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Canadian Snow Train

Canadian Snow Train, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Travel across Canada, wind through the Rockies, and explore cosmopolitan cities on this winter journey by VIA Rail

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Arriving in Vancouver

    Journey begins in Vancouver on Canada's West Coast. Transfer on your own to your centrally located hotel; free time to explore the city. Admission to FlyOver Canada, a multisensory flight-ride journey across Canada, is included with your stay.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Train

    Traveling east on VIA Rail's Canadian

    Make your own way to Vancouver's Pacific Central Station to board VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus Class. Settle into your cabin (seating by day, upper/lower berths at night); meals and non-alcoholic drinks included, with use of the Skyline Car. Dinner served in the Dining Car as the train heads into Western Canada.

  3. Day 3overnight: Train

    Passing through the Canadian Rockies

    Wake to views of the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian arrives in Jasper around midday, then proceeds east through Alberta, passing through Edmonton this evening.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Train

    Crossing the prairies of Saskatchewan

    Views of Saskatchewan's prairies over breakfast, continuing through Manitoba; the train passes through Winnipeg this evening.

  5. Day 5overnight: Train

    The primordial landscapes of the Canadian Shield

    Cross the rocky ground of northwestern Ontario. After lunch the Canadian changes direction toward the Great Lakes, continuing through the evening en route to Toronto.

  6. Day 6overnight: Toronto

    Reaching your destination, Toronto

    Final morning aboard the Canadian traveling south toward Toronto; brunch served before arriving mid-afternoon at Union Station. Make your own way to your centrally located hotel to check in for the night.

  7. Day 7

    Tour Conclusion

    Your journey across five provinces comes to a close this morning. A transfer is included to Toronto's airport for your return flight home.

Included

  • 2 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • 4 nights in Sleeper Plus Cabin aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Transfer to Toronto airport
  • 4 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Admission to FlyOver Canada

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights

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