Golf Train Tour of Canada

Add a train journey to your trip for the ultimate golf getaway

Canada's golf courses are uniquely beautiful and challenging – not just because of their world-class designs, but also because of their locations. After all, it's difficult to concentrate on playing your best game when you are distracted by jaw-dropping scenery in every direction.

From the iconic Banff Springs Golf Club in Alberta to the oceanside Cabot Links in Nova Scotia, Canada has many excellent courses that should be on the travel itinerary of any golf enthusiast.

Combine a luxurious train journey with these top notch resorts. That way, when you're not lining up your next swing you can be dining on gourmet food and watching the amazing scenery glide by.

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Train Experiences

These are some suggested train experiences for your Canadian adventure

Couple enjoys the view from the GoldLeaf service outdoor viewing platform.

Rocky Mountaineer

Daylight Train

The Rocky Mountaineer connects British Columbia and Alberta, with stops in Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel and Kamloops. The train runs from mid-April until mid-October. The Rocky Mountaineer is a daylight only train designed so that passengers can experience the most spectacular views and optimal photo opportunities.

VIA Rail's Canadian Train going through the Rocky Mountains

VIA Rail Train

The VIA Rail trains connect Canada from Vancouver to Halifax, with four different train routes. Major city stops include Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Jasper, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and Halifax. The trains run year round. Depending on the route, they offer daylight or overnight sleeper train experiences.

Prestige luxury train cabin with double bed facing a window

Luxury Train Service

GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer train connects Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. The train runs by daylight and operates from mid-April to mid-October. Prestige class sleeper service on VIA Rail Canadian train operates year-round and you can travel all the way from Vancouver to Toronto or vice-versa. Both luxury train services provide spectacular views and optimal photo opportunities.