Canada offers some of the most dramatic and diverse wildlife viewing in the world. Scenic train tours with VIA offer you the ultimate way to experience some of the most exciting wildlife while traveling in comfort.
From the world-class hospitality and cuisine of the dining room to the unobstructed 360-degree view of the observation car, there's no better vantage than Canadian rail travel for enjoying this country’s breathtaking natural beauty and exceptional animal inhabitants. After falling asleep to the relaxing rhythm of the rails, you'll arrive at each destination rested and refreshed, and ready to set out on an unforgettable local wildlife adventure.
To book VIA Rail tickets or Canadian rail travel and wildlife tours packages, or for questions and custom itineraries, please speak with one of our train travel specialists at toll free 1-888-730-9500.
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Rail and Wildlife Highlights
Rail and wildlife tours to the West Coast offer the ultimate destination for whale watching trips to observe the majestic creatures in their natural habitats. Explore the waters of the Johnston Straight to see pods of impressive Orcas, and visit the wonders of Pacific Rim National Park for the gargantuan Grey whales. View the incomparable Grizzly Bear after a floatplane trip to an exclusive lodge in the rainforests of Vancouver Island or in combination with a Badlands tour in the natural splendor of Alberta.
The Canadian Rockies host special opportunities for wildlife viewing. Deer large and small graze the grassy meadows of the foothills, from shy mule deer to elk and the great moose. Nimble-footed goats and bighorn sheep nibble at alpine grasses, seeming to pose on mountainsides just to create a picturesque scene for rail travelers. In addition to black and grizzly bears, you might glimpse shy predators like wolves, wolverines, or mountain lions.
Travel aboard VIA Rail's Hudson Bay to Churchill, Manitoba for the annual migration of the Polar Bear. Spend two days Polar Bear Watching in the desolate beauty of the tundra, viewing and photographing the magnificent creatures from the safety and comfort of a Tundra Buggy®. If quieter creatures are more your style, take a zodiac tour from Churchill to see the mischievous beluga whales frolicking in the frigid waters of Hudson's Bay.
From great whales on either coast, to shy and charismatic predators like coyotes or the white "Spirit Bear", to herds of goats and caribou, Canada offers rail travelers almost limitless options for spectacular wildlife viewing.
Browse our full selection of VIA Rail scenic train rides and wildlife tour packages here.
To book VIA Rail tickets or Canadian rail travel and wildlife tours 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.