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A true classic, the original line that put VIA Rail on the map, the Canadian is an overnight rail line that speaks to the experience of long-distance rail travel in years long ago. This train follows a course of approximately 2,775 miles, traversing through mountainscapes, lush evergreen forests, and wide-open prairies during its journey between Vancouver and Toronto. Along the way, VIA Rail's Canadian makes stops in wonderful cities and towns that highlight the country's diversity. Passengers may elect to begin their trip in either bookend location or join the train in one of its stations along the way.

One of the most scenic stretches of the entire route is between Kamloops and Jasper, a resort town surrounded by Jasper National Park and the Rocky Mountains. The train travels along the Fraser River and offers a glimpse at Hell's Gate, a portion of the river that narrows rapidly, forcing the water to erupt at an incredible speed. The Canadian also joins the North Thompson River and offers views of Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson - the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies - before stationing in Jasper.

Hints of yesteryear are detectable on the fully restored 1950s railcars, which were first used when the Canadian Pacific Railway offered its passenger line - also called the Canadian - between Montreal and Vancouver. VIA Rail's Canadian still follows a condensed version of this same course several times a week year-round, presenting all the natural grandeur of Canada as was always intended.

Our customers love our Canadian tours

Canadian Rockies by Rail

16/Oct

DEBORAH Blake

“Very good trip

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Canadian Rail Adventure

14/Oct

joan

“Beautiful scenery, well organized and executed trip. The Rocky Mountaineer was spectacular in every way. Comfort, staff, meals, all great. The bus trips between overnight stays were very good. The Fairmont hotels we stayed in were beautiful and very comfortable. In spite of 3 consecutive overnights on train, which I would not recommend,...

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Trans Canada by Rail

13/Oct

KATHERINE MARIA URE

“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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Trans Canada By Rail with Jasper

12/Oct

LARS GÖSTA HAGGBLOM

“Friendly,comfortable,astonishing

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Wonders of Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer

10/Oct

Roxie Hayes

“The staff was amazing, the food fabulous and the views, jaw dropping.

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Trans Canada By Rail Featuring VIA Rail's Prestige Class

26/Sep

MARY NIELSEN

“THis trip was pretty much what we had expected. Lots of good food, drink, and meeting new people. Our prestige room was, again, as expected--fine for lounging, watching TV, looking out the window, etc. The bed, as expected, was kind of small, but do-able. Just a...

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Lakes, Mountains & The Rockies

19/Jun

KIM PAULSON MILL

“Great trip except for a lack of communication for the first day in Jasper...our hotel was changed and the pickup location for the first tour was also changed without notifying us...after that the trip was wonderful!!

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Winter in the Rockies

11/Apr

Helen Adams

“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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Canadian Snow Train

21/Feb

VICTORIA LEEANN STONER

“Sleeper cabins with private toilet, food included, non alcoholic beverages included, snacks, and entertainment on the train is fantastic. The shared shower is a little less fantastic, might need and automated sanitization system. The experience was 10/10 would recommend.

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