The Trans-Canada (Toronto Vancouver)

DAY 1 (Friday): TORONTO

Flight to Toronto on request.
Take the Express train from Toronto airport to the city centre.
Overnight at your hotel in the city centre.

DAY 2 (Saturday): TORONTO

Day at leisure for personal discovery of Canada's largest city.
You can visit the Toronto Islands, which lie just across from the city, for a pleasant stroll.
Enjoy the beautiful beaches on Ward's Island and walk or cycle to Central Island for a superb view of the Toronto skyline.
Overnight at the hotel in the city centre.

DAY 3 (Sunday) : TORONTO (Le Canadien train)

9:55 am: Departure of your Le Canadien train from Union Station.
You take your seat in your car and your Trans-Canada adventure begins.
This first leg is the longest: a great opportunity to get to know the Canadians on board. Many of them take advantage of this trip to discover their own country! You can also take part in the short talks organised in the fascinating dome car, which is open to all.
On board the Trans-Canada, you'll travel along the rivers of Ontario and across the great plains to the Rockies.
The panoramic car, offering an immersive view of the landscape, remains accessible throughout the day.
Day and night on board (L, D)

DAY 4 (Monday): ONTARIO - MANITOBA (Le Canadien train)

A day on board the Trans-Canada. Meals included.
You'll be seduced by the landscapes of Ontario and Manitoba that you can admire from the panoramic car.
The time change (-1 hour) extends the experience: in the Toronto-Vancouver direction, the days last more than 24 hours!
In the evening, you arrive in Winnipeg. After a short stop, your epic journey aboard Le Canadien train continues.
Overnight on board (B, L, D) 

DAY 5 (Tuesday): MANITOBA - SASKATCHEWAN (Le Canadien train)

Day on board the Trans-Canada. Meals included.
Every time you cross the border into one of Canada's provinces, the landscape and vegetation change. The vast fields of Manitoba give way to the short, green grass plains of Saskatchewan. From the panoramic car, the change in landscape is very clear. The different lights of the day follow one another, making your journey a spectacle.
Small talks and tastings are organised during the day in the dome car.
Overnight on board (B, L, D)

DAY 6 (Wednesday): JASPER (ALBERTA)

6.30 am: Arrival in the magnificent Rockies.
The Trans-Canada stops in Jasper and will remain docked for almost 3 hours.
You can enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting off to explore the region. You can leave your luggage at the hotel reception: your room will be available at 3pm.
A shuttle bus will take you to the cable car. Once you arrive at the bottom station, your cable-cutting ticket will take you to the top of Mount Whistler at an altitude of 2,200m in just a few minutes.
Lunch available on site (not included).
Return to Jasper by shuttle at your convenience and afternoon at leisure.
Free time to explore Jasper. Possibility of a short hike from the village.
Return to Jasper. Night at the hotel (B)

DAY 7 (Thursday): JASPER (ALBERTA)

On this day you'll climb aboard an "Ice Explorer"! This vehicle is specially designed to travel on glaciers. You'll discover the Athabasca Glacier, one of the 6 main glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, a veritable nugget of the Rockies.
You will discover the powerful Athabasca Falls, as well as Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, the Crowfoot Glacier, the Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise and the Skywalk Glacier.
A hot buffet lunch is provided during the tour. Return to Jasper.
Overnight at the hotel (L)

DAY 8 (Friday): JASPER (ALBERTA)

The day is devoted to discovering the most spectacular region of Jasper National Park (5 hours).
First stop: Maligne Canyon. This 49 metre deep gorge has been carved out by 10,000 years of erosion. A short walk will then take you to the Maligne River, whose bed, at the bottom of a canyon, is punctuated by a succession of roaring waterfalls.
From the canyon, you continue towards Medicine Lake, which "mysteriously" disappears. You then reach Maligne Lake, where a 90-minute cruise takes you to Spirit Island, a world-famous and iconic Canadian island. After your cruise, free time to relax in this enchanting setting or enjoy a fine meal at the lake chalet.
Instead of a cruise, you can take a walk along the boardwalk that runs along the shores of Maligne Lake.
Overnight at the hotel (L)

DAY 9 (Saturday) : ALBERTA - BRITISH COLUMBIA (Le Canadien train)

9:30: Rejoin Le Canadien train for the end of the crossing to your final destination, Vancouver.
Through the window of your compartment or from the dome car, the Rockies and Mount Elbert (4,401m) are revealed in all their splendour. Canyons, dense forest and waterfalls flow past.
Brunch is served between 9.30am and 1pm in the dining car.
Day and night on board (L, D)

DAY 10 (Sunday) : VANCOUVER

8 AM : The Trans-Canada arrives at Vancouver Pacific Station.
Last breakfast on board before leaving Le Canadien for a personal discovery of the capital of British Columbia.
Overnight at your hotel. (B)

DAY 11 (Monday) : VANCOUVER

Day at leisure for personal discovery.
Optional: possibility of organising a whale-watching excursion or a visit to Capilano Park with its famous Suspension Bridge.
Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 12 (Tuesday): VANCOUVER

Free morning in Vancouver before the return flight.
Additional night, transfers, return flight on request.

transcanadian train (ref.)

Your Canadian Transcontinental tour allows you to discover one of Canada's most emblematic trains: VIA Rail "Le Canadien".

LE CANADIEN TRAIN

The first trip on Le Canadien took place in 1955. On board this unusual train, you'll enjoy excellent comfort and impeccable service! You can choose between several classes of service:

• Sleeper cab
  The sleeper cabin carriage is an open compartment with two wide armchairs facing each other. At night, the opposing seats are brought together to form a wide bed and a second bed is folded down from the ceiling (sleeping area: 109 × 178 cm). Heavy curtains provide the desired privacy. A shared washbasin, shower and toilet are available at the end of each car.
  
  
• Sleeper (double compartment)
  In the Sleeper (twin compartment), you have a closed compartment (220 × 151 cm + toilet 84 × 64 cm) at your complete disposal. In addition to two chairs that can be moved freely, your compartment also has a separate toilet and your own washbasin with mirror and socket.
  The shower is only a few metres away and is accessible to all passengers. For overnight journeys, the sleeping car attendant will prepare your bunk beds (sleeping surface: 79 × 180 cm).
  
  
• Sleeper (single compartment)
  In the Sleeper car (single compartment), you reserve a private compartment (196 × 110 cm) with a comfortable seat that converts into a bed for overnight journeys (sleeping surface: 76 × 180 cm). WC, washbasin, mirror and socket are also included. The shared shower in the middle of the carriage is easily accessible from the corridor.
  
  
• Prestige Sleeper Class 
  In Prestige Sleeper Class you can travel in compartments with a private shower and WC.
  The renovated carriages in this category offer additional benefits compared with the traditional sleeper: compartments 50% larger, a 60% larger picture window, minibar service and a flat-screen TV with access to a selection of films.
  Complimentary drinks are served in the compartment on request.

The Trans-Canada (Toronto Vancouver) price - In a 3-star hotel

• In a double/twin room: from € 3,095 / person
• Single supplement: from € 1,025 / person

Upgrade to private comparment on the train possible, please enquire.
We would be pleased to quote for additional nights in Toronto or Vancouver, and for your air travel to and from Canada. 

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Train tickets on board the Canadian in bunk beds
• Full board on the train
• Guided excursion to Jasper (English-speaking)
• Jasper cable car round trip
• Athabaska Glacier excursion: lunch included (DJ)
• Maligne Lake - Canyon excursion: lunch included (DJ)
• Accommodation in a 3* hotel, excluding breakfast
• Local taxes
• French-speaking assistance from Discovery Trains teams

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• International flights to Canada (on request)
• Meals not mentioned in the programme
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (provided by Discovery Trains)
• Private transfers in Toronto and Vancouver
• Sleeper Cabin 2 person supplement: €560 per person
• Sleeper Cabin 1 supplement: €380 per person
• Prestige Cabin supplement (double occupancy): €3,230 per person
• Prestige Cabin supplement (single occupancy): €7,120