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If you are looking for a unique and incredible family vacation in Canada, you might consider a train trip with Via Rail. The Canadian, an original flagship passenger train owned by Canadian Pacific Rail, began service on April 24, 1955. The original train route was a bit more southernly than what is used today, but the scenery and wildlife is just as spectacular.

The tour begins with an overnight stay in Toronto, Ontario. Spend your day taking in the sights and sounds of the biggest city in Canada. The next morning, your passenger train tour begins on its journey through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in 6 days. On your journey from Toronto to Vancouver, you’ll pass through Winnipeg, Saskatoon and then to Edmonton and Jasper, Alberta.

By the time you arrive in Jasper, 4 glorious leisurely days of Canadian sight seeing will have passed. In Jasper, you’ll enjoy a half day trip to the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Ice Fields for an Ice Explorer ride on 1000 feet of glacier ice. You can also opt for a trip up the Jasper Tramway for incredible vistas of the joining 3 valleys over the t0wn of Jasper.

After an overnight stay in Jasper, it’s another 2 days on the train trip to an over night stay in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. If you are looking for unique and breathtaking – without the hassle of days of driving – consider a Via Rail tour on The Canadian passenger train.