Which VIA Rail train vacations can you choose from?

VIA Rail vacations let you discover Canada at a relaxed pace, with overnight journeys through the Rockies, prairies or Maritimes, plus daytime rail travel through Eastern Canada. Trips featuring VIA Rail trains start from $3,450 CAD per person in 2026.

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Canadian Cross-Country Journey

9 days • April – October

Places visited: Toronto, Vancouver

Classic Eastern Canada by Train

8 days • April – October

Places visited: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal

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Canadian Rockies Voyage by Train

6 days • April – October

Places visited: Banff, Jasper, Vancouver

Save up to $900

Rockies Winter Wonderland by Train

9 days • December – March

Places visited: Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff

Plush bed facing train window in VIA Rail Prestige cabin for two

Canadian Rockies Prestige Train Journey

9 days • April – October

Places visited: Vancouver, Jasper, Banff

Montreal and Quebec City Getaway by Train

5 days • May – October

Places visited: Montreal, Quebec City

Rocky Mountaineer travelling past Cheakamus Canyon on the Rainforest to Goldrush Route

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Our VIA Rail trips range from short Eastern Canada getaways to overnight Canadian Rockies journeys and full cross-country trips. Compare the itinerary, VIA Rail train and travel style to see which experience best matches how you want to explore Canada. Prices shown are from-prices in $ CAD per person.

TRIP	TRIP ROUTE	VIA RAIL TRAIN INCLUDED	TRIP LENGTH	TIME ON TRAIN	PRICE	BEST FOR
Montreal and Quebec City Getaway by Train	Montreal > Quebec City	The Corridor	5 days / 4 nights	Half a day	From $3,450 CAD pp	A shorter city-focused trip combining destinations in Quebec with daytime rail travel.
Classic Eastern Canada by Train	Halifax > Quebec City > Montreal	The Ocean + The Corridor	8 days / 7 nights	2 days / 1 night	From $5,870 CAD pp	Exploring Eastern Canada and the Maritimes while experiencing both daytime and overnight VIA Rail travel.
Canadian Rockies Voyage by Train	Banff > Jasper > Vancouver	The Canadian	6 days / 5 nights	1 day / 1 night	From $5,390 CAD pp	A shorter Rockies trip that combines an overnight sleeper train with time in Jasper and Banff.
Canadian Cross-Country Journey	Toronto > Vancouver	The Canadian	9 days / 8 nights	4 days / 4 nights	From $6,230 CAD pp	Experiencing the full cross-country journey aboard The Canadian and spending several nights onboard.
Canada Coast to Coast by Train	Halifax > Quebec City > Montreal > Toronto > Jasper > Lake Louise > Banff > Vancouver	The Ocean + The Corridor + The Canadian + Rocky Mountaineer	20 days / 19 nights	7 days / 4 nights	From $17,850 CAD pp	Travelling across Canada from the East Coast to the West Coast and experiencing several distinct train journeys.

Pricing reflects a personalized vacation, not just the train journey. Canadian Train Vacations itineraries include rail travel, hotels, transfers and a choice of sightseeing activities, with your Canadian Insider tailoring the trip around your needs and interests.

The trips above are just a selection of the VIA Rail vacations available. There are more itineraries to choose from, including winter train trips and journeys featuring Prestige Class aboard The Canadian for a more luxurious onboard experience.

Which VIA Rail tours cross Canada?

VIA Rail operates an extensive passenger rail network across Canada, making it possible to combine several train journeys into one coast-to-coast vacation. Our Canada train tour packages can bring together rail travel, hotels, transfers and sightseeing in one personalized itinerary.

The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver

The Canadian is VIA Rail’s iconic cross-country sleeper train, travelling approximately 4,466 kilometres between Toronto and Vancouver over four days and four nights through Ontario, the prairies and the Canadian Rockies. Destinations along the way include Jasper and Winnipeg. During the day, guests can relax in lounge and glass-domed viewing areas; at night, Sleeper Plus and Prestige Class guests settle into private sleeping accommodation, with meals served in the dining car.

Explore: Canadian Train from Toronto to Vancouver

A seated woman capturing the scenic views from the inside of a train's dining car

The Canadian can be combined with other VIA Rail routes to connect Western Canada with Quebec and the Maritimes. Canadian Train Vacations builds the VIA Rail journey into a personalized itinerary with hotels, transfers and sightseeing excursions. It can also feature shorter rail segments, such as the 3-day journey between Toronto and Jasper or the overnight journey between Vancouver and Jasper, if the full cross-country route does not suit your pace.

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Trans Canada by Train in Winter

12 days • January – March

Places visited: Vancouver, Jasper, Banff, Toronto

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Canada Coast to Coast by Train

20 days • April – October

Places visited: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops, Vancouver

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Prestige Train Journey Across Canada

11 days • April – October

Places visited: Vancouver, Jasper, Banff, Toronto

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Couple enjoying view of rockies from the upper deck dome on a VIA Rail train

Relax in the glass-domed viewing area on The Canadian
I like to spend part of the daytime journey in the panoramic viewing areas, especially through the Rockies, where the higher vantage point gives you a different perspective from your cabin.

Shannon Brand
Vacation Advisor at Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada

The Ocean: Montreal to Halifax

The Ocean is an overnight sleeper train between Montreal and Halifax, travelling approximately 1,352 kilometres in 21 to 23 hours through Quebec and the Maritimes. Scenery includes the St. Lawrence region, forested countryside, rivers and tidal landscapes in Atlantic Canada. Canadian Train Vacations itineraries include Sleeper Plus Class, with private sleeper cabins and meals in the dining car. Your VIA Rail vacation can also include hotels, transfers and excursions in Montreal, Moncton and Halifax, with additional time in places such as Cape Breton depending on your itinerary.

Take a look inside a VIA Rail Canada vacation

Woman sitting in a sleeper cabin for two on VIA Rail Canadian train

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Daytime set up for a sleeper cabin on VIA Rail

The private sleeper cabin for two on VIA Rail's Canadian train has two armchairs next to a large picture window.

VIA Rail's Canadian Train sleeper cabin for two with bunk beds

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Sleeper cabin for two on VIA Rail

Private cabins for two on VIA Rail's sleeper trains have upper and lower bunk beds which are set up in the evening.

Tables set up in the classic dning car on VIA Rail Canada sleeper train

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Dining car on VIA Rail Canadian train

Guests on sleeper-train journeys enjoy multi-course meals served in the Dining Car on VIA Rail's Canadian and Ocean trains.

Made Murphy bed facing extra-large window of Prestige Sleeper cabin in VIA Rail's train, The Canadian, during winter

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Prestige Cabin on VIA Rail Canadian train

Prestige sleeper cabins feature double beds, an extra-large window, concierge service, and enhanced amenities.

Dome viewing area on the upper level of the Prestige Park Car

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Viewing areas in the Lounge Cars

Sleeper Plus passengers get access to the lounges and viewing areas on The Canadian train.

Passengers sitting inthe Mural Lounge of the Prestige Park Car

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Prestige Park Car on VIA Rail

Prestige passengers get exclusive, unrestricted access to the Prestige Park Car lounges.

Wide view of inside the dining car on VIA Rail's Ocean train

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Dining car on The Ocean train

Sleeper Plus passengers enjoy multi-course meals and drinks served in the dining car of The Ocean train.

Red lounge chairs and tables in a service car onboard VIA Rail Montreal to Halifax train

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Service car on The Ocean train

The service car lounge on The Ocean train offers comfortable seating and a space to relax and socialize with other travellers.

Two bunk beds in a private sleeper cabin of the VIA Rail Montreal to Halifax train

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Private sleeper cabin on The Ocean train

Private sleeper cabins for Sleeper Plus passengers on The Ocean train feature bunk-style beds next to a large window.

Business Class seating on VIA Rail Corridor train from Toronto

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Business Class on the Corridor train

Business Class includes spacious seating, access to the train station lounge in Toronto, and meal service onboard the train.

What classes and inclusions come with a VIA Rail tour?

The VIA Rail Canada service level available to you depends on the train. For the overnight VIA Rail vacations offered by Canadian Train Vacations, Sleeper Plus and Prestige Class are the main options.

VIA Rail Canada train service levels

SERVICE CLASS	AVAILABLE ON	SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS	MEALS	ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
Sleeper Plus Class	The Canadian and The Ocean	Semi-private berths or private sleeper cabins	Meals and non-alcoholic beverages included	Access to applicable dining and lounge cars; shared shower facilities available
Prestige Class	The Canadian	Spacious private cabin with double Murphy bed and private washroom with shower	Meals, snacks, and all beverages included	Concierge service, priority seating times for meals, priority access to the train’s lounges and viewing cars, including the Park Car
Business Class	The Corridor	Seating; no sleeping accommodation	Meal and beverage service included	Spacious seating and access to Business lounges at select stations
Economy Class (not included in Canadian Train Vacations packages)	All trains	Reclining seat; no private sleeping accommodation	Meals and snacks available for purchase	Comfortable daytime or point-to-point travel for travellers on a budget

For VIA Rail vacations for seniors, comfort and accessibility can be an important part of choosing the right train and service class. If you have mobility or accessibility needs, speak with your Canadian Insider before booking. VIA Rail can accommodate a range of requirements, but accessible cabins and features vary by train and equipment, so the best option should be confirmed for your specific departure.

Baggage placed under couch in Prestige class cabin onboard VIA Rail's train, The Canadian

Pack an overnight bag
I keep medication, toiletries, a change of clothes and anything I need for the night in my carry-on so it is easy to access when onboard the sleeper trains.

Angie Bosworth
Vacation Advisor at Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada

What is included in a VIA Rail Canada vacation?

Your exact inclusions depend on the itinerary you choose, but a Canadian Train Vacations VIA Rail package can bring together:

VIA Rail reservations in the service class included with your itinerary
Sleeper accommodation on overnight rail journeys
Onboard meals where included with your VIA Rail service class
Hotels before, after or between train journeys
Transfers between airports, hotels and rail stations where specified
A choice of sightseeing tours and activities in many destinations
Personalized itinerary planning with a Canadian Insider
Support before and during your vacation

Flights to Canada, travel insurance, gratuities and optional activities are not included unless shown in your individual itinerary.

This flexibility means VIA Rail packages can be personalized around how you want to travel. You may prefer a longer cross-country trip with several destination stays and train experiences, or a shorter three-day rail segment combined with additional time exploring the Canadian Rockies or Eastern Canada.

Rocky Mountaineer vs VIA Rail: which suits your trip?

Both VIA Rail tours and Rocky Mountaineer offer scenic train travel in Canada, but the experience is very different:

VIA Rail Train Across Canada: Best known for long-distance sleeper trains such as The Canadian, with cross-country and regional routes, year-round service, onboard dining and overnight accommodation.
Rocky Mountaineer Train: Offers daylight-only luxury train journeys through Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies, with glass-dome coaches, premium dining and overnight hotel stays. It operates seasonally, generally between April and October.
Choose by travel style: VIA Rail suits travellers who enjoy a traditional sleeper-train journey and covering longer distances by rail, while Rocky Mountaineer focuses on daytime sightseeing and mountain scenery. VIA Rail is also the option for winter train travel and for exploring Eastern Canada.
You can combine both: Some Canadian Train Vacations itineraries include VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer, giving you two different rail experiences in one personalized vacation.

Our local travel experts can help you compare Rocky Mountaineer vs VIA Rail and choose the Canadian train journey that fits your travel plans.

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Canada Coast to Coast by Train

Experience Canada from coast to coast on this 20-day personalized rail vacation, combining VIA Rail’s The Ocean, the Corridor and The Canadian with two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer. Travel from Halifax to Vancouver, with hotel stays, transfers and your choice of sightseeing in destinations including Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.

Available:
April – October
Length:
20 days
Time on train:
7 days / 4 nights
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Train type:
VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer

Last updated: Oct 4, 2026

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