Canadian Cross-Country Journey
Length
9 days / 8 nights
Time on train
4 days / 4 nights
Train type
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April – October
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Take the cross-country train from Toronto to Vancouver
On this four-night rail journey, travel from Toronto through the Canadian Rockies to coastal Vancouver. As you travel across the country, experience first-hand the diverse landscape of Canada.
Four days of scenery and locally inspired cuisine aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian train
Experience the exhilarating Niagara Falls and vibrant Toronto
Take in the beauty of Vancouver and its many unique neighborhoods
Enjoy the quaint city of Victoria and famous Butchart Gardens
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Begin Your Canadian Vacation
Arrive in Toronto, Canada's multicultural metropolis — comprised of funky, historic neighbourhoods, shimmering skyscrapers, and Lake Ontario's sweeping waterfront.
- Private Transfer from Toronto Airport
Explore Niagara or Toronto
Spend a day exploring the colorful neighbourhoods of Toronto, or discover famous Niagara Falls.
- Niagara Falls Day Tour
On this full-day small-group tour, get up close to Niagara Falls on a Hornblower boat ride and explore the quaint town of Niagara-On-The-Lake.
- Downtown Toronto Foodie Tour
- Toronto Small Group Sightseeing Tour
Experience Toronto from its many vantage points on this small-group sightseeing tour. See the city's scenic waterfront, the CN Tower, Queen’s Park and more.
- Dinner at the CN Tower
VIA Rail - Depart Toronto
Board The Canadian train in Toronto and begin your transcontinental journey west. Travel north into Ontario's picturesque lake country.
VIA Rail - Ontario
Head west through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield and into the province of Manitoba.
- The Canadian Train - Onboard Service
Watch the changing scenery from the train's viewing cars and enjoy hot meals in the dining car. Ask your Vacation Advisor about the differences between Sleeper Plus Class and Prestige Class.
VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies
Journey across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces — Saskatchewan and Alberta.
VIA Rail - Canadian Rockies
View the magnificent Rocky Mountains this morning. Travel through Jasper National Park before entering the province of British Columbia.
VIA Rail - Arrive in Vancouver
After travelling through BC's Fraser Valley, your journey onboard The Canadian train comes to an end. Arrive in coastal Vancouver — a spectacular city surrounded by mountains and ocean.
- Transfer from Train Station
- FlyOver Canada Admission
During your free time today, see Canada from coast to coast at FlyOver Canada. Take a seat in front of a 20-metre-wide spherical screen and enjoy a breathtaking flight simulation.
- Dinner in Vancouver
Dine at one of our favourite harbourside restaurants. Watch seaplanes land and enjoy views of the North Shore Mountains.
Discover Vancouver and the West Coast
Spend the day on your choice of tour. With a mild climate and so much to do, it's no wonder people flock to this west coast city.
- Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour
Begin your day with a scenic ferry sailing between the mainland and Vancouver Island. Enjoy leisure time in Victoria, then visit world-renowned Butchart Gardens.
- Vancouver and the North Shore Tour
Visit Vancouver's main attractions and neighbourhoods. Highlights include Stanley Park, Granville Island, Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge.
- Whistler Day Tour
Explore the Sea to Sky highway with a guide — pass stunning mountain ranges, the world's second-largest granite monolith and Shannon Falls, then discover the beauty of Howe Sound from the Sea to Sky Gondola and Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Canadian...
Begin Your Canadian Vacation
Day 2
Explore Niagara or ...
Explore Niagara or Toronto
Day 3
VIA Rail - Depart T...
VIA Rail - Depart Toronto
Day 4
VIA Rail - Ontario
VIA Rail - Ontario
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For me, the cross-Canada trips are the perfect blend of diversion and relaxation. My favorite stretch is the descent from the Rockies' alpine forests into the panoramic vistas of the prairies.
Greg
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