Sleeper Train Journey in Winter

Day 1 – Arrive in Toronto

Arrive in Canada’s largest city, where a friendly driver takes you to your downtown hotel. After check-in, head out to see how Toronto embraces the winter. Visit the distillery district adorned with lights, try skating at Nathan Phillips Square, or sample one of the world class eateries that Toronto is famous for.

Overnight in Toronto.

 

Day 2 – Explore Niagara or Toronto

Choose from 2 activity options today:

 

• Option 1: Niagara Falls Winter Tour

Join a small group tour to see Niagara Falls in its winter splendour. Frozen waterfalls cascade beside the rushing water and layers of snowy ice cover the river. Trees and fences are covered beautiful, frozen mist and make for great photos in the sunlight. You’ll visit some of the main attractions, including the Skylon Tower and the Journey Behind the Falls.

Activity rating: Easy

• Option 2: Toronto Sightseeing Tour

A small group tour highlights the must-see attractions and sites in the city. Visit  Casa Loma, the famous St. Lawrence Market, Nathan Phillips Square, and more.

Activity rating: Easy

 

Feature Dinner in Toronto

We want to make sure you eat at the best spot in Toronto – and what better spot than the CN tower at night? Marvel at the twinkling city lights as you eat world class cuisine.

Overnight in Toronto.

 

Day 3 – Board VIA Rail’s Canadian Train 

Your cross-country rail journey begins this morning as you climb onboard the famous “Canadian” train. Prepare for your first overnight sleep in a cozy cabin with a large picture window and seats that become a comfortable nighttime bed. Spend some time in the lounge or viewing cars to meet your fellow travellers. Throughout your journey you’ll dine on freshly prepared meals in the dining car.

Overnight onboard the train in your private cabin.

 

Day 4 and 5 – Canadian Train Journey West – Onboard the Canadian Train

The scenery changes as you leave behind northern Ontario and travel across the undulating plains of the Prairie Provinces. Watch the sun glint off the snow-covered fields, with the occasional small town or grain elevator marking the distance.

Overnight onboard the train in your private cabin.

 

Day 6 – Into the Canadian Rockies – Onboard the Canadian Train

The exhilaration of your Canadian train trip continues when in the distance you see the glorious, snow-covered peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Soon you’ll be travelling through the pine forests of Jasper National Park so keep your camera ready for the wildlife, rivers, and lakes that make this park so spectacular. By evening, you’ll be continuing onwards through the mountains of British Columbia.

Overnight on board the train in your private cabin.

 

Day 7 – Arrive in Vancouver

Today your train arrives in coastal Vancouver – you’ve made it over 4000 kilometres to the west coast! A friendly driver meets you at the train station to take you to your hotel.

Surrounded by rainforest, mountains and ocean, a typical day in Vancouver can include a sail on the harbour, a round of golf, and a snowshoe in the nearby North Shore Mountains. Head out and enjoy the city’s restaurants – Vancouver is one of the top culinary destinations in the world.

 

• Included Admission: Vancouver Lookout Tower

Enjoy a 360º aerial view of Vancouver and the snowy North Shore Mountains from the panoramic observation deck. Guided tours are available learn about Vancouver’s history, or you explore the interpretive displays at your own pace.

 

Feature Dinner in Vancouver

This evening we’ve arranged dinner at one of our favorite harbourfront restaurants. Enjoy your meal as you watch seaplanes land on the Coal Harbour, while the lights of the North Shore Mountains glitter in the background.

Overnight in Vancouver.

 

Day 8 – Explore Vancouver

Spend some time getting to know Vancouver on a guided tour.

 

• Included Activity: Privately Guided Sightseeing

There is so much to see in Vancouver – we recommend spending the day with a private local guide, on a tour catered to your interests. At your own pace, discover historic Gastown and the 2010 Olympic Cauldron before heading to Stanley Park – an oasis of towering rainforest surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Savour the laid-back beach vibe of English Bay, eclectic Granville Island Market, and the lush VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Activity Rating: Easy

  

Day 9 – Depart Vancouver

Much too soon, you leave the clean air and colorful sights of Canada behind as your Cross Canada train vacation comes to an end. A private driver will take you from your hotel to the airport in time for your flight.