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New York to Toronto Train – The Maple Leaf

When it comes to railway journeys, few are as exciting, famed as the Maple Leaf, the New York to Toronto train operated by both Amtrak and Via Rail. The train takes passengers on an international journey across North America, from the bright lights of New York to cosmopolitan Toronto – the capital of Ontario.  The […]

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The Rupert Rocket – (Jasper to Prince Rupert Train), Canada

The Skeena train (known locally as The Rupert Rocket) offers travellers the chance to ride for two days from Jasper National Park in Alberta deep into British Columbia. The train travels north-west passing snow-covered Mount Robson (the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) and the Cariboo Mountains. There are plenty of opportunities on the way […]

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The Ocean Train – Halifax to Montreal

One of the most popular overnight train journeys in Canada takes you from Montreal in Quebec to Halifax in Nova Scotia. Travelling very comfortably on board the Ocean train, this one night 836-mile journey is fun for all ages. The train has been carrying travellers from Montreal to Halifax for over 110 years, giving those […]

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The Winnipeg to Churchill Train – Canada

Polar bears, beluga whales and Northern Lights, that’s what lies in store for travellers booking a ticket on Canada’s The Churchill Express, the gateway to Canada’s Great White North. Formerly the Hudson Bay Railway, the Winnipeg-Churchill train journeys 1,700km through the northern Manitoba province, from the capital of Winnipeg to remote Churchill, through Saskatchewan. As […]

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The Canadian Train – Toronto to Vancouver

At 2,800 miles, aptly named The Canadian runs the longest passenger train route in north America, from the eastern capital of Toronto to Vancouver on the Pacific coast. The train is operated by Via Rail Canada, the country’s national train operator, and is truly one of the world’s greatest train journeys. Over a four-day trip, […]

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Rocky Mountaineer Train – Canada

Winding its way through rugged mountain passes, forests filled with grizzly bears and grazing crystal-clear lakes, Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer train is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The company operates three distinct rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta, attracting 100,000 passengers every year thanks to its top-standard service and perks like glass-domed ceilings and outdoor viewing platforms. […]