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Canada Train Trips | Road Trips | Luxury Lodges & Wildlife Tours
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Covering the best of Canada from coast to coast, our long-standing partnerships guarantee quality experiences at competitive rates. So go ahead, explore our suggested trip ideas across Canada and contact us for your free consultation.
Our Featured Canadian Train Tours | Road Trips
For the past 20 years our team has been designing dream train and road trips in Canada. Our team regularly travels from coast to coast aboard VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer, discovering new adventures that we can't wait to share with you.
Explore our Canada | What is there to do?
Feast your eyes on Canada with a vacation that includes the Last Frontier, the Canadian Rockies, Eastern Canada or the Maritimes. Travel by luxury train, witness the Aurora Northern Lights, discover the iconic Fairmont properties and more.
Arctic Polar Bears & Beluga Whales
Walk the frozen tundra to watch the largest bears on earth or see thousands of Belugas migrate to the river.
Bucket List Top 10: The Best Canadian Trips
Discover the best trips in Canada straight from our bucket list, from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast.
Canadian Rockies by Train, Car or Both ?
A Canadian Rockies road trip is a tempting option or should I take a Train Trip? What if we told you there's no need to choose.
West Coast Canada by Train | Luxury Lodges
Western Canada’s most luxurious lodges are the perfect addition to your West Coast Canada train trip.
How to Travel by Luxury Train Across Canada
On our luxury train trips across Canada, be dazzled by the scenery and delighted by the pampering.
VIA Rail or Rocky Mountaineer? What's the Difference?
Learn the difference between the trains, where they travel and which has overnight accommodation.
Our Top 10 Wilderness Retreats in Canada
This country is overflowing with incredible log cabins, luxury glamping resorts and unique floating lodges.
Exploring Fairmont's Grand Railway Hotels
The blending of rail travel and luxury accommodation has a long history in Canada, dating as far back as 1886.
Switch it Up: 10 Unique Trips to Take in Atlantic Canada
Intriguing and alluring, Atlantic Canada calls for authentic experiences in spectacular landscapes.
The best time to see the Aurora Northern Lights in Canada
Witnessing the northern lights is a transformational experience that many people wait years to see.
The Latest Stories From Our Team
At Canada by Design, our vacations are inspired by our own adventures, be it heli-hiking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, taking the train through a winter wonderland, driving along the rugged east coast or searching for polar bears on Manitoba's tundra.
The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Alberta Canada
Discover the top 10 reasons to visit Alberta, Canada's best-kept secret - home to majestic mountains, prairies, desert badlands, vast forests, glaciers and lakes.
How to Plan a Winter Wonderland Rail Trip Through the Rockies
With over 22 years of experience planning customized dream trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, will make your trip even more exceptional than you imagined.
15 Must-Do Experiences in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Most of our itineraries in the Canadian Rocky Mountains offer your choice of included tours. Here we outline what many of those are, plus add an extra few.
How to Plan a Trip to Eastern Canada
Discover how to plan a trip to Eastern Canada, from the nation's capital city of Ottawa and metropolitan Toronto to the historic Quebec City and vibrant Montreal.
21 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver, British Columbia
From iconic experiences like Granville Island and Stanley Park to lesser-known attractions, here are all the best things to do in Vancouver, British Columbia.
What to Expect on Summer Churchill Polar Bear Tours
Summer polar bear tours in Churchill are filled with incredible Canadian wildlife, remote wilderness, authentic activities and local culture.
Why the Yukon Road Trip Needs to Be on Your Bucket List
With thousands of miles of roads, long summer days, friendly locals and scenic vistas, the Yukon road trip has long been a bucket list adventure for many.
7 Canadian Train Trips to Book for a Summer Vacation
Despite the dramatic pause on travel that came with the global pandemic, Canadian train trips are back and beautiful as ever. Discover our favorites.