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Colorful Sky Over Bow Falls

Canadian Rockies Escape with Rocky Mountaineer

5 days $2,975 pp

View incredible scenery through the Rockies from Vancouver to Calgary
Spend time in Banff with time to explore the best sites, including a tour of Yoho National Park
Enjoy dramatic scenery changes while aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train

Canadian Rockies Featuring Banff & Lake Louise

7 days $3,875 pp

Enjoy all-daylight travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, offering stunning views of the Canadian Rockies
Stay in both stunning Banff and Lake Louise, surrounded by towering peaks and crystal-clear waters
Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary, with local guided tours

Bow Lake, Banff National Park

Canadian Rail Adventure: Rocky Mountaineer & The Canadian

12 days $8,775 pp $8,475 pp

Experience both the luxury Rocky Mountaineer and Via Rail's renowned Canadian train on this epic journey
Stay in the magical towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper surrounded by towering peaks and crystal-clear waters
Cast your eyes on the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies and Niagara Falls

Independent Tours

Traveling through Canada by train is an unforgettable experience, whether you're winding through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in the west or exploring the picturesque landscapes of the Eastern and Atlantic provinces. Canada has two iconic train journeys-the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail, which spans the entire country. They both offer a seamless and enriching adventure.

With a range of routes and experiences tailored to diverse interests, our Independent Canada rail vacations ensure every journey is as unique as the traveler. Our expert team is dedicated to crafting the perfect itinerary and customizing every detail to make your trip exceptional. Browse our range of train tours across Canada and start planning your vacation.

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Canadian Rockies Featuring Banff & Lake Louise

6/May

JAMES FOWLER

“Food and wonderful team on the train were amazing!

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Canadian Snow Train

30/Apr

CARROL SCHOLZ

“Had a great time. Food was amazing!! Cabin attendant's and staff were fun. It was a bummer that due to train delays with other trains we arrived to late a a few places to have time to get off for more than 10 minutes if that, or we arrived at...

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Canadian Snow Train with Jasper

24/Apr

JENNIFER ZIMDAHL

“Amazing experience, and very well planned! Everything went off without a hitch! While you could probably save a little bit of money by booking everything yourself, the convenience, expertise, and peace of mind in having someone more knowledgeable do it for you seems well worth it in my opinion. We...

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Across Canada by Train

20/Apr

DBCA

“Breathtaking views and superior service across Canada!

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Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights

4/Apr

Kathy McVey

“Our trip through the Canadian Rockies was amazing. Vacations by Rail set everything up for us and we lived seamlessly through our vacation without a hitch. We enjoyed Banff, Jasper, a wonderful train ride, and stellar look at the Northern Lights in Whitehorse, Yukon. Would definitely recommend this trip!

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Beautiful Banff Rail & Drive

06 Nov 2024

CAFEY MILLARD

“The trip went as planned, we did not encounter any problems. One item I would add to the trip information is to obtain a Banff National park pass. We thought we got into the wrong lane, but learned we were in the correct lane because we needed to...

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Trans Canada by Rail

03 Nov 2024

customer

“Wonderful trip, relaxing and quiet. Met new and interesting people. Food was exceptional. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Was sad that they had to disembark halfway through the trip. Second crew was also very good.

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Montreal & Quebec City by Rail

27 Oct 2024

BRUCE EVERET BIERSCHBACH

“Great customer service before and during trip.

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Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise

26 Oct 2024

DAVID MICHAEL CARPENTER

“We enjoyed the whole trip. The planning by VBR covered all aspects and all we had to do was enjoy ourselves.

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