Following the tracks of Queen Elizabeth
01/06/2022 · By Karen Overend
Follow in the tracks of Queen Elizabeth on a majestic journey with Great Rail Journeys. Read our blog for insights into this fascinating royal adventure.
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2025 Tour code: CCG25
About the tour
A spectacular overland adventure showcases the beautiful and varied landscapes for which the world's second largest country is famed.
Landing in characterful Vancouver, we explore the majestic west coast's jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains, rushing rivers, glacial lakes and pristine forests before boarding the iconic Canadian train for a three-night journey across the plains and grasslands to shimmering Toronto.
After marvelling at the breathtaking beauty of the wondrous Niagara Falls, we continue eastwards, through vibrant Montreal and venerable Québec City to gorgeous Nova Scotia and its enchanting coastal towns.
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Meeting our fellow travellers and Tour Manager at London Heathrow this afternoon, we board a flight to the west coast of Canada, arriving in Vancouver early evening local time.
The city is regularly regarded as one of the world's most desirable places to live, thanks to its charming atmosphere amid the incredible setting of mountains and the Pacific coast. Blending the vibrancy and culture of a cosmopolitan city with spectacular scenery, Vancouver calmly impresses its many visitors.
Our hotel is a short distance from both Downtown and this picturesque city's gorgeous harbour. After check in there is a free evening to unwind or head out to try some of western Canada's finest cuisine. Top class seafood, such as salmon, oysters and Dungeness crab can be found in many of the city's restaurants. With a multicultural population, you can also find delicious local versions of Asian and Mexican dishes.
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4.0 / 5 · 67 reviews
Janet King
Submitted 3/Oct
Trains ran very late - the Canadian 8hours and the Ocean 5 hours late. This lead to travelling in the dark unable to see the views. On the Canadian there were several of us expecting to be in a cabin due to the wording of your information not a berth in the corridor. The food was excellent however. As the train was so late we missed the time to look round Toronto. Some of the organised tours did not really give enough time to look round places. Misleading information continues in your new brochure as the Rocky mountaineer is not part of this tour as it states. I would not recommend your company for this trip.
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Glenn Charlton
Submitted 27/Sep
We loved the train rides and spectacular scenery. Canada is a beautiful country. Food on the train was excellent. But, there were too many venues on excursions not allowing enough time for any 1 or 2. Inadequate details prior to trip in terms of what to expect (train amenities, dress codes, length of bus trips, etc.. Tour guide was efficient and pleasant but had not been given enough information and was new to this trip. No name tags, list of participants, or activities to allow travelers to interact. Cost was actually much higher because we were on our own for a large number of meals.
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Heather Yates
Submitted 21/Jul
It was an amazing experience. There are some areas that could have been improved on and these have been reported to our amazing tour guide, Margaret Bryant, who was a wonderful person and did a fabulous job keep everything running as smoothly as possible. It was full of new experiences and new sights, although I did add on a trip to visit relatives at both ends of trip which made it extra special for me. Also we flew straight back from Halifax, whereas the rest of the group had to fly to Montreal to fly back to Heathrow, which could not have been much fun. We were well looked after, fed and entertained on the 3 day train ride. The overnight train was no so comfortable and no entertainment, but we did get fed. Very few other meals supplied, which might give a good opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers. Do recommend but be prepared to make own arrangements at certain venues such as own sightseeing or wildlife tours, seaplane flights, "Fly over Canada" 4D experience, as some examples.
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Stephen O'Grady
Submitted 14/Jul
Wonderful 16 day trip. Our tour guide for all 16 days was very efficient, always had things under perfect control. I don't recommend the trip for anyone with any physical issues either young or old. Constant changes from hotels to buses to trains was difficult at times for some people. Hotels were perfect and meals on the train were excellent.
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Richard Sauer
Submitted 12/Jul
Too much sitting time between trains and long coach rides. Sleeping on train (4 nights) difficult even though we had a cramped private cabin. Glad we did it but no more overnight train rides.
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John Oxley
Submitted 16/Jun
Exhausting but very enjoyable
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