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.

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.