Globus Great Canadian Rail Journey(CZ)
14 Day Tour from Toronto to Vancouver
Redirect your train of thought on this epic rail journey across captivating
Canada. Nestled in your first-class, art deco train car aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you can cruise and snooze your way through five picturesque provinces – although you won’t want to miss a moment of the panoramic scenery outside your window. After feeling the energy of
Toronto and the mist of
Niagara Falls, you’ll board your premier transcontinental train to chug past the sparkling lakes of Ontario, the golden prairies of Manitoba, the winding rivers of Saskatchewan, and the sun-dappled forests of Alberta. But the journey doesn’t conclude at the end of the line. You’ll continue by luxury motorcoach to the most beautiful national parks of the Canadian Rockies, including
Jasper,
Banff, Yoho, and Glacier National Park. Roast s’mores at a riverside barbecue in historic Kamloops before s’more fun in the British-infused city of
Victoria and the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN TORONTO |
| | Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| Day 2 | TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS |
| | TORONTO Scenic drive along the shores of Lake Ontario en route to Niagara Falls. NIAGARA FALLS Sightseeing cruise below the falls. TORONTO Dinner atop the CN Tower this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO |
| | TORONTO Orientation drive. VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Embark on a 3-day scenic train trip to Western Canada. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA |
| | VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip through Ontario en route to Winnipeg for a brief stop. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN |
| | VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip through Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 | VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN– ALBERTA–JASPER |
| | VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Scenic train trip along Alberta’s Yellowhead Route en route to Jasper for disembarkation. JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive before free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 7 | JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE |
| | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning. MALIGNE LAKE Narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jasper with an Athabasca River rafting trip. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 8 | JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF |
| | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide followed by a scenic drive over Sunwapta Pass. LAKE LOUISE Visit to the lake en route to Banff National Park. BANFF NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 9 | BANFF |
| | BANFF NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 10 | BANFF–KAMLOOPS |
| | BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through Glacier, Yoho, and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks. KAMLOOPS Put your feet up in historic elegance in this beautifully rugged setting at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred-racing stable, the 55-acre riverfront property retains its original Manor and Carriage Houses, renovated into first-class luxury lodging. [LF] Your stay includes a private authentic barbecue dinner alongside the Thompson River—complete with handmade s’mores! (B,D) |
| Day 11 | KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA |
| | KAMLOOPS Drive to Vancouver. VANCOUVER Scenic BC Ferry crossing to Victoria, Vancouver Island. VICTORIA Orientation drive through Victoria includes Beacon Hill Park, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 12 | VICTORIA |
| | VICTORIA Free time this morning and afternoon. Visit to [LF] Butchart Gardens, listed as a National Historic site, this botanical oasis made of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens brings fairytales to life. Enjoy the gardens and a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse. (B,D) |
| Day 13 | VICTORIA–VANCOUVER |
| | VICTORIA Scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands en route to Vancouver. VANCOUVER Guided sightseeing. Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 14 | VANCOUVER |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
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Globus Pricing Details
Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase. Any applicable Goods and Service Tax (GST) and/or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Canada are additional. Taxes will be calculated and listed at the time of booking, prior to payment being collected.
Globus Notes
Due to the frequent use of this railroad for other services, delays may occur during the journey.One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin.