Railroad Trips in Canada

The Canadian and The Ocean

• Via Rail Canada operates Canada's national passenger rail service and offers two long-haul train journeys that between them cross most of the country. The Canadian, which runs between Toronto and Vancouver, is a three-day trip that goes through Ontario past the Great Lakes, across the Prairies and Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. You can travel in a seat in economy class, a seat/berth combination or a private sleeper cabin for between one and four people. Passengers in berths or cabins also have all of their meals included in the price of their ticket. The Canadian leaves from Toronto on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and from Vancouver on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

  The Ocean is an overnight trip from Montreal to Halifax. The train travels along the St. Lawrence River through Quebec before crossing the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. You can book a seat, a seat with a berth or a cabin for one to four people. Passengers in cabins can choose to have meals included in their ticket price. Trains depart from Montreal and Halifax every day except Tuesdays.

  Via Rail Canada

  P.O. Box 8116, Station A

  Montreal, QC H3C 3N3

  514-989-2626

  viarail.ca

Rocky Mountaineer

• Rocky Mountaineer is a privately-owned passenger rail service that offers four rail routes through the mountains of British Columbia and western Alberta. Routes range from a three-and-a-half hour journey between North Vancouver and Whistler to a two-day trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Alberta. Longer trips can be broken up over a number of days so that you can visit areas along the route on your own. Trains have on-board gourmet dining, and local hotel accommodation is included for overnight trips.

  Rocky Mountaineer

  Suite 101 - 369 Terminal Avenue

  Vancouver, BC V6A 4C4

  1-604-606-7200

  rockymountaineer.com

Polar Bear Express

• Ontario Northland, an agency of Ontario province, offers a unique opportunity to see Canada's near north on the Polar Bear Express. The train travels from Cochrane, Ontario, to Moosonee on the James Bay coast. The train has a dining car, dome car for better viewing of the natural environment, and an entertainment car featuring live music. The Polar Bear express runs from Monday to Friday throughout the summer.

  Ontario Northland

  555 Oak Street East

  North Bay, ON P1B 8L3

  705-472-4500

  ontarionorthland.ca