Cross the border on a train journey to Canada and discover just how spectacular America's northern neighbour can be. Once you arrive in Canada, after your US to Canada train trip, we can help you plan your entire Canadian vacation. Continue your adventure on the rails by riding on VIA Rail’s Canadian Train or the legendary Rocky Mountaineer.
Take in all the pristine northern scenery from a comfortable seat in specially designed glass-dome train cars. Relax and watch as a vast wilderness of rushing waterfalls, lumbering bears and deep pine forests rolls past the windows. Our travel experts help take care of all the details, including trains in Canada, hotels, activities and excursions, and airport transfers.
Amtrak is the service provider for a US to Canada train trip. Its Amtrak Maple Leaf takes passengers from New York City to Toronto via the Empire Corridor, through the spectacular Hudson River Valley and the Finger Lakes region.
On the West Coast, passengers can board in Seattle and take the Amtrak Cascades to Vancouver. The route travels along the Pacific Ocean as it heads north to Canada.
Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada will then take care of all your travel details from the time you arrive in Canada until the time you leave.
#1 Travel Tip: Add extra nights in Vancouver
Once you arrive in Vancouver, consider staying a couple days to explore this beautiful coastal city. The train station is easy to get to from downtown.
Athena McKenzieContent Manager
You'll enjoy two of the West Coast's most beautiful cities. Seattle and Vancouver could be cousins: they are two equally fascinating Northwest metropolises separated by the border. They are both renowned for their superb art museums, live music, international cuisine, beautiful green spaces and public parks.
Departing from historic King Street Station, the Amtrak Cascade train will take you over the border into Canada, passing stunning vistas of the Cascade Mountains, Mount Baker and the Pacific Northwest shoreline along the way. You'll travel through Chuckanut Bay, where the mountains of the Cascade Range meet the sea, and along the shimmering waters of Puget Sound.
Once in Canada, you can travel from Vancouver to Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer, you'll admire the ocean views before heading into the heart of British Columbia's interior. You'll travel through increasingly dramatic scenery as you climb towards the peaks of the Continental Divide and into the legendary Alberta Rockies.
#2 Travel tip: Keep your passport on you
While you won't need it once you're across the border, it's always best to have your passport with you instead of in your checked bag. Each member of your party should carry their own passport.
Louise WeissDirector of Legendary Hospitality
Whether you are traveling from New York or taking the train from Seattle to Banff, there are many benefits to a Canadian train vacation. Canadian rail journeys offer an experience that can't be found south of the border.
The second largest country in the world, Canada has so many wonders — from the autumn leaves of New Brunswick to the eerie rock formations of the Alberta badlands and the soaring peaks of the Rockies.
A journey by train in Canada is not just a mere commute — it is an adventure. The scenery you'll travel through will dazzle and the stations along the way are historic monuments to the early pioneering days.
Speak to a Canadian Train Vacation Advisor to discuss all your options.
You want to relax and enjoy your trip, not get overwhelmed by the planning. Let us make all of the bookings for you, including rail tickets, hotels, excursions and activities, meals and transfers.
Enjoy local expertise and guidance with a personalized itinerary. Your preferences and needs are our priority. We take care of you from the moment you land until the moment you leave.
You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.
About the author: Athena McKenzie is the Content Manager at Fresh Tracks Canada. An experienced lifestyle journalist, she has written about travel, design, arts and entertainment. Her work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Zoomer Magazine, Elle Canada and... Read more
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Take in all the pristine northern scenery from a comfortable seat in specially designed glass-dome train cars. Relax and watch as a vast wilderness of rushing waterfalls, lumbering bears and deep pine forests rolls past the windows. Our travel experts help take care of all the details, including trains in Canada, hotels, activities and excursions, and airport transfers.
Amtrak is the service provider for a US to Canada train trip. Its Amtrak Maple Leaf takes passengers from New York City to Toronto via the Empire Corridor, through the spectacular Hudson River Valley and the Finger Lakes region.
On the West Coast, passengers can board in Seattle and take the Amtrak Cascades to Vancouver. The route travels along the Pacific Ocean as it heads north to Canada.
Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada will then take care of all your travel details from the time you arrive in Canada until the time you leave.
#1 Travel Tip: Add extra nights in Vancouver
Once you arrive in Vancouver, consider staying a couple days to explore this beautiful coastal city. The train station is easy to get to from downtown.
Athena McKenzieContent Manager
You'll enjoy two of the West Coast's most beautiful cities. Seattle and Vancouver could be cousins: they are two equally fascinating Northwest metropolises separated by the border. They are both renowned for their superb art museums, live music, international cuisine, beautiful green spaces and public parks.
Departing from historic King Street Station, the Amtrak Cascade train will take you over the border into Canada, passing stunning vistas of the Cascade Mountains, Mount Baker and the Pacific Northwest shoreline along the way. You'll travel through Chuckanut Bay, where the mountains of the Cascade Range meet the sea, and along the shimmering waters of Puget Sound.
Once in Canada, you can travel from Vancouver to Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer, you'll admire the ocean views before heading into the heart of British Columbia's interior. You'll travel through increasingly dramatic scenery as you climb towards the peaks of the Continental Divide and into the legendary Alberta Rockies.
#2 Travel tip: Keep your passport on you
While you won't need it once you're across the border, it's always best to have your passport with you instead of in your checked bag. Each member of your party should carry their own passport.
Louise WeissDirector of Legendary Hospitality
Whether you are traveling from New York or taking the train from Seattle to Banff, there are many benefits to a Canadian train vacation. Canadian rail journeys offer an experience that can't be found south of the border.
The second largest country in the world, Canada has so many wonders — from the autumn leaves of New Brunswick to the eerie rock formations of the Alberta badlands and the soaring peaks of the Rockies.
A journey by train in Canada is not just a mere commute — it is an adventure. The scenery you'll travel through will dazzle and the stations along the way are historic monuments to the early pioneering days.
Speak to a Canadian Train Vacation Advisor to discuss all your options.
You want to relax and enjoy your trip, not get overwhelmed by the planning. Let us make all of the bookings for you, including rail tickets, hotels, excursions and activities, meals and transfers.
Enjoy local expertise and guidance with a personalized itinerary. Your preferences and needs are our priority. We take care of you from the moment you land until the moment you leave.
You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.
About the author: Athena McKenzie is the Content Manager at Fresh Tracks Canada. An experienced lifestyle journalist, she has written about travel, design, arts and entertainment. Her work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Zoomer Magazine, Elle Canada and... Read more
Useful Links
Train Trip FinderWhere to go in CanadaJourneys Across CanadaCanadian Rockies and West CoastEastern Canada and The MaritimesCanadian North and ArcticSummer Train TripsWinter Train TripsFall Color Train TripsTours for SeniorsRoad Trips and Self DrivesFamily AdventuresVacations for Active SeniorsHistory and Culture TripsWildlife Viewing TripsExplore Canada
The Canadian TrainTrain Across CanadaCanadian Sleeper TrainLuxury Trains Across CanadaVIA Rail VacationsRocky Mountaineer Train ToursCanadian Rockies Train ToursTrain Tours for SeniorsCanadian Pacific RailwayBest Train Trips in CanadaNational Park Train ToursTrain Tours from VancouverCanadian Snow TrainAlaska Cruise and Train ToursCanadian East Coast Train ToursCanadian West Coast Train ToursPopular Train Trips
Vancouver to Toronto Train JourneyAcross Canada by TrainComplete Canadian Rockies by TrainCanadian Cross-Country JourneyClassic Eastern Canada by TrainTrans Canada Rainforest RouteCanadian Rockies Voyage by TrainCanada Coast to Coast by TrainRockies Winter Wonderland by TrainDiscover Whistler and the Canadian Rockies by TrainMontreal and Quebec City Getaway by TrainCanadian Cross-Country Journey in WinterLords of the Wilderness Bear ViewingTrans Canada by Train in WinterEssential Rockies with Alaska CruiseCanadian Train Vacations
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