Canada's History Travel Tours

All aboard to celebrate Canada’s history with Rail Travel Tours, travelling Canada by rail to the Atlantic, Pacific or Arctic coast.

Heritage of Halifax and the Sinking of the Titanic

First 10 bookings get a harbour-view room at our Halifax hotel

Wednesday April 12 to Monday April 18, 2024

Roundtrip from Toronto, Kingston or Ottawa (through Montreal); experience the scenic rail journey through Canada’s Atlantic region and discover the RMS Titanic's links to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This six-day, five-night tour features sleeping car accommodation to and from Montreal and Halifax on VIA Rail’s train The Ocean, including one night and one full day each way to enjoy included meals in the dining car and passing views of the maritime provinces. Our tour director will escort guests during their three-night stay in Halifax on daily visits to attractions such as the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Province House, the Halifax Citadel, Pier 21/The Canadian Museum of Immigration, St. Paul’s Church, the Grand Parade, and other heritage sites. Author Blair Beed will give onsite talks about the Halifax explosion and the Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

Package also features local seafood meals (such as a pan-fried haddock dinner), a tour of the Alexander Keith heritage brewery, a detailed tour information kit and more.

Per Person Double: $3,195 CAD plus HST
Per Person Single: $3,695 CAD plus HST

Please call for Double or Single occupancy pricing. Final payment deadline is February 24, 2024. 

Suggested pre- and post-tour nights at hotels (usually located close to the train stations) to start and end your trip can be booked for you by us — depending on availability. Applicable taxes added to the above prices based on departure city.

Reserve your spot today or ask for more information how you can ride the rails of history!

Call Rail Travel Tours toll-free at 1.866.704.3528.

Across Canada & Mountains in the Spring

Featuring two of the most scenic rail journeys in Canada.

Wednesday June 5 to Tuesday June 18, 2024

Roundtrip from Toronto to Northern British Columbia’s Pacific Coast, this comprehensive tour features both VIA Rail’s Canadian to Jasper, AB and the Jasper-Prince Rupert train to enjoy more mountain views by rail than you thought possible! This 14-day, 13-night package allows you to experience the heritage, size and scenery of the country including the Canadian Shield, Prairies, Rocky and Coastal Mountains. Travel on the Canadian to enjoy the domed observation areas, lounges, and meals, prepared by VIA’s chefs, in the dining car, plus sleeping car accommodations.

Then travel the Jasper–Prince Rupert all daylight train (2 days in each direction) enjoying the views from your assigned seat in the Panorama Dome with its wrap-around windows to delight in the views of both the Rocky and Coastal Mountains, Bulkley Canyon, Fraser and Skeena Rivers, quadruple Kitselas Tunnels and more. The tour also includes hotel stays in Jasper each way, for a total of 3 nights; 2 nights each in Prince George and Prince Rupert, visits to Maligne Lake Boat Tour, Columbia Icefields day trip, North Pacific Cannery Historic Site, Cow’s Bay shopping district, Museum of Northern BC, Winnipeg Railway Museum, and additional exclusive heritage experiences for those that join us.

Please call for Double or Single occupancy pricing. Final payment deadline is April 15, 2024. 

Suggested pre- and post-tour nights at hotels (usually located close to the train stations) to start and end your trip can be booked for you by us — depending on availability. Applicable taxes added to the above prices based on departure city.

Reserve your spot today or ask for more information how you can ride the rails of history!

Call Rail Travel Tours toll-free at 1.866.704.3528.

Amazing Belugas & Heritage of Churchill, Manitoba

Tuesday July 9 to Monday July 15, 2024
Very limited space – call today for all the details!

Travel to the shores of Hudson Bay to experience Manitoba’s wildlife and heritage. This 7-day, 6-night roundtrip tour from Winnipeg to Churchill features train travel in sleeping car accommodations, the combination dining and dome Skyline car, and expansive windows providing views of the passing prairies, Canadian Shield, Taiga and Arctic landscapes. Enjoy a 3-day, 2-night hotel stay in Churchill featuring a boat tour to see the belugas of the Churchill River and the historic HBC Fort Prince of Wales. The package also includes: station to hotel transfers; a tour of the town including the Cape Merry National Historic Site; and a guided half-day historical and ecological tour along the shoreline of Hudson Bay. Additional visits to heritage attractions include the Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Northern Manitoba Interpretive Centre (located in the restored Churchill train station), the Winnipeg Union Station, and exclusive heritage presentations. Some meals included in the package.

Train Section - from $3,495.00 (Per Person Double Occupancy)
Single supplement from $900.00. 

Final payment deadline is May 20, 2024

Superior Colours & Heritage of Northern Ontario Tour

First chance to book!

Sunday September 29 to Thursday October 3, 2024

Reserve now for the fall of 2024 on this popular 5-day, 4-night fall colours tour from Toronto to Sudbury, Ontario, on VIA Rail’s dome car The Canadian for some great fall foliage viewing through the Muskoka region. 

This exclusive package features all-daylight travel with hotel stays each night, plus 2 full travel days on VIA Rail’s Sudbury to White River remote rail service or Rail Diesel Car (like a large bus on the rails and the last of its kind in Ontario!) to see some pristine parts of the Canadian Shield in the fall. Also includes visits to learn about the mining history and topography of the region, Northern Ontario Railway Museum, and White River Museum to enjoy “A Bear named Winnie” presentation, where this now famous bear cub was first adopted.

The final day will be travelling from Sudbury by motor coach, providing the opportunity to tour the Coldwater Heritage Village and Woodrow Homestead. Package includes most meals, plus additional heritage presentations, tour director, detailed tour info kit and more.

$1,495.00 CDN + HST (per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $500.00.)

Final payment deadline is August 11, 2024.