British Columbia is approximately four times the size of Great Britain and is Canada's westernmost province. Our rail holidays in British Columbia explore the majestic mountains and breathtaking scenery of a province which includes the Pacific Ocean coastline and the towering Rockies. On our tours of British Columbia you can explore the exciting city of Vancouver, visit the provincial capital of Victoria (on Vancouver Island) or enjoy a cruise along the shore towards Alaska. Our holidays also explore the small towns and resorts high up in the Rocky Mountains, including Kamloops, Prince George and Price Rupert. Every day of our journey through British Columbia offers a new excursion, a new sight to see and a new experience to treasure.
From the dramatic Pacific Ocean setting of Vancouver, to the laid-back city of Toronto, this incredible adventure takes us across Canada by rail, in style and comfort onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer and The Canadian, two of the world's greatest journeys.
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Soak up the magnificent views that scenic Canada and stunning Alaska have to offer. With a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, and a 7-night cruise through Alaska's sparkling waters, we take in the very best of these two destinations.
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Discover the best of Canada on this truly epic journey from Vancouver to Halifax. Travelling on iconic trains across the entire continent of North America, the view outside your window changes every day, from the towering Rockies to the central plains, the great lakes and finally the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia.
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On this intrepid cross-continental adventure by train, we spend two unforgettable nights in fantastic Toronto, visit the incredible Niagara Falls and travel through the spectacular frosted scenery of the Canadian Rockies.
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Celebrate the festive season with a fabulous holiday on this famous cross-continental train. We spend two unforgettable nights in fantastic Toronto, visit the incredible Niagara Falls, and stay two nights in cosmopolitan Vancouver. Here we enjoy a wonderfully festive sleigh ride on the snow-capped Grouse Mountain.
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Good itinerary - went to right places and enough time in each. All hotels very good. The rail journey cabins are a little cramped but there's nothing you can do about that (no alternative carrier?). Everything around tour was well organised and tour manager did a very good job
First time we had taken an organised tour - wonderful, didn't have to worry about a thing. Perfect mix of organised itinerary and free time.
On a rail tour of British Columbia you will see the highlights of this beautiful Canadian province - including cosmopolitan cities and breathtaking mountain vistas. When you take a rail tour of British Columbia with Great Rail Journeys, you can experience the scenery from some of the world's most famous trains.
If you are crossing Canada from coast to coast on The Canadian, you will travel though the incredible Rockies from the comfort of one of the world's finest sleeper trains. An alternative rail tour of British Columbia allows you to enjoy the views on the fabulous Rocky Mountaineer train, with daytime journeys made in unrivalled comfort - with unbeatable views through panoramic windows.
As part of any rail tour of British Columbia, you can enjoy excursions from the train, including the opportunity to see fascinating mountain wildlife - such as eagles, bears and moose - and guided tours of the towns and cities within the province.
By Katie Shaw
8 April 2019
Iconic rail journeys, authentic cowboy ranches, hungry gators and energetic cities: it’s the final instalment of Tony Robinson’s worldwide rail adventure, and he’s in the grand old USA.
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By Lorna Heatley
4 July 2018
What is it about July that makes countries want to claim their Independence? Yes, we're definitely blaming the month here.
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By Jack Stacey
18 April 2018
There's nothing which quite imbues us with existentialist wonder as an ancient monument from a lost civilisation.
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By Katie Shaw
15 March 2018
Canada is an untamed treasure trove of beautiful, wild landscapes and remarkable native wildlife.
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Wonderful trip - loved every minute of it! So well organised and great variety of places we visited. I would highly recommend this tour.