Long days and green or early autumn landscapes enhance the railway crossing.
CANADA · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
CANADA — THE CANADIAN
Crossing Canada by train, from the prairies to the Rocky Mountains.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYCanada
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Toronto → Winnipeg → Jasper → Vancouver
The map loads when you reach this section.
FEATURED
Key highlights
1The Canadian
2Toronto
3Winnipeg
4Jasper
5Rocky Mountains
The Canadian crosses the country between Toronto and Vancouver on a continental crossing that completely changes scenery along the way. Winnipeg, the prairies, Jasper and the Rocky Mountains give way to a journey where distance and rail are a central part of the experience.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Toronto
Arrival and start of the trip in Toronto, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Winnipeg — Identity of the Destination
Time spent on historic rail routes and stations in Winnipeg, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Winnipeg - Main Experience
Time dedicated to sights seen from the train in Winnipeg, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Jasper — Time to Dig Deeper
Time dedicated to scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Jasper, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 5
Vancouver — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to rail routes and historic stations in Vancouver, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 6
End of the trip
Last hours in Vancouver and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Crossing Canada by train, from the prairies to the Rocky Mountains. The proposal gains depth by connecting Toronto → Winnipeg → Jasper → Vancouver, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
I want to design my trip now!Customize your trip
This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.