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Canadian Train Odyssey

Canadian Train Odyssey

15 day tour from Toronto to Vancouver
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
May 14, 2027 – Oct 1, 2027
Prices From
$5,750
Dates & Prices
This adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and is filled with national parks, spectacular scenery, and some of Canada’s most popular cities the Canadian® from Toronto to Jasper, with views of changing landscapes through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Visit Niagara Falls and go on an included sightseeing cruise to experience the thundering Falls up close. Continue to the Canadian Rockie aboard a 3-day, 3-night journey on VIA Rail’s The Canadian® from Toronto to Jasper, with views of changing landscapes through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Visit Jasper National Park, with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife. Ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield and stop at Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding peaks. Spend two nights in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, with time to hike, visit the hot springs or go on an optional helicopter tour for breathtaking aerial views. From the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria. Spend two nights in Victoria, then ferry to Vancouver for another two-night stay. Mountain scenery, glacier-fed lakes, wildlife, and exciting cities– experience it all on this unforgettable rail adventure across Canada!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
TORONTO
Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. After checking into your hotel, perhaps do some shopping at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, or sample local specialties at St. Lawrence Market, a historic marketplace that has served the city for more than 200 years.
Day 2
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto, including City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the iconic CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, where you’ll take an included sightseeing cruise for thrilling up-close views of the thundering Falls. For a different perspective, consider an optional excursion to Skylon Tower for spectacular views and a buffet lunch. Return to Toronto with time to explore the city this evening on your own. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Day 3
TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN
This morning, transfer to Union Station to board VIA Rail’s, The Canadian, for a three-day, three-night journey to Jasper. Travel in Sleeper Plus class aboard beautifully restored art deco rail cars. Relax in the domed observation cars and enjoy panoramic views of the Ontario countryside and chef-prepared meals featuring a selection of soups, salads, entrées, and desserts. (L,D)
Day 4
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN
Today, watch the scenery pass by as you travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway’s breathtaking mainline through the ever-changing Canadian landscape. Later, enter Manitoba with a brief stop in Winnipeg. (B,L,D)
Day 5
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN
Today, The Canadian travels through the prairies of Saskatchewan and into Alberta. (B,L,D)
Day 6
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of the day is free to explore Jasper National Park. Perhaps join an optional scenic float trip on the Athabasca River with the chance to spot wildlife along the shoreline.
Day 7
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is at leisure. Consider an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island* where you’ll learn about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Opt to hike one of the park’s trails in search of wildlife or browse the shops in downtown Jasper. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions to make the most of your day. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 8
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Board your motorcoach this morning stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a tour highlight – a ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to stunning Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely two-night stay. Enjoy an orientation tour upon your arrival.
Day 9
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
The day is free for independent exploration. Perhaps take an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. Or hike, bike, shop in the townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dining.
Day 10
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–KAMLOOPS
This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Continue through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park, enjoying views of mountain peaks, forests, and rivers along the way. Late this afternoon, arrive in Kamloops, a historic cattle-ranching center.
Day 11
KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Travel through the Coast Mountains to the Pacific coast, where the landscape changes from dry interior valleys to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the scenic crossing to Vancouver Island. Upon arrival, consider joining an optional excursion to Butchart Gardens and explore its 55 acres of floral displays. Later, enjoy sightseeing in Victoria, including the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, perhaps take a stroll along the beautiful waterfront. (B)
Day 12
VICTORIA
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Victoria. Perhaps visit the Royal BC Museum, tour the Parliament Building, enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, or browse the shops along Government Street. Or choose an optional whale and wildlife watching cruise seeking out whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Day 13
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver. City sightseeing includes Stanley Park and other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Vancouver on your own. Perhaps visit Robson Street, one of British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment districts, or take a water taxi to Granville Island to visit its Public Market and waterfront cafés.
Day 14
VANCOUVER
Enjoy a day at leisure for independent sightseeing. Or choose an unforgettable optional excursion, featuring a trip to Whistler on one of the world’s most scenic drives along the Sea to Sky Highway or an adventure on an optional aerial tram ride up the mountain for exquisite views and a walk through a rainforest canopy at Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Day 15
VANCOUVER
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.

What's Included

Meals
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
First-Class
Lobstick Lodge
First-Class
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
First-Class
Quality Inn Kamloops
Superior Tourist-Class
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
First-Class
Sandman Suites on Davie
First-Class

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
May 14, 2027
End Date
May 28, 2027
Our Price
$5,859
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Start Date
May 28, 2027
End Date
Jun 11, 2027
Our Price
$5,750
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Start Date
Jul 02, 2027
End Date
Jul 16, 2027
Our Price
$5,911
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Start Date
Jul 30, 2027
End Date
Aug 13, 2027
Our Price
$6,019
Guaranteed
Start Date
Aug 27, 2027
End Date
Sep 10, 2027
Our Price
$5,981
Guaranteed
Start Date
Sep 10, 2027
End Date
Sep 24, 2027
Our Price
$5,981
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Start Date
Oct 01, 2027
End Date
Oct 15, 2027
Our Price
$5,889
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