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
Travel on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer
Sample Itinerary
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.
Explore Toronto
Spend a day enjoying the quaint and colorful neighborhoods of Toronto or visit Niagara Falls.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Sample Itinerary
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Accommodations
Elk + Avenue Hotel
Conveniently located in downtown Banff, the Elk and Avenue Hotel combines Banff’s alpine history with a sleek modern design. After a day of exploring, unwind in the hotel’s jacuzzi or dry sauna, then enjoy fresh Canadian cuisine at the on-site restaurant.
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Add private experiences
Get away from the crowds on a private guided alpine hike or a private heli-tour — just two of the many activities that can be personalized as private guided experiences. Upgrade one experience or your entire trip, including private transfers and tours. Discover some of the top trips for private adventures.
What Our Customers Say
Rocky Mountaineer portion was the best part of our trip
Rocky Mountaineer portion was the best part of our trip. We loved the food, scenery, and the story telling by staff and fellow travelers.
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Insider Tips
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
Canadian Insider
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