Trans Canada: Between Vancouver and Toronto via the Canadian Rockies
Tour Summary
This 12 day cross country journey between Vancouver & Toronto includes two days on the all daylight Rocky Mountaineer, 5 days in the Canadian Rockies with stays at Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, the ViaRail's Silver & Blue Service across the country to Toronto and visits to Niagara Falls.


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Trans Canada: Between Vancouver and Toronto via the Canadian Rockies

11 Nights / 12 Days

This12 day Trans Canada odyssey takes you to the breath-taking Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer and then tours through the Canadian Rockies by motor coach, or your own full size Hertz rental car.

You'll spend 5 nights and 5 days exploring the Rockies: two nights in Banff, two at the Chateau Lake Louise and a night in Jasper National Park before settling into ViaRail's Silver& Blue Service to Toronto. You'll spend 3 days and two nights on the
ViaRail train in your own private bedroom at night and sitting room during the day.

Meals are served in the dining car, and you'll have access to the club car and the observation car. All meals on both trains are included.

The Trans Canada rail adventure begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from April 16 to October 13, 2008. It begins with an overnight stay in Toronto each Sunday and Tuesday from April 15 to October 7, 2007.

Features | Options | Pricing | Tour Services | Hotel Options | Schedule | Map


  • Two days on board the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer
  • Three days o nboard the ViaRail Canadian in Silver & Blue Service
  • Breakfast and lunch each day on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • All meals on the ViaRail Canadian between Jasper & Toronto
  • Nine nights hotel accommodations
  • Two nights in a private bedroom on ViaRail
  • All transfers & luggage handling

tour options
  • RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service on the train
  • Popular, Superior or Deluxe Hotels
  • Meal Plan including all dinners and all breakfasts
  • Rental Car in the Rockies
  • Pre or Post Trips to Victoria and Whistler

tour pricing
  • Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, train service you choose, extras you add and the hotels you choose.
  • They also depend on promotions available when you book.
  • Call 1-800-913-9207 or 1-760-936-6404 or Email to get prices for your trip.

Starts Vancouver
16 Apr-21 Apr $2,869 $3,539 $3,149 $4,069 $3,559 $4,859
26 Apr-24 May $3,559 $4,629 $4,179 $5,829 $4,809 $7,039
26 May-27 Sep $4,789 $6,279 $5,659 $7,999 $6,359 $9,339
29 Sep-13 Oct $4,269 $5,269 $4,759 $6,159 $5,429 $7,489
Child (2-11) years $3,519 $3,519 $3,639 $3,639 $3,129 $3,129
Meal Plan:
Add $789 Add $1,147 Add $1,147
Self-Drive Option: Days 3-8 Add $ 300 per Single (no charge for Double, Triple or Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

Starts Vancouver
16 Apr-21 Apr $3,469 $4,139 $3,749 $4,669 $4,159 $5,459
26 Apr-24 May $4,399 $5,469 $5,019 $6,669 $5,649 $7,879
26 May-27 Sep $5,629 $7,119 $6,499 $8,839 $7,199 $10,179
29 Sep-13 Oct $5,109 $6,109 $5,599 $6,999 $6,269 $8,329
Child (2-11) years $4,359 $4,359 $4,479 $4,479 $3,969 $3,969
Meal Plan:
Add $769 Add $1,127 Add $1,127
Self-Drive Option: Days 3-8 Add $ 300 per Single (no charge for Double, Triple or Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

  • RedLeaf Service - Reserved seating in comfortable, traditional train cars with picture windows. Breakfast and lunch are served at your seat each day and nonalcoholic beverages are included.
  • GoldLeaf Service - Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are included as is dinner in Kamloops.

  • View the Differences between RedLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service

tour options
  • Popular Hotels - Popular hotels offer, clean, comfortable rooms with someamenities. Restaurants are available at or within walking distance ofyour hotel.
  • Superior Hotels - Superior Hotels provide the best of service and extra amenities, including restaurants.
  • Deluxe Hotels - Deluxe Hotels offer a guarantee of either a larger room or aspectacular view at a hotel renowned for quality service and amenities.

Eastbound Schedule (Starts Vancouver)

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

Apr 16 21 26 30
May 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31
Jun 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30
Jul 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30
Aug 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30
Sep 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29
Oct 1 4 6 8 11 13
Westbound Schedule (Starts Toronto)

Sundays & Tuesdays

Apr 15 20 27 29
May 4 6 11 13 18 20 25 27
Jun 1 3 8 10 15 17 22 24 29
Jul 1 6 8 13 15 20 22 27 29
Aug 3 5 10 12 17 19 24 26 31
Sep 2 7 9 14 16 21 23 28 30
Oct 5 7


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Trans Canada coast to Coast: Vancouver to Halifax
This coast to coast tour takes in the Canadian Rockies, Toronto and Montreal on its way between Vancouver on the west coast and Halifax on the east coast of Canada. You'll travel 6,400 kilometres across the world's second largest country. Available April 2 to October 13, 2008.
Banff the Beautiful
This perfect vacation includes a 2 day Rocky Mountaineer train trip between Vancouver and Banff, 2 nights in Banff and your own rental car for exploring the Canadian Rockies from Banff before you drop the car in Calgary. Begins in Vancouver April 30 to October 13, or Calgary May 2 to October 14.
Canadian Rockies Highlights
This 5 day Rocky Mountaineer tour treats you to a night at the world famous Chateau Lake Louise, a glacier helicopter tour and a motor coach tour of Banff. You'll spend the night in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise and Calgary. Begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday or Saturday from April 16 to October 13, 2008 or an overnight stay in Calgary from 17 April to 13 Oct, 2008.