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Canadian Trains

From east to west and north to south, train tracks crisscross Canada. With so much to see, it can be difficult to know where to begin your train journey. Do you start in the east and indulge in Montreal’s vibrant food scene? Or do you head west and partake in Vancouver’s numerous outdoor activities? Fortunately, booking a train tour across Canada means you don't have to settle for just one adventure.

Our Canadian travel experts personalize train trips for every traveller, helping to bring your dream vacation to life. See the best of Canada by rail, with all your train tours, hotels, activities and transportation planned around your needs in one single booking.

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Highlights of a Canadian train journey

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Sleep on the train

Enjoy a private cabin for your journey across Canada. Enjoy being lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of the train looking forward to waking up in beautiful scenery. VIA Rail's Sleeper Plus luxury service level is available between Vancouver and Toronto as well as Montreal and Halifax.

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Luxury Train Services

Unlock the very best on board a luxury train trip across Canada. Soak in the scenery while our tour operators dazzle you with fine dining, world-class amenities and exquisite service.

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Daylight Train – See it all

The Rocky Mountaineer is a daylight only train service, designed to make sure you don’t miss a single moment of epic scenery. Enjoy delicious meals onboard from panoramic dome cars while the scenery comes to you.

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Explore at a slower pace

Train travel in Canada is not high speed rail. We take things slow so that you can soak in every moment of beautiful scenery and calm reflection.

Discover spots only accessible by train

Whether it's an overnight train between Vancouver and Toronto or a day trip through the Rocky Mountains, travelling in luxury is the most enjoyable way to see the untamed landscapes of Canada.

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Relax - the scenery comes to you

With specially designed domed cars the panoramic views from the train will leave you in awe. That novel you intended to read may just have to wait a little longer.

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Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury tourist train that operates exclusively during daylight hours, offering panoramic views of Western Canada's beautiful scenic landscapes.

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VIA Rail

VIA Rail is Canada’s national passenger rail service, operating an extensive network that links major cities with remote regions across the country. VIA Rail offers both immersive overnight sleeper trains and convenient daytime intercity service.

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Why everyone should cross Canada by train at least once

See wildlife, savour gourmet cuisine, and slumber peacefully in a private cabin on a train bound from Toronto to Jasper

A dreamy view of boreal forest slides into golden grasslands and blue sky as VIA Rail’s flagship Canadian chugs west toward the prairies. And presently, the Canadian Rockies’ snow-tipped teeth bite into the horizon as the train rolls into Jasper National Park. The country’s majestic and ever-changing landscape is but one reason to embrace this historic means of conveyance on a classic rail journey between Toronto and Jasper that includes three nights on a sleeper train.

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Mix and match

Can’t choose between a relaxing luxury train experience or a rejevenating stay at a rustic wilderness resort? Do both! Our Insiders can help you prioritize what’s important to you. Mix and match service levels and hotels classes so you can splurge on luxury train service throughout, or vice versa.

Choose your service level

There’s a reason the Rocky Mountaineer only runs during the day — you don’t want to miss a moment of these views! Nights are spent in small-town hotels before continuing your journey. GoldLeaf Service is in a bi-level car with dome and dining room, while SilverLeaf Service includes meal service at your seat.

Upgrade to Prestige Class

Prestige Class is a luxury experience. Available on VIA Rail’s The Canadian Train between Vancouver and Toronto, this spacious double cabin includes a special concierge service throughout your journey. This is one of our most popular upgrade options.

VIA Rail Corridor Train

The Corridor Train is primarily a commuter service, but also provides travellers with a seamless and scenic way to move between Ontario and Quebec. For the best experience we recommend Business Class, which include meal and complimentary beverage service at your seat.

Make it a circle trip

If you are finding it hard to pick which train route to take through the Rockies why not do them all? Combine multiple routes to create a circle trip through the Rockies.