Via Rail - the Canadian National Railway
The Canadian national railway's passenger service, VIA Rail, is the equivalent of America's Amtrak service. As you journey through the Rockies, over the vast Prairies, and through the rolling farmland of the east, you can, sit back and enjoy first class cuisine in the dining car. Later you can relax and enjoy the scenery from your private bedroom, and drift to sleep to the gentle rocking of the train.
Whether you are thinking of taking a short ride from Montreal to Quebec City, or the trip of a lifetime across Canada, our agents will be happy to find the route that suites you best and create a Canadian train vacation you will remember forever.
Canadian National Railway Trips
Samples of our most popular Canadian National Railway Trips, all of which we can personalize a little or a lot to perfectly suit your needs. Call us here in Canada to discuss your options.
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Gaspe Train Adventure
10 Days / 9 Nights
One of our most unusual and interesting journeys, this is an exploration of eastern Quebec and the wonderful maritime area of the Gaspe Peninsula. You spend time in Montreal and Quebec City, then head north through small fishing villages...
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Ultimate Canadian Rockies Rail Journey
8 Days / 7 Nights
If you want to experience the two different rail services Canada has to offer but don't have a lot of time, then this is the ideal trip! Enjoy the wonderful journey and experience of the Rocky Mountaineer, as well as an overnight trip on VIA rail. Visit the best of the Canadian Rockies - Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff.
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Canadian History and Culture By Rail
10 Days / 9 Nights
Canada has a fascinating history and a French-English culture that is unique in the world. On this train journey you will visit Niagara Falls, Toronto and Ottawa in English-speaking Ontario, then visit Montreal and Quebec City in French-speaking Quebec. Enjoy a train ride into the stunning Charlevoix region, along the mighty St. Lawrence River.
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Canada Coast to Coast By Train
21 Days / 20 Nights
Our ultimate Canada rail journey and the opportunity of a lifetime to experience the grandeur and beauty of a country that spans 6 time zones. From the quaint east coast, through cosmopolitan cities, across Prairies, over the Rockies, to the rugged Pacific Coast, you will never stop being amazed by the beauty that surrounds you.
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Across Canada by Train
13 Days / 12 Nights
This wonderful journey is one of our most enduring. It is for those who want to see the best of Canada - and have the experience of crossing the Prairies and taking a train through the Canadian Rockies. An epic train journey by any standard.
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Canada's Eastern Passage to Nova Scotia by Train
14 Days / 13 Nights
Enjoy the best of Ontario, Quebec, and the maritime province of Nova Scotia. Learn about the fascinating history of the regions, and savor spectacular scenery along, on a series of wonderful train journeys.
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Eastern Rail Classic
8 Days / 7 Nights
Enjoy the best of scenery and tours of French-speaking Canada in Montreal, Quebec City, and charming Charlevoix. Explore small French bistros and learn about the fascinating history of the region - and then take the Canadian train all the way to Canada's east coast and the city of Halifax.
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Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland
8 Days / 7 Nights
Imagine climbing aboard a Canada rail train in Vancouver, eating a wonderful meal, and being lulled to sleep by the train's gentle rocking as snow falls outside - then awakening in a Rockies winter wonderland and spending a few days playing outside and cozying up each night in a warm hotel...
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Trans Canada by Rail in Winter
12 Days / 11 Nights
Imagine climbing aboard a Canadian train in Vancouver, eating a wonderful meal, and being lulled to sleep by the train's gentle rocking as snow falls outside - then awakening in a Rockies winter wonderland and spending a few days playing outside and cozying up each night in a warm hotel...then continue on an epic voyage through the snow covered Canadian wilderness to end your tour in Toronto.
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Wintertime in the Canadian Rockies by Rail
13 Days / 12 Nights
Experience the splendor of Canada in winter on a two week Canadian railway tour from Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies. After exploring Victoria's coastal beauty, cozy up in your first class cabin as VIA's Canadian train takes you into the heart of the frozen Rockies. Sip a glass of wine next to a roaring fire in your luxurious mountain retreat, after days of winter exploration with our local guides.
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The Canadian Rockies Voyage by Train
5 Days / 4 Nights
This is our best-value Canadian train journey for those who want to experience the highlights of the Canadian Rockies. From Vancouver, you'll enjoy an overnight train journey where you'll be lulled to sleep to the gentle rocking of the Canadian train - and wake up in a mountain paradise...
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Trans Canada by Rail in a Week
8 Days / 7 Nights
This is the perfect Canada rail journey for those who are short of time, or those who just like the idea of getting on a train and going. In just a week, you will depart Toronto and cross the epic Canadian prairies, stop for a short break in Jasper, then travel through vast mountain ranges to Vancouver on the Rocky Mountaineer train.
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Canadian Rockies Rail, Sail, and Grizzly Bear Adventure
16 Days / 15 Nights
The mystical Canadian Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies await you on this Canada rail trip. Journey from alpine peaks and turquoise lakes to misty old growth forest adorning coastal inlets. A ride on Via Rail's Skeena train takes you to the famous Inside Passage, giving you a chance to see grizzly bears and breaching orcas. Finish your adventure in quaint Victoria and Vancouver for a taste of Canadian west coast city culture.
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Polar Bears Expedition by Train
7 Days / 6 Nights
Others will take the faster option and fly in and out. But there is no better way to experience the scale of Canada and the remoteness of the Polar Bears, than to take the Canadian pacific railway one way. You will traverse vast forests and miles of tundra to reach the edge of Hudsons Bay and the Polar Bear migration.
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Canadian Rockies Winter Getaway by Train
5 Days / 4 Nights
Experience a true winter getaway on this winter train journey into the Canadian Rockies. Spend a night in Jasper and two nights at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, enjoying an array of winter activities and experiences.
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Rockies and Whistler Ski Safari
13 Days / 12 Nights
Why experience just one great Canadian ski resort when you can enjoy several - and have fun traveling by Canadian train in between' On this journey you experience Whistler, Jasper, Banff , and Lake Louise resorts, as well as the pristine powder of BC's mountains on two backcountry ski adventures.
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Montreal and Quebec City Getaway by Rail
5 Days / 4 Nights
Looking for the perfect short Canadian train getaway' Enjoy a taste of France in North America! French cuisine, fascinating history - and great joie de vivre. Each season has its own attractions - arts, culture, fall colors and lots of romance!
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East Meets West Train Explorer
10 Days / 9 Nights
Catch a glimpse of the size of Canada on this epic journey crossing the Prairies and the Canadian Rockies - with a few days to relax in the Rockies along the way, and days to explore in Vancouver and Toronto.
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