Should you see Canada by rail or by car? Why not both. Imagine having the leisure to experience breathtaking Canadian scenery while crossing vast distances in luxury, then stopping at featured destinations to explore at your own pace in a rental car. After your private sojourn, board the train again for the next relaxing leg of your journey and on to the next adventure. With a Via train "rail and dive" vacation, you can indulge in the relaxation and comfort of Canada by rail with all the freedom of the most exciting self drive holidays.
To book rail and self drive holiday packages, or for questions and custom itineraries, please speak with one of our train travel specialists at toll free 1-888-730-9500.
For travelers outside of North America, click here for our International toll free numbers.
Rail and Drive Highlights
Ride the rails through the splendor of the
Canadian Rockies, then make your own way to the finest Rocky Mountain lodge resorts nestled in the remote wilderness. Soak in a hot tub at the side of a glacier-fed lake or hike forested trails for a glimpse of alpine wildlife or a pristine mountain steam. Explore famous
Jasper National Park and take a "snow coach" to the Columbia Icefields, and stroll right out on to the Athabasca Glacier. Then take the tracks to the scenic
west coast to tour Vancouver Island by car to enjoy whale watching, rainforest nature trails, or kayaking in Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park.
Discover the charm and magic of
Québec and the
Maritimes as you make your way across "La belle province" in style. Start in Montréal before riding across the lovely Québec countryside to experience the east coast at your own pace in an easy-going car tour of the stunning coastline and historic cities of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Enjoy the warm hospitality, beautiful scenery, and sumptuous cuisine of the Maritimes, then add the ultimate luxury to your car-and-train dream vacation with a romantic dinner cruise on a St. Lawrence riverboat.
Take the vacation of your dreams with the ultimate luxury and freedom of your own unique rail and drive experience.
Browse our full selection of VIA Rail Canadian train and self drive holidays here.
To book rail and drive vacation packages, or for questions and custom itineraries, please speak with one of our train travel specialists at toll free 1-888-730-9500.
For travelers outside of North America, click here for our International toll free numbers.