Our Cross Country Train Journey on Via Rail's Canadian

Slow Travel Across Canada by Train If you're craving a travel experience that combines comfort, scenic beauty, and a chance to truly immerse yourself in Canada's vast landscapes, look no further than  Via Rail ’s Canadian train. This 5-day cross-country journey offers more than just a ride from Vancouver to Toronto; it’s an opportunity to disconnect, embrace slow travel, and see Canada in its natural splendour. Over the years, after countless hikes and explorations, I’ve come to realize that many travel experiences - though memorable - only allow you to scratch the surface of a place. But when it comes to Via Rail’s Canadian rail voyage, there’s something deeper, more profound about the journey. This isn’t just a way to get from Point A to Point B; it’s a chance to experience Canada’s diverse beauty in a way that few other activities can provide. A Truly Immersive Experience The Canadian Train isn’t just a mode of transportation - it’s a window into Canada’s history and cultur...

Day 5 on Via Rail’s Canadian Transcontinental Train   Our fifth and final day on board Via Rail ’s Canadian began last night when the train concluded its time in the Rocky Mountain range and stopped in the city of Kamloops. Upon departure, we began the run to the west coast and our final destination of Vancouver, British Columbia. Each time we take this voyage, we are reminded that travelling across Canada by train offers an unforgettable experience where each stop, each landscape and each day feel like an unfolding chapter of a greater adventure. Final day on Via Rail’s Canadian If the trip has traversed as planned and on schedule, passengers should roll into Vancouver in the early morning on the fifth day aboard Via Rail’s Canadian . However, as the sun rose over the horizon today, we found out that we were passing through the community of Lytton and were several hours behind schedule. The result being that we would arrive in Vancouver in the early afternoon. This is one of...

Via Rail’s Scenic Train Through the Canadian Rockies   One of the highlights of the voyage on Via Rail ’s Canadian is the stretch between Edmonton, Alberta and Kamloops, British Columbia.   This section of the transcontinental journey is where the train passes through the scenic Canadian Rockies, visits the town of Jasper and takes in sights of Mount Robson and Pyramid Falls.   Quiet Mornings and Scenic Sights   Last night the train moved quickly as the staff hoped to make up time.  Despite their efforts this morning, we are still some five to six hours behind schedule.  While this might sound frustrating, the fact is that if you had to choose a place to be stuck, then Via Rail’s Canadian would be a wonderful option...especially as it passes through the Rocky Mountains!   With the sounds of others quietly waking up and going to get breakfast, we changed our clothes in our bunks and walked to the Skyline dome car.  As the morning sunrise fil...