Trans Canadian Rail Odyssey

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Travelling past sparkling lakes, golden wheat fields and vast prairies aboard 'The Canadian'.

Vancouver and Toronto - two of Canada’s greatest cities - are separated by more than 4,000km of sweeping prairies, dense alpine forest, glittering lakes and craggy, snow-capped mountains. After touring Toronto and taking in the might of Niagara Falls, sit back and relax on two train journeys across Canada - ‘The Canadian’ and the iconic Rocky Mountaineer - as you travel through the cinematic scenery this country is famous for. Conclude your Canada tour with time in vibrant Vancouver.

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Number Of Days
13
Price From
RRP: $12,301 Our price: $9,226
Price per person, twin share
Start Location
Toronto, Canada
End Location
Vancouver, Canada
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 49
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
Rail
Physical Rating
Easy
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Day 1 - Toronto

Join your tour group at the hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown (4-star)

Day 2 - Niagara Falls - Toronto

We’ll enjoy a city tour of Toronto this morning. Then we experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles - Niagara Falls.

Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: City tour of Toronto (morning)

Excursion to Niagara Falls (afternoon)

Day 3 - ‘The Canadian’

This morning, we board our trans-Canada train, VIA Rail’s flagship ‘The Canadian’, for our journey west.

‘The Canadian’ train

Day 4 - ‘The Canadian’

As you wake this morning to the hypnotic sound of the train moving over the tracks, our journey continues through Ontario towards Manitoba. We have the whole day to relax and take advantage of VIA Rail’s fantastic service.

‘The Canadian’ train

Day 5 - ‘The Canadian’ (Winnipeg - Edmonton)

In the distant horizon stands Winnipeg, where we make a scheduled stop this morning, giving us time to stretch our legs on terra firma. We continue our journey this afternoon through Manitoba’s prairies and into Saskatchewan, before crossing into Alberta with a brief evening stop in Edmonton.

‘The Canadian’ train


Day 6 - ‘The Canadian’ - Jasper

We complete our journey through Jasper National Park to the town of Jasper. Enjoy some time exploring this easy-going alpine town with its restaurants, cafés and brewpubs.

Lobstick Lodge, Jasper (3-star)

Day 7 - Jasper

Today we board our coach for a tour of Jasper National Park, with a visit to the picturesque Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon and the shores of Medicine Lake. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore.

Lobstick Lodge, Jasper (3-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park (morning)

Day 8 - Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Banff

This morning we take the Icefield Parkway from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park. The halfway point is the spectacular Columbia Icefield, one of the biggest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Here we take an included Ice Explorer ride on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier (subject to favourable weather conditions).

Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (afternoon)

Day 9 - Banff - Lake Louise

Today we tour the surrounds of Banff and the lake areas, which include Moraine Lake and famous Lake Louise. At Lake Louise you have the opportunity to take a gondola to the mountaintop for superb views and photo opportunities or visit the Chateau, a unique luxury hotel with its gardens leading to the lakeshore. Returning to Banff and our hotel, you’re free to experience the nightlife of this lovely mountain resort.

Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Sightseeing tour of Banff, including Lake Louise (all day)


Day 10 - Rocky Mountaineer (Banff - Kamloops)

This morning we have an early start to board Rocky Mountaineer for a trip of a lifetime through the Rocky Mountains. Your journey offers an exhilarating range of scenery combined with exceptional comfort and service. We travel through tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranch lands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon and Rogers Pass. We arrive into Kamloops early evening.

Hotel in Kamloops

Day 11 - Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops - Vancouver)

We continue our journey west on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer. You’ll see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and forests surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. We’ll pass along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. You’ll bid farewell to your onboard hosts in Vancouver.

Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

Day 12 - Vancouver

Today is free to explore Vancouver or perhaps join our optional excursion to Vancouver Island.

Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

Day 13 - Vancouver

There's a chance to join our Vancouver city tour before saying goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.

Vancouver

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: City tour of Vancouver (morning)


Inclusions Expand
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
6 excursions & visits
9 nights in hotels, 3 nights on board the Canadian
Gratuities for Rocky Mountaineer crew
Services included
Titan tour manager
Travel in destination by coach
VIA Rail ‘The Canadian’ (3 nights). Accommodation in berths - open, curtained compartments with an upper and lower bed converting into two couch-style seats facing each other during the day. Upgrade to a cabin for a supplement (on request) - please contact our travel advisors. Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service (2 days). To upgrade to GoldLeaf Service please contact our travel advisors
Departure dates Expand
Price per person, twin share
Start End Availability Price
05 May 2025 17 May 2025 Enquire $12,301
$9,226
16 Jun 2025 28 Jun 2025 Enquire $12,953
$9,715
25 Aug 2025 06 Sep 2025 Enquire $13,482
$10,111
15 Sep 2025 27 Sep 2025 Enquire $13,504
$10,128
18 May 2026 30 May 2026 Enquire $13,868
$10,401
29 Jun 2026 11 Jul 2026 Enquire $13,868
$10,401
07 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 Enquire $14,769
$11,077
21 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 Enquire $14,452
$10,839

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