Partners: Affiliates
Thank you for your interest in joining the Canada Rail Vacations Partner Program.
Who is our affiliate program designed for?
Our affiliate program is available to individuals who are in a similar line of business which may result in having an overlapping customer base. As we provide tours across all of Canada and its major cities using train services like Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail, we understand that our connections to each individual looking to apply may be very different from one person to the next. For this reason, we like to treat each affiliate application as we would any one of our clients contacting us to book a trip; we’re happy to customize your experience to find the perfect fit for you!
Compensation
We recognize that travel within Canada is a very competitive market so we are happy to pay competitive rates when your referrals travel with us. More details can be found below.
Affiliate Commission Structure
Level 1
Starting out at 3% for the first $100,000 in total sales generated.*
Level 2
Increase to 4% from $100,001 to $500,000 in sales generated.*
Level 3
Max out at 5% after $500,001 in total sales generated.*
*The dollar values for the listed sales targets above does not reset year over year so once you reach the next level, you will maintain that level.
**Once we have received a referral, you will be credited for any bookings made by that referral within 365 days of the lead being generated.
Selling Our Tours
We are happy to discuss the different ways in which we can work together to help you better promote our tours. Please contact us using the form below but before you do, here are some of the available options that may work for you.
A landing page on our website that is unique to you. This could be for any one of our active tour pages, or a custom tour catered to your specific audience.
A canadarail.ca provided contact form that you can embed on your website. This can range from a detailed form with trip specific details, or a general newsletter sign up depending on your preference.
Your own created contact form that is forwarded directly, or indirectly to us by email.
*This type of submission must be pre-approved prior to publishing.
Your own webpage or custom tour on your website. Canadarail.ca is happy to provide the necessary images/content for you.
*These pages must be pre-approved.
Uniquely generated, special links directed to specific locations on our site.
How are referrals tracked?
How we track your referrals will be decided based on the methods that you choose to promote us. With contact forms, it’s simple as once we have the customer’s email address, they will be tied to you throughout their trip-planning journey. When using special URL links, general click tracking/conversion tracking will not be accessible to you directly as our sales are completed offline. We are, however, happy to provide you with occasional updates if necessary. When bookings are received on our end, they will be tracked by IP Address and traced back to you.
When are commissions paid out?
Commission payments are sent out at the end of each month after the referral has completed their vacation. *Vacations completed in the last 10 days of the month are liked to be paid out at the end of the following month. Your referrals will be communicated to you on a monthly basis when they come in, outlining the approximate amount and time that you will be paid out.
We will request your payment information following the first referral that we receive from you.
Affiliate Information
Fill out the form below to apply for our Partner Program.