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Premium Canada & the Rocky Mountains at Christmas

Festive rail journey through Canada on The Canadian at Christmas

Illustration of Premium Canada & the Rocky Mountains at Christmas

Great Rail Journeys offers a festive Christmas journey aboard The Canadian, one of North America's most celebrated transcontinental trains. This escorted tour departs Vancouver and travels toward the Rocky Mountains, with the December holiday season as the backdrop for the experience. The Canadian is renowned for its observation cars, multi-day rail passage through Canada's varied landscapes, and leisurely pace that allows passengers to settle into the rhythm of the journey. The tour combines the romance of train travel with Christmas celebrations, making it appealing to both first-time rail travellers and those returning to long-distance rail for a special occasion. Great Rail Journeys handles the logistics as an escorted package, so travellers can focus on the holiday atmosphere and the scenery unfolding beyond the windows rather than managing bookings and transfers.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details, accommodation, and meal inclusions with Great Rail Journeys before booking.
  • The pack does not specify whether overnight accommodation on The Canadian is included or how many nights are aboard versus in hotels.

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Questions travellers ask

Which train is used?
The Canadian, the transcontinental passenger train operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted tour.
When does this trip run?
This Christmas-themed departure runs in December.
Where does the journey start and end?
The route runs from Vancouver to the Rocky Mountains.

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