{"id":45064,"date":"2022-10-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?p=45064"},"modified":"2022-10-06T11:50:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T11:50:25","slug":"travel-canada-by-train-with-via-rail-omio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/travel-tips\/sustainability-en-gb\/travel-canada-by-train-with-via-rail-omio\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Through Canada by Train"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With majestic peaks, vast prairies and modern cities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/trains\/canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a> boasts one of the world\u2019s most dynamic topographies. Add friendly people and a culture of acceptance to the mix and you have a dream destination, especially if you want to see it on a coast-to-coast train. Canada\u2019s state-owned rail company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/companies\/trains\/via-rail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIA Rail<\/a>, takes you from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/trains\/toronto-on-pkc6v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toronto<\/a>, the largest city in the nation, through the flat prairies and majestic Rockies to the temperate West Coast (and vice versa). It\u2019s one of the world\u2019s most popular train journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without stopping at too many points, the Canadian (the name of the route) takes roughly four days to crisscross the continent. However, we suggest you take your time and stop off at some of Canada\u2019s smaller cities, towns, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/travel-tip\/under-radar\/europes-best-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Parks<\/a> along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the gorgeous scenery outside your window or the relaxing hum of the train engines, it\u2019s time for an epic Canadian adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Tickets to Canada      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Canada  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toronto&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"44985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Toronto, Ontario\" class=\"wp-image-44985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toronto_RS174_VIA_Station_034C3285_sRGB.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Toronto, Ontario, is Canada\u2019s largest city and the start of your journey. Credit: VIA Rail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before setting off on your cross-country adventure, take a day to enjoy the sights in Toronto. A multicultural melting pot brimming with modern buildings, and the ever-present chance that you might bump into Drake, Toronto boasts historic sites and museums aplenty. As you wander around, you\u2019ll see the CN Tower from all over, and for those who aren\u2019t afraid of heights, a trip to the top affords endless views of the city\u2019s sprawling districts. For sports fans, watching the Toronto Maple Leafs play hockey at the Scotiabank Arena is a must.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With many cultures living together, Ontario\u2019s capital offers plenty of cuisines that\u2019ll have your mouth watering. Head to Chef\u2019s Hall in downtown Toronto, a market space run by the city\u2019s most groundbreaking chefs. At Chef\u2019s Hall, you\u2019ll find a range of stalls offering a slice of Toronto\u2019s diverse culinary scene. With its buzzing atmosphere, this is <em>the<\/em> spot to find Toronto\u2019s coolest foodies. The stalls change regularly but, if you can, head to Ramen Isshin and try the Roasted Garlic Shoyu, a rich, silky soup served with wavy noodles and pork belly <em>chashu<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toronto to Winnipeg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"44991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"VIA Rail\" class=\"wp-image-44991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skycar_RS286_VIA_Travellers_Long_Haul_Ocean_109_sRGB.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Expect comfort and views aplenty on VIA Rail. Credit: VIA Rail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the 1960s, VIA Rail\u2019s trains have been departing from Toronto Union Station in the city\u2019s Financial District. Where you get on the train will depend on the class you\u2019ve booked\u2014so make sure you\u2019ve checked your ticket. Regardless of class, all passengers have access to food carriages and the Skyline, a carriage with extra windows that allows you to enjoy more of Canada\u2019s epic vistas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"44997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Winnipeg, Manitoba\" class=\"wp-image-44997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/winnepeg_shutterstock_1462265795.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the largest city in the Canadian prairies. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the train takes you away from Toronto\u2019s vibrant center, watch the CN Tower slowly sink into the horizon. As the metropolis melts away, it\u2019s replaced with the Great Canada Shields, a landmass that stretches across Canada and the northeast of the United States. The train snakes through boggy wetlands that turn into placid lakes that reflect the vast skies. As you chunter along, you\u2019ll go through boreal forests with towering firs that\u2019ll make you feel ant-sized. When you\u2019re not passing the time being mesmerized by the scenery whirring past, you can treat yourself to a brunch of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs in the dining cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting from Toronto to Winnipeg takes around 36 hours, but has a couple of short pit stops along the way, including Sioux\u2019s Lookout, so you can stretch your legs\u2014or stopover if you so wish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winnipeg, Manitoba, aka the \u201cGateway to the West\u201d is a former industrial town. Once the railroad expanded to this part of the Canadian prairies in the 1800s, Winnipeg saw a boom in transplants and tourism. Today locals use the more colloquial nickname \u201cPeg.\u201d Known as one of the coldest cities in the world, Winnipeg offers plenty of indoor cultural activities. The city is home to Canada\u2019s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, and many other museums and cultural heritage sites worthy of a detour. Before you head back on the Canadian, stop at the theater to catch a blockbuster play such as <em>Network<\/em> or <em>The Three Musketeers<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winnipeg to Saskatoon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"45003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Saskatchewan\" class=\"wp-image-45003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion04_RS352_VIA_Train_CANA024_sRGB.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Entering Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is a thrill. Credit: VIA Rail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you set off from Winnipeg, you\u2019ll leave the endless lakes and towering ferns of Manitoba behind and enter the heart and soul of the Canadian Prairies. Here, you\u2019re spoiled by endless grass and wheat fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. Occasionally, clusters of farms or small enclaves pop up as the train plows through Canada\u2019s breadbasket. These vast plains will take you out of Manitoba and seamlessly into Saskatchewan. As you travel, a voice occasionally appears on the tannoy to explain the area\u2019s importance to the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrive in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, you\u2019ll want to take a detour. Glass skyscrapers jockey for space with large trees. The Saskatchewan River cuts through Saskatoon, with eight bridges connecting the two sides\u2014locals call it \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/countries\/france\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paris<\/a> of the Prairies\u201d because of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Tickets to Canada      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Canada  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" data-id=\"45009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Saskatchewan\" class=\"wp-image-45009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419-1536x904.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419-1568x923.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/saskatoon_shutterstock_1147989419.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Saskatchewan boasts a plethora of magnificent sites. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saskatoon derived its name from a berry that grows locally. The deep purple fruit has a unique flavor that is said to taste like a blueberry but with a sweet, almond finish. The city loves its local delicacy and you\u2019ll find dessert joints all over the city offering their own Saskatoon Berry puddings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the real deal, leave the city center behind and head to the Berry Barn. When you arrive, you\u2019ll find an idyllic farm dedicated to this beloved berry. At the farm shop, you can buy frozen berries to take away, but perhaps they\u2019re not the best thing to take on a train! Instead, enjoy a slice of Saskatoon berry pie, a single-crust butter pastry pie filled with Saskatoon berries and served with ice cream, at their restaurant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saskatoon to Edmonton<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving Saskatoon means you\u2019re around halfway through your Canada by train experience. The flat golden fields of the prairies pass by and slowly grow into rolling, lush green hills where nimble rivers meet fat, sluggish expanses of water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" data-id=\"45015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"Canada natural wonders\" class=\"wp-image-45015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686-1536x884.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686-1568x903.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sescatuan_fields_shutterstock_692687686.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Admire the natural wonders Canada is known for. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is during this part of your train ride that you\u2019ll cross the Railway Trestle Bridge, near the town of Fabyan. Built in 1908, the towering steel bridge is 2,775 feet long and 195 feet above the Battle River. This is the border between Saskachtewan and Alberta, Canada\u2019s fourth largest province. As you get closer to its capital, Edmonton, the vast North Saskatchewan River appears alongside the train track and assists you into the city center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edmonton can have a reputation for only being a transport hub to the northern tips of Canada and the impressive Jasper National Park, but it\u2019s definitely worth sticking around for a day or two to explore Michael J. Fox\u2019s hometown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First stop is the Art Gallery of Alberta, an impressive building that complements the art it holds. The city\u2019s river and the Aurora Borealis inspired architect Randall Stout, a prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of Frank Gehry, to design the gallery\u2019s box buildings and soaring steel curves. This impressive architectural feat holds nearly 8,000 artworks, mostly from Canadian artists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, make your way to Whyte Avenue, just south of the center. This quaint street is now a heritage area and brims with quaint wooden apartment blocks that are only two-storeys high. Near Edmonton University, the Avenue has a relaxed, bohemian feel with plenty of independent coffee shops and boutique stores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Edmonton to Jasper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After some downtime in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/travel\/edmonton-ab-rvunv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edmonton<\/a>, it\u2019s time to really ramp up the spectacle for your trip, as this is where you\u2019ll first glimpse the Rocky Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"45021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Edmonton, Alberta\" class=\"wp-image-45021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edmonton_alberta_shutterstock_1445647262.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Edmonton, Alberta, is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing cities in Canada. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada\u2019s most impressive mountain range, also known as the Rockies, stretches across 3,000 miles and is beloved by Canadians and Americans alike. Any train through the Canadian Rockies affords views that you can\u2019t get anywhere else. From the Canadian\u2019s window, the mountains look almost superimposed against the vast blue sky. The train runs in tandem along the Athabasca River, with the stunning mountain peaks looming on the other side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"45027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion_rockies_02_RS355_VIA_Train_Montagne_VL23632_Flip_sRGB-744x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Mountain High\" class=\"wp-image-45027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion_rockies_02_RS355_VIA_Train_Montagne_VL23632_Flip_sRGB-744x1024.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion_rockies_02_RS355_VIA_Train_Montagne_VL23632_Flip_sRGB-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion_rockies_02_RS355_VIA_Train_Montagne_VL23632_Flip_sRGB-768x1057.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion_rockies_02_RS355_VIA_Train_Montagne_VL23632_Flip_sRGB-1116x1536.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion_rockies_02_RS355_VIA_Train_Montagne_VL23632_Flip_sRGB.jpg 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption>Talk about a Rocky Mountain High! Credit: VIA Rail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The river gives way to gigantic freshwater lakes, where you can catch the reflections of the emoji-like mountains in the still waters. With views like these, take advantage of the Skyline carriage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"45039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jasper National Park \" class=\"wp-image-45039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jaspernational_shutterstock_255015211-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Jasper National Park is one of the many highlights of a cross-country train trip through Canada. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jasper\u2019s train station is a quaint train lodge that\u2019s shadowed by the Rockies and is VIA Rail\u2019s entry point to Canada\u2019s largest National Park. Even if you\u2019re more of a city dweller, it\u2019s definitely worth embracing the adventurer lifestyle when you arrive. Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts an impressive array of both manmade and natural wonders. Maligne Lake, a glacial-fed lake, stuns as does the Glacial Walk, a glass walkway that stands 918 feet above ground. There\u2019s also a menagerie of wildlife waiting to be spotted, such as grizzly bears, elks and bighorn sheep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jasper to Kamloops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"45045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion01_RS333-568x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kamloops\" class=\"wp-image-45045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion01_RS333-568x1024.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion01_RS333-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion01_RS333-768x1386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion01_RS333-851x1536.jpg 851w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainmotion01_RS333.jpg 1053w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><figcaption>The views in Kamloops are amazing. Credit: VIA Rail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, you haven\u2019t seen the last of the Canadian Rockies just yet. As you leave Jasper station, the Canadian Rockies train continues through the National Park. First, you\u2019ll pass through tunnels cut in the mountains, then you\u2019ll head along the Yellowhead Pass, a mountain pass that cuts through the Continental Divide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you continue through this fantasy land, the vast lakes become almost turquoise, and clouds linger daintily near the mountainsides. It\u2019s on this stretch that the train passes Mount Robson, the highest point of the Rockies\u2014hopefully, the clouds won\u2019t hide its majestic presence!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just before arriving in Kamloops, you\u2019ll pass Pyramid Falls, named for the way the water splays across the rock in a triangular formation. You\u2019ll then follow the North Thompson River to Kamloops. Another destination for the more outdoorsy type, the small city offers plenty of hiking trails and golf courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use your time in Kamloops to learn about Canada\u2019s First Nations. Known as the <em>Tk\u2019eml\u00faps te Secwe\u0313pemc<\/em>, the indigenous people of the area play an active role in the city\u2019s politics and wellbeing. The Secwepemc Museum is a park dedicated to protecting the culture and language of the Secwepemc people. The museum stretches over more than four hectares and is full of trails and insightful displays explaining the history of the Secwepemc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Tickets to Canada      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Canada  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kamloops to Vancouver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"45051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vancouver\" class=\"wp-image-45051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vancouver_shutterstock_586737248.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of the prettiest cities on the entire West Coast of North America. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last stretch of your mammoth train ride through Canada. The bombastic landscape of the Rockies dramatically changes to a drier, nearly arid topography. Now firmly in British Columbia, this part of the journey will seem positively short, taking around just six hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The train saunters past Kamloops Lake, a long stretch of water that turns into the Thompson River. After riding around its edges, the train makes its final push to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/travel\/vancouver-bc-g8i2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vancouver<\/a>\u2014a trifecta of mountains, sea and urban expanse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vibrant metropolis, Vancouver boasts a range of activities to keep you busy, from excellent Pacific Rim cuisine to kayaking on the river to hip coffee shops. Leave the skyscrapers in downtown behind and take a stroll to Gastown, the city\u2019s oldest neighborhood. Wander the cobblestone streets and admire the quaint Victorian buildings. Get your selfie at the Steam Clock, a grandfather clock powered by steam, and then make your way to the Vancouver Lookout, a towering Brutalist structure that offers 360-degree views of the city.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve absorbed all of Vancouver&#8217;s delights, the question is, where will the train take you next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traveling Canada by Train: Useful Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"45057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainstation_RS335_VIA_Train_Long_Haul_Canadian_6_b_sRGB-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainstation_RS335_VIA_Train_Long_Haul_Canadian_6_b_sRGB-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainstation_RS335_VIA_Train_Long_Haul_Canadian_6_b_sRGB-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainstation_RS335_VIA_Train_Long_Haul_Canadian_6_b_sRGB-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainstation_RS335_VIA_Train_Long_Haul_Canadian_6_b_sRGB-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/trainstation_RS335_VIA_Train_Long_Haul_Canadian_6_b_sRGB.jpg 1267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains are the perfect way to see any country. Credit: VIA Rail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Canadian train offers three different classes, including Economy class, Sleeper Plus and Prestige.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Economy class only offers seats\u2014so this might get \u200cuncomfortable after a few days!&nbsp;<\/li><li>VIA Rail shares its railway tracks with freight trains, so delays to services aren\u2019t uncommon.<\/li><li>If you buy a direct ticket from Toronto to Vancouver (or vice versa) you cannot hop on and off as you wish. To do this, you\u2019ll need to buy individual tickets for each stop.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you \u200cdecide to stop off on your Toronto to Vancouver cross-country train journey, give yourself at least 24 hours between journeys to ensure you don\u2019t get held up by delays.<\/li><li>Make sure you book all your tickets before your journey starts, to ensure getting a place on the trains.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With majestic peaks, vast prairies and modern cities, Canada boasts one of the world\u2019s most dynamic topographies. Add friendly people and a culture of acceptance to the mix and you have a dream destination, especially if you want to see it on a coast-to-coast train. 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