Canadian Snow Train

Your journey begins in Vancouver, an oceanside gem located on Canada's West Coast. As you arrive at the airport, transfer to your centrally located hotel, then the remainder of the day will be yours to soak in the awe-inspiring beauty of this city. Spend your free time exploring one of the many parks and walking paths, dine at fabulous local restaurants or simply relax at your hotel. Admission to the Vancouver Lookout is included, offering panoramic views of the city. Overnight Vancouver.

VIA Rail's Canadian departs today from Vancouver's Pacific Central Station. As a Sleeper Plus passenger, your first-class treatment begins with a special check-in area. Arrive at the rail station one hour before boarding so you can check your bags and board at your leisure. Settle into your onboard accommodations as the train begins its journey east. Overnight train.

As the  Canadian begins its easterly journey, you will travel through five of Canada's provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. You will pass through beautiful cities and charming rural towns, as well as through the diverse landscape of Canada. In British Columbia, plains and fields come into view as you move away from the Pacific Ocean. Snow-covered peaks, forests, lakes, and streams paint a picture of Mother Nature at her best. Moving into the Canadian Rockies, you will follow winding mountain tracks through tunnels and across bridges. Amazing vistas await around each bend, and you can take them all in from your seat or from the domed windows of the sightseeing car. You might even catch sights of a bear, elk or moose in the snow. Approximately halfway through the 4,466-kilometer journey, the train will stop in Winnipeg, once the capital of the fur trading industry and now a hub of history, art, and culture, for a few hours of leisure time off the train. Wild Canada begins to fade as the  Canadian moves closer to Toronto. As the city's magnificent skyline comes into view, your time aboard this iconic train comes to a close. Overnight train.

• Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your train is scheduled to arrive in Toronto this afternoon. On your last day on the Canadian, spend time in the Park Car enjoying its three salons and observation deck as well as the Skyline Car with an observation dome offering 360-degree views of the ever-changing landscape. Overnight Toronto.

• Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, you will be transferred to Toronto's airport, at which time your time in Canada will come to a close. Return home filled with memories of this Canadian winter wonderland, or extend your stay for a few more days with a trip to one of the country's other popular destinations.