DETAILS
Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada’s five provinces, gliding through rolling prairies, rugged lake country, and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies. This five-star journey features hotel stays at luxurious, historic rail properties bookending four amazing days and nights in Prestige Class aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian. This nostalgic rail experience harkens the golden age of train travel.
- Pricing from
- $8,795
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- Trip Type
- Closer to Home, International Land & Rail Tours
- Departure Dates
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Oct 7, 2027 - Oct 13, 2027
ITINERARY
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day 1
Arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Upon arrival to Vancouver International Airport an Orbridge representative will be waiting to assist with your transfer to the hotel.
As with many Fairmont properties, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver carries a rich historical legacy, having welcomed dignitaries and celebrities since its opening in 1939.
After settling into your room enjoy leisure time to capture the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis or perhaps indulge in the luxurious amenities at the hotel.
This evening relax and mingle with fellow travelers during a special welcome reception.
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day 2
Vancouver • Board VIA Rail’s The Canadian
After breakfast set off on a guided city tour including free time to explore Granville Island.
Later transfer to Pacific Central Station to embark upon The Canadian. Celebrate the departure with a mimosa or orange juice, and toast to the exciting week ahead.
Venture into the Prestige Park car to marvel at the rugged beauty of British Columbia unfolding beyond the windows. Dense forests and pristine lakes provide for endless photography opportunities.
Settle into your luxurious Prestige Class accommodations—a category that redefines train travel through private cabins, panoramic windows and personalized service.
On board, fine dining is a priority. Delight in gourmet meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients served in an elegant dining car.
As you retire for the evening let the rhythmic sound of the rails welcome you to a comfortable night’s sleep.
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day 3
Kamloops • Jasper, Alberta • Edmonton
Navigating through the Canadian Rockies marvel at the scenery along the Fraser River and the incredible obstacles overcome to build a railway here.
One of today’s viewing highlights and photography opportunities is Hell’s Gate, the most narrow (and very treacherous) part of the Fraser River. An impressive display of power, its narrow cliff walls create a funnel for hundreds of millions of liters of water rushing through every minute—double the volume of Niagara Falls.
Later today perhaps gather for a game of cards in the Prestige Park car or admire the scenery from a comfortable chair in the Skyline car.
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day 4
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan • Winnipeg, Manitoba
Observe the shift in topography as you glide between the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Ideally by this point in the journey you have reached a restful feeling of true relaxation—being able to disconnect from devices allowing for more opportunity to connect with each other. Memorable conversations are shared over meals and conviviality abounds in the train’s social atmosphere.
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day 5
Hornepayne, Ontario
This morning wake to boundless landscapes as the journey continues into Ontario. Spot for wildlife during breakfast and take advantage of informative discussions led by your Orbridge Travel Director and the on-board staff.
There will be ample time today for introspection, getting lost in a great book or gathering in the Prestige Park car to sample some of Canada’s top-tier varietals and freshly made hors d’œuvres.
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day 6
Toronto
Today enjoy lunch on board before disembarking in Toronto. Your hotel accommodations are conveniently located across the street from Union Station. The afternoon is yours for city sightseeing or relaxing at the property.
After dinner at leisure rejoin fellow travel companions for a special farewell dessert reception to celebrate this epic cross-country adventure.
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day 7
Toronto • Depart for U.S.
Following breakfast guests departing during the suggested times take the complimentary transfer to Toronto Pearson International Airport for flights home.
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Opened in 1939 in a partnership between the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways—and just in time for a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth—this opulent gem, known as the “Castle in the City,” quickly became a landmark in Vancouver. The hotel has hosted many famous entertainment acts and was once even home to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The recently renovated hotel features distinguished restaurants and lounges, a gym, and a spa.
Room Amenities: Individual climate control, pillow top bed, flat-screen HDTV, Wi-Fi (additional fee), coffee and tea maker, minibar, bathrobes, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.
Fairmont Royal York—Toronto
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929, it was the tallest building in Canada at the time—and featured magnificent architecture and luxury, including more than 1,000 en suite guest rooms, a glass-enclosed roof garden, and a concert hall with a 50-ton pipe organ. It has recently undergone a five-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to combine stunning, redesigned guest rooms with carefully preserved historic elements.
Located directly across from VIA Rail’s Union Station, this elegant downtown property is minutes away from the city’s best attractions and features five restaurants, four lounges, and an indoor pool, gym, spa, and business center. Underneath the hotel begins a 19-mile underground network of shopping and malls, featuring more than 1,200 stores, accessible by the direct entrance from the hotel lobby.
Room Amenities: Individual climate control, pillow top bed, flat-screen HDTV, Wi-Fi (additional fee), coffee and tea maker, minibar, and en suite bathroom with hair dryer.
VIA Rail’s The Canadian
VIA Rail continually renovates and redesigns its fleet—originally built in the 1950s—to retain a vintage, historical feel while providing modern, comfortable, and stylish accommodations.
Aboard The Canadian, you’ll experience an inviting blend of modern amenities with a sense of nostalgia, offering the perfect way to unplug and enjoy nature’s beauty at a slower pace.
The Canadian offers comfortable accommodations, thoughtful service, beautiful views from the domed Prestige Park Car, and gourmet cuisine made by onboard chefs using locally sourced ingredients.
Prestige Class provides an elegantly appointed cabin, including an oversized picture window with blinds, flat-screen TV, modular leather L-shaped couch seating by day and comfortable double bed with luxurious bedding at night, and private en suite bathroom, featuring a shower, deluxe amenities, and hair dryer. Guests in Prestige Class also enjoy priority boarding, private concierge service with in-cabin cocktails and canapés, turndown service, and privileged access to the Park Car.
All cabin beds are doubles. Due to cabin size and layout, separate twin beds are not possible in Prestige Class.
Optional Pre-Tour -Victoria
Enjoy two nights in delightful Victoria—British Columbia’s picture-perfect capital. This colorful pedestrian-friendly city is an ideal spot for whale watching, biking, shopping, and sampling from the wide variety of cafés and restaurants that line bustling Government Street.
Full Itinerary
B = Breakfast
Day +1: En Route from U.S. • Arrive in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Settle into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Explore some of Victoria’s most beautiful downtown sites including: Christ Church Cathedral with its gothic stone architecture, magnificent stained glass windows and Helmuth Wolff organ; Craigdarroch Castle, a stunning Victorian mansion; Bastion Square, site of the original Fort Victoria, with its spectacular views of the local harbor; or the renowned Royal British Columbia.
Day +2: Victoria
Join your guide for an easy half-day walking tour of Victoria featuring a light tasting of delicious local specialties including chocolate, cheese, tea and other treats. Gain insight into the area’s history while strolling the inner harbor, Fort Victoria, Market Square and Chinatown.
The afternoon is open to explore this charming city independently. Enjoy a walking tour of the downtown to appreciate its history and culture or a whale-watching cruise to see the wildlife-filled waters off the coast. Take time for a carriage ride, English-style high tea, or a stroll through some of Beacon Hill Park’s 200 acres. There is an endless array of ways to fill your day. You may even choose to end the day with a renowned haunted Victoria tour or a visit to one of the many craft breweries in town. Your local guide or hotel concierge can help set up a day perfect for you.
Day +3: Victoria • Vancouver • Main Program Begins
Following breakfast explore world-famous Butchart Gardens—a national historic site of Canada replete with lush greens and colorful blooms. Blossoming for more than 100 years, it offers 55 acres of gardens with 900 bedding plant varieties, 26 greenhouses, and 50 full-time gardeners who create a wonderland of beauty everywhere you look.
Afterward take a 20-minute ride to the ferry terminal to cruise over to mainland Vancouver—a passage providing unlimited scenery with the likelihood of spotting various marine wildlife.
After arriving in Vancouver for the main program join fellow travelers at the hotel for a welcome reception.
Pre-tour space is limited. We recommend reserving early for best availability.
(Itinerary subject to change.)
Inclusions
- 2 nights at the Fairmont Empress (or similar) with breakfast each morning
- Guided panoramic city tour plus a walking food tasting tour
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- A 1.5 hour ferry cruise from Victoria to Vancouver across the Strait of Georgia
- Guiding services of an Orbridge Travel Director
- Gratuities to Orbridge Travel Director, local guide, driver, porters and wait staff for included meals
- Airport transfer for guests arriving during the suggested times
| Category | Rate* |
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| Double: | $1,695 |
| Single: | $2,395 |
*Pre-tour rate is per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Unless noted otherwise, airfare not included.
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