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12-Day Trans-Canada Train Tour with VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer

from Toronto to Vancouver with Jasper, Lake Louise & Banff

This 12-day tour will take you on a truly Canadian adventure. Packed with unforgettable natural excursions, must-see highlights, and endless landscapes, this tour combines two legendary trains that connect the Pacific Ocean and the Great Lakes. Begin your tour in metropolitan Toronto and take in thunderous Niagara Falls. You will step into a golden past aboard VIA Rail’s iconic “The Canadian” train and glide across lake country and the Prairies. Then explore the Rocky Mountain national parks with four nights total in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff before concluding your trip in style aboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the beautiful city of Vancouver on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Travel Dates in 2026 & 2027

2026 Start Dates - Westbound

Starting on Mondays and Fridays.

April 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
May 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
June* 8, 12, 22
July* 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
September 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
October 2

This tour typically sells out 4+ months in advance.

*Some itineraries may be modified due to Canada co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver. Please visit our Passage to the Peaks: Special Edition Tours page for more information.

2027 Start Dates - Westbound

Starting on Mondays and Fridays.

April 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
July 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
August 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
September 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
October 1

This tour typically sells out 4+ months in advance.

Travel Summary

  • Day 1: Toronto Arrival. Complimentary CN Tower admission - overnight in Toronto
  • Day 2: Niagara Falls Sightseeing Day Tour - overnight in Toronto
  • Day 3: Board "The Canadian" Train from Toronto to Jasper - overnight aboard the train
  • Day 4: "The Canadian" Train - Ontario - overnight aboard the train
  • Day 5: "The Canadian" Train - Manitoba and Saskatchewan - overnight aboard the train
  • Day 6: "The Canadian" Train - arrival in Jasper - overnight in Jasper
  • Day 7: Sightseeing Tour from Jasper to Lake Louise, including Columbia Icefields Excursion* - overnight in Lake Louise
  • Day 8: Lake Louise to Banff Sightseeing Tour - Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls* - overnight in Banff
  • Day 9: Banff Sightseeing Tour including Banff Gondola - overnight in Banff
  • Day 10: Rocky Mountaineer Train from Banff to Kamloops - overnight in Kamloops
  • Day 11: Rocky Mountaineer Train from Kamloops to Vancouver - overnight in Vancouver
  • Day 12: Vancouver Departure

*Scenic transfers in place of tours from mid-October to early-May

Route Map

What's Included

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation
  • 3 nights private bedroom accommodation on board "The Canadian" train in Sleeper Plus Class
  • 2-day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service
  • 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Complimentary CN Tower admission
  • Full-day Niagara Falls excursion with meal
  • Icefields Parkway Tour including Ice Explorer (Scenic transfer from late-October to early-May)
  • Banff Tour including Banff Gondola
  • Banff and Yoho National Park Tour from Lake Louise to Banff (Scenic transfer from late-October to early-May)
  • Rail station transfers in Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver
  • *Complimentary Vancouver city tour provided when an additional night is added to your vacation package
  • Gratuities/tip for Rocky Mountaineer train staff
  • Independent Tour

Not Included

  • Rail station transfers in Toronto and Jasper
  • Transportation to/from Toronto and Vancouver airports
  • Meals other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, VIA Rail and Niagara Falls day trip
  • Gratuities/tip for hotel, VIA Rail and transfer staff
  • Canadian 5% sales tax

12-Day Tour Pricing - 2026 & 2027

2026 Pricing - Canadian Dollars

Starting on Mondays and Fridays.

Base Price Superior
Hotel Upgrade
Deluxe
Hotel Upgrade
GoldLeaf Train Service Upgrade
April $10,031 +$673 +$1472 +$820
May $11,544 +$743 +$1857 +$940
June/July/August $12,009 +$928 +$1992 +$1070
September $12,196 +$928 +$1992 +$1000
October $11,792 +$858 +$1876 +$930

2027 Pricing - Canadian Dollars


Book your 2027 Canada Rail Vacations Tour Package and receive 2026 prices for 2027 travel dates!

In addition to these savings, you will receive complimentary hotel upgrades where available throughout your trip. Available for a limited time.

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Pricing Details:
  • Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars and are subject to an additional 5% Canadian sales tax.
  • Prices are based on double occupancy. For single and triple sharing, please request a quote.
  • Prices are approximate and subject to change at any time.
  • To qualify for any current Specials, please request a quote.

Approximate Exchange Rates:

$1.00 CAD =

$0.72 USD

€0.62 EUR

£0.54 GBP

$1.07 AUD