Vacations By Rail
Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights
10 daysfrom $3,995
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Canadian Snow Train with Jasper
Take a cross-country trip to enjoy views of the stunning Canadian landscape including mountains, lakes, and wildlife only available by train.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arriving on Canada's West Coast
Vacation begins in Vancouver. Transfer independently to your hotel; included 24-hour Hop-on/Hop-off pass available to tour the city.
- Day 2railovernight: Train
Boarding VIA Rail's Canadian
Make your own way to Vancouver's Pacific Central Station to board VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus Class. Meals and non-alcoholic drinks included; use of the Skyline Car and Park Car. Dinner served in the Dining Car.
- Day 3overnight: Jasper
Into the Canadian Rockies to Jasper
Wake to views of the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian arrives in Jasper around midday; make your own way to your hotel and check in for three nights.
- Day 4overnight: Jasper
Jasper National Park your way
A local-guide wildlife discovery tour of Jasper National Park, then free time to explore Downtown Jasper (Astra Theatre, Jasper Planetarium).
- Day 5overnight: Jasper
A free day to enjoy Jasper
A full day to explore Jasper National Park or the town independently, with locally payable rental options (ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat-tire biking), or optional guided excursions (Jasper Downtown Foodie Tour; Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk).
- Day 6railovernight: Train
Eastbound to Toronto on the Canadian
An included transfer takes you from Jasper Park Lodge to the train station to reboard the Canadian for a three-night ride to Toronto, following the Athabasca River through the Rockies and into Alberta, passing through Edmonton this evening.
- Day 7railovernight: Train
Across the prairies of Saskatchewan
Views of Saskatchewan's prairies; the glass-roofed panoramic observation car is the best vantage point. The train crosses into Manitoba and passes through Winnipeg tonight.
- Day 8overnight: Train
The remote Canadian Shield
Cross the rocky ground of northwestern Ontario. After lunch the Canadian changes direction toward the Great Lakes, continuing toward Toronto.
- Day 9overnight: Toronto
Arriving in Toronto
Final morning aboard the Canadian traveling toward Toronto; brunch served before arriving mid-afternoon at Union Station. Walk across the street to the five-star Fairmont Royal York hotel.
- Day 10
Tour conclusion
Your trans-Canada vacation, through five provinces, concludes this morning upon checking out of your hotel. A transfer is included to Toronto Pearson Airport.
Included
- 5 nights' hotel accommodation
- 4 nights in Sleeper Plus Berth aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Shared transfer to Toronto airport
- 4 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Choice of immersive excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
- Flights
