Redirect your train of thought on this epic rail journey across captivating Canada. Nestled in your first-class, art deco train car aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you can cruise and snooze your way through five picturesque provinces – although you won’t want to miss a moment of the panoramic scenery outside your window. After feeling the energy of Toronto and the mist of Niagara Falls, you’ll board your premier transcontinental train to chug past the sparkling lakes of Ontario, the golden prairies of Manitoba, the winding rivers of Saskatchewan, and the sun-dappled forests of Alberta. But the journey doesn’t conclude at the end of the line. You’ll continue by luxury motorcoach to the most beautiful national parks of the Canadian Rockies, including Jasper, Banff, Yoho, and Glacier National Park. Roast s’mores at a riverside barbecue in historic Kamloops before s’more fun in the British-infused city of Victoria and the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver.
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We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!Accommodation Spotlight Put your feet up in historic elegance in this beautifully rugged setting at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred-racing stable, the 55-acre riverfront property retains its original Manor and Carriage Houses, renovated into first-class luxury lodging. [LF] Your stay includes a private authentic barbecue dinner alongside the Thompson River—complete with handmade s’mores! Your Train Travel through time and stunning scenery aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian—premier transcontinental train service through Canada’s heartland. Experience classic, comfortable train service with Sleeper Plus class rail cars, refurbished from 1950s art-deco cars. Enjoy freshly prepared meals, featuring Canadian cuisine and regional specialties, with live local entertainment. Domed observation cars provide unfettered views. NOTE—VIA Rail double cabins offer armchairs, toilet, sink, and a picture window by day. By night, your furnishings transform into upper and lower beds. Single cabins feature small couch-style seating, toilet, sink, and a large picture window by day. By night, a pull-down bed fills the space (obstructing the seating area and bathroom facilities). Public restrooms remain available in each coach. Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Day 1
Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink
Day 2
TORONTO Scenic drive along the shores of Lake Ontario en route to Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS Sightseeing cruise below the falls.
TORONTO Dinner atop the CN Tower this evening
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DinnerDay 3
TORONTO Orientation drive.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Embark on a 3-day scenic train trip though Ontario
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DinnerDay 4
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip through Ontario en route to Winnipeg for a brief stop
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DinnerDay 5
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip through Manitoba and Saskatchewan
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DinnerDay 6
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip along Alberta’s Yellowhead Route en route to Jasper for disembarkation.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive before free time this evening
BreakfastDay 7
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning.
MALIGNE LAKE Guided cruise to Spirit Island. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jasper with an Athabasca River rafting trip. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
BreakfastDay 8
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier followed by a scenic drive over Sunwapta Pass.
LAKE LOUISE Visit to the lake en route to Banff National Park.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening
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DinnerDay 9
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. Free time this afternoon and evening
BreakfastDay 10
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through Glacier, Yoho, and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks.
KAMLOOPS [LF] Riverside BBQ dinner with s’mores
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DinnerDay 11
KAMLOOPS Drive to Vancouver.
VANCOUVER Scenic BC Ferry crossing to Victoria, Vancouver Island.
VICTORIA Orientation drive through Victoria includes Beacon Hill Park, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening
BreakfastDay 12
VICTORIA Free time this morning and afternoon. Visit to [LF] Butchart Gardens followed by a farewell dinner in the gardens
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DinnerDay 13
VICTORIA Scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands en route to Vancouver.
VANCOUVER Guided sightseeing. Free time this evening
BreakfastDay 14
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
BreakfastDay 15
ARRIVE IN TORONTO
Day 16
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
Day 17
TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO
Day 18
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Day 19
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN
Day 20
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN– ALBERTA–JASPER
Day 21
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Day 22
JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
Day 23
BANFF
Day 24
BANFF–KAMLOOPS
Day 25
KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA
Day 26
VICTORIA
Day 27
VICTORIA–VANCOUVER
Day 28
VANCOUVER
Day 29
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Day 42 ARRIVE IN TORONTO
Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink
Day 43 TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
TORONTO Scenic drive along the shores of Lake Ontario en route to Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS Sightseeing cruise below the falls.
TORONTO Dinner atop the CN Tower this evening
Breakfast
DinnerDay 44 TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO
TORONTO Orientation drive.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Embark on a 3-day scenic train trip though Ontario
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DinnerDay 45 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip through Ontario en route to Winnipeg for a brief stop
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DinnerDay 46 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip through Manitoba and Saskatchewan
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 47 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN– ALBERTA–JASPER
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip along Alberta’s Yellowhead Route en route to Jasper for disembarkation.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive before free time this evening
BreakfastDay 48 JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning.
MALIGNE LAKE Guided cruise to Spirit Island. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jasper with an Athabasca River rafting trip. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
BreakfastDay 49 JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier followed by a scenic drive over Sunwapta Pass.
LAKE LOUISE Visit to the lake en route to Banff National Park.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening
Breakfast
DinnerDay 50 BANFF
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. Free time this afternoon and evening
BreakfastDay 51 BANFF–KAMLOOPS
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through Glacier, Yoho, and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks.
KAMLOOPS [LF] Riverside BBQ dinner with s’mores
Breakfast
DinnerDay 52 KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA
KAMLOOPS Drive to Vancouver.
VANCOUVER Scenic BC Ferry crossing to Victoria, Vancouver Island.
VICTORIA Orientation drive through Victoria includes Beacon Hill Park, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening
BreakfastDay 53 VICTORIA
VICTORIA Free time this morning and afternoon. Visit to [LF] Butchart Gardens followed by a farewell dinner in the gardens
Breakfast
DinnerDay 54 VICTORIA–VANCOUVER
VICTORIA Scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands en route to Vancouver.
VANCOUVER Guided sightseeing. Free time this evening
BreakfastDay 55 VANCOUVER
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
Deluxe
1 Harbour Square Toronto ON Canada
The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel is located on the vibrant waterfront of Lake Ontario and within short walking distance to the theatre and entertainment districts. The hotel features two restaurants, a lounge, coffee bar, full service fitness center and spa, as well as full service concierge services. This Four diamond property is a landmark downtown Toronto Hotel.
Chateau Jasper
First-Class
96 Geikie Street Jasper Jasper AB Canada
The Chateau Jasper offers an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. This conveniently located hotel offers 119 fully air-conditioned guestrooms and suites, pleasantly furnished with mountain decor in mind.
Mount Royal Hotel
First-Class
138 Banff Avenue Banff AB Canada
Situated on the iconic Banff Avenue surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and nightlife, Mount Royal Hotel offers a mountain-chic style that blends heritage mountain influence with a thoroughly modern interior design. The hotel features a full service restaurant, rooftop hot tub and lounge, general store, library, and lobby museum.
Banff Park Lodge
First-Class
222 Lynx Street Banff AB Canada
The hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe.
South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference Centre
Superior First-Class
3438 Shuswap Road East Kamloops BC Canada
Quietly nestled on 55 scenic acres in the Thompson Valley, this riverfront hotel offers 57 individually decorated guestrooms and is beloved for its southern Kentucky style, western hospitality, and cozy atmosphere.
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
Moderate Deluxe
100 Harbour Rd Victoria BC Canada
Located directly on the breathtaking inner harbour of Victoria and only a short 5 minute walk away from downtown. Close to many attractions including the Parliament Buildings, the Royal BC Museum, as well as restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness club, jogging trails, concierge service, business center, gift shop, room service, restaurant, and lounge.
Delta By Marriott Vancouver Suites
Superior First-Class
550 West Hastings Street Vancouver BC Canada
Delta Hotels Vancouver Suites is located in the heart of downtown and convenient to the vibrant nearby districts of Yaletown and Gastown. This all-suite hotel offers the perfect home base for a weekend getaway or an extended stay.