Ideas and packages for a perfect winter escape

MONTRÉAL – With February just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a winter getaway. Whether planning a visit to one of the many seasonal festivals in cities across Ontario and Québec or creating a romantic escape for Valentine’s Day, VIA Rail Canada offers packages and ideas to make trip planning a breeze. 

Some VIA getaways include:

VIA Getaways Québec City Winter Carnival: Looking for that perfect snow-capped getaway? Why not celebrate Québec City’s 56th annual Winter Carnival. With VIA’s Québec City Winter Carnival package planning a trip to spend time with Bonhomme is easy and convenient. VIA’s one or two-night packages include roundtrip train tickets to Québec City, hotel accommodations and a VIP ticket to the VIA platform for the parade. For more information, customers can visit www.viarail.ca/en/quebec-carnival.  

Romantic Valentine’s Escape: For those looking to spend quality time with that someone special, VIA’s Valentine’s getaways are just the ticket. Montréal, Québec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls – the romantic destinations are endless!  Visit www.trainpackages.ca to find the perfect package to enjoy time with the one you love.

Choose your own Adventure: Travellers can customize their travel plans to suit their own interests. Perhaps a trip to Ottawa to experience Winterlude, Canada’s winter celebration?  Or maybe a visit to Montréal’s High Lights Festival offering a multitude of indoor/outdoor activities and concerts? With frequent connections throughout the Windsor – Québec City corridor, VIA offers travellers a host of getaway options. With new deals every Wednesday, customers can visit www.viarail.ca/expressdeals to find VIA’s latest Express Deals.

For more information on VIA’s train schedules and fares or to book a winter getaway anywhere in the VIA system, customers can visit www.viarail.ca or call 1 888 VIA RAIL (842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).

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