Will I be travelling with a tour group, or is this an independent trip?

As our trips are personalized just for you, there's no fixed group schedule or rigid itinerary. You'll be travelling independently , with the freedom to explore at your own pace, and can choose the scheduled activities that match your interests. Our local experts help plan and coordinate your travel details and offer guidance and support throughout your trip.

Can I modify or customize this trip?

Absolutely! We personalize all our guests’ trips to fit their exact tastes and needs: Add extra days: Spend more time at locations you’d like to explore. Modify the route and stops: Omit areas that don’t interest you, add destinations and iconic landmarks, or adjust the direction of your itinerary. Pick your experiences: Choose from our vast selection of small-group sightseeing tours and unique local activities. Simply discuss your travel goals with our local travel experts and they'll ensure your trip aligns with your preferences and budget.

Are there accessible options for those with mobility needs?

About one in five of our travelers requires mobility-related support, so we’re experienced in making adjustments to suit a range of needs. While some activities and transportation are more flexible than others, our Canadian Insiders will recommend the best options for your mobility and activity level , ensuring you have a comfortable and unforgettable trip.

How can I find the total cost for this trip?

Because each of our trips is fully customized, the total cost depends on your travel dates, preferred accommodations, train service level, and chosen activities. To ensure you get an accurate estimate, our local experts will take the time to understand your preferences and specific needs. Based on this information, they’ll provide you with a personalized quote that clearly outlines what’s included.

What are the transportation arrangements for airport transfers and local travel?

This itinerary features small-group transfers and private transfers. Once you've booked your trip, we will provide more information about where each driver will meet you.

What types of activities or excursions are offered on this trip?

Our trip itineraries allow you to choose your preferred activities and excursions in each location. You can pick from a range of small-group and private sightseeing experiences, including guided hiking and walking, food tours, lake cruises, helicopter flights, and sightseeing by vehicle. Some of our guests are very active, while others simply want to relax. Let us know your interests and physical activity level and we will find the best excursions for you.

Can I purchase an individual train ticket?

Our personalized trips include much more than just train tickets. When you book with Fresh Tracks Canada, you receive expertly curated hotel accommodations and excursions tailored to your interests, plus airport, train and hotel transfers — ensuring a seamless travel experience from start to finish.

What is VIA Rail's Prestige Class and what can l expect from it?

Prestige Class on VIA Rail’s Canadian Train provides an all-inclusive experience with several luxury amenities: Prestige Park Car: Enjoy unrestricted access to the viewing and lounge areas in the Prestige Park Car. Priority dining: Benefit from priority meal reservations for meals served in the dining car. Dedicated concierge : A personal concierge will take care of you while you are onboard the train. Private Prestige Cabin: Your cabin features an L-shaped leather coach that converts into a spacious bed for two, plus an extra-large picture window, flat-screen TV, and a private washroom with shower. All-inclusive meals and drinks: Meals, snacks, afternoon tapas, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included on the train.

What are the meals like on the train and can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Meals are included in Prestige Class on VIA Rail's Canadian train. As you travel across the country, you will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the train’s dining car . These meals are cooked by onboard chefs and are made using fresh ingredients. Lunch and dinner are three courses (starter, main, dessert) and the menu options usually include a meat dish, fish dish, and vegetarian dish. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, you can request special meals in advance.

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Prestige Train Journey Across Canada

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11 days / 10 nights

Time on train

4 days / 4 nights

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April – October

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Travel from Vancouver to Toronto in Prestige Class

Travel across Canada in VIA Rail's Prestige Class and experience personalized luxury service throughout your journey. Enjoy a range of sightseeing tours in each of your stopover destinations.

Highlights of your trip

Travel onboard a sleeper train from Vancouver to Toronto

Oversized cabin and concierge service in Prestige Class

Premium hotel accommodations when off the train

Private sightseeing tours in Vancouver and the Icefields Parkway

Unique choice of guided sightseeing experiences in the Canadian Rockies

Seamless experience from start to finish

See inside the train

An aerial view of the Prestige cabin onboard the Canadian train.

VIA Rail’s luxurious Prestige Class cabin

The ultimate overnight train experience, this modern space has a plush double bed and private shower. Among the many included services is a personal concierge.

Closeup of a set table in the dining car with a mountain view in the background.

The classic dining car on VIA Rail

Enjoy delicious multi-course meals in the inviting dining car with its excellent table service. Large windows mean you don’t miss any scenery as you dine.

Passengers seated inside one of VIA Rail's dome cars

The upper viewing level on VIA Rail’s Park Car

Sit back and admire the panoramic views in this glass-domed car as you sip on a beverage from the downstairs lounge.

Stairs to Bullet Lounge located at back of Prestige Park car onboard VIA Rail's train, The Canadian

The Bullet Lounge on VIA Rail’s Park Car

Relax in the plush chairs of the elegant Bullet Lounge located in the lower level of the Park Car, where you can take in the view out the back of the train.

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What’s Included

Sleeper Train Journey in VIA Rail's Prestige Class

Meals onboard the train

Luxury hotel accommodations at Fairmont Hotels

Choice of unique guided activities

Feature dining experiences in Toronto and Vancouver

Airport and train station transfers with a private driver

Electronic travel documentation package

Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

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Sample Itinerary

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Arrive in Vancouver

Arrive in coastal Vancouver — a spectacular city surrounded by mountains and the ocean. Spend the remainder of your day exploring.

Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport
Bypass the crowds and start making the most of your vacation. A friendly driver welcomes you to the city.
Dinner in Vancouver
Dine at one of our favourite harbourside restaurants. Watch seaplanes land and enjoy views of the North Shore Mountains.

VIA Rail - Depart Vancouver

Board The Canadian train in Vancouver. Settle into your private cabin and watch the ever-changing scenery as you travel through beautiful British Columbia. See lush farmland and berry fields, winding river canyons, and pristine forests.

Private Vancouver City Tour
Experience this west coast gem with a private guide. See highlights like Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and more before a drop off at the VIA Rail train station.

VIA Rail - Arrive in Jasper

Awake to see the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies all around you, including Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. After breakfast, step off the train in the charming mountain town of Jasper and get ready to explore Jasper National Park.

Transfer from Train Station to Hotel
Jasper Evening Discovery Tour
Learn how Jasper's animals contribute to the rich diversity of the national park and how they survive the summer weather. Your guide shows you the park's most scenic sites as you travel by small tour bus through the Athabasca Valley.

Icefields Parkway to Banff

Travel along the spine of the Rockies on one of the most beautiful roads in the world — the Icefields Parkway.

Private Icefields Parkway Tour to Banff
On today's full-day private sightseeing tour, explore the Icefields Parkway in all its glory with your own driver/guide. Walk on the Athabasca Glacier, stop for lunch, and step bravely out onto the Columbia Icefield Skywalk (whether you look down or not is up to you)!

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out for a day of adventure.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola and Cruise
Learn about culture, geology and wildlife while exploring some of Western Canada's most incredible scenery. Ride the Banff Gondola up to the peak of Sulphur Mountain, then enjoy a historical tour of Lake Minnewanka on the Lake Minnewanka Cruise. Snacks and a light lunch are included.
Banff E-Bike Tour
Cycle through Banff and the wonderful Bow Valley area on an e-bike tour.
Yoho National Park and Lake Louise Tour
Discover the beauty of Yoho National Park on an exclusive full-day tour. Crossing the Continental Divide, see the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and Natural Bridge. Stop at Takkakaw Falls and Moraine Lake (when road access permits), then visit Lake Louise. Return to Banff later this afternoon.

Travel from Banff to Jasper

Travel back along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Private Transfer to Jasper
Admire the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains as a friendly driver takes you from Banff to Jasper.
Six Glaciers Helicopter and Icefields Tour
We highly recommend this premium experience. Tour with an exclusive small group along the Icefields Parkway, before soaring by helicopter over aqua-green lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls. End your day in Jasper.

VIA Rail - Depart Jasper

Board The Canadian train in Jasper and take in the spectacular views as you leave Canada's iconic Rocky Mountains behind.

Transfer from Hotel to Train Station

VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

Make your way across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces — Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Fields of green and gold stretch endlessly under an immense blue sky. When you look out the window, spot rustic barns and small farming towns.

VIA Rail - Ontario

Awake in the province of Ontario and travel through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield. See ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and countless lakes. Keep an eye out for fishing cabins perched on small islands, as well as moose and bears.

Arrive Toronto

After travelling south through Ontario's cottage country, your journey onboard The Canadian train comes to an end. Arrive in Toronto — Canada's 'big city' comprised of eclectic, historic neighbourhoods, skyscrapers, and Lake Ontario's sweeping waterfront.

Depart from Toronto

Much too soon, your incredible train journey across Canada comes to an end.

Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport
A friendly driver will take you from your hotel to the airport in time for your flight.

Sample Itinerary

Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip. Some of our trips can be done in the reverse direction.

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Icefields Parkway to Banff

Arrive in Vancouver

Arrive in coastal Vancouver — a spectacular city surrounded by mountains and the ocean. Spend the remainder of your day exploring.

Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport
Bypass the crowds and start making the most of your vacation. A friendly driver welcomes you to the city.
Dinner in Vancouver
Dine at one of our favourite harbourside restaurants. Watch seaplanes land and enjoy views of the North Shore Mountains.

VIA Rail - Depart Vancouver

Private Vancouver City Tour
Experience this west coast gem with a private guide. See highlights like Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and more before a drop off at the VIA Rail train station.

VIA Rail - Arrive in Jasper

Transfer from Train Station to Hotel
Jasper Evening Discovery Tour
Learn how Jasper's animals contribute to the rich diversity of the national park and how they survive the summer weather. Your guide shows you the park's most scenic sites as you travel by small tour bus through the Athabasca Valley.

Icefields Parkway to Banff

Travel along the spine of the Rockies on one of the most beautiful roads in the world — the Icefields Parkway.

Private Icefields Parkway Tour to Banff
On today's full-day private sightseeing tour, explore the Icefields Parkway in all its glory with your own driver/guide. Walk on the Athabasca Glacier, stop for lunch, and step bravely out onto the Columbia Icefield Skywalk (whether you look down or not is up to you)!

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out for a day of adventure.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola and Cruise
Learn about culture, geology and wildlife while exploring some of Western Canada's most incredible scenery. Ride the Banff Gondola up to the peak of Sulphur Mountain, then enjoy a historical tour of Lake Minnewanka on the Lake Minnewanka Cruise. Snacks and a light lunch are included.
Banff E-Bike Tour
Cycle through Banff and the wonderful Bow Valley area on an e-bike tour.
Yoho National Park and Lake Louise Tour
Discover the beauty of Yoho National Park on an exclusive full-day tour. Crossing the Continental Divide, see the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and Natural Bridge. Stop at Takkakaw Falls and Moraine Lake (when road access permits), then visit Lake Louise. Return to Banff later this afternoon.

Travel from Banff to Jasper

Travel back along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Private Transfer to Jasper
Admire the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains as a friendly driver takes you from Banff to Jasper.
Six Glaciers Helicopter and Icefields Tour
We highly recommend this premium experience. Tour with an exclusive small group along the Icefields Parkway, before soaring by helicopter over aqua-green lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls. End your day in Jasper.

VIA Rail - Depart Jasper

Board The Canadian train in Jasper and take in the spectacular views as you leave Canada's iconic Rocky Mountains behind.

Transfer from Hotel to Train Station

VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

VIA Rail - Ontario

Arrive Toronto

Depart from Toronto

Much too soon, your incredible train journey across Canada comes to an end.

Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport
A friendly driver will take you from your hotel to the airport in time for your flight.

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Accommodations

These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.

Fairmont Banff Springs with mountains and river

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Banff

Often referred to as Canada's "Castle in the Rockies," the Fairmont Banff Springs is an iconic landmark in the town of Banff. In the summer, play a round of golf at the hotel’s stunning golf course.

The swimming pool, attached to the Main Lodge at Jasper Park Lodge

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Jasper

Nestled within Alberta’s magnificent Jasper National Park, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and plenty of wildlife. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, world-class golf course, and award-winning spa.

Fairmont Royal York

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Toronto

Situated directly across from Union Station, the Fairmont Royal York is steps away from Toronto's iconic sights and attractions. After a day of exploring, head to the hotel’s health club and spa which features an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Example of a Superior hotel in Vancouver

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, often referred to as the ‘Castle in the City,’ sits in the heart of downtown, steps away from the Vancouver Art Gallery. Robson Street shopping, Yaletown, and Stanley Park seawall are nearby. Amenities include a spa, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and indoor pool.

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Celebrate an occasion

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or the fulfillment of a lifelong goal, our team is ready to make it a celebration to remember. From arranging a bottle of champagne to putting together a helicopter picnic for two on top of a mountain at sunset, we're ready to make your dreams a reality.

Visit Victoria, BC

Add a night or two to explore the old-world charm of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. Visit the famed Butchart Gardens, go whale watching, or explore the seafront parks and museums. We recommend a stay at the Fairmont Empress - Victoria's stately crown jewel. Photo credit: Destination BC

Great Bear Rainforest

Ask us to arrange a visit to one of British Columbia's most unique treasures - the Great Bear Rainforest. Stay in remote yet luxurious accommodations and witness eagles, grizzly bears, sea otters, dolphins, whales, wolves, and more in the wild.

Add an Alaska Cruise

Ask us to pair you up with your style of cruise and discover Alaska's spectacular Inside Passage.

What Our Customers Say

Excellent overall rating based on 3 reviews

The Rockies were the highlight of the trip

The Rockies were the highlight of the trip. We loved it. We could have stayed in Jasper another day. The staff at Fresh Tracks were both very helpful. I felt they both cared about...

Brenda and Damon

TX, USA

This was the best trip of my life

This was the best trip of my life. Everything was coordinated perfectly and I never felt lost. The best part was that I met and talked with lots of people with fascinating stories...

Carol

FL, USA

Not one glitch or missed transfer

Well, you certainly did create an extraordinary vacation for the us! Everything was perfect! Not one glitch or missed transfer. Everyone was where they were supposed to be at the a...

Priscilla and Paul

MD, USA

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