Canada’s long-distance train network is a great way to experience the best of this country, from the pristine beauty of the Canadian Rockies to the big cities of the East and West Coasts of the United States. When is the best time to go? May is the most popular month to travel because winter is over and train prices are lower than in June, July, August and September – the weather is also perfect.
Amtrak’s Classic Canada Coast to Coast is a once-in-a-lifetime journey across Canada. This is known as one of the most famous train trips. Experience the seaside community of Halifax in the Canada Maritimes, then train to Montreal and explore the history and beauty. Visit Toronto and enjoy a full-day tour to the Ontario side of Niagara Falls. Journey west through the Canadian plains and the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This trip ends in Vancouver, a vibrant city full of markets and nature. Prices start at $849 per person
Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound is a scenic experience of breathtaking landscapes from Vancouver to Calgary. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Victoria. Take an interactive ride on the Ice Explorer. See the natural treasures of Jasper and discover everything Banff and Calgary have to offer.
Ultimate Canada and Rockies Westbound takes you through four different cities and a day trip to Niagara Falls with a cruise on the lake. Tour Toronto’s Harborfront. Take a winery tour and explore the natural treasures of Jasper National Park. Experience breathtaking views of the Rockies with a ride aboard the Jasper Skytram. Visit one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, the Columbia Icefield in Banff. Finish your trip with two days of sightseeing in Vancouver.
Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies by Rail is an 11-day adventure including Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Travel along the world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Tour the Icefields Parkway and ride an Ice Explorer vehicle onto Athabasca Glacier. Explore Banff and Lake Louise while relaxing at the historical Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria Rail Journey include 7-days of sightseeing in the Pacific Northwest. Sightsee around Seattle to view the city’s harbor front, Pioneer Square, and the Space Needle. Enjoy the artwork at the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit. Board Amtrak’s scenic Cascades train route to Vancouver. A sightseeing tour will show you the best of Vancouver. Experience the lush forests of British Columbia on the Capilano Suspension Bridge and experience the seaside town of Victoria with Butchart Gardens.
Canadian Rail Experience captures the culture and excitement of both Toronto and Vancouver with hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Board VIA Rail’s Canadian for your cross-country trip to the West as you travel through the Canadian countryside.
New York and Eastern Canada take you from the “Big Apple” to Niagara Falls and cultural Eastern Canada on an 11-day journey. Explore New York with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour including the Empire State Building and Central Park. Visit Niagara Falls and Toronto, along with Montreal and Quebec City. Enjoy a full-day tour of Niagara. In Toronto another hop-on, hop-off tour including admission to the CN Tower awaits. Sightseeing tours of Montreal and Quebec City are also included.
Looking for a more upscale train trip? Tauck train tours are as good as it gets! Tauck’s Canada train tour the Vancouver and the Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer leaves from the seaport city of Vancouver… to a classic train ride aboard the Rocky Mountaineer through unspoiled wilderness… to the snowy peaks and glacial lakes of the Canadian Rockies… experience nature at its most spectacular. Prices for tauck train tours start from $8,690 per person
Rocky Mountaineer train trips offers three different routes though the Canadian Rockies and they are know for excellent service as one of the top scenic tourist train in Canada. Unlike other trains, Rocky Mountaineer only operates during daylight hours and is not a sleeper service. They are two class of service Silver Leaf and Gold Leaf. Rocky Mountaineer gold leaf worth it? The biggest difference is golf leaf has a Bi-level dome cars with dining area on lower level as well as full glass-dome windows with panoramic views which lets be honest you are there to see the sights around you and this is the best way to do it. Gold leaf also gives you access to gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room and access to luxury rooms with premium room upgrades available for overnight hotel stays. First Passage to the West: This route connects Vancouver to Banff/Lake Louise with an overnight stop in Kamloops. Runs eastbound or westbound. Journey through the Clouds: This route connects Vancouver to Jasper with an overnight in Kamloops. Runs eastbound or westbound. Rainforest to the Gold Rush: This route connects Vancouver to Jasper with overnight stops in Whistler and Quesnel. Rockies to Red Rocks route will connect Denver to Moab with an overnight stop in Glenwood Springs.
How much is the Canadian train trip? That depends on which company you choose. As you see some of the train trips we have spotlighted range from $849 to upwards of $8000 so it is important to work with a travel agent to help you get the best value for your money. An Amtrak Vacation package provides a great value and we can help you customize your package easily! Call us Today 1-800-942-3301.
