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Western Canada Rail Vacations | Bow River

A Canadian Rockies Rail Vacation is one of those iconic experiences of a lifetime. 

Soak up jaw-dropping scenery punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, towering peaks and turquoise blue lakes, all while catered to by attentive rail staff. 

Whether it's aboard Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rail’s famous Canadian train, your trip can begin in the Pacific port of Vancouver or in the cowboy city of Calgary

Western Canada Rail Vacations INTRODUCTION

From its rugged Pacific coastline to its soaring mountain peaks, lush rainforests and endless vineyards, British Columbia marks the perfect starting point for a Western Canada train vacation.

Neighbouring British Columbia is Alberta - home to five national parks, charming resort towns and the incredible scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Continuously listed as one of Canada’s most beloved destinations, getting here by rail is an experience not easily forgotten. Travel into the heart of the mountains on a Canadian Rockies train trip and experience stunning vistas of verdant river valleys, dramatic rock sheds, lush rainforests and deep canyons. As you enter the majestic 69,000-square-mile mountain range that is the Canadian Rockies, you will become immersed in some of the most dramatic scenes in North America.

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Canada Rail Vacations REVIEWS

"Excellent trip. Well planned out. We were able to get all our additional destinations accommodated. "

Paul Williams Canada

"They not only tailored my itinerary to include activities I liked, but also made my car and hotel reservations, making it no-fuss for me. "

Annette California, United States

"Every part of our trip was well thought out and there were no hitches."

Di New Zealand

"Thanks again, we would certainly recommend you to our friends in Florida!"

Thomas Florida, United States

"Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation that created memories for our lifetime! You did a great job!"

Pam Illinois, United States

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

Marjorie Stock California, United States

"Thanks for a great holiday. The Rockies - awesome, Victoria- beautiful. Whistler- magic."

Mark Sydney, 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

"There isn't anyone I would rather use for travel to Canada."

Emily Tennessee, 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

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