Book Now to Experience an Epic Train Holiday Across Canada with VIA Rail

By Railbookers Monday, January 7, 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

Did you know that Canada is second only to Russia when it comes to landmass? That means trying to explore the vastness of its breath-taking wilderness, captivating cultures, bustling cities, quaint towns, and craggy coastlines can be quite the undertaking. Not to mention, some of the most beautiful landscapes the country offers in each province can't be reached by plane or by car. Thankfully, railroad tracks traverse the majority of Canada.

A train ride across Canada with VIA Rail offers you the opportunity to experience some of the planet's most stunning scenery –– stress-free. It's truly the best way to see this corner of the world. "Canada like you've never seen it!" says VIA Rail's website.

For those of you who have never travelled in Canada by train before, you're in for quite the treat! Imagine landscapes that you've only daydreamed about. During a journey, you'll see places so beautiful that you'll be lost for words when they come into view. The pinch-me-is-this-for-real wow factor is undeniable. The vase expanse of wilderness, the shimmering lakes in Northern Ontario, the seemingly never-ending Saskatchewan prairies to the west, and the unforgettable, majestic Rocky Mountains. And remember: The experiences you'll be immersed in while onboard The Canadian (VIA Rail's famous transcontinental passenger train) is just as absorbing as the passing scenery outside your window. From Quebec to Halifax to The Maritimes, Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and Jasper and Banff National Parks, Canada is truly unforgettable.