Canada's History Travel Tours

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 prices below based on departure city. Call Rail Travel Tours toll-free at 1.866.704.3528.

Amazing Belugas & Heritage of Churchill

2 weekly departures roundtrip from Winnipeg, Manitoba in July 2026

Very limited space – call today for more details and to book!

Travel to the shores of Hudson Bay by rail to experience Manitoba’s wildlife and heritage. 

This 7-day, 6-night round-trip self-guided package from Winnipeg to Churchill features train travel in sleeping-car accommodations, with 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 a bus tour to the Cape Merry National Historic Site, a guided historical and ecological tour along the shoreline of Hudson Bay, and the former cold war rocket range and research station. 

Additional heritage attractions to visit during your free time include the Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Northern Manitoba Interpretive Centre (located in the restored Churchill train station), the town complex and more. 

Full details will be provided in a travel information kit with rail route guide and detailed itinerary. 

Sleeping car space includes: semi-private Train Berths/Sections, Cabins – 2, Upgraded Cabin 2/3 or Single Cabin-1 .

Call for pricing and date availability as reservations need to be booked early.

Final payment deadline is May 20, 2026.

Superior Colours & Heritage of Northern Ontario Tour

Book early on this tour to enjoy Northern Ontario's heritage and scenery.

Sunday October 4 to Thursday October 8, 2026

Reserve now for the fall of 2026 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.

$1,695.00 CDN + HST (per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $600.00.)

Final payment deadline is August 14, 2026.

Ring in the New Year by rail for VIA Rail’s 50th Anniversary 

Featuring the world-renowned train The Canadian and visit to Vancouver 

First 10 bookings will get a special heritage souvenir 

Wednesday December 30, 2026 to Friday January 08, 2027 

Round trip from Toronto to Vancouver, travel on VIA Rail’s flagship train The Canadian to ring in the New Year and celebrate the 50th anniversary of VIA Rail Canada’s formation. 

This 10-day, 9-night package allows guests to enjoy scenic views from your assigned sleeping car, lounges or dome cars of the Canadian Shield, Prairies and the Rocky and Coastal mountains, as well as meals in the dining car prepared by VIA’s chefs. You’ll stay overnight in a downtown Vancouver hotel and enjoy visits to the Maritime Museum of Vancouver, Granville Island Market, Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, Engine #374 Pavillion (to see the steam locomotive that pulled the first passenger train into Vancouver in 1887), Flyover Canada show at Canada Place and more. Depart from Pacific Central Station on the eastbound Canadian for the return journey to Toronto. 

Package also includes time to explore the park town of Jasper, Alberta, Vancouver transfers, tour guide, info kit and more. 

Please call for Double or Single occupancy pricing. 

Final payment deadline November 12, 2026.

Halifax Heritage & Anniversary of the Titanic sinking

First 5 bookings will get a harbour view room at our Halifax hotel

Saturday April 10 to Saturday April 17, 2027

Round trip from Toronto or Ottawa (through Montreal), experience a scenic rail journey across eastern Canada to mark the 115th anniversary of the Titanic disaster and discover its connection to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This 8-day, 7-night tour features sleeping car accommodations and locally prepared meals for one full day and one overnight each way between Montreal and Halifax on VIA Rail’s train The Ocean. Enjoy a 5-night stay in Halifax visiting such attractions as the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel, Naval Museum of Halifax, Pier 21 and more. A highlight will be exclusive talks with author Blair Beed at the sites of the Halifax Explosion and Titanic victims’ graves at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery. Enjoy a day trip to learn about the loss of the SS Atlantic followed by visits to scenic Peggy’s Cove and Mahone Bay. 

Package also includes some seafood meals, transfers, tour guide, info kit and more.

Please call for Double or Single occupancy pricing.

Full payment deadline February 1, 2027.