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VIA Rail

VIA Rail is a national rail service that provides passengers services across over 400 different Canadian communities. On our tour of Eastern Canada and The Cabot Trail, we travel on the VIA Rail Corridor line from Toronto to Montréal, then continue onwards to Québec; a spectacular one-day journey which affords wonderful views over Canada's stunning, vast landscapes. Economy Class facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi and comfortable, spacious seats. Light meals, snacks and drinks are available to purchase on the train, and there is a full service bar.

Established in 1977, VIA Rail was founded as a solution to Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's call for rail service between cities to become essential. There were few options for passenger train travel before this, as much of the track in Canada was dedicated to freight service. VIA Rail became the first national passenger service in Canada at the time; it has now served passengers for more than 40 years.

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VIA Rail took over track from the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways to create its first long-distance cross-country passenger route from Vancouver to Montreal for its flagship route. It named the train that ran the course the Canadian as a nod to its predecessors. This occurred in 1978, just one year after the line's founding. Since then, VIA Rail has expanded to reach over 400 cities and towns throughout Canada, including major destinations - such as Jasper, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec City - and more elusive locales, including Churchill. There is a total of over 7,765 miles of track within the VIA Rail network.

Passengers can capture the changes in the vast Canadian landscape from the large picture windows that line the train cars. Most trains are equipped with power outlets, and some journeys even feature Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests are comfortable during travel in any season, thanks to full air conditioning and heating on all rail lines.

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Canadian Rockies by Rail

Take a breathtaking journey through the Canadian Rockies aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train, from Vancouver to the mountain town of Banff. Your journey takes you through stunning scenery, and on arrival in Jasper you can ride the Jasper Skytrain up to Whistler's Mountain for more inspiring views. You'll visit magical Lake Louise and you'll have the...

8 days from
£2,975 pp
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Canada - the Rockies, Great Plains & Toronto

Take a thrilling train journey across Canada, from Vancouver to Toronto, and explore these two epic cities as part of your trip. Enjoy first class sleeping accommodation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train and watch the stunning scenery roll by as you relax with special access to the Park Car and the Skyline Car, where you'll be treated to 360 degree...

8 days from
£2,585 pp
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Across Canada by Train

Experience three different train journeys through Canada, as you ride the rails along routes flanked by breathtaking scenery. Beginning in Vancouver, you'll Take VIA Rail's Canadian train to Toronto, where you'll visit Niagara Falls, before boarding VIA Rail's Corridor Service to Montreal and Quebec, where you'll board VIA Rail's Ocean train for...

15 days from
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Canada's Rockies and Alaska Cruise

On this once-in-a-lifetime tour you'll begin by exploring the alpine resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian train for a trip through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver. After exploring the exciting city of Vancouver, you'll swap the rails for the waterways when you board your cruise ship to take you...

17 days from
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Maple Leaf Explorer

Discover the historical cities of Montreal and Quebec, the only walled city in North America, and delight in the beauty of Niagara Falls, on this journey through the heart of Canada. Explore Toronto and Ottawa, staying in historical hotels and experiencing the diverse food of these intriguing cities. Your trip mixes old town charm and natural...

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£2,715 pp
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