Canadian Culinary Experiences by Rail
Taste your way across the country by riding the train
When you take a train journey across Canada, the only thing that might pull your attention away from the stunning scenery outside your window is the unique and exciting flavours on your plate. Local ingredients come to life in a variety of dishes, including British Columbia salmon, high quality Alberta beef, Saskatoon berries and much more. The focus is on farm-to-table freshness, presented in a new and creative way by passionate chefs.
In French Canada, indulge in Tourtiere (pork pie), hearty ham and pea soup and poutine (thick-cut fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy.) The food is rich and comforting - perfect on a cold winter's day.
Plus, when you arrive on the East Coast don't miss the chance to treat yourself to Nova Scotia lobster - a lip-smackingly delicious Maritime feast. If you need help arranging your food vacation, our Canadian travel experts will be happy to help.
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Train Experiences
These are some suggested train experiences for your Canadian adventure
Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer connects British Columbia and Alberta, with stops in Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel and Kamloops. The train runs from mid-April until mid-October. The Rocky Mountaineer is a daylight only train designed so that passengers can experience the most spectacular views and optimal photo opportunities.
VIA Rail Train
The VIA Rail trains connect Canada from Vancouver to Halifax, with four different train routes. Major city stops include Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Jasper, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and Halifax. The trains run year round. Depending on the route, they offer daylight or overnight sleeper train experiences.
Sleeper Train
There are two train routes in Canada which allow you to sleep on the train. Travel between Vancouver and Toronto on The Canadian, with stops in Jasper or Winnipeg. Or travel the East Coast of Canada on the Ocean train from Montreal to Halifax. Both sleeper train routes are available all year long. Some sleeper trains in Canada are equipped with special panoramic viewing cars to provide you with the best view of the scenery day or night.
Luxury Train Service
GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer train connects Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. The train runs by daylight and operates from mid-April to mid-October. Prestige class sleeper service on VIA Rail Canadian train operates year-round and you can travel all the way from Vancouver to Toronto or vice-versa. Both luxury train services provide spectacular views and optimal photo opportunities.
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