See Canada by rail: Train only, Train Tours and Vacation packages
Canadian Rail Journeys: Starting in Vancouver
Train tours starting in Vancouver, Canada
The air is warm, but a shiver runs up your spine as you dip your toe into the cool Pacific water. Scampering back to the giant log you've annexed as your own, you wrap yourself in a warm beach blanket and an even warmer friend. All along the nearby Seawall, the hip and the healthy dance in and out of each other's paths – managing to never once get in each other's way. Across the bay, the snow-capped peaks of the coastal mountains hold the entire scene in their impressive embrace.
Out of the corner of your eye, you catch the graceful approach of a blue heron coming in for a perfect landing, its latest catch dangling in its beak. Fresh fish. He must have read your mind. You open your picnic basket, unpack a pair of chopsticks, and sink your teeth into the finest piece of sushi this side of Tokyo.
Vancouver is one of the most remarkable cities you'll ever visit, where your every urban need is satisfied in style and contact with nature is never more than a few steps away.
Canadian Rail Journeys: Starting in Vancouver
Train tours starting in Vancouver, Canada
RN0221E - Rockies and Pacific Coast Getaway (Eastbound)
4 days - prices from $1,146 CDN
The coast and mountains of western Canada welcome you on this 4 day adventure. Your tour starts with a Vancouver departure as you travel across British Columbia by train to the Canadian Rockies, and spend two nights in Jasper and Banff National Parks. Beautiful waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, emerald lakes, and alpine meadows await your discovery. View a never ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snow capped peaks and over 100 glaciers. Traveling along the Columbia Icefield... [more information]
An Introduction to winter in the coast and mountains of western Canada can be calming, inspiring, and dramatic at the same time. As your travel begins in Vancouver aboard VIA Rail you will cross British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies where you enjoy two nights in Jasper & Banff National Parks. Discover the beauty of frozen mountain lakes and glaciers. View an endless procession of snow covered mammoth mountains, jagged snow capped peaks and over 100 glaciers. You will experience a... [more information]
Limited for time, but want to experience winter in the Canadian Rockies by train? Then this is the rail tour for you! The Canadian Rockies Winter Rail Express introduces you to the highlights of Western Canada and VIA Rail. Your tour will begin on British Columbia's west coast, where you will visit the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, then cross British Columbia by train to the Canadian Rockies, where you will spend one night in Jasper and Banff National Parks. Discover the beauty of snow covered forests and ice crackling rivers while travelling under a...
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Introduce yourself to the highlights of western Canada and VIA Rail. Your tour will begin on British Columbia's west coast, where you will depart Vancouver and travel across British Columbia by train to the Canadian Rockies, where you will spend 3 nights in Jasper and Banff National Parks. Discover the beauty of rushing waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and view a never ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snow capped peaks and over 100 glaciers. You will enjoy guided tours, travel along the Columbia Icefield Parkway, one of the most...
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Your winter rail adventure begins in Vancouver, British Columbia aboard Via Rail's Canadian to the mountain resort town of Jasper. Experience an unforgettable winter wonderland in Vancouver at the top of Grouse Mountain. Once in the Canadian Rockies, you will embark on a moonlight ice walk then travel along the Columbia Icefield Parkway, one of the most scenic mountain highways in the world. On your last day in the Rockies enjoy a... [more information]
Explore Vancouver, then ride the legendary VIA Rail Canadian train overnight to Jasper and the Canadian Rockies. You will be treated to private sleeping accommodations in the exclusive Silver & Blue class. Enjoy your meals in the private dining car and relax in the popular Dome Car. In the Rockies, you will experience four days of exploring the National Parks of Jasper and Banff and the stampede city of Calgary. You will soak up the rugged alpine scenery, watch wildlife and visit historical sites.
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The Canadian Pacific Railway and its tracks that connect the country from coast to coast helped write the history of Canada. Travelers have boarded trains for decades bearing the name Canadian and experienced the vast areas of Canada between Toronto and Vancouver. For three nights and four days the Canadian slips through five provinces on its 2700 mile run. Relax on board with VIA Rail’s renowned Silver and Blue service that has made it a benchmark for premier rail travel. Enjoy fine dining, relax in the dome car, and socialize with fellow... [more information]
Take a legendary "Canadian" rail trip overnight to Jasper and the Canadian Rockies in your private bedroom. Then spend four days exploring the National Parks of Jasper and Banff with visits to Miette Hot Springs, the Columbia Icefield, a Banff tour and Sulphur Mountain gondola ride. While in Vancouver enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes Lookout Tower.
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RN0273E - Rockies Fall Foilage Experience (Eastbound)
8 days - prices from $2,603 CDN
The Canadian Rockies are spectacular and romantic but sometimes it is the journey that makes the vacation special. After exploring Vancouver, board the legendary VIA Rail Canadian and inhale the luxury of your surroundings: sumptuous dining, cozy accommodation and the panoramic viewing of the Dome Car. This time of year the canyons, vast forests and mountain passes are a dramatic spectrum of color as the Canadian autumn sets in. Now you are among the select few who choose to journey in... [more information]
There are many great reasons for traveling across Canada by rail but adventure probably tops the list. For over a century Canada has intrigued visitors with its vast landscape and the train is a way to see, feel and understand the true character of this amazing country. You will start your journey on the Rocky Mountaineer® 2-day rail adventure from Vancouver to Jasper. You will be pampered by the superb RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service® and awed by the spectacular scenery. Then follow the rails east through the Majestic Canadian Rockies, across Saskatchewan, Manitoba... [more information]
Short on time, but want to travel across Canada by train? Then this is the rail tour for you! Experience transcontinental train, as you travel from the Pacific to Central Canada, aboard VIA Rail's Canadian in a private bedroom with bathroom in Silver & Blue Class. Ride the rails between Vancouver and Toronto with a short stay in the Canadian Rockies. From Jasper, you will embark on a guided tour of Maligne Canyon with wildlife viewing, before continuing your rail journey to Toronto.
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RN0020E - Canadian Rockies Discovery Tour (Eastbound)
12 days - prices from $3,241 CDN
Travel from the Pacific through the Canadian Rockies on this expansive tour of Canada. Explore Western & Central Canada beginning with a sightseeing tour of Vancouver before crossing British Columbia by rail. Spend three days in Jasper & Banff National Parks. Experience the Canadian Rockies including a guided tour of the Miette Hot Springs in Jasper, the town of Banff, and a trip by Ice Explorer on the famous Columbia Icefield Parkway. Your journey will continue eastward to Toronto where you will explore the city of Toronto and Niagara Falls.
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This Canadian rail tour will take you from one coast to another with brief visits in some of the cities and towns enroute. Experience Canada as you travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast aboard VIA Rail's Canadian Transcontinental train from Vancouver to Toronto VIA 1 from Toronto to Montreal and the Ocean from Montreal to Halifax. On board the Canadian and Ocean, you will be accommodated in a private bedroom with bathroom.
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RN0200E - Cross-Country Explorer (Winter) (Eastbound)
12 days - prices from $N/A CDN
This winter Canadian rail tour will take you from one coast to another with brief visits in some of the cities and towns enroute. Experience Canada's winter wonderland as you travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast aboard VIA Rail's Canadian transcontinental train from Vancouver to Toronto, VIA 1 from Toronto to Montreal and the Ocean from Montreal to Halifax. Onboard the Canadian and Ocean, you will be accommodated in a private bedroom with bathroom.
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RN0201E - Canadian Rockies Discovery Tour (Winter) (Eastbound)
12 days - prices from $N/A CDN
Travel aboard VIA Rail's Canadian from the Pacific through the Canadian Rockies to Toronto on this comprehensive tour of Canada. From the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver through the rugged Rocky Mountains there is the experience of riding the rails, seeing frozen ice falls and caves in the moonlight, historic sites, wildlife and taking a horse drawn sleigh ride. In Toronto, Canada's largest city, see the local highlights, enjoy afternoon tea at the Royal York, and dinner at Niagara Falls with a magnificent view of the falls illuminated at night.
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Travel across Canada from Vancouver to Toronto. In Vancouver your days will be filled with a 4 1/2 hour city tour and a guided exploration of Victoria and Butchart Gardens. Continue east from Vancouver aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for a two day all daylight rail tour. During your 5 days in the Canadian Rockies experience destinations such as Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise. Enjoy a private bedroom on Via Rail as you travel from Jasper to Toronto. In Toronto enjoy a guided city tour and a full day trip to Niagara Falls including a cruise on the Maid of the Mist. [more information]
RN0263E - Canada and Alaska Rail Odyssey (Eastbound)
15 days - prices from $3,565 CDN
An Inside Passage cruise aboard Holland America followed by VIA Rails' transcontinental train offers a unique journey from the Pacific Ocean to the Eastern Seaboard. This trip allows you to view the very essence of Canada & Alaska up close and comfortable. Upon your arrival in Vancouver, you'll escape by cruise ship for a discovery of the Glacier Bay Inside Passage. This classic Alaska cruise will thread through the Inside Passage with its rugged Alaska coastline where fir forests seem close enough to... [more information]
RN0165E - Canada's Cities Coast to Coast (Eastbound)
16 days - prices from $3,913 CDN
Board the legendary VIA Rail train and explore great Canadian cities on a coast to coast tour. You will discover the beautiful Atlantic and Pacific coastlines from the mountains of British Columbia to the shores of Nova Scotia. Every province and city has gorgeous views, intriguing culture & cuisine, plus outdoor and indoor activities for everyone.
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RN0174E - Grand Cross-Country Adventure (Eastbound)
18 days - prices from $4,044 CDN
Discover Canada by rail as you travel on this unique transcontinental journey from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific, exploring cities and towns along the way. You will travel aboard VIA Rail's many trains including the Ocean, a wonderful way to enjoy the Maritime hospitality, Eastern Corridor, VIA 1, and the Canadian where you will view the Rocky Mountain vistas that can only be seen by train. On board the Ocean and Canadian, you will be accommodated in a private bedroom with bathroom. No other mode of transportation allows you to view the very essence of Canada...
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