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Trans Canada by Rail

Trans Canada by Rail, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

From Vancouver to Toronto, two of Canada's most popular cities combine with an exciting train journey across Canada to create one amazing Canadian train vacation.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver and check in to your hotel. Free time to explore; optional FlyOver Canada or the Capilano Suspension Bridge and park.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Overnight train

    Depart Vancouver onboard VIA Rail Canadian

    Morning and early afternoon at leisure (optional Granville Island, Gastown, Stanley Park), then transfer on your own to the train station. Board VIA Rail's Canadian and settle into Sleeper Plus accommodations.

  3. Day 3overnight: Overnight train

    En Route to Jasper

    Wake to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, with access to the Park Car and Skyline Car for panoramic views.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Overnight train

    En Route to Toronto

    Travel through Saskatoon and Melville (named after Charles Melville Hays, President of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Company).

  5. Day 5railovernight: Overnight train

    VIA Rail to Toronto

    Highlight of the day is Longlac, at the northern tip of Long Lake, historically part of the fur trader canoe route.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Train arrives in Toronto this afternoon. Time in the Park Car's three salons and observation deck and the Skyline Car before settling into your hotel; optional CN Tower admission.

  7. Day 7

    Conclusion

    Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Included

  • Hotel accommodations for 2 nights
  • Rail travel on VIA Rail Canada (4 nights on train)
  • 12 meals

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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