Great Canadian Rail Journey

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Redirect your train of thought on this epic rail journey across captivating Canada. Nestled in your first-class, art deco train car aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you can cruise and snooze your way through five picturesque provinces – although you won’t want to miss a moment of the panoramic scenery outside your window. After feeling the energy of Toronto an...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Toronto : dinner at CN Tower, sightseeing
    • Niagara falls : Sightseeing cruise
    • Toronto–jasper : Private bedroom on VIA Rail’s the Canadian® (travel in Sleeper Plus class)
    • Jasper national park : Cruise Maligne Lake; sightseeing
    • Columbia icefield : Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
    • Banff national park : Sightseeing
    • Victoria: Orientation tour; Butchart Gardens; private presentation by local historian and storyteller
    • Victoria–vancouver : Scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands
    • Vancouver : Sightseeing; farewell dinner
    • This breathtaking tour crosses Canada using the historic railroad

What's this trip about?

    Redirect your train of thought on this epic rail journey across captivating Canada. Nestled in your first-class, art deco train car aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you can cruise and snooze your way through five picturesque provinces – although you won’t want to miss a moment of the panoramic scenery outside your window. After feeling the energy of Toronto and the mist of Niagara Falls, you’ll board your premier transcontinental train to chug past the sparkling lakes of Ontario, the golden prairies of Manitoba, the winding rivers of Saskatchewan, and the sun-dappled forests of Alberta. But the journey doesn’t conclude at the end of the line. You’ll continue by luxury motorcoach to the most beautiful national parks of the Canadian Rockies, including Jasper, Banff, Yoho, and Glacier National Park. Roast s’mores at a riverside barbecue in historic Kamloops before s’more fun in the British-infused city of Victoria and the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City TORONTO, ONTARIO
End CityVANCOUVER

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Alberta
  • Banff
  • Banff National Park
  • Edmonton
  • Glacier National Park
  • Jasper
  • Jasper National Park
  • Lake Huron
  • Lake Louise
  • Lake Ontario
  • Niagara Falls
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Victoria

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO

Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2: TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS

Taking the Plunge Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Return to Toronto for an orientation drive before a special dinner atop the 1,81...

Day 3: TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO

All Aboard in Toronto! After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

On VIA Rail, during the day your cabin for two offers armchairs, toilet, and a picture window. By ni...

Day 4: VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

Riding the Rails Your exciting travel on the VIA Rail train continues through Ontario and Manitoba. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Watch the scenic countryside from your train as you glide past sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of Ontari...

Day 5: VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN

Spectacular Saskatchewan Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT SCENIC WONDERS View the ever-changing landscape with ease and comfort as you meet and mingle with fellow ...

Day 6: VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN–JASPER, ALBERTA

Rocky Mountain Trails Travel from Saskatchewan to Jasper. Admire the scenery as your train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this evening. (Breakfast)

Day 7: JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

Untamed Beauty Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon to stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. (Breakfast,Lu...

Day 8: JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF

Moving Mountains and Lifting Hearts Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, ...

Day 9: BANFF

Breathtaking Banff Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventu...

Day 10: BANFF–KAMLOOPS

Heavenly Heights This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers ...

Day 11: KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA

British Columbia Treasures Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. An orientation tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening—enjoy dinner on your ...

Day 12: VICTORIA

The Grandest of Gardens The morning and afternoon is at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit...

Day 13: VICTORIA–VANCOUVER

British Columbia Treasures Take the BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Arrive in Vancouver for a city tour that includes the Waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its towering evergreen forests and totem ...

Day 14: VANCOUVER

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Sheraton Centre Toronto HotelThis sophisticated hotel is conveniently located in the financial and entertainment districts in the heart of downtown Toronto. Hotel amenities include a two acre Waterfall Garden, several restaurants and lounges, Toronto's largest hotel fitness center, and large pool lined with lounge chairs. TorontoCanada123 Queen Street WestChateau JasperThe Chateau Jasper offers an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. This conveniently located hotel offers 119 fully air-conditioned guestrooms and suites, pleasantly furnished with mountain decor in mind. JasperCanada96 Geikie Street JasperBanff Park LodgeThe hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe. BanffCanada201 Lynx StreetSouth Thompson Inn & Conference CentreQuietly nestled on 55 scenic acres in the Thompson Valley, this riverfront hotel offers 57 individually decorated guestrooms and is beloved for its southern Kentucky style, western hospitality, and cozy atmosphere.KamloopsCanada3438 Shuswap Road EastInn at Laurel PointLocated in downtown Victoria, the Inn at Laurel Point balances clean, classic design elements with a modern style. The hotel features guestrooms that offer private balances with harbor views, indoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Victoria Canada680 Montreal StreetThe Listel Hotel VancouverThe West End of Vancouver is a great place to improve your hotel experience. A cultural tourist's paradise and a pioneer in environmental stewardship, the Listel Hotel is so much more than just a place to sleep. VancouverCanada1300 Robson Street,
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