Rail Travel

Discover everything related to travelling by rail across Canada, from iconic train routes and onboard experiences to service levels, amenities, and what to expect while journeying through the country by train. Explore insights designed to help you better understand and enjoy Canada’s most scenic rail vacations.

Dining on Canada’s Trains: Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail Meal Service Explained

Discover the dining experience onboard Rocky Mountaineer…


Which is better: Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rail?

Discover Canada's spectacular autumn landscapes by train.…


The Best Books About Trains – A Reading List for Riding the Rails

A reading list of the best train-related books to take on a…


Martin’s Moab Trip

Canada Rail Vacations founder Martin Flanagan's trip and…


When is the best time to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer train?

Hiking is as quintessential to the Canadian Rocky Mountains…


Wildfires in Canada and the Impact on Rail Travel

Everything you need to know about the wildfire situation.


Accessible Train Travel in Canada

Accessibility on the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail.


Rocky Mountaineer Train

Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service

Information about Rocky Mountaineer's GoldLeaf Service.


Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service

Information about Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf Service.


Sleeping on Canada’s VIA Rail Train

Information about what it's like to sleep onboard the VIA…


Rocky Mountaineer’s First Train of 2022

In April 2022, the Canada Rail Vacations team were aboard…


Our Journey from Rockies to Red Rocks

In October of 2021, the Canada Rail Vacations team took a…


The difference between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf

The difference between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service on…


Red Rocks – My New Favourite Tour

Both my friends, and the staff here at Canada Rail…


How to get the Best Seat Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

There are no bad seats aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train,…


Banff National Park aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train

The Canadian Rockies train chuffs through pine forests that…


The History of the Canadian Railroads

It gets called everything from Trans-Canadian Railroad to…