Book your 2025 Canada rail vacation now and receive 10% off (up to $3,500 per couple) plus up to $700 off Rocky Mountaineer

Canada Rail Vacations | Luxury Canada Rail Trips

Canada Rail Vacations
Book your 2025 Canada rail vacation now and receive 10% off (up to $3,500 per couple) plus up to $700 off Rocky Mountaineer

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

Canada Atlantic Canada Overview

Atlantic Canada

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Banff

Canada Calgary Overview

Calgary

Canada Canadian Rockies Overview

Canadian Rockies

Canada Jasper Overview

Jasper

Canada Lake Louise Overview

Lake Louise

Canada Montreal Overview

Montreal

Canada Prince Edward Island Overview

Prince Edward Island

Canada Quebec Overview

Quebec

Canada Vancouver Overview

Vancouver

Canada Victoria Overview

Victoria

Canada Whistler Overview

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

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

Rocky Mountaineer
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.

Canada Rail Vacations REVIEWS

"We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place."

Anne New Jersey, United States

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

Ann Australia

" We would highly recommend Jennifer and Canada by Design for all of your travel needs. We count ourselves very lucky that we found this 5-star team of travel experts!"

Julie Cass Brisbane, Australia

"We found our experience with Canada by Design to be most wonderful for our Trans-Canada Rail Trip."

Marjorie Stock California, United States

"We would recommend trips organized by Canada Rail Vacationsto anyone who is interested in actively exploring parts of the country."

Astrid Ottawa, Canada

" The whales very kindly decided to perform when I was whale watching. "

Janet New Eltham, United Kingdom

"We did the "Rail & Drive Across Canada" with you & it was wonderful. A Bucket List dream come true!"

Rita Illinois, 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

"I would highly recommend Canada by Design and would certainly use them again when going to another area they service."

Joyce New Jersey, United States

"Overall it was a great way to see the country for the most part. "

Lorraine Squamish, Canada

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