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Canada Winter Train Tours

The season the Great White North is best known for is winter - a time of magical scenery and joyous holidays. Visiting Canada in winter means plenty of snow, of course, but also access to some of the world's best cold-weather activities that are sure to warm the soul and lead to life-long memories.

The Canadian Rockies are the quintessential winter wonderland, and Canada winter vacation packages to these resort towns feature a classic overnight rail adventure, superb hotel stays, and incredible seasonal activities. Here, visitors have access to some of the most impressive skiing in the world, as well as to frozen waterfalls, glaciers, ice-covered lakes, and fantastic wildlife adventures. The Rockies are also a perfect place to watch the colorful aurora borealis overtake the winter sky. Enjoy cold-weather train trips on the other side of the country, too, to places like Quebec City and Montreal on VIA Rail's Corridor Service. Each of these cities boasts its own charms that are complemented by holiday decorations and a soft layer of snow. Visiting these cities around Christmas adds another layer to the ambiance, thanks to traditional Christmas markets.

For travelers that hope to get a look at the winter wonderland without stepping foot in the snow, riding the Canada snow train is a perfect compromise. VIA Rail's Canadian departs from Vancouver and makes a 2,775-mile journey inland to Toronto. First-class accommodations and wondrous scenes of snow-capped mountains, emerald-hued evergreens against the white snow, and beautiful cities aglow in festive cheer are just some things to anticipate.

Things to do in Canada in winter range from visiting hotels constructed of snow and ice to celebrating the season at the Québec Winter Carnival, snowshoeing, swimming in hot springs, and ice skating out in the open on frozen lakes. There are no limits to a Canada winter rail vacation.

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Last Chance 2025
4.7 stars(73 reviews)
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A fascinating showcase of culture and history captures your attention and heart on this 7-day tour of two prominent cities within French Canada: Montreal and Quebec City. With each passing season, the views and experiences in these cities change, finding new ways to satisfy your inner voyager. Festivals, outdoor escapades, and busy streets filled...

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Last Chance 2025
7 days from
$1,195 pp
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Last Chance 2025
4.4 stars(45 reviews)
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Experience the best of the Canadian wilderness in winter and discover spectacular scenery as well as vibrant Canadian cities. Winter is an ideal time to travel as the rates are lower, the trains are less crowded, and the staff has more time to share their "tales of the rails" with you. Be a part of this exciting adventure onboard VIA...

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Last Chance 2025
7 days from
$2,745 pp $2,545 pp
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4.6 stars(50 reviews)
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2025NovDec
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As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, the Canadian Rockies transforms from a lush land of emerald green forests and colorful valleys to the true embodiment of a winter wonderland. Join the excitement this season, and see why western Canada is one of the best places to spend the cold months. Your journey begins in Vancouver, where...

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Canadian Rocky MountainsCanadian Rocky MountainsCanadian Rocky MountainsCanadian Rocky MountainsCanadian Rocky Mountains
Last Chance 2025
4.7 stars(13 reviews)
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Canada's snowy landscape awaits on this grand winter adventure. You will experience the culture of Vancouver, see the stunning beauty of the Canadian Rockies and be enamored by the hustle and bustle of Toronto. Best of all, all of your travel is done aboard one of VIA Rail's most famous rail lines, the Canadian. Your journey begins in Vancouver,...

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Last Chance 2025
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Celebrate the festive season in the sensational snowscapes of Canada on an unforgettable rail journey, experiencing the sights, sounds and scents of Canada at Christmastime. While staying in renowned, festively decorated Fairmont hotels, we explore the city of Vancouver, travel overnight on the famous Canadian train through the Rockies and enjoy...

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Experience the sensational snowscapes of Canada - also known as 'the Great White North' - on an unforgettable winter journey on the Canadian train. From multicultural Vancouver, to the rugged mountain towns of Jasper and Banff, you'll be staying in luxurious and renowned Fairmont hotels while encountering snow-covered peaks, shimmering frozen...

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Montreal & Quebec City by Rail
23/Jun
Dennis Murawski
5 stars
“The worth of this trip was having the Montreal hotel 2 blocks away from the connecting train to QC; moreover, the location of both hotels was so centrally located that we were able to spend half of our time just taking leisurely excursions through various neighborhoods. There was only one...
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Canadian Snow Train
30/Apr
CARROL SCHOLZ
5 stars
“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
5 stars
“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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Winter in the Rockies
11 Apr 2024
Helen Adams
5 stars
“This was a great trip; the hotels were beautiful and we loved the overnight train! Just the right amount of coordination by Vacations by Rail so that our time was our own but all of the transportation details were arranged conveniently and expertly. This was our second Vacations...
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