Trans Canada by Rail featuring VIA Rail’s Prestige Class

Two of Canada's most popular cities combine with an exciting train journey across Canada to create one amazing Canadian train vacation.

Tour Description

Experience a contemporary take on old-school luxury travel. On this transcontinental rail trip from hip, outdoorsy Vancouver to cosmopolitan Toronto, you’ll enjoy the elegance and comfort of VIA Rail’s new Prestige Class. From the sleek leather sofa in your roomy cabin, you can put your feet up and take in the beautiful views of the Canadian wilderness. VIA Rail’s Prestige Class provides personalized concierge service, all-inclusive bar service, and priority dining reservations. Every detail of this grand class of service is designed to make your Trans-Canadian journey unforgettable.

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Highlights and Inclusions

• Hotel accommodations for 4 nights
  
• Travel on VIA Rail’s Canadian in Prestige Class (4 nights aboard the train)
  
• All meals included aboard train
  
• Vancouver Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour
  
• Toronto Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour
  
• Transfer from Vancouver hotel to VIA Rail Station
  
• Transfer from Toronto hotel to airport

VIA Rail's Prestige Class includes:

• Spacious cabin including:
• 50% more room than the Sleeper Plus Cabin for 2
• Flat-screen television with video selection and fully stocked minibar
• Large, comfortable leather couch and a fold-down double bed
• Private washroom with shower
• Large picture windows (60% larger than in Sleeper Plus cabins)
• Electric radiant heated cabin floors and walls that maintain a comfortable and constant temperature
• Access to the Prestige Park Car, which offers
• Complimentary bar service
• Spectacular views
• Various activities, such as wine tasting and interactive talks on local history, culture, and geography
• Personalized service by the Prestige Concierge
• Priority access to dining car reservations

Itinerary

Day 1- Arrive Vancouver
Your flight arrives in Vancouver today. As Canada’s third largest city, this destination is steeped in arts, culture and fantastic amenities at every turn. Transfer to your hotel independently, and once you have checked in, you will have the rest of the day to enjoy the salty air and the magnificent sights. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 2 - Vancouver Sightseeing
Spend the day exploring this coastal city with a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour - the perfect way to see Vancouver’s most beloved attractions. You will enjoy looks at landmarks, such as Stanley Park and Granville Island; see attractions, including the Vancouver Aquarium, English Bay Beach and the Robson Street Shopping District; and get a deeper understanding of the region’s vast culture as you travel along the cobbled streets of Gastown. As you make your way through the city, check out the abundance of eateries and cafes to get a taste of true Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 3 - Vancouver/VIA Rail Vancouver to Toronto
This morning, revisit favorite sites throughout Vancouver or take a walk along one of the many trails throughout the city. Later, transfer by taxi (included) to Vancouver’s train station, board VIA Rail’s Canadian and settle into your onboard accommodations. Being a Prestige Class traveler, you can enjoy the passing vistas from your extra-large picture window or from any of the lounges on the train. Your personal concierge is there to ensure your comfort on this eastbound journey. Overnight train. (D)

Day 4 - En Route to Toronto
Today you will awake in the rugged scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Jasper National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, so be on the lookout for one of the many species of mammals that live within the park and often wander within view of the tracks. Head to the Dining Car for a hot breakfast before exploring the amenities aboard the train. First-class passengers have access to all of the lounges on the train, as well as to the Skyline Car - your exclusive entertainment center with an observation dome offering 360-degree views - and the Park Car, with three different salons and an upper observation deck. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - En Route to Toronto
Take in the beautiful, changing scenery as the train approaches Saskatchewan, signaling the mid-point of your rail journey. Quaint mountain towns combine with rural scenery to make for relaxing vistas. Spend the day chatting with travelers aboard the train and enjoying exclusive access to first-class lounges, dining on superb meals and delighting in impeccable service. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - En Route to Toronto
Look around - you are in the Canadian Shield. This part of Ontario features gentle scenery - low hills and plateaus intersected by small lakes and streams. The Canadian will make its way into Ontario today, traveling through lowlands, cities and the countryside as you continue to ride across Canada. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 7- Arrive Toronto
Leave the wide-open spaces of rural Canada behind as the train makes its way toward Toronto. Upon arrival, transfer independently to your centrally located hotel. Spend the afternoon getting acquainted with this cosmopolitan town located on beautiful Lake Ontario. Toronto is well-known for its colorful nightlife scene, so enjoy dinner, drinks, and then stay out for live music, shows, seasonal sporting events and plenty of places to spend your time once the sun goes down. Overnight Toronto. (B, L)

Day 8 - Toronto Sightseeing
Enjoy a look at Toronto from a local’s perspective with a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of the city today. Aboard a double-decker bus, you will travel along a 12-mile loop through the center of the city. Along the way, sites such as Eaton Center, Casa Loma, the Bata Shoe Museum, Chinatown, the Hockey Hall of Fame and the famed Distillery District. You may “hop” on and off the bus at your leisure to get a better look at these incredible sites. Following the tour, you may spend your last evening in Toronto however you see fit. Overnight Toronto.

Day 9 - Tour Conclusion
Your Trans Canada rail tour comes to a close this morning as you check out of your hotel. Upon checkout, a shuttle will take you to Toronto’s airport where you will either return home or set out on your next great adventure.

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