Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) · Independent tailor-made rail vacation

Across Canada by Train

Across Canada by Train, a rail journey with Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada)

Cross-Canada train trip: 13 days coast to coast on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer, with hotels. See the full itinerary, departure dates and cost.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Toronto

    Arrive in Toronto

    The sights and sounds of Canada's largest city welcome you as you arrive in the heart of downtown.

  2. Day 2overnight: Toronto

    Explore Toronto

    Spend a day enjoying the quaint and colorful neighborhoods of Toronto or visit Niagara Falls.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - Depart Toronto

    Board The Canadian train in Toronto and begin your transcontinental journey west, travelling north into Ontario's picturesque lake country.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - Ontario

    Head west through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield and into the province of Manitoba. See ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and countless lakes.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

    Journey across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Jasper

    VIA Rail - Arrive in Jasper

    See the magnificent Rocky Mountains early this morning as you get close to Jasper, a laid-back mountain town in the heart of Jasper National Park.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper

    Explore Jasper National Park

    Jasper's wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife and are incredibly breathtaking. Spend the day exploring Jasper National Park on your style of tour.

  8. Day 8overnight: Lake Louise

    Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise

    Travel along the spine of the Rockies on one of the most beautiful roads in the world, the Icefields Parkway, to picture-perfect Lake Louise.

  9. Day 9overnight: Banff

    Enjoying Lake Louise and Transfer to Banff

    A varied pace is important, and today you set the cadence. Relax, stroll around the lake, go to the spa, or get out for canoeing, horseback riding, hiking or climbing, before transferring to Banff.

  10. Day 10overnight: Banff

    Explore Banff National Park

    Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park in your chosen way.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops

    All aboard. Settle in while the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley, with a day of spectacular scenery.

  12. Day 12railovernight: Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Vancouver

    Enjoy another day of great food, excellent service and incredible scenery. Arrive in Vancouver late this afternoon.

  13. Day 13

    Depart Vancouver

    You leave the fresh air and mountain peaks of Canada to journey home.

Included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
  • Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
  • Meals onboard the train
  • Choice of unique guided activities
  • Train station transfers
  • Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
  • Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
  • Electronic travel documentation package
  • Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Also sold by

The same itinerary is listed by more than one company. Prices and inclusions can differ; compare before booking.

Similar journeys, different answers