Trans Canada by Rail

Arrive in the coastal city of Vancouver and check-in to your hotel. Located in the heart of the city, you're close to many of the city's attractions, shops, and restaurants. Spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Opt to add admission to FlyOver Canada, a thrilling multisensory journey across Canada aboard the latest in flight ride technology. Or, choose to explore the Capilano Suspension bridge and park. Overnight Vancouver.

There is so much to see and do in this iconic city. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights and sightseeing experiences in Vancouver. Some highlights include a city or food tours, a day trip out to Victoria, or whale watching.

Spend the morning and early afternoon at leisure taking in all Vancouver has to offer. Or, opt to fill your free with adding a food tour in Granville Market before making your way to the train station for your afternoon departure. Visit Granville Island, historic Gastown, or take a hike through Stanley Park. Later on, head back to the hotel to grab your luggage before transferring on your own to the train station. Once on board the train, settle into your Sleeper Plus accommodations on VIA Rail's Canadian and prepare for your trans-Canada rail journey. Overnight train.

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Awake this morning to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Take advantage of your access to the Park Car and Skyline Car, offering panoramic views of the passing scenery. Overnight train.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today's travels take you through Saskatoon, Canada's leader in the high technology and mining industries, and Melville, named after Charles Melville Hays, President of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Company. Spend the day chatting with other travelers, enjoying the sweeping views from the sightseeing lounges, or relaxing in your comfortable accommodations. Overnight train.

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A highlight of today's scenic trip includes Longlac, which, located at the northern tip of Long Lake, played an important role as part of the historic canoe route for fur traders. Overnight train. 

• 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. After settling into your hotel opt to add admission to CN tower to have 360 degree view of Toronto at night. Overnight Toronto.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Your rail tour through the heart of Canada ends this morning. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

There is so much to explore in the largest city in Canada. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights and sightseeing activities in Toronto.