Travel Canada from one great ocean to the other, from the barren icy terrains of the north to the busy urban centres to the south. No other country in the world can match the wonder, the thrills, the variety, and the majesty that Canada has to offer.

From the very beginning, with some of the earliest settlements in North America, Canada has spread across the continent to become the second-largest country on the globe, greatly due to the advent of the train.
The rails that quickly spread over the territory not only eased long-distance travel, but also made it possible to explore other areas that are still today almost inaccessible by other means.

Discover what can only be found in Canada - travel by train and explore Canada the way it should be explored!

The Canadian
The Skeena
The Ocean
Eastern Canada
Vacations Using VIA Rail

The Canadian is one of VIA Rail's proudest services, offering the ultimate Canada train trip. It travels between Toronto and Vancouver, crossing the scenic lakelands of northern Ontario, touring the western plains of the Prairies and the splendid Canadian Rockies, and finishing its journey on the Pacific coast of British Columbia. Other stops include Sudbury Junction, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Kamloops. Crossing from one coast to the other is sure to amaze!

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Taking a fabulous 1,160-kilometre (725-mile) journey over two days, the Skeena travels between Jasper National Park in the heart of the superb Canadian Rockies, and Prince Rupert on the Pacific coast. And thanks to an overnight layover in Prince George - don't forget to book a hotel room! - you'll arrive on the Pacific Coast feeling refreshed! The Skeena is a wonderful way to discover the region's scenery, Native culture and other attractions. Welcome aboard!

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The Ocean is a night train that runs six times a week (six times each way) between Montréal and Halifax. You will cover hundreds of kilometres while sleeping soundly and you'll wake up in a completely different part of Canada!

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Those traveling from Toronto to Montreal or from Montreal to Quebec City will enjoy the VIA 1 service they receive. VIA 1 class is naturally Vacations By Rail's first choice for its rail enthusiasts , since it offers everything you expect from a first-class trip - except the high price.

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Vacation packages make planning your trip a breeze! Discover exciting travel ideas, and let Vacations By Rail take care of the rest: from your transportation aboard a VIA train to your accommodations to the guided tours that will enhance your Canadian vacation experience.

If you have ever wanted to see Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Montréal, Québec, or the Maritimes, now is the time. Take a look at some of the great VIA Rail vacations packages that Vacations By Rail offers.

Canada By Rail
Rockies Circle West
Lakes and Mountains
The Canadian
Maple Explorer
Quebec to Maritimes
Canadian Snow Train
High Tides & Scenic Trains
A Sale of Two Cities
Scenic Rail Journeys

Vacations including VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains:

Explorer's Circle
Canadian Rail Adventure
Best of Both Worlds