Summary
This train 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 gorgeous turquoise waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Spend time in wonderous 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 wildlife. From the Pacific Coast, sail to Victoria through the scenic Gulf Islands, a diverse archipelago. Throughout this Canada train tour, enjoy included city sightseeing and also have time to explore on your own. Plus, enjoy a 7-night Alaska cruise through the stunning Inside Passage, one of the world’s most picturesque sea lanes. Hear the roar as ice breaks off and “calves” into the sea—it’s spectacular! Your cruise stops include Juneau; Skagway, an important town during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898; and Ketchikan. See spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and exciting cities on this rail tour across Canada—with an Alaska cruise!
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
- Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
- Day 15
- Juneau
- Day 16
- Skagway
- Day 17
- Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
- Day 18
- Ketchikan
- Day 19
- Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
- Day 20
- Vancouver
- Day 21
- Vancouver
- Day 22
- Vancouver
Countries (2): Alaska, Canada
Travel Cities (13): Banff National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Jasper, Juneau, Kamloops, Ketchikan, Lake Louise, Niagara Falls, Skagway, Toronto, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Winnipeg