Trains are a classic way to see Canada – the old-growth forests of British Columbia, the icy peaks and glaciers of the Rockies, the wide open skies of prairie country, the big city lights of Toronto and Quebec, Ontario cottage country, and sleepy fishing villages in the Maritimes. Explore these incredible Canadian destinations and more on a VIA Rail Packages trip, including rail-cruise combination packages. Whether you’re traveling aboard a legendary luxury train like Rocky Mountaineer or a coach class trip on The Canadian, there is no better way to discover the best of this vast country than with an unforgettable railway adventure.
VIA Rail offers four classes of service: Economy, Business, Sleeper Plus and Prestige. Coach cars are equipped with spacious, reclining seats that convert into beds. Sleeper Plus passengers enjoy private cabins with washrooms, flat screen TVs and mini bars. Prestige Class offers a sofa by day and a spacious double bed by night, personal concierge service, private washrooms with showers, and gourmet meals with alcoholic beverages.
For the ultimate Canadian VIA Rail Packages, choose a trip that includes Prestige Class. This is a limited inventory, so book early and consult your Landsby travel expert for availability.
You’ll be able to stretch out in your cozy cabin, relax in the lounge car, and watch the landscapes change before your eyes as you travel through a variety of landscapes. Unlike road trips and bus tours, train mode allows you to fully unwind and soak in the unique beauty of Canada’s natural wonders from the comfort of your private cabin.
Some routes offer onboard entertainment and activities, depending on the time of year and route. For instance, Rocky Mountaineer provides guests with a daytime experience through the spectacular Canadian Rockies, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For those looking for a more relaxing and intimate train journey, consider an overnight trip on The Canadian, which runs between Jasper and Vancouver. You’ll be able to settle in to your private cabin, enjoy the dining car and lounge car, and wake up the next day to the stunning snow-covered landscape of the Canadian Rockies.
You can also hop on The Corridor to enjoy a relaxing journey through southern Ontario and Quebec. This scenic commuter train is a great choice for those who don’t want to spend much time out of their cabin, but still want to take in all that this region has to offer. With stops such as Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City, you can see winding rivers, pristine lakes and small cities in style.
You can also see more of Eastern Canada on The Ocean route, which runs from Toronto to Halifax. This train trip is a great choice for those who want to experience the beauty of Atlantic Canada, and can be easily combined with a visit to Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown to complete an incredible East Coast Canadian vacation. With an Anne of Green Gables tour, lobster cruise, and sightseeing options in Charlottetown, this is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with the heart of Canada’s Maritimes.