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Canadian Cross-Country Journey
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Length
9 days / 8 nights
Time on train
4 days / 4 nights
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When to go
April – October
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On this four-night rail journey, travel from Toronto through the Canadian Rockies to coastal Vancouver. As you travel across the country, experience first-hand the diverse landscape of Canada.
Top experiences and features
Explore Vancouver
Surrounded by mountains and ocean, the city of Vancouver is a west coast gem.
Ride The Canadian train through the Rockies
Your VIA Rail train journey takes you through the spectacular Canadian Rockies.
Visit the famous Niagara Falls
Take a Hornblower boat tour of Niagara Falls and feel the mist of thundering water - a highlight of your trip.
Visit the CN Tower
Standing 553 metres (1,815 feet) tall, this symbol of Toronto offers sweeping panoramic views.
See the CN Tower
Catch a birds-eye view of the city from the top of the CN Tower - an award-winning attraction and dining venue.
Relax in a Prestige cabin on VIA Rail
Enjoy the dedicated service provided by the Prestige Concierge as you travel in your spacious and luxurious cabin.
Visit Victoria on Vancouver Island
Boasting the mildest climate in all of Canada, Victoria is green and beautiful year-round.
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Find out what is included in your trip and have all your questions answered. We are here to help.
What’s Included
Hotel accommodation
Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
Meals whilst onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Airport and train station transfers with a private driver
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support
Frequently Asked Questions
Our vacations are not typically ‘escorted.’ You are not tied into a specific group, or a rigid daily itinerary but rather have the freedom of ‘independent’ travel.
This allows you, with the help of our Canadian Insiders, to personalize your trip to suit your occasion, interests, timeframe and budget. We’ll guide you through the process and provide the reassurance of seamless connections, customer service support, and scheduled activities tailored to your taste.
Your trip can be as rich as you’d like, and completely arranged around your interests and needs. The greatest benefit of working with us is our local knowledge. You can customize your trip and decide what you’d like to see and do.
If your trip is a special occasion, we’ll make sure it is unforgettable. Or if you’re traveling with a group, we’ll take care of the logistics so you can share time together stress-free.
Absolutely! We personalize all our clients’ trips to fit their exact tastes and needs. You can add days at locations that you’d like to explore and spend more time at. Or leave out certain areas that don’t interest you as much. Discuss your travel goals with our Vacation Advisors who make sure that your trip fits your needs and budget.
We partner with many hotels across the country that offer a variety of service levels and unique experiences. Choosing a hotel is based on local availability and personal preference, and our Insiders will help you find the perfect place to rest your head so that you can have the best experience possible.
Hotel amenities can vary by property, so your Vacation Advisor will discuss what’s most important to you, such as air conditioning, parking, laundry, swimming pool, spa, onsite restaurants, or 24-hour room service.
All our trips are personalized to fit our clients’ schedule and budget. The price of your trip generally depends on the travel season, train service, accommodations, and the sightseeing tours you take. When you request a quote you’ll be provided with the detailed information you need
Most of our trips include stops to get off the train to explore Canada’s beautiful locations, national parks and unique cities. However, if you’re keen to maximize your time onboard, we’ll pair you up with the perfect train experience.
All of our overnight train journeys feature a private cabin on board the train. In addition, you'll typically enjoy the train's viewing areas, common lounges, and dining cars where you can socialize with fellow travelers.
Sleeper Plus Class and Prestige Class are offered on VIA Rail’s Canadian train between Toronto and Vancouver. While both class levels include priority boarding, private cabins, meals in the dining car, and access to the train’s viewing cars, there are some key differences.
Sleeper Plus cabins have comfortable daytime seating for one or two people. At night, this seating converts into upper and lower bunks. There is a sink and toilet in the cabin, and a public shower is available down the hall. All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included, with alcoholic drinks available for purchase. Sleeper Plus passengers can access the Park Car (specific times only during peak season) and other viewing cars, like the Skyline Car.
Prestige Class cabins are larger than Sleeper Plus cabins. Prestige cabins feature an L-shaped leather couch that converts into a large lower bed for two. There is a private washroom and shower in the cabin. All meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks are included. Prestige Class guests receive unrestricted access to the Park Car and other viewing cars, as well as priority meal reservations, turndown service, and a dedicated concierge.
For more information on the sleeper-train experience, please speak to one of our local travel experts.
Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes include meals on the train. As you travel across the country, you will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the train’s dining car. These meals are cooked by onboard chefs and are made using fresh ingredients. Lunch and dinner are three courses (starter, main, dessert). The menu options usually include a meat dish, fish dish, and vegetarian dish. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, you can request special meals in advance.
Prices
Get your personalized quote as prices vary by departure date, train-service level and hotel class. Prices shown are our lowest rates per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude taxes.
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Accommodations
These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.
Fairmont Royal York
Example of a Deluxe hotel in Toronto
Situated directly across from Union Station, the Fairmont Royal York is steps away from Toronto's iconic sights and attractions. After a day of exploring, head to the hotel’s health club and spa which features an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Example of a Superior hotel in Vancouver
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, often referred to as the ‘Castle in the City,’ sits in the heart of downtown, steps away from the Vancouver Art Gallery. Robson Street shopping, Yaletown, and Stanley Park seawall are nearby. Amenities include a spa, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and indoor pool.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Example of a Deluxe hotel in Vancouver
Situated in downtown Vancouver, the Fairmont Waterfront offers spectacular views of the Burrard Inlet and Coastal Mountains. The hotel is close to the cruise ship terminal, convention centre, and historic Gastown.
Personalize This Itinerary
Here are some of the most popular ways to personalize this journey.
Upgrade to Prestige Class
Prestige Class is Canada’s version of the Orient Express. Available on VIA Rail’s The Canadian Train between Vancouver and Toronto, this luxury double cabin includes a special concierge service throughout your journey. This is one of our most popular upgrade options.
Celebrate an occasion
Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or the fulfillment of a lifelong goal, our team is ready to make it a celebration to remember. From arranging a bottle of champagne to putting together a helicopter picnic for two on top of a mountain at sunset, we're ready to make your dreams a reality.
Great Bear Rainforest
Ask us to arrange a visit to one of British Columbia's most unique treasures - the Great Bear Rainforest. Stay in remote yet luxurious accommodations and witness eagles, grizzly bears, sea otters, dolphins, whales, wolves, and more in the wild.
What Our Customers Say
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Fresh Tracks was very responsive to our questions and needs
We liked all of the trip/travel documents that provided all of the details that we needed to plan and enjoy our trip. Fresh Tracks was very responsive to our questions and needs an...
John and Mary
MN, USA
This was a trip of a lifetime
This was a trip of a lifetime. We did all the important and amazing excursions that were offered.
Aline and Assadour
ON, Canada
We will be back and we WILL ask you to plan our trip
We were treated great by everyone on the trains, transports, each hotel and everyone we had contact with. The way this trip was put together and planned made it so very special. Th...
Rex and Julie
WA, USA
The accomodations, food and staff were really great
Our expectations were fully met. The accommodations, food and staff were really great. We had several delays on our flights, but the train experiences were fantastic. Since we are...
Dave and Julia
IN, USA
What a wonderful vacation
What a wonderful vacation! I had a great time. This was my first time to Canada and the coast to coast train trip was FANTASTIC! All of you at Fresh Tracks Canada should be very pr...
Bill
AZ, USA
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Insider Tips
For me, the cross-Canada trips are the perfect blend of diversion and relaxation. My favorite stretch is the descent from the Rockies' alpine forests into the panoramic vistas of the prairies.
Greg
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