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Adventures Across Canada With VIA Rail
Experience 40 years of railway innovation on breathtaking routes
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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise
13 days from $4,295 pp
  • Explore French Canada with guided tours of Quebec City and Montreal
  • Discover all the autumnal beauty, rich culture, and endless history of the Eastern Seaboard
  • Cruise aboard a luxurious Holland America ship and enjoy a trip on VIA Rail's Corridor Service
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Moraine Lake in Banff
Canadian Rockies by Rail
7 days from $2,895 pp $2,695 pp
  • Discover the Canadian Rockies on your own with a well-crafted independent itinerary
  • Travel overnight into jaw-dropping Jasper aboard VIA Rail's iconic Canadian train
  • Spend a night in Lake Louise before enjoying two nights in beautiful Banff
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Mt Washington Cog Railway
Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
10 days from $4,995 pp
  • Revel in the vibrant hues of autumn as you journey through New England and Eastern Canada
  • View foliage on scenic journeys aboard two historic Northeastern railroads
  • Venture to the "Top of Vermont", tour French Canada, and taste local maple syrup
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Routes & Experiences on VIA Rail

The Canadian

Venture from the Pacific Ocean to Toronto through the Coast and Rocky Mountains on a four-night trans-Canada journey. A showcase of Canada's diverse scenery, the Canadian route is truly memorable.

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Prestige Class on The Canadian

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with an extra touch of luxury. Travel in a private ensuite cabin and relax with personalized concierge service and included meals, snacks, and beverages.

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Corridor Services

A journey of cultural cities, birch forests, and scenes of the Canadian Shield, VIA Rail's Corridor Service offers efficient transit between destinations like Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City.

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The Ocean

From skyscrapers to lighthouses, uncover Eastern Canada's charms by rail. The overnight route follows the St. Lawrence River and passes the Monteregian Hills en route to the Atlantic.

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VIA Rail

Canada's railway system is vast and well-established, and an integral part of this network is VIA Rail Canada. Established in 1977, VIA Rail was founded as a solution to Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's call for rail service between cities to become essential. There were few options for passenger train travel before this, as much of the track in Canada was dedicated to freight service. VIA Rail became the first national passenger service in Canada at the time; it has now served passengers for more than 40 years.

VIA Rail took over track from the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways to create its first long-distance cross-country passenger route from Vancouver to Montreal for its flagship route. It named the train that ran the course the Canadian as a nod to its predecessors. This occurred in 1978, just one year after the line's founding. Since then, VIA Rail has expanded to reach over 400 cities and towns throughout Canada, including major destinations - such as Jasper, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec City - and more elusive locales, including Churchill. There is a total of over 7,765 miles of track within the VIA Rail network.

Passengers can capture the changes in the vast Canadian landscape from the large picture windows that line the train cars. Most trains are equipped with power outlets, and some journeys even feature Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests are comfortable during travel in any season, thanks to full air conditioning and heating on all rail lines.

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Canadian Snow Train
4.4 stars(45 reviews)
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2025NovDec
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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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Premium Canada Coast to Coast
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2026MayAugSep
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A magnificent small-group tour across the remarkable landscapes of Canada. This vacation features stays in the country's grandest hotels and is connected by spectacular journeys with private cabins on VIA Rail's Ocean and Canadian, and the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer. From Quebec City's world-famous Le Château Frontenac and on to Toronto, Jasper...

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Canada Coast to Coast Escorted Experience
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2026MayJunAugSep
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A spectacular overland adventure showcases the beautiful and varied landscapes for which the world's second largest country is famed. Starting in characterful Vancouver, we explore the majestic west coast's jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains, rushing rivers, glacial lakes, and pristine forests before boarding the iconic Canadian train for a three-night...

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Canada Coast to Coast
4.6 stars(18 reviews)
Independent
2026MayJulAugSep
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Let the rails guide your adventure on this 17-day coast-to-coast Canadian tour. The journey begins in Vancouver, where you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic ride into the Rockies. Soak in all the beauty of Banff and Jasper National Parks and Lake Louise before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian for a three-day rail journey to Toronto. After time...

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17 days from
$10,995 pp
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Winter in the Rockies
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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Highlights of French Canada and Nova Scotia
4.1 stars(63 reviews)
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2026MayJunJulAugSepOct
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Eastern Canada's provinces draw the eye and capture the soul with their bountiful allures. Some of its best elements lie ahead as you explore the land and the sea - French Canada's cities and the dramatic coastlines of Maritime Nova Scotia. Spend time sightseeing and tasting your way through Montreal and Quebec City before venturing to the scenic...

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Canada, Niagara Falls & the Rocky Mountains
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2026MaySep
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 Uncover Canada's most amazing landscapes on this journey from the Pacific Coast to the Great Lakes.    Our exploration begins with a guided tour of Vancouver before touring the stunning Rocky Mountains from the mountain town of Jasper. Here, we admire awe-inspiring vistas, including the Maligne River Valley.     An epic three-night journey from...

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Canadian Rail Adventure: Rocky Mountaineer & The Canadian
4.4 stars(60 reviews)
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2026MayJulAugSep
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Discover the romance of rail travel on this unforgettable 12-day journey from Vancouver to Toronto, featuring two iconic train experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Begin your adventure aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, where you'll travel through the majestic Canadian Rockies in all-daylight comfort, soaking in stunning views of towering...

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Wonders of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer
4.2 stars(26 reviews)
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2026MayJulAugSepOct
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Delve into the remarkable landscapes of Canada on world-famous trains. Our exploration begins with a guided tour of beautiful Vancouver on the Pacific coast before we enjoy two daytime trips on the amazing Rocky Mountaineer to the astonishing Canadian Rockies. Based in Banff and Jasper, we admire the awe-inspiring Lake Louise and the Athabasca...

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Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
4.4 stars(177 reviews)
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2026SepOct
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The vibrant hues of autumn guide the way on this seasonal journey through New England and Eastern Canada. Spend ten days marveling at the subtle distinctions between regions, discovering in each how the changing leaves are as unique as the destinations themselves. Soak up the history of Boston, the starting point of your fall foliage adventure,...

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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Cruise & Rail
4.0 stars(15 reviews)
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North America's East Coast is filled with unforgettable destinations - places that speak to the traditions brought by immigrants and cities where history was quite literally made. Port towns whose quaint sizes give way to massive culture sit aside breathtaking landscapes carved by the tides. Something new is always on the horizon, and this rail...

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Trans Canada by Rail
4.5 stars(54 reviews)
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2026AprMayJulAugSepOct
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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. 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...

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Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
19/Oct
Frank Ferris
5 stars
“The Boston Park Plaza was a lower quality hotel than all the others on the trip. I recommend you add a lunch at the Von Trapp estate since it is so close to the path we took. Our guide Egdar Bastian was great. Very informative about sites, obsessed with us having the...
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Canadian Rail Adventure: Rocky Mountaineer & The Canadian
14/Oct
KATHLEEN THOMAS RAUCH
5 stars
“It was a great experience. Well planned by VIA
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Highlights of French Canada and Nova Scotia
14/Sep
Wesley Kenneweg
5 stars
“Trip was well organized and our guide, Jim David, did an excellent job detailing the sites. He was very dedicated to the task. He very much enjoys his job.
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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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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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Trans Canada by Rail
15/Oct
DARREL DYKSTRA
4 stars
“We really enjoyed the train experience. The service on the train was outstanding. We under whelmed by the scenic views on the train. We understand that Trans Canada cannot change the views but the printed material was somewhat misleading.
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Wonders of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer
14/Oct
Dana Fitch
4 stars
“It really was a wonderful experience! Both trains were really fun in their own ways and the scenery and history was really beautiful and interesting. The length was good and guides were really good as well as the food was fantastic. My only complaints are I don't...
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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Cruise & Rail
2/Oct
Kathleen Lilley
4 stars
“Great experience, great way to see eastern Canada. Too early for fall colors.
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Canada Coast to Coast
19 Oct 2024
LINDA OLSEN
4 stars
“I enjoyed the trip very much. Everything worked just the way it was supposed to.
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