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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 train vacation.
Should I Get Travel Insurance?
The question of whether to get travel insurance is one that comes up often.
Martin’s Moab Trip
Canada Rail Vacations founder Martin Flanagan's trip and Live Blog from Salt Lake City to Denver
When is the best time to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer train?
Hiking is as quintessential to the Canadian Rocky Mountains as swimming is to the ocean.
What’s Happening in Calgary – Summer 2023 Edition
A look at all of the special events coming up in Calgary for the 2023 summer.
Wildfires in Canada and the Impact on Rail Travel
Everything you need to know about the wildfire situation.
Golfing in the Calgary Flames Alumni Masters – 2023
Golfing in the Calgary Flames Alumni Masters - 2023
What to Pack for a Canadian Train Trip
Tips on what to pack for a Canadian train trip and how much luggage you are allowed.
Sleeping on Canada’s VIA Rail Train
Information about what it's like to sleep onboard the VIA Rail train in Canada.
Calgary’s Hidden Gems: Something for everyone!
Calgary is famous for being home to the “greatest outdoor show on earth” – otherwise known as the…
Fairmont Banff Springs – Canada’s castle in the Rockies
For many of our guests, a stay at this historic hotel isn’t a highlight— it’s a must. And why…
Rocky Mountaineer’s First Train of 2022
In April 2022, the Canada Rail Vacations team were aboard the first Rocky Mountaineer train of the…
Our Journey from Rockies to Red Rocks
In October of 2021, the Canada Rail Vacations team took a staff trip down to the United States in…
Private Tours in the Canadian Rockies
Private Tours are one of the best ways to experience Canada's natural beauty
The difference between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf
The difference between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer train
COVID-19: Keeping You Safe on Board
Our main goal is for you to experience world class service while still being as safe as possible…
Halifax – The Heart and Soul of Canada
If you are looking for an authentic Canadian experience, the East Coast is definitely where its at.
Jasper’s Best Kept Secret
Whether you are a passionate stargazer, a city dweller that hasn’t seen the night sky in some time,…
Golf, the Fairmont Banff Springs and Matt Kuchar
In 2013 I literally moved across Canada for mountain golf.
Grotto Canyon- A unique hike through the Rockies
Grotto Canyon Trail is a fun, easy hike that is very popular and appropriate for just about anyone…
Getting to know Calgary, Alberta
Many of our guests ask about coming to Calgary a few days before they start their tour in order to…
Experiencing Spring on the Banff Gondola
One of the best meals I've ever had in my life was atop the Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain.
Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
Hiking is as quintessential to the Canadian Rocky Mountains as swimming is to the ocean.
Red Rocks – My New Favourite Tour
Both my friends, and the staff here at Canada Rail Vacations know that one of my favourite places…
How to get the Best Seat Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
There are no bad seats aboard this staple of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train
The Canadian Rockies train chuffs through pine forests that cover most of Western Canada.
The History of the Canadian Railroads
It gets called everything from Trans-Canadian Railroad to simply Canada Train, but after riding it…
Canadian Rail Vacations & Alaskan Cruises
Similar to cruises, train-based holidays are a luxurious and relaxing way to take in the scenery
Luxury in the Wilderness: Hotels of the Canadian Rockies
These historic, luxury hotels are available throughout all of our tours through the Canadian…
Canada Rail’s History
Our company started as Gaia Travel Services in 1995, but the ideas for it arose much earlier.