Summary
This adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. A highlight of this Canada train tour is the 3-day, 3-night journey on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian—a premier continental train—from Toronto to Jasper. In refurbished art deco rail cars and domed observation cars, enjoy views of the ever-changing landscapes as you leisurely travel through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The spectacular landscapes on your train trip are just a part of the amazing scenery you’ll witness on this Canada rail tour. Marvel at thunderous Niagara Falls on your boat cruise past the falls. In the Canadian Rockies, ride the Ice Explorer—an all-terrain vehicle—on Columbia Icefield, an expanse of ice that is 750-feet thick. Stop in breathtaking Lake Louise, where its gorgeous turquoise waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Spend time in wondrous Jasper National Park—with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife—and Banff National Park, home to majestic mountains and picture-perfect scenery. Also travel through Yoho National Park, with its famous fossils, and Glacier National Park, with its scenic wilderness and wildlife. From the Pacific Coast, sail to Victoria through the scenic Gulf Islands. Throughout this Canada train tour, enjoy included city sightseeing and also have time to explore on your own. You may want to dine at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower, hike in Banff, enjoy Afternoon Tea at Victoria’s Empress Hotel, or shop Vancouver’s Robson Street. See spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and exciting cities on this rail tour across Canada—what a fantastic vacation!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Toronto
- Day 2
- Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls
- Day 3
- Toronto–Via Rail The Canadian
- Day 4
- Via Rail The Canadian
- Day 5
- Via Rail The Canadian
- Day 6
- Via Rail The Canadian–Jasper National Park
- Day 7
- Jasper National Park
- Day 8
- Jasper National Park–Columbia Icefield–Lake Louise...
- Day 9
- Banff National Park
- Day 10
- Banff National Park–Yoho National Park–Glacier Nat...
- Day 11
- Kamloops–Ferry Crossing–Victoria
- Day 12
- Victoria
- Day 13
- Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver
- Day 14
- Vancouver
- Day 15
- Vancouver
Travel Cities (10): Banff National Park, Jasper, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler, Winnipeg