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VIA Rail's The Canadian train

Transcontinental train trip on the Canadian

Considered one of the world’s great rail journeys, The Canadian offers the ultimate transcontinental train trip.

It travels between Toronto and Vancouver, crossing the scenic lakelands of northern Ontario, touring the western plains of the prairies and climbing through the splendid Canadian Rockies before finishing its epic journey three days later on the Pacific coast of British Columbia.

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Other experiences in Vancouver

These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.

  • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
    On board the Rocky Mountaineer

    Rocky Mountaineer rail journey

    Rocky Mountaineer rail journey

    The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the world's most iconic train journeys and is a highlight of travelling in western Canada. This two or three day rail journey takes you between the city of Vancouver on the Pacific Ocean to the spectacular Rocky Mountains towns of Jasper, Banff or Lake Louise.

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Experience it for yourself

You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.