Rail Drive Vacations in Canada

There are so many ways to travel through Canada, but perhaps the best way is with a rail and drive vacation. These thoughtfully planned tours combine long-distance travel aboard some of the most scenic trains in the Canadian Rockies and Eastern Canada with flexible driving routes, which travelers can follow on their own time tables. With comfortable train and hotel accommodations, popular sightseeing excursions and rental vehicles equipped with GPS and unlimited kilometers, getting in touch with the Canadian landscape has never been more enjoyable.

Canadian Rail and Drive Packages

Beautiful Banff Rail & Drive 6 days from $2562

Discover the Canadian Rockies by rail and car. Enjoy two days aboard the scenic Rocky Mountaineer, combined with the freedom to discover spectacular Banff National Park at your leisure by rental car.

Eastern Canada Coastal Explorer 10 days from $2635

A full sensory experience, take on the sights, smells and tastes of Eastern Canada on this 10-day journey.

High Tides and Scenic Trains 10 days from $2325

Witness firsthand the beauty of coastal Canada as you embark on a 10-day rail-drive adventure.

Northern Adventure Rail & Drive 9 days from $3712

The landscape between Vancouver and Calgary is vast and diverse. You'll rise up into the Canadian Rockies by train, then explore its national parks and gorgeous scenery at your own pace.

Quebec & Eastern Ontario Explorer 12 days from $2811

Sit in the driver’s seat for this rail and drive vacation through Quebec and Ontario, which emphasizes the stark contrasts between Canada’s cities and countryside.

Quebec City, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island 10 days from $1972

From French-influenced Quebec City to the maritime beauty of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, you have 10 days to explore the best sites Canada's East has to offer.

Western Canada & Rockies Wildlife Adventure 13 days from $6679

Set your sights on the scenic beauty of Canada’s western seaboard and the wild adventures of the Canadian Rockies on this 13-day journey.

First Passage to the West Canmore Self-Drive 7 days from $2279

Just 20 minutes from Banff, this authentic mountain town offers stunning views and a laidback atmosphere where you can hike, explore caves or discover unique restaurants and boutiques.

First Passage to the West Kananaskis Self-Drive 7 days from $2279

​Sprawling across a spectacular mountain landscape, Kananaskis encompasses several protected parks, unspoiled streams and untouched forest.

First Passage to the West Sunshine Village Self-Drive 7 days from $2906

​Located in Banff National Park, Sunshine Village sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet with uninterrupted views of awe-inspiring mountain terrain

Journey Through the Clouds Discovery Self-Drive - Calgary to Vancouver 8 days from $2319

Flower-dotted meadows, weeping waterfalls, and wildlife-packed mountains await discovery on this jaunt through Canada's National Parks, where casual walks morph uncannily into nature documentaries.