From the East Coast to the Rockies, Vancouver and even out to Prince Rupert, the best way to see the country is aboard VIA Rail Canada. This extensive network of trains crisscrosses through the provinces, connecting the most prominent cities in Canada, as well as traveling through charming small towns from coast to coast. Travel between exciting destinations like Montreal and Quebec City or Toronto and Ottawa on comfortable daylight trains that efficiently make the short journey between each city.
Guests may also select from long-distance VIA Rail tours across Canada, which include several levels of comfortable overnight accommodations, including in semi-private berths and private sleeper cabins. One such overnight journey is made aboard the Canadian, VIA Rail’s flagship train, traveling from Vancouver in Western Canada to Toronto through the incredibly scenic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Along the way, VIA rail's Canadian train pauses in Jasper, a resort town that is surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Jasper National Park. Another popular long-distance route from VIA Rail is that of the Ocean, which travels from Montreal to Halifax in Eastern Canada and highlights the remarkable beauty of the Maritime region. The rail line also offers fantastic Adventure Routes, such as the Winnipeg-Churchill train that travels north from the city to polar bear country along the Hudson Bay over the course of two nights aboard the train.
Thanks to the incredible diversity of VIA Rail tour packages, your train vacation may include scenic highlights such as Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies; Pyramid Falls; Winnipeg; the lakes and plains of central Canada; and the St. Lawrence River, amongst other sights. VIA Rail’s trains travel through Canada’s ever-changing landscape all throughout the year, offering travelers the opportunity to gain new perspectives with every trip.
