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Martin Flanagan
Founder of Canada Rail Vacations
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Featured Rail Tours
Our most iconic tours - our customers' favourites.
The Canadian Rockies Express: Calgary to Toronto
This 11-day tour is starts with a short trip to the Canadian Rockies before boarding 'The Canadian' in Jasper. Enjoy the sweeping landscapes from the comfort of the train and experience stunning…
Rockies Essentials: Eastbound
This 6-day tour will show you all the essential locations you need to see in the Canadian Rockies and takes you aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer for two full days along the historic Canadian…
The Canadian Nostalgic: Eastbound
Step back into a golden past aboard “The Canadian” train – destination Toronto. With five days aboard the train, you’ll be mesmerized by Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Prairies and lake country, you’ll be…
Rockies Circle Train Adventurer
This 12-day circle tour includes 5 luxurious days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Beginning your adventure in Vancouver you will travel from the west coast inward to Whistler on our northern train…
Rockies Winter Wonderland
Step back in time and board “The Canadian” winter train to Jasper through the snowy Canadian Rockies. At night, nestle into bed aboard this 50s-era train and be rocked to sleep as you travel through…
The Canadian Prestige: Eastbound
Combine nostalgia and luxury to get prestige: with one week of unparalleled customer service, five-star accommodation, and the finest attention to detail. The Prestige rail cars aboard VIA Rail’s…
Rockies Relaxer: Eastbound
This 10-day tour provides you with a total of six nights in the Canadian Rockies with stays in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff. You will have time to leisurely explore and enjoy the laid-back…
Rockies Adventurer: Eastbound
This 8-day tour provides you with a total of five nights in the Canadian Rockies with stays in Jasper and Banff. You will have time to explore and feel the laid-back atmosphere of these unique…
The Canadian Adventurer: Eastbound
A Canadian adventure is calling your name! Packed with unforgettable natural excursions, must-see highlights, and endless landscapes, this 12-day Vancouver to Toronto tour combines two legendary…
Rockies Glaciers & Gardens: Eastbound
This 13-day tour from Vancouver Island’s lush floral gardens to the remote glaciers of the Canadian Rockies, this tour is our most comprehensive vacation package for Western Canada. Soaking up the…
The Canadian Rockies Express: Toronto to Calgary
This 11-day tour is a straight shot to the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the sweeping landscapes from the comfort of the train. Experience stunning sightseeing and comfortable hotel stays throughout this…
The Canadian Trip of a Lifetime: Eastbound
You’ll start at the Pacific Ocean and end at the Atlantic Ocean. Over 16 days, you’ll see the full breadth of our great country. From lush West Coast rainforests to remote glaciers atop mountains, to…
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The Rocky Mountaineer
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VIA Rail
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Over the past 27 years we've hosted over 11,000 clients in Canada and USA. We've since had hundreds of clients come back on repeat tours. One gentleman has even travelled with us five times. It warms our hearts when guests rebook year over year as it means so much to us to see and speak with them and keep them in the Canada Rail Vacations' family.
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November 17, 2024
Celebrating 29 Years of Canada Rail Vacations
Canada Rail Vacations founder Martin Flanagan's reflection on 29 years of guiding guests throughout…
This has been the tour I dreamt of doing. Along the route, the Rocky Mountaineer was the best in service! They know how to wow the client and are good at it. I have glowing accolades for them. Everything in Alberta was amazing. Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff ... all those stops were incredible. We will arrive home on Saturday at about 3 pm. While there’s no place like home, our journey with Canada Rail Vacations was where it all began in September 2017. Thank you Martin, for operating a tour company that fit our needs....and then some. You gave us options to customize this trip to meet our wishes. Thanks to your staff who know their stuff and coddled me along the way, especially Spencer. And a huge shout out to our Tour Guide Julian. Absolutely knowledgeable about the routes we took and of the trains going through the spiral tunnels. Julian really made those four days of private tours so worth it for us. You have in us four happy clients who will now recommend Canada Rail Vacations to others, plus we have amazing memories. Thanks Martin!Lori, Brian, Ruby and Rudy, Virginia, USA (The Canadian Adventurer)
We just returned home from our recent trans-Canada train adventure and wanted to pass along our thoughts on the holiday. We arrived in Vancouver and stayed at the Fairmont, which was lovely. All of the Fairmont accommodations were outstanding. The Rocky Mountaineer was exceptional! The aesthetic, the staff, the food... everything was amazing. The staff in particular on the train were outstanding, I was so touched, as a vegan they went out of their way to accommodate me and went so far above and beyond (I never would imagine that level of service!). We were also so pleasantly surprised by the Delta Kamloops, our room was gorgeous and the location was great. Of course, the scenery in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper was incredible, and we so often found ourselves speechless. Both of our tours in Banff and Lake Louise with Julian were outstanding. He was so knowledgeable and kept us entertained every moment of the tour! All in all, an incredible experience from booking to the actual trip. Thank you for a memorable holiday!Stephanie, Hovan & Doris K., Toronto, Canada (The Canadian Adventurer)
Now safely back in Cyprus and settled in again after a great holiday with you in August. Big thanks to Canada Rail Vacations for leaving the excellent wine at the Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver, it certainly dampened down the trail dust! Shame you couldn't join us to drink it! You have a great team from the ladies who sorted us out before we left the hotels in Vancouver and Banff, to the staff waving us off and those welcoming us at each stop. The entire trip was memorable on so many levels, but an understated highlight for me was standing at the water's edge of Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, and gazing in wonder at the Walcott Quarry/Burgess Shale! I read about and studied the fossils but to see it in real life was awesome!Anthony, Cyprus (Rockies Circle Essentials)
Now that my wife and I have rested after our very enjoyable tour of Canada and are back into our normal routine we would not like the time to pass without passing on to Canada Rail staff our sincere thanks for making all the reservations and organizing the itinerary. Suffice it to say that things went like clockwork obviously due in large part to the experienced and dedicated Canada Rail Vacations staff. We will happily refer you to any of our friends and acquaintances who are considering travelling in Canada and will look to you next time we choose to travel in Canada. Many thanks to all!Doug & Norma L, Farrer, Australia (The Canadian Trip of a Lifetime)
Thanks for helping make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience for my daughter and myself. We had many planned, and unplanned, adventures and have many memories. Cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff on both VIA and Rocky Mountaineer. There were some hiccups with scheduling but the graciousness of the staff was superb. Our hotels were very good and thanks for the special gift in Vancouver. We also used your suggestions for touring the city, spot on! Will most likely never tour Canada again as my husband and I toured from Toronto East, but I am recommending Canada Rail Vacations to my family and friends. Thanks again.Judith & Cameron C, Alabama, USA (The Canadian Adventurer)
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