Canada Rail Vacations | Luxury Canada Rail Trips

Get ready for your ultimate Canada Rail Vacation designed by Canada's leading train trip specialist. As the go-to provider for tailor-made tours, our team has been exploring Canada for 25 years so they can craft dream vacations with local expert insight.

Traveling Canada by rail is a truly iconic experience, be it through the majestic Rocky Mountains of Western Canada or across the charming and colorful Eastern and Atlantic provinces. Combining two incredible trains – the renowned Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail, which services routes across the country – our Rail Vacations cater to a variety of budgets and interests. As always, booking train travel in Canada comes with the expert guidance of our team, customizing your trip to the point of perfection.

Our Featured Canada Rail Vacations

For the past 25 years our team has been designing dream train trips in Canada. Our team regularly travels from coast to coast aboard VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer, discovering new adventures that we can't wait to share with you.

Explore our Canada Rail Vacations by Type

Feast your eyes on Canada with a rail vacation that includes the Last Frontier, the Canadian Rockies, Eastern Canada or the Maritimes. In winter, enjoy the magical scenery of Alberta with our popular Snow Train to the Rockies.

Bucket List Top 10 Best Selling Rail Trips

View our Bucket List Top 10 Best Selling Canada Rail Trips, these scenic train rides are world famous with Canada being home to some of the best train trips on the planet.

Canada Winter Rail Trips

Passing by the snow-capped mountains of the Canadian Rockies, winter by rail feels as though it’s straight out of a storybook.

Canadian Rockies Rail, Drive or Both ?

Wondering whether to take a Canadian Rockies road trip or a train trip? What if we told you there's no need to choose, and that with us, you can do both.

Luxury Rail Tours Across Canada

On our luxury rail tours across Canada you'll not only be dazzled by the scenery outside — you'll also be delighted by the level of pampering you'll get inside as well.

West Coast Canada by Rail | Luxury Lodges

Western Canada’s most luxurious hotels & lodges can be found throughout the region and is a perfect addition to our West Coast Canada Rail Trips.

Canada Places to visit

Atlantic Canada

Banff

Calgary

Canadian Rockies

Jasper

Lake Louise

Montreal

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Vancouver

Victoria

Whistler

Explore by Train | VIA Rail & Rocky Mountaineer

There is no better way to explore Canada than by train. From VIA Rail's famous overnight continental train to Rocky Mountaineer's journey through the Canadian Rockies, explore over 23 of our best rail vacations by train.

VIA Rail

VIA Rail Canada has perfected the art of ferrying passengers across the country's vast and diverse landscapes, all year round.

Rocky Mountaineer

Travelers with a passion for historical adventure should consider the Canadian Rockies Train Tour with Rocky Mountaineer.

The Latest Stories From Our Team

Our vacations are inspired by our own adventures, be it heli-hiking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, taking the train through a winter wonderland, driving along the rugged east coast or searching for polar bears on Manitoba's tundra.

Winter in the Rockies: 9 Best Ways to Warm Up in Canada

Discover the wonder of the Rockies in winter. Learn how to slow down and relax, get active with unique activities, and find festive magic in the mountains.

Three Unforgettable Snow Train Journeys Through Canada

Discover the magic of Canada's winter by rail! Explore snow-covered landscapes and iconic destinations with our top Canadian snow train trips for 2024/25.

An Unforgettable Autumn Adventure in Jasper

Experience Jasper's autumn magic! Discover vibrant fall foliage, mild weather, and fewer crowds in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy exclusive deals for June-October, or book 2025 now at 2024 prices!

Discovering Jasper, Alberta this Summer

Discover the allure of Jasper, Alberta with our exclusive packages! Experience the Canadian Rockies by rail or self-drive and save big with our limited-time offer. Book now!

Unforgettable Canadian Rockies Train Tours

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Rockies with our iconic Rocky Mountaineer train tours.

7 Canadian Train Trips to Book for a Summer Vacation

This summer, watch the beautiful scenery roll past your window, enjoy a gourmet meal in the dining car, and tuck away for the night in a cozy private sleeper car.

The Banff Gondola in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

How to Plan a Winter Wonderland Rail Trip Through the Rockies

With over 23 years of experience planning customized dream trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, will make your trip even more exceptional than you imagined.

What is the Best Train Trip in Canada?

As we wind down what has been an unprecedented year, we begin to strategize: What are the best Canadian train trips to book for 2024? The answer, as always, lays in the uniqueness of the individual.

Canada Rail Vacations REVIEWS

"Thank you for the wonderful job you did in setting everything up, and also for your courteous assistance."

Nick Florida, United States

"This was an A++ experience! I'll definitely use Canada Rail Vacations for our next trip to Canada."

Kathleen Texas, United States

"We cannot thank everyone enough for their professionalism and organisational skills."

Hazel Scotland

"I don't know how I will ever thank you all at Canada by Design for making our trip of a lifetime!"

Ann Australia

"From day one we felt comfortable that everything was going to be special."

Mark Australia

"It was like a Christmas tree fairyland. It was snowing pretty good. So coming from Texas in the summer it was really special, almost magical. "

Anita Texas, United States

" I couldn't be more pleased with the trip! "

Marlene Schillinger Petersburg, Virginia, United States

"It was such a relief to know that we could trust Canada by Design before and during our trip."

Vered Mei-Tal Lutherville, United States

"We had the most fabulous trip to our Winter Wonderland in the Canadian Rockies."

Mary California, United States

"From start to finish Jennifer was very polite and easy-going as well as professional. She offered suggestions when needed and and was on top of all itinerary adjustments and refunds. "

Kim Pennsylvania, United States