What is the best time of year for a Canadian train trip?

While most people would think that Summer is the best traveling season, in reality, the best time of year to take a train across the Canadian countryside is in the Fall or early Wintertime. This time of year offers cheaper hotels, fewer crowds, and beautiful weather.



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Luckily, Canadian train trips cross most of it, and the journeys allow you to take in some of the world's most spectacular scenery, stress-free. Some of the country's most remote—and beautiful—spots lack road access, so a train ride may also be the only way to visit.

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Canada is a vast country whose climate varies extensively from the East to the West. Although many people favour Summer for their vacation, as they think it's too cold the rest of the year, the best time of year to visit Canada is between September and November for a number of reasons.

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Does Rocky Mountaineer have sleeper cars? No. Our daylight rail journeys through the Canadian Rockies and American Southwest are scheduled to show guests all of the scenery. We offer packages with hotel accommodation options pre- and post- your rail journey, and all include accommodation in the mid-point destination.

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How long does it take to cross Canada by train? Without stops, it takes five to six days to cross Canada by train, if you go coast to coast. Travelling between Toronto and Vancouver takes four days.

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What is the Best Train Trip in Canada?
  • Calgary Stampede and the Canadian Rockies Train Tour.
  • Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge & Canadian Rockies Rail Trip Combo.
  • Canadian Rockies Winter Rail Wonderland.
  • Grizzly Bears & The Canadian Rockies Rail Vacation.
  • Majestic Canada Rail Vacation through the Rockies.


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Train holidays with VIA Rail are a more economical way to experience Canada. Unlike the Rocky Mountaineer which offers daylight only services, the VIA Rail trains operate throughout the day and night getting you to your destination sooner.

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It's hard to advise on how much spending money you should budget for as everybody has different tastes and spending habits. A good guideline is between $250 and $300 (Canadian Dollars) per week. Some will find this is more than enough whereas others will use this up in a couple of messy nights in the pub!

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Budget Travel vs Luxury Travel Budget travelers to Canada should plan on spending up to $100 per day, which includes a night's stay at a campsite, hostel, dorm or budget hotel, food from supermarkets or fast food restaurants, public transportation and limited attractions.

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The Toronto to Vancouver sleeper train cost depends on the train class you select and the date you choose to travel. Fares for a cabin for two in Sleeper Plus Class start at approximately $2000 per person. Fares for Prestige Class cabins start at approximately $5000 per person.

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There are many scenic train rides in Canada, but The Canadian, i.e. the train between Toronto and Vancouver, offers the most varied landscapes. The most popular section of this train journey is the ride in the Rocky Mountains, before, during, and after the train's stop in Jasper.

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