit

Please know that Road Scholar will always keep a nonrefundable $100 deposit. I cannot find that buried in all the paper and fine print but they state it is there???...

Air travel cancelled by airline

I love Road Scholar and have been on 14 trips. The accommodations are nice, the tours are interesting, and the guides are knowledgeable. I have always looked forwa...

Kathleen Yoh

Road Scholar flight bookings

I booked a trip and arranged my air travel through Road Scholar. I just discovered that Road Scholar travel never paid for my flight although I paid in full already...

See all Road Scholar reviews

Related Trips & Tours

Similar companies.

Always Find the Best

On Travelstride you can find 1508 trips to Road Scholar and more than 20,000 trips worldwide ranging from budget to luxury and private guided to group tours and everything in between. Only on Stride can you find and compare expert-planned trips from 1,000+ tour operators, cruise lines and local experts. Read traveler and professional reviews so you can confidently find your perfect trip.