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Trans Canada Train Trip Adventure | Vancouver to Halifax
INTRODUCTION
One of the greatest rail adventures in Canada is our Trans Canada Train Trips from the Pacific Port of Vancouver to the Atlantic Coast City of Halifax.
Experience four trains: Rocky Mountaineer in the Canadian Rockies and VIA Rail's iconic Canadian, Corridor and Ocean trains.
Visit Toronto, Niagara Falls and the Rockies while traveling through Atlantic Canada aboard VIA Rail, then ride across to the Western Provinces to see Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer.
Itinerary at a Glance
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DETAILED ITINERARY
The below itinerary is only a suggestion, we offer tailor-made personal service and solutions to help you plan your perfect vacation
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops | Rocky MountaineerAll aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes to historic Kamloops. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 2 Kamloops to Banff | Rocky MountaineerBack on-board the Rocky Mountaineer following the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. Pass Craigellachie, where the ‘last spike’ was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Enter Rogers Pass, with its tunnels, snow-sheds and glistening Glaciers. The Kicking Horse river leads you to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff, and Banff National Park. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 3 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff GondolaExplore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears Lake & WaterfallsPursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub.Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or DinnerSaddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain
Day 4 Banff to Lake Louise | CoachDepart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Lake Louise.
Day 5 Lake Louise to Jasper | Sightseeing with picnic lunchYour sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice at the Glacier Adventure (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies. (picnic lunch included today)
Day 6 - 9 Jasper to Toronto | VIA RailSpend the day relaxing in the mountain town of Jasper. This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ for the famous train journey across the prairies and scenic lake lands to Toronto. (all meals included from dinner day 6 to brunch day 9l)
Day 10 Toronto | Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake with lunchTravel by air-conditioned motorcoach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Tour includes: Hornblower Niagara Falls Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls, lunch overlooking Niagara Falls, free time in Niagara Falls and a winery tour including a wine tasting.
Day 11 Toronto to Montreal | VIA RailEnjoy the facilities of the Business class lounge while waiting for boarding instructions. Complimentary newspapers and non alcoholic beverages are available in the lounge. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five great lakes of North America, to Trenton Junction, where the St. Lawrence River flows from the lake. Passing the village of Napanee, look south as you cross the river to view a series of beautiful waterfalls. The city of Kingston is an historic Canadian city, being the early capital of the “Province of Canada” (1841-1867) and is the birthplace of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Here, you cross the Rideau Canal, built in 1832 to connect Kingston with Ottawa and originally designed after the War of 1812 to guarantee a supply route north of the US border in the event of another war. Past Cornwall, the line enters the Province of Quebec. Approaching Montreal, cross the Ottawa River to Dorval, before arriving at Central Station in Montreal. The station is located below the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in the heart of downtown. (lunch is included today)
Day 12 Montreal | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Montreal Half Day Sightseeing TourEnjoy a fully guided driving tour to all the "must see" areas of Montréal such as Mont Royal, Old Montréal, and the city's picturesque riverfront.Option 2 Walking Tour of Old MontrealExplore the winding cobblestone streets of Old Montréal on a guided walking tour.Option 3 Beyond the Market Food Walking TourThe city’s best food tour takes you to at least 6 of your local guide’s favourite eateries and watering holes.
Day 13 Montreal | Day Tour to Quebec City & Montmorency FallsQuebec City is the heart of French Canada. Nowhere else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an old-world city so complete. Quebec City looks and feels very European; perhaps that is why the entire old section of the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 14 Montreal to Halifax | VIA RailSpend the day at leisure sightseeing in Montreal before boarding VIA Rail to Halifax in the early evening. Overnight on VIA Rail. (dinner is included today)
Day 15 Arrive Halifax | VIA RailEnjoy the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring this small Atlantic coastal city. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 16 Halifax | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Coastal Cruise Lighthouses & Lobster TrapsFor generations upon generations in Nova Scotia, Lobstering has been part of our lives, and we are home to some of the oldest still functioning lighthouses in North America - each with their own unique story. The crew will pull a live lobster trap, showing you how today’s equipment is used, and be explaining what was caught.Option 2. Peggy's Cove TourPeggy’s Cove has been an artist and explorers paradise for well over 150 years. This picture postcard village, on the rugged Atlantic shoreline, stands on solid rock above the crashing surf. The lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in the world.Option 3. Lunenburg & Mahone Bay TourExplore the South Shore filled with a history of fishing, boat building, the pirate of ‘Oak Island’ and the rum running along this craggy coastline.Option 4. Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off TourShowcasing the very best this diverse and cosmopolitan city has to offer. Titanic Cemetery | Citadel | Alexander Keith's Brewery | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | Museum of Natural History | Hydrostone District | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Peir 21
Day 17 Halifax | DepartureYour vacation ends upon checkout from your Halifax hotel.
INCLUDED
Package Includes:
- Rocky Mountaineer Train between Vancouver and Banff
- VIA Rail accommodation for 3 nights between Jasper and Toronto
- VIA Rail accommodation for 1 night between Montreal and Halifax
- 1 night accommodation in Kamloops provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- 2 nights accommodation in Banff
- 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise
- 1 night accommodation in Jasper
- 2 nights accommodation in Toronto
- 3 nights accommodation in Montreal
- 2 nights accommodation in Halifax
- Taxi transfers in Banff & Jasper
- Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
- Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola
- Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls
- Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner
- Scheduled coach transfer from Banff to Lake Louise
- Full day tour between Lake Louise & Jasper with picnic lunch included
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Skywalk
- Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake Tour with lunch
- Business class rail travel Toronto to Montreal (lunch included)
- Montreal | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
- Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour
- Walking Tour of Old Montreal
- Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour (operates Thu - Mon)
- Quebec City sightseeing tour
- Halifax | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
- Coastal Cruise Lighthouses & Lobster Traps
- Peggy's Cove Tour
- Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour
- Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Meals as per itinerary
- National Park fees
Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops Hotel | SilverLeaf Service
- Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room
- Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Summit Deluxe Queen Room
- Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room
- Jasper to Toronto - VIA Rail | Upper/Lower Semi Private Bedroom
- Toronto – Chelsea Hotel | Chelsea Room
- Montreal – Alt Montreal | Standard Room
- Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail | Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom
- Halifax – Lord Nelson Hotel | Classic Room
Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops Hotel | SilverLeaf Service
- Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Room
- Jasper - Forest Park Hotel | Woodland Balcony or Alpine Room
- Jasper to Toronto - VIA Rail | Cabin
- Toronto – Chelsea Hotel | Deluxe Room
- Montreal - Le Saint-Sulpice | Superior Suite Loft Style
- Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail | Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom
- Halifax – Lord Nelson Hotel | Classic Room
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops Hotel | GoldLeaf Service
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Lakeview Room
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room
- Jasper to Toronto - VIA Rail | Cabin
- Toronto - Fairmont Royal York Hotel | Fairmont Luxury Room
- Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth | Deluxe Room
- Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail | Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom
- Halifax - The Sutton Place Hotel | Sutton Room
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Activities other than specified
- Meals other than specified
- Portage fees
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DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Mondays(Tour Code: TR139)
Date | Twin | Single | Triple | Child |
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Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf | Vancouver to Banff VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Private Cabin | Jasper to Toronto | $10,322 $11,805 $11,090
| $12,587 $14,771 $13,909
| $9,762 $11,018 $10,351
| $7,507 $8,300 $7,713
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Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf | Vancouver to Banff VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | Jasper to Toronto | $11,935 $13,814 $13,079
| $14,766 $17,391 $16,491
| $11,257 $12,893 $12,214
| $8,554 $9,697 $9,110
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Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | Jasper to Toronto | $14,885 $17,213 $16,288
| $19,449 $22,944 $21,915
| $13,718 $15,664 $14,773
| $9,771 $10,943 $10,104
|
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REVIEWS
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"We saw spectacular sights, met warm and friendly people, saw the Northern Lights, and made a lifetime of memories. "
My wife Rita and I just returned from our trans-Canada train & drive vacation, and had the time of our lives! We saw spectacular sights, met warm and friendly people, saw the Northern Lights, and made a lifetime of memories. We want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in setting everything up, and also for your courteous assistance and recommendations along the way.
Nick Florida, United States
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"Most Wonderful Trans-Canada Rail Trip"
We found our experience with Canada by Design & Jennifer B in particular to be most wonderful for our Trans-Canada Rail Trip. All arrangements made by her were perfect, not a hitch anywhere. When I was in touch with her with concerns, she was very prompt in responding & resolving them. We really felt her customer service was so welcoming. We have talked to a few people since our return and have recommended your company to them.
Marjorie Stock California, United States
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"Destinations, itinerary and accommodation was all well thought out and we had a very memorable time. I'd happily use Canada by Design again."
We just returned from a trip around Newfoundland. Destinations, itinerary and accommodation was all well thought out and we had a very memorable time. Thank you Jules! I'd happily use Canada by Design again.
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Trans Canada Train Trip Adventure | Vancouver to Halifax
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