The Canadian – VIA Rail
12 days from £4,740pp
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12 days from £4,740pp
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
The holiday price excludes international flights. We are happy to quote flights separately based on your dates of travel and preferences.
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Ontario / Alberta / British Columbia
Places visited
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Vancouver
Journey across Canada’s incredible landscapes on an epic rail journey from Toronto through the Rocky Mountains to Vancouver.
This fascinating 12-day tour begins on Toronto’s vast waterfront and the CN Tower before taking a day trip to awe-inspiring Niagara Falls.
Then board VIA Rail train The Canadian to spend four days passing through beautiful landscapes of lakes, forests, hills and prairies across Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Arrive in mountain town Jasper and spend three days exploring Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains. Take hikes to emerald lakes, go in search of black bears and discover the glaciers of the Columbia Icefields.
Then take the train past towering Mount Robson down to the lush coastal landscapes of British Columbia and the fascinating city of Vancouver. Explore the temperate rainforest of Stanley Park, the dramatic Capilano Suspension Bridge and the multicultural cuisine of historic Gastown and Granville Island Market.
Highlights and Included Excursions
- Niagara Falls Day Tour
- Nature Tour to Maligne Lake
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
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Outline itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Toronto, CN Tower and city sightseeing
Day 2Niagara Falls day trip
Days 3-5VIA Rail The Canadian from Toronto to Jasper
Day 6Arrive in Jasper, heart of the Canadian Rockies
Days 7-8Explore Jasper National Park and Columbia Icefield
Day 9Via Rail The Canadian from Jasper to Vancouver
Day 10Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Gastown
Day 11Stanley Park and Granville Island
Day 12Tour ends
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Our expert's opinion
“Canada is such a vast country that taking the train is one of the best ways to experience the breathtaking landscapes. It’s a tough call but Alberta is my favourite province with jaw-dropping views galore. Columbia Icefield is incredible!”
Dominique Kotsias - Product Manager
Dominique caught the North America travel bug when she was in her late teens and has travelled extensively throughout the USA and Canada, particularly drawn to the countries' outstanding natural beauty and wildlife. With over 10 years of product and marketing experience in North America, Dominique’s passion for the destination is infectious.
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