Canada Train Trips, Luxury Canadian Train Tours & Vacations

Canada Train Vacations | VIA Rail in the Canadian Rockies

Get ready for your ultimate Canadian Train Trip designed by Canada's leading Rail Vacation Specialist.

Traveling Canada by train is a truly iconic experience, be it through the majestic Canadian Rockies of Western Canada or across the charming and colorful Eastern and Atlantic provinces. Combining three incredible trains – the renowned Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail (which services routes across Canada), our Canada Train Trips cater to a variety of budget and interests. As always, booking train travel in Canada comes with the expert guidance of our team, customizing your trip to the point of perfection.

Our Featured Canada Train Trips

For the past 25 years our team has been designing dream Canada train trips. Our team regularly travels from coast to coast aboard VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer, discovering new adventures that we can't wait to share with you.

Explore our Canada Train Trips by Type

Feast your eyes on Canada with a train trip that includes the Last Frontier, the Canadian Rockies, Eastern Canada or the Maritimes. In winter, enjoy the magical scenery of Alberta with our popular Snow Train to the Rockies.

Bucket List Top 10 Best Selling Train Trips

View our Bucket List Top 10 Best Selling Canadian Train Trips, these scenic rail journeys are world famous with Canada being home to some of the best train tours on the planet.

Canadian Rockies by Train, Drive or Both ?

A Canadian Rockies road trip is a tempting option or should I take a Train Trip? What if we told you there's no need to choose.

Exploring Fairmont's Grand Railway Hotels

The blending of rail travel and luxury accommodation has a long history in Canada, dating as far back as 1886.

Overnight Train Trips Across Canada

If you're looking for the trip of a lifetime equally about the journey as the destination, then our overnight train trips across Canada on VIA Rail's sleeper train is perfect.

Western Canada Trains, Lodges & Wildlife

Combining prestigious names like the iconic Fairmont Hotels, with one-of-a-kind experiences like Clayoquot and Sonora Resort you can revisit a renowned hotel or immerse in something new.

Explore by Train | VIA Rail & Rocky Mountaineer

There is no better way to explore Canada than by train. From VIA Rail's famous overnight continental train to Rocky Mountaineer's journey through the Canadian Rockies, explore over 20 of our best rail vacations by train.

VIA Rail

VIA Rail Canada has perfected the art of ferrying passengers across the country's vast and diverse landscapes, all year round.

Rocky Mountaineer

Travelers with a passion for historical adventure should consider the Canadian Rockies Train Tour with Rocky Mountaineer.

The Latest Stories From Our Team

Our vacations are inspired by our own adventures, be it heli-hiking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, taking the train through a winter wonderland, driving along the rugged east coast or searching for polar bears on Manitoba's tundra.

The Banff Gondola in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

How to Plan a Winter Wonderland Rail Trip Through the Rockies

With over 23 years of experience planning customized dream trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, will make your trip even more exceptional than you imagined.

The Best Canadian Train Trips for 2023

As we wind down what has been an unprecedented year, we begin to strategize: What are the best Canadian train trips to book for 2023? The answer, as always, lays in the uniqueness of the individual.

6 Classic Rail Vacations in Canada

Discover 6 classic rail vacations in Canada onboard both VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer as we take you through the Rocky Mountains, along the East Coast and over to the Maritimes.

Canada Train Trips REVIEWS

"We loved our holiday in Canada"

Louise W California

"Thanks Canada by Design for putting together and planning such a trouble free, smooth running package."

Lutfu Istanbul

"We would recommend trips organized by Canada by Design to anyone who is interested in actively exploring parts of the country."

Astrid Ottawa, Canada

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Lakshmi Texas

"Destinations, itinerary and accommodation was all well thought out and we had a very memorable time. I'd happily use Canada by Design again."

Christopher Zurich, Switzerland

"I don't know how I will ever thank you all at Canada by Design for making our trip of a lifetime!"

Ann Australia

"We could not have been more pleased with the trip that was planned by Canada by Design."

Carol Cevolani Petaluma, United States

"We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place."

Anne New Jersey, United States

"The staff at Canada by Design could not have been more helpful and friendly."

Clive New South Wales, Australia

"Overall it was a great way to see the country for the most part. "

Lorraine Squamish, Canada