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Canadian Train Odyssey

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Canadian Train Odyssey

4.4/5 Based on 7 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Fully Guided Coach Group Rail Scenic VIA Rail
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 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
Toronto
 Trip Finishes
Vancouver
15 Day Canadian Train Odyssey Itinerary (Cosmos)
Countries Explored: Canada
Our Price From 6,251 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 165 Per Person
 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
Toronto
 Trip Finishes
Vancouver
15 Day Canadian Train Odyssey Itinerary (Cosmos)
Countries Explored: Canada
Trip Style
Panorama
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
50
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
8960
Trip Style
Panorama
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
50
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
8960

Overview

Read 7 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Cosmos 15 Day Canadian Train Odyssey. This cross-country adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. A highlight of this Canada train tour is the 3-day, 3-night journey on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian—a premier continental train—from Toronto to Jasper. In refurbished art deco rail cars and domed observation cars, enjoy views of the ever-changing landscapes as you leisurely travel through Ontario, Manitoba,...read more Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

The spectacular landscapes on your train trip are not the only stunning scenery you’ll witness on this Canada rail tour. Marvel at hypnotic Niagara Falls on your boat cruise past the falls. In the Canadian Rockies, ride the Ice Explorer—an all-terrain vehicle—on Columbia Icefield, an expanse of ice that is 750-feet thick. Stop in breathtaking Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Spend time in stunning Jasper National Park—with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife—and Banff National Park, home to majestic mountains and picture-perfect scenery. Also travel through Yoho National Park, with its famous fossils, and Glacier National Park, with its abundant wildlife. From the Pacific Coast, sail to Victoria through the scenic Gulf Islands.

In Victoria, visit world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Throughout this Canada train tour, enjoy sightseeing in the cities and time to explore on your own. You may want to dine at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower, take an optional float trip on the Athabasca River in Jasper, hike in Banff, enjoy Afternoon Tea at Victoria’s Empress Hotel, or shop Vancouver’s Robson Street. See Canada’s spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and exciting cities on this Canadian rail tour—what a fantastic holiday!
Read 7 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Cosmos 15 Day Canadian Train Odyssey. This cross-country adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. A highlight of this Canada train tour is the 3-day, 3-night journey on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian—a premier continental train—from Toronto to Jasper. In refurbished art deco rail cars and domed observation cars, enjoy views of the ever-changing landscapes as you leisurely travel through Ontario, Manitoba,...read more Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

The spectacular landscapes on your train trip are not the only stunning scenery you’ll witness on this Canada rail tour. Marvel at hypnotic Niagara Falls on your boat cruise past the falls. In the Canadian Rockies, ride the Ice Explorer—an all-terrain vehicle—on Columbia Icefield, an expanse of ice that is 750-feet thick. Stop in breathtaking Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Spend time in stunning Jasper National Park—with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife—and Banff National Park, home to majestic mountains and picture-perfect scenery. Also travel through Yoho National Park, with its famous fossils, and Glacier National Park, with its abundant wildlife. From the Pacific Coast, sail to Victoria through the scenic Gulf Islands.

In Victoria, visit world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Throughout this Canada train tour, enjoy sightseeing in the cities and time to explore on your own. You may want to dine at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower, take an optional float trip on the Athabasca River in Jasper, hike in Banff, enjoy Afternoon Tea at Victoria’s Empress Hotel, or shop Vancouver’s Robson Street. See Canada’s spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and exciting cities on this Canadian rail tour—what a fantastic holiday!

Itinerary

Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto that includes City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the stunning CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a Niagara Falls cruise past the world-famous falls. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own or join the optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular sight of Toronto's skyline from the CN Tower.

NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

This morning, transfer to Union Station for a departure on The Canadian, VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada's heartland. Your Sleeper-Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario's landscapes. Chef-prepared meals offer a tempting array of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts. (L/D)

Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway's breathtaking mainline. (B/L/D)

The Canadian glides through Winnipeg, before continuing the journey through Manitoba's prairies and into Saskatchewan. (B/L/D)

Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy the ambiance of this delightful mountain setting.

Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, maybe hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper. Perhaps an optional float trip on the Athabasca River to end the day?

Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through Jasper National Park, stopping along the way at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet (250 metres) thick. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely 2-night stay. An orientation tour highlights Banff's unspoiled beauty.

The day is free to independently explore this resort town located within Banff National Park. Stroll Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare of boutiques and souvenir shops. The surrounding 2,564 square miles of parkland are home to wildlife, including elk and grizzly bear. Or perhaps enjoy an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dinner.

This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Travel through Yoho National Park, where pre-Cambrian fossils were discovered, and Glacier National Park, where recreational mountain climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching centre of Kamloops.

As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the world-famous Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider strolling along the Waterfront Promenade.

Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street.

This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-like climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia's premier shopping and entertainment location.

Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or re-visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

Your holiday ends this morning.

Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto that includes City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the stunning CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a Niagara Falls cruise past the world-famous falls. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own or join the optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular sight of Toronto's skyline from the CN Tower.

NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

This morning, transfer to Union Station for a departure on The Canadian, VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada's heartland. Your Sleeper-Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario's landscapes. Chef-prepared meals offer a tempting array of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts. (L/D)

Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway's breathtaking mainline. (B/L/D)

The Canadian glides through Winnipeg, before continuing the journey through Manitoba's prairies and into Saskatchewan. (B/L/D)

Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy the ambiance of this delightful mountain setting.

Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, maybe hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper. Perhaps an optional float trip on the Athabasca River to end the day?

Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through Jasper National Park, stopping along the way at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet (250 metres) thick. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely 2-night stay. An orientation tour highlights Banff's unspoiled beauty.

The day is free to independently explore this resort town located within Banff National Park. Stroll Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare of boutiques and souvenir shops. The surrounding 2,564 square miles of parkland are home to wildlife, including elk and grizzly bear. Or perhaps enjoy an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dinner.

This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Travel through Yoho National Park, where pre-Cambrian fossils were discovered, and Glacier National Park, where recreational mountain climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching centre of Kamloops.

As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the world-famous Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider strolling along the Waterfront Promenade.

Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street.

This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-like climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia's premier shopping and entertainment location.

Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or re-visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

Your holiday ends this morning.

Trip Inclusions

  • Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi where available.
  • Private berth on VIA Rail's the Canadian train from Toronto to Jasper in Sleeper Plus class and a ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island are included.

  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners

  • Toronto Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto (First-Class)
  • Jasper National Park Lobstick Lodge (First-Class)
  • Jasper National Park Marmot Lodge (First-Class)
  • Banff National Park Rundlestone Lodge (Moderate First-Class)
  • Victoria Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (First-Class)
  • Vancouver Sandman Suites on Davie (First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
  • Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favourable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.

  • Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi where available.
  • Private berth on VIA Rail's the Canadian train from Toronto to Jasper in Sleeper Plus class and a ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island are included.

  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners

  • Toronto Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto (First-Class)
  • Jasper National Park Lobstick Lodge (First-Class)
  • Jasper National Park Marmot Lodge (First-Class)
  • Banff National Park Rundlestone Lodge (Moderate First-Class)
  • Victoria Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (First-Class)
  • Vancouver Sandman Suites on Davie (First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
  • Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favourable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.
Why Travel with Cosmos?
Why Travel with Cosmos?

Enjoy inside visits to Canada's the must-see sites with a great mix of included excursions, free time and affordable value. Read more

Personalise Your Adventure
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Cosmos build free time into every one of their holidays, so you can eat, shop, and explore the way you want. Read more

Cosmos's Expert Guides
Cosmos's Expert Guides

Cosmos' easy going, fun-filled and multilingual Tour Directors and Local Guides love exploring as much as you do. Read more

Why Travel with Cosmos?
Why Travel with Cosmos?

Enjoy inside visits to Canada's the must-see sites with a great mix of included excursions, free time and affordable value. Read more

Personalise Your Adventure
Personalise Your Adventure

Cosmos build free time into every one of their holidays, so you can eat, shop, and explore the way you want. Read more

Cosmos's Expert Guides
Cosmos's Expert Guides

Cosmos' easy going, fun-filled and multilingual Tour Directors and Local Guides love exploring as much as you do. Read more

Trip Reviews (7) View All Most Recent 'Canadian Train Odyssey' Reviews

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A relaxing and enjoyable holiday with a great tour guide and group of people   3 , NT, Australia, Jun 2018
We loved the misty mountains and pristine crystal clear blue lakes, it snowed in summer so we had a cold couple of days in the mountain region. The train journey from Toronto helped us realise that Canada is big, with miles and miles of forests, rocks and lakes. We saw some wildlife and enjoyed the National Parks before ending the tour in Victoria and ...read more Vancouver. We had a great group of people and a lot of fun and camaraderie, and our tour guide and bus driver were excellent.
Memorable & Fascinating Canadian Trip 2 , WA, Australia, Sep 2016
The tour was indeed a very good value for money. Cosmos is good overall, accommodation great however would have liked to have breakfast included too. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit especially the colourful maple leaves were just awesome. Met some great people on the tour. Coach was comfortable. Will book with Global Journeys again in future. They ...read more were helpful and provided us with hassle free booking.
Trans Canadian Adventure 0 , Australia, Jun 2016
Tour was great. Would have liked breakfast included. Was difficult at times funding something suitable and inexpensive close to accommodation.
Will never travel with anyone but Cosmos in the future 3 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2015
I initially chose Cosmos and Global Journeys because my daughter and grand daughter couldn't speak highly enough about their booking experience and of their tour of the UK. I have not been disappointed with this decision. One of the very best part of Cosmos tours are the Tour Directors. I have met 5 Directors and each of them have a passion for their ...read more job and they have all had extremely good people skills. You can simply relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery knowing that everything is being dealt with in a very professional manner. I have tried another tour operator but would never travel with anyone else but Cosmos in the future.
Unbelievably beautiful 1 , WA, Australia, May 2015
Canada and Alaska were unbelievably beautiful, well worth the long flying time required to get there. If you love nature, these are not places to be missed. Will definitely be returning to North America soon.
We enjoyed our trip immensely 1 , Australia, Sep 2013
Very well organised, good hotels and excellent tour guides. Good value for money, we enjoyed our trip immensely and will use Global Journeys again.
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