Canadian journey of discovery on land and water

Combine a train travel vacation with a river cruise to explore Canadian landscapes east and west with first-class style. Canadian railroads offer exceptional service to most major destinations in the country, whilst river cruises aboard small luxury ships are an incredible way to enjoy calm-water cruising along scenic shores.

Cross-country Canada holiday: Delightful combination

Trans-Canada rail is a comfortable way to really enjoy the scenery of Canada’s diverse regions. Start with luxury rail from the rugged West Coast of British Columbia, taking domed railcars through the Rocky Mountains for a breathtaking experience of this mighty mountain range. First-class rail will take you across the prairies; wild Alberta, Saskatchewan’s endless sky, and through the rolling countryside of Manitoba to the eastern provinces of Ontario and Québec. Leave the soothing hum of the rails for the gentle lapping of river waves as you board the Canadian Empress for an informative St. Lawrence River Cruise to destinations of historic and cultural importance to Canada’s rich colonial past.

Eastern exploration by train tour and river cruise

Silver rails and the world’s longest inland waterway with its series of canals and locks will transport you to distinctive destinations in Eastern Canada. Possible destinations are endless as there is so much to see and do in Ontario and Québec. Toronto, the capital of Ontario and Canada’s largest city, has a vibrant theatre district, world-class shopping at The Eaton Centre downtown as well as a huge underground pedestrian mall, Chinatown, and several museums including the Royal Ontario Museum. Ottawa, the Nation’s capital, is a lovely small city with a downtown core that offers shopping in the historic Byward Market, the Parliament Buildings, the National Gallery of Art, and the War Museum all within walking distance. Along the mighty St. Lawrence passengers can enjoy ports of call including historic Kingston and Fort Henry, Brockville and Fulford Place as well as nearby Fort Wellington, and the charming old cities of both Montréal and Québec City.

Answer the call of Canada’s West

There are a plethora of wonderful opportunities to explore Canada’s Western region by luxury rail. The Royal Canadian and The Rocky Mountaineer offer exceptional service and gourmet meals as they take you along the silver rails to the most advantageous and unique vantage points from which to see wildlife and scenic vistas. VIA Rail’s Skeena is a simply stunning journey through the Rockies to Prince Rupert, with plenty of opportunity to see wildlife like bears, elk, moose and more along the way. Combine the luxury and adventure of seeing Canada’s remarkable Rocky Mountains with a new adventure river cruise in nearby Yukon Territory called The Great River Journey. A 45-foot deluxe vessel follows the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City, a trip made first by First Nations people, settlers, and Klondike prospectors seeking gold in years gone by.