Scenic trains in Canada
Canada's scenic trains are bucket-list experiences. Roll past glaciers and turquoise lakes on the Rocky Mountaineer, cross the continent on VIA Rail, or ride into the boreal forest on the Agawa Canyon tour. Here's everything you need to know.
The routes
Rocky Mountaineer
The world-famous luxury rail journey through the Canadian Rockies, running Vancouver to Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise by daylight.
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VIA Rail Canadian
The legendary four-night, coast-to-coast journey from Toronto to Vancouver across 4,466 km of prairies, shield, and Rockies.
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Agawa Canyon Tour Train
A one-day round trip from Sault Ste. Marie into the wild boreal forest of northern Ontario. Best in fall color season.
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The Ocean
VIA Rail's overnight service from Montreal to Halifax, crossing New Brunswick and the Atlantic provinces.
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A two-day VIA Rail journey through remote British Columbia, from the Rockies to the Pacific coast at Prince Rupert.
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Polar Bear Express
The Ontario Northland train from Cochrane to Moosonee, a remote subarctic destination on James Bay.
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Rocky Mountaineer vs VIA Rail Canadian
Luxury daytime scenery or classic cross-country journey? How to choose between the two.
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Best scenic train routes in Canada
Our ranking of every scenic train in Canada, from must-ride to nice-to-have.
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How to book Canadian scenic trains
Tickets, reservations, rail passes, and tips to get the best cabins and seats.
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