Across Canada by Train
Length
13 days / 12 nights
Time on train
5 days / 3 nights
Train type
Where it goes
When to go
May – September
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Take the train across Canada
Fill your desire for the energy of big cities and the calmness of nature. As you journey by train across the country, you‘ll see how diverse Canada‘s landscape is.
Rail journeys on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer
Spend five days in the Canadian Rockies
Choice of activities catered to your interests
Unique Fresh Tracks experiences
Stay at the Chateau Lake Louise
See glaciers, emerald lakes, forests and wildlife
See inside the trains
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Arrive In Toronto
Welcome to Toronto! The sights and sounds of Canada’s largest city welcome you as you arrive in the heart of downtown.
- Private Transfer from Toronto Airport
Bypass the crowds and start making the most of your vacation. A friendly driver welcomes you to the city and takes you to your destination.

Explore Toronto
Spend a day enjoying the quaint and colorful neighborhoods of Toronto or visit 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.
- Food Walking Tour in Toronto
Taste your way through Toronto on a small group walking tour. This delicious food journey guides you from the St. Lawrence Market towards the famous Distillery District. At each stop, enjoy a snack inspired by the local area.
- Toronto Sightseeing Tour and CN Tower Dinner
On a small guided tour by motorcoach, explore the vibrant city of Toronto, where modern skyscrapers meet historic neighbourhoods. Highlights could include Yorkville, the Harbourfront, Distillery District, and more. Later this evening, enjoy 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.
- 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 - Ontario
Head west through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield and into the province of Manitoba. See ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and countless lakes. Keep an eye out for fishing cabins perched on tiny islands, as well as moose and bears.

VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies
Journey across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces — Saskatchewan and Alberta. 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 - Arrive in Jasper
See the magnificent Rocky Mountains early this morning as you get close to Jasper. This laid-back mountain town lies in the heart of Jasper National Park.
- Jasper Orientation Tour and Transfer
As you step off the train, a friendly local guide meets you at the station. Enjoy an introductory tour of Jasper's highlights before arriving at your hotel.
- Suggested Evening Add-Ons: Wildlife Tour or Skytram Ride
Since your train arrives into Jasper this morning, ask about adding an activity this evening. We recommend an evening wildlife tour or a ride up the Jasper Skytram.

Explore Jasper National Park
Jasper’s wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife and are incredibly breathtaking. Spend the day exploring Jasper National Park on your style of tour.
- Privately Guided Nature Walk
Join one of Jasper's most knowledgeable guides for a private nature walk. Discover wildlife, wildflowers and magnificent views.
- Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise
On a small group tour, see Maligne Canyon, where a raging river has eroded the limestone rock for thousands of years. Afterwards, cruise across the tranquil blue-green waters of Maligne Lake to reach Spirit Island.

Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel along the spine of the Rockies, on one of the most beautiful roads in the world — the Icefields Parkway — to picture-perfect Lake Louise.
- Icefields Parkway Tour to Lake Louise
Travel along the Icefields Parkway on this full-day tour. Walk on the Athabasca Glacier, stop for lunch, and step bravely onto the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
- 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 Lake Louise.

Enjoying Lake Louise and Transfer to Banff
For a good vacation, a varied pace is important and today you set the cadence. Relax, stroll around the lake, go to the spa, or ask us about getting out for an adventure like canoeing, horseback riding, hiking or climbing.
- Yoho National Park Tour to Banff
On an exclusive one-way sightseeing tour, discover Yoho National Park. After a stroll around Moraine Lake, cross the Continental Divide to visit the Spiral Tunnels, then see Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge before arriving in Banff this evening.

Explore Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park in your chosen way.
- Afternoon Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola
On an exclusive small group tour, discover Banff’s folklore and natural history before a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
- Guided Hike at Sunshine Meadows
Enjoy a scenic ride up to a mountainside resort, followed by a guided hike through Sunshine Meadows. At an elevation of 2,220 meters (7,300 feet), the meadows straddle the Continental Divide and the boundary between Alberta and British Columbia.
- Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon
Embrace the fresh mountain air on a morning wagon ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain. Midway, relax at 3 Mile Cabin by the Sundance Canyon Trail and enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch.

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops
All aboard! Settle in while the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. A small jolt announces you are on your way — look forward to a day of spectacular scenery.
- Motorcoach Transfer to Train Station
- Rocky Mountaineer Train Service
Rocky Mountaineer daylight trains feature glass-dome cars with oversized windows, gourmet meals, and friendly, attentive staff. Ask your Vacation Advisor about the differences between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf.

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Vancouver
The exhilaration of your Canada train trip continues as you enjoy another day of great food, excellent service and incredible scenery. Arrive in Vancouver late this afternoon.
- Motorcoach Transfer to Hotel

Depart Vancouver
Much too soon, you leave the fresh air and mountain peaks of Canada to journey home.
- Private Transfer to Vancouver Airport
A friendly driver will pick you up and take you to the airport in time for your flight.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive In Toronto
Arrive In Toronto
Day 2
Explore Toronto
Explore Toronto
Day 3
VIA Rail - Depart T...
VIA Rail - Depart Toronto
Day 4
VIA Rail - Ontario
VIA Rail - Ontario
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