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Canada Grand Rail Odyssey (Eastbound)

Canada Grand Rail Odyssey (Eastbound), a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Experience Canada coast-to-coast by rail on VIA Rail's The Canadian, exploring Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and Toronto with highlights like Maligne Lake and Niagara Falls.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Fly from the UK to Vancouver and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure in this dynamic coastal city, surrounded by ocean, forest, and mountains.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Enjoy exploring at your own pace with a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour pass, allowing you to discover Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, and more.

  3. Day 3railovernight: onboard VIA Rail

    Vancouver to Jasper

    Step aboard the iconic VIA Rail 'The Canadian' for your eastbound journey. Relax in your Sleeper Plus cabin as the train glides through the lush Fraser Valley and into the majestic Canadian Rockies.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Wake to breathtaking views as you arrive in Jasper National Park. The rest of the day is free to explore the charming alpine town, surrounded by mountain peaks and abundant wildlife.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Enjoy a guided excursion to the stunning Maligne Lake, where a scenic cruise offers panoramic views of Spirit Island and surrounding glaciers.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    Banff

    Travel along the Icefields Parkway on a guided coach tour to Banff. Admire turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, and the impressive Athabasca Glacier en route.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Return to Jasper by comfortable shuttle transfer, retracing part of your scenic mountain route. Spend a final evening surrounded by the serenity of the Rockies.

  8. Day 8railovernight: onboard VIA Rail

    Jasper to Toronto

    Rejoin VIA Rail's 'The Canadian' for the ultimate transcontinental rail experience. Relax in your private cabin and enjoy first-class service as you journey eastward across Alberta's prairies.

  9. Day 9overnight: onboard VIA Rail

    Jasper to Toronto

    Watch the ever-changing scenery unfold - endless golden plains, forested valleys, and charming rural towns - as you continue your cross-country voyage.

  10. Day 10railovernight: onboard VIA Rail

    Jasper to Toronto

    As the train enters Ontario, enjoy a day of relaxation and reflection onboard, soaking in the passing landscapes from the observation car.

  11. Day 11overnight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Arrive in Toronto, Canada's vibrant metropolis on the shores of Lake Ontario. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace, perhaps visiting the CN Tower or harbourfront district.

  12. Day 12overnight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Take a full-day excursion to Niagara Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Witness the thundering cascades up close before returning to Toronto for a final evening in the city.

  13. Day 13railovernight: overnight flight

    Return home

    Transfer from your hotel to Toronto Airport for your return flight to the UK, bringing your unforgettable Canada Grand Rail Odyssey to a close.

Included

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver & Toronto
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Jasper
  • 4-nights accommodation aboard VIA Rail
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Banff
  • Flights from UK to Vancouver and return from Toronto
  • VIA Rail The Canadian from Vancouver to Jasper, Jasper to Toronto
  • Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vancouver
  • Explore Jasper Tour with Maligne Cruise
  • Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery Tour from Jasper to Banff
  • Daytrip to Niagara Falls

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