How much does it cost?

From $5,190 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,190 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. VIA Rail's Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver is included, with a private sleeper cabin (Sleeper Plus, Prestige, or Prestige Gold depending on tier) and meals onboard.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is independent travel with no fixed group schedule. Local experts from Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) plan and coordinate the trip and offer support.

The Canadian, operated by VIA Rail, running from Toronto to Vancouver.

What hotels are included?

The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, at a 4-star standard on the base Sleeper Plus tier, rising to 5-star with Fairmont Gold floor access on Prestige Gold.

What is not included?

Sightseeing options such as the Niagara Falls tour, a Whistler day tour, and the Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip cost extra.

The evidence pack does not list current departure dates.

Canadian Train Vacations · Tailor-made rail vacation

Canadian Cross-Country Journey

9-day sleeper train journey across Canada from Toronto to Vancouver

Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) runs this 9-day independent rail vacation from Toronto to Vancouver on VIA Rail's Canadian. There is no fixed group schedule; local experts plan the trip and offer support, with a choice of guided activities in each city. After two nights in Toronto, with time to see Niagara Falls or explore the city's neighborhoods, the trip boards The Canadian for four nights in a private sleeper cabin, crossing the Canadian Shield, the prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta, and the Rocky Mountains near Jasper. The journey ends with two nights in Vancouver, with optional day trips to Whistler or to Victoria and Butchart Gardens. Named hotels include the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, with Prestige and Prestige Gold cabin upgrades available. The trip suits travelers who want to see Canada's changing landscapes from a sleeper cabin rather than a car or coach seat, with time to explore a major city on either end.

4 readings are held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Hotel standard and cabin class depend on the tier chosen: the base Sleeper Plus tier pairs a 4-star hotel with a Sleeper Plus cabin, while Prestige and Prestige Gold move up to 5-star hotels and a Prestige cabin.
City sightseeing in Toronto (Niagara Falls) and on the west coast (Whistler, Victoria and Butchart Gardens) is offered as optional add-ons, with the Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip specifically noted as an extra cost.
The evidence pack does not list current departure dates; confirm availability and exact pricing with the operator before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Toronto
Begin your Canadian vacation
Arrive in Toronto, Canada's multicultural metropolis, comprised of funky, historic neighbourhoods, shimmering skyscrapers, and Lake Ontario's sweeping waterfront.
Day 2overnight: Toronto
Explore Niagara or Toronto
Spend a day exploring the colorful neighbourhoods of Toronto, or discover famous Niagara Falls. Options: Niagara Falls Day Tour, Niagara Wine Country Bus Tour, Toronto Small Group Sightseeing Tour.
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.
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.
Day 5railovernight: Onboard train
VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies
Journey across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Fields of green and gold stretch endlessly under an immense blue sky.
Day 6railovernight: Onboard train
VIA Rail - Canadian Rockies
View the magnificent Rocky Mountains this morning, passing through Jasper before entering British Columbia.
Day 7railovernight: Vancouver
VIA Rail - Arrive in Vancouver
After travelling through BC's Fraser Valley, your journey onboard The Canadian train comes to an end. Arrive in coastal Vancouver. Dinner in Vancouver.
Day 8overnight: Vancouver
Discover Vancouver and the West Coast
Spend the day on your choice of tour and discover Vancouver, Whistler, or Victoria. Options: Whistler Day Tour, Vancouver City Tour and Flyover Canada, Granville Island Market Tasting Tour, Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip (extra cost).
Day 9
Departure from Vancouver
Your Canadian vacation comes to an end as you travel to the Vancouver airport in time for your flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Boarding The Canadian in Toronto and heading north into Ontario's picturesque lake country.
Day 4Crossing the Canadian Shield's ancient exposed rock, boreal forest, and countless lakes into Manitoba.
Day 5The prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta, fields of green and gold under an immense blue sky.
Day 6Viewing the Rocky Mountains as the train passes through Jasper before entering British Columbia.
Day 7Arriving in coastal Vancouver after traveling through BC's Fraser Valley.

Included

Hotel accommodation
Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Airport and train station transfers with a private driver
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $5,190 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,190 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. VIA Rail's Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver is included, with a private sleeper cabin (Sleeper Plus, Prestige, or Prestige Gold depending on tier) and meals onboard.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is independent travel with no fixed group schedule. Local experts from Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) plan and coordinate the trip and offer support.
Which train is used?: The Canadian, operated by VIA Rail, running from Toronto to Vancouver.
What hotels are included?: The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, at a 4-star standard on the base Sleeper Plus tier, rising to 5-star with Fairmont Gold floor access on Prestige Gold.
What is not included?: Sightseeing options such as the Niagara Falls tour, a Whistler day tour, and the Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip cost extra.
When does it run?: The evidence pack does not list current departure dates.