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Trans Canada by Train in Winter

Trans Canada by Train in Winter, a rail journey with Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada)

Enjoy a magical 12-day Snow Train Canada journey through snowy landscapes and charming towns. Create memories that last a lifetime.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Vancouver

    Begin your Canadian Winter Vacation

    The cool, fresh air is invigorating as you start your Canadian winter train vacation. Vancouver's coastal mountains stand before you covered in pure white snow.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Discover Vancouver

    With a mild climate and so much to do, explore Vancouver and the surrounding areas with one of the many activities available.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - Depart Vancouver

    Board The Canadian train in Vancouver. Settle into your private cabin and watch the ever-changing scenery as you travel through beautiful British Columbia.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Jasper

    VIA Rail - Arrive in Jasper

    Awake to see the glistening snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies all around you, including Mount Robson. Step off the train in the charming mountain town of Jasper.

  5. Day 5overnight: Banff

    Icefields Parkway to Banff

    A scenic transfer along the spine of the Rockies, the Icefields Parkway, with frozen waterfalls and impossibly vast mountain valleys.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    Explore Banff

    The liveliest of the Rocky Mountain towns, small enough to walk around and home to world-class eateries and boutiques.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper

    Travel from Banff to Jasper

    Spend the morning exploring Banff before catching your transfer back to Jasper along the Parkway for one more night in the Canadian Rockies.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - Depart Jasper National Park

    Board The Canadian train, wind your way out of Jasper National Park and head towards Toronto, leaving the Rocky Mountains behind.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

    Make your way across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, blanketed in snow.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Onboard train

    VIA Rail - The Canadian Shield

    Travel through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield: ancient exposed rock, wintry boreal forest, and frozen lakes.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Toronto

    VIA Rail - Arrive in Toronto

    After travelling south through Ontario's cottage country, your journey onboard The Canadian train comes to an end. Arrive in Toronto.

  12. Day 12rail

    Depart from Toronto

    Leave the clean air and colourful sights of Canada behind as your Canadian train vacation ends.

Included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
  • Meals onboard the train
  • Choice of unique guided activities
  • Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
  • Train station transfers
  • Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
  • Electronic travel documentation package
  • Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

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