Trans-Canada Train Trips
VIA RAIL: THE CANADIAN
The breathtaking peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The awesome expanse of the Prairies. The glittering lakes of the rugged Canadian Shield. Traveling across Canada, The Canadian lets you take it all in as you savour a unique voyage through Canada's heartland.
The Canadian takes you between Vancouver and Toronto, with stops in Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and other smaller cities and towns. The western stops provide access to activities and sightseeing in Canada's spectacular Rocky Mountains and its vast and friendly Prairies, while the eastern portion between Winnipeg and Sudbury bring you through rugged lake country.
Year-round, The Canadian leaves Vancouver on Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays, and Toronto on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The total trip takes four days, but there's so much to see along the way.
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FEATURED CITIES
Vancouver
A multicultural and dynamic city nestled at the base of the coastal mountains and framed by the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is known for its spectacular natural beauty, range of outdoor activities available, modern skyline, and mild climate. Vancouver has consistently been voted in the top five most liveable cities in the world and will be the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Edmonton
The capital city of Alberta and the gateway city to the north. Edmonton's River Valley region offers beautiful scenery and the West Edmonton Mall offers an indoor entertainment and shopping oasis.
Jasper
Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies with access to Jasper National Park and its unspoiled grandeur. Jasper is a world renowned four season resort with scenery of rugged glacier capped mountains, sparkling lakes, and lush forests, as well as plentiful activities such as skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing.
Saskatoon
A friendly town located in the heart of the Canadian Prairies with rich farmland to the south and great fishing and hunting territory to the north. Saskatoon is also the capital of Saskatchewan.
Winnipeg
The geographic centre of Canada and the capital of Manitoba. This vibrant city has a multicultural cosmopolitan flair with a strong sense of community. Lake Manitoba is a short drive away and offers many summer activities.
Toronto
Canada's largest city and the heart of the Canadian economy. Toronto is known for its multiculturalism, and dynamic cultural attractions. Toronto is a bustling metropolis that helps put Canada on the world scene.
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