5 Can't Miss Rail Journeys Through Canada

By Railbookers Sunday, January 14, 2018 Read time: 3 minutes

Now is a great time to add an incredible rail journey across Canada to your bucket list! Take the relaxing, scenic route across the entire country for an unforgettable, immersive experience unlike any other through some of the best scenery and cities in the world. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and excellent food onboard VIA Rail's iconic trains, and marvel at the sights right outside your window. Consider the following top rail journeys through Canada when planning your next vacation, and save BIG on all Canadian rail with Railbookers upcoming FLASH SALE!

1. GREAT WESTERN CANADIAN RAIL JOURNEY

Enjoy this rail journey through some of western Canada's greatest landscapes and cities. Begin your 10-day journey through western Canada by discovering the capital of the province of Manitoba, Winnipeg. Then continue through the Canadian Rockies on your way to Jasper and venture across the Icefields Parkway before reaching the charming mountain town of Banff. Next, make your way back to Jasper and get ready for a scenic ride on the rails to the last destination of your journey, vibrant Vancouver. CLICK HER E for more information on this journey.

2. ULTIMATE CANADA AND ROCKIES EASTBOUND

Experience the breathtaking Canadian Rockies the way they are meant to be seen with this scenic tour through Canada's most beautiful cities. Take in all the most popular sites of Vancouver, including the Vancouver Lookout, where sweeping 360-degree views await you at the top. Soak in the tranquil scenery of Jasper. Cruise the world-famous Icefields Parkway and enjoy the wildlife and breathtaking mountain peaks along the way. Explore the Athabasca Glacier and venture onto the Glacier Skywalk. Stroll the lovely Toronto Harborfront. Spend a fun-filled morning touring the majestic Niagara Falls followed by a relaxing wine tasting. This Canadian Rockies tour is full of stunning sites! CLICK HER E for more information on this journey.

3. GRAND CIRCLE OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Experience the splendor of the Canadian Rockies on this grand rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail. Travel through the Canadian Rockies and along the Fraser River and Canyon to places no cars can go. Spend time exploring the iconic emerald lakes and beautiful waterfalls in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Travel to the mountainside town of Banff, picturesque Lake Louise and along the Icefields Parkway to the charming town of Jasper. CLICK HER E for more information on this journey.

4. ULTIMATE CANADA COAST TO COAST EASTBOUND

Experience an epic rail journey traveling east across picturesque Canada! Your vacation begins in the vibrant, diverse city of Vancouver, also known as the “Hollywood of the North.” Spend two days discovering the city before journeying east on a scenic overnight train ride to the Canadian Rockies and the incredible mountain towns of Jasper and Banff for a true Canadian alpine experience! Next, continue east on the train on an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Rockies and the beautiful plains to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. While there, enjoy a full-day tour to magnificent Niagara Falls. Three more classic eastern Canadian cities – European-influenced Montreal and Quebec City, and the quaint seaside community of Halifax – round out this coast to coast Canadian experience! CLICK HER E for more information on this journey.

5. CANADIAN ROCKIES RAIL AND SAIL ON THE NORWEGIAN JEWEL

Discover the best of the Canadian Rockies and Alaska on this land and sea adventure! Your journey begins in the gorgeous mountain towns of Banff and Jasper, where you’ll experience amazing valley, glacier, lake and mountain views. From Jasper, take a breathtaking ride on the train through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver, where you’ll spend two nights enjoying all the city’s best sights and sounds. From Vancouver, embark on a spectacular seven-night Alaskan cruise with exciting stops in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Icy Strait Point. CLICK HER E for more information on this journey. For more information on all VIA Rail by Railbookers vacation packages, visit our WEBSITE!