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

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About the tour

Two of Canada's most popular cities combine with an exciting train journey across Canada to create one amazing Canadian train vacation. Enjoy all the pleasures of train travel as the Canadian takes you from Vancouver through an ever-changing landscape east to Toronto.

Your 7-day tour includes time at leisure in Vancouver, first-class sleeping accommodations aboard VIA Rail's Canadian, and access to the Skyline Car and the Park Car for amazing views of the passing scenery. You'll arrive in Toronto relaxed, refreshed, and ready to discover all the treasures of this city.

This itinerary is also available from Toronto to Vancouver based on your travel preference.

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Itinerary

Day 1- Vancouver

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.

Day 2 - Depart Vancouver onboard VIA Rail Canadian

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.

Includes
  • Dinner
Day 3 - En Route to Jasper

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.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - En Route to Toronto

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.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - VIA Rail to Toronto

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. 

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Toronto

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.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Conclusion

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.

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Pricing Plans

Moderate Accommodations
Hotels include the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel and the Chelsea Hotel. VIA Rail accommodations are in Sleeper Plus Class in a semi-private berth. Meals are included onboard the train along with access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views. 

Superior Accommodations
Hotels include the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and the Hotel Le Germain Toronto. VIA Rail accommodations are in Sleeper Plus Class in a private cabin. Meals are included onboard the train along with access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views.

Deluxe Accommodations
Hotels include The Fairmont Waterfront and The Fairmont Royal York. VIA Rail accommodations are in Sleeper Plus Class in a private cabin. Meals are included onboard the train along with access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views.

Prestige Class
Hotels include The Fairmont Waterfront and The Fairmont Royal York, with accommodations in upgraded rooms. Onboard VIA Rail's Canadian, each Prestige Cabin has a modular leather L-shaped couch by day and a Murphy bed for two by night facing the window with electric radiant heated cabin floors and walls that maintain a comfortable and constant temperature. Highlights of this Prestige Class include personalized dedicated service by a Prestige Concierge; a spacious cabin, large windows and a private washroom with shower; flat-screen TV with video selection; minibar stocked with a selection of beverages and more.

Departure times

Departure times vary based on selected rail vacation. This information will be provided in your final documents. For more information please speak with your rail specialist.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours, they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. Please reference our Mobility Ratings Information, and if you’d like to discuss any particular vacation with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-877-929-7245.

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4.5 stars4.5 / 5 · 49 reviews

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GEORG DAHL

5 stars

Submitted 21/May

great trip

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Hi Georg - thank you for the review - we're glad to hear you had a great trip!
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DEBRA BUTLER SYLVESTER

5 stars

Submitted 14/May

Julio, Gabriella, and Richard were awesome! Food variety was awesome! Only wish we had room for a chair when bed was down. We seniors prefer higher toilets and grab bars in shower. Rocked and rolled more than I anticipated.

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customer

5 stars

Submitted 03 Nov 2024

Wonderful trip, relaxing and quiet. Met new and interesting people. Food was exceptional. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Was sad that they had to disembark halfway through the trip. Second crew was also very good.

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Welcome back - we're so glad to hear from you again and that you enjoyed your rail adventure! Reviews like this are helping Trans Canada by Rail become one of our most requested Canadian independent tours. We hope you'll keep us in mind when you decide "where to next!"
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ROBERT GALE KING

5 stars

Submitted 23 Oct 2024

Enjoyed trip great staff

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KATHERINE MARIA URE

5 stars

Submitted 13 Oct 2024

The accomadations were lovely and everything worked as needed (shower, sink, toilet in roomette and beds). The food was amazing! Taylor our porter to Winnipeg was delightful and so helpful. We liked our beds prepared early and she had them ready right after early dinner which was perfect.

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DONNA HEIM

5 stars

Submitted 07 Jul 2024

This was a wonderful, once in a lifetime trip that we took to celebrate our 65th anniversary. I would recommend it to anyone ! Beautiful scenery, wonderful staff on the train and food selections that were top class.

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