Canadian Travel & Wildfire Updates

In light of active wildfires in areas where VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer operate, both rail operators are closely monitoring conditions as they relate to the safety of operations and air quality. As wildfire smoke can travel significant distances, guests, particularly those who may be more sensitive to smoke, are encouraged to take appropriate precautions and stay informed of local air quality conditions before departure.

At this time, both VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer are expected to operate as scheduled. However, due to circumstances beyond the rail operators’ control, service disruptions, delays, or cancellations remain possible for trains travelling through affected areas.

Should conditions prevent the safe operation of a train, services may be delayed, modified, or cancelled before departure or while en route.

This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

We are actively contacting any guests whose travel plans may be affected. If your itinerary is not impacted, no action is required.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our team.

[email protected]
1 888 589 3777

Wildfire activity in Northern Ontario has significantly improved, and active fires are no longer directly affecting rail operations. However, damage to rail infrastructure sustained during the wildfire response continues to impact select trans-Canada rail services while repair work is underway.

Canada Rail Vacations remains in close contact with our travel partners and rail-service providers to monitor the situation and support any guests whose travel plans may be affected. All other rail routes across Canada, including the Canadian Rockies, continue to operate as scheduled.

This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

We are actively contacting any guests whose travel plans may be affected. If your itinerary is not impacted, no action is required.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our team.

[email protected]
1 888 589 3777

Wildfire activity in parts of Northern Ontario is currently affecting select trans-Canada rail services. Canada Rail Vacations is actively monitoring the situation and remains in close contact with our travel partners to support any guests whose travel plans may be impacted. All other rail routes across Canada, including the Canadian Rockies, remain unaffected and continue to operate as scheduled. Should conditions change, affected guests will be contacted directly with updates to their travel arrangements.

This page will be updated as necessary, pending information from our travel partners and rail-service providers.

We are actively contacting any guests whose travel plans may be affected. If your itinerary is not impacted, no action is required.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our team.

[email protected]
1 888 589 3777