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Canadian Rail Travel
Rail Travel in The Prairies
Endless skies, golden fields and the legendary cross-country route.
Regional overview
Why rail travel is unique in The Prairies.
Endless skies, golden fields and the legendary cross-country route.
- Watch the country open up across endless skies
- Ride one of the world's great long-distance trains
- Reach Churchill — polar bear capital — by rail
Best seasons
June – September for the Canadian; July – November for Churchill polar bears.
Featured rail journeys
Iconic ways to ride The Prairies.
Top destinations
Where the rails take you.
Best experiences
Choose your style of rail travel.
Luxury Rail Vacations
Suites, butlers, fine wine and crystal stemware on rails.
Scenic Rail Journeys
Daylight rides through glaciers, gorges and coastlines.
Rail & Cruise Vacations
Pair an iconic train with a Pacific or Mediterranean sailing.
Rail & Hotel Packages
Add nights in Banff, Lucerne or Kyoto to bookend the journey.
Guided Rail Tours
Small-group escorted journeys with on-board hosts and excursions.
Independent Rail Adventures
Pass-based, self-guided travel — your route, your pace.
Sample itineraries
Three ways to shape a The Prairies rail trip.
Planning assistance
Build the perfect The Prairies rail trip.
Tell us what you're hoping to experience and we'll share ideas, sample itineraries and honest advice — no booking pressure.