VIA Rail
VIA Rail is the country’s national rail network spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans and the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay.
Originally put into service in 1955, all the cars have been completely restored to their original art-deco style. VIA Rail offers the ultimate train experience on select routes with onboard gourmet meals and accommodation. This train offer all the romance of traditional train travel with outstanding modern services.
Here are some of our favourite VIA Rail train services that we think you will love.
Toronto to Vancouver with VIA Rail takes 4 days to travel from Canada’s largest city to the Pacific and allows you to take in some of the best locations in Canada. Travel through National Parks the size of small countries with ever green pines as far as the eye can see before gliding by majestic lakes and prairies with the ever dominant Rockies appearing in the distance.
For a shorter rail journey but just as scenic try the Jasper Prince Rupert VIA Rail train service that takes a 2 day journey from beautiful Jasper National Park through the rugged beauty of the Rockies arriving in the coastal port of Prince Rupert.
The Winnipeg to Churchill VIA Rail train is a journey to the frozen sub artic regions of Manitoba. Over 2 days you can see Polar Bears and watch the northern lights appear across the vast arctic skies. Travel during summer and discover the delights of the midnight sun.
Best VIA Rail trips
Lakes & Mountains Tour
Explore mountains, canyons & rivers between Vancouver & Jasper onboard the comfort of VIA Rail’s Canadian. Ride a gondola to the top of an alpine mountain and visit numerous emerald green lakes and waterfalls
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The Maple Explorer
Experience the highlights and diverse cultures of Ontario and Quebec on this popular tour of Eastern Canada.
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Travel Blog
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