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History and Culture

Limited Offer: Upgrade your Canadian train journey in 2023

Culture and history rail vacations

Whether you have a penchant for French architecture or a palette for Indigenous cuisine, we know exactly where you need to be to soak in Canada’s history and culture. Our cultural trips go beyond bus tours of Canada’s main hotspots to include the hidden gems you can only find on small group tours led by local guides.

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Indigenous Guides share their culture

Canada’s diverse First Nations communities share a deep connection to the land that has evolved over thousands of years, and each has a fascinating tale to tell in story and song. Extraordinary experiences and authentic tours await!

Plan your trip with a Canadian Insider

You know that friendly character you met in the local café who told you to visit that well-kept regional secret which turned out to be the best part of your holiday? That's us.

Have everything organized for you

By this stage, you're already having dreams about mountains, moose and maple trees. We combine your personal preferences with our insider knowledge to save you hours of pointless internet trawling.

Get help when you need it

You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.

Need advice?

We’d love to help. Discuss your trip with a Canadian Insider.

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Prestige Class Credit

Canada Coast to Coast by Train

Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax

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Canadian History and Culture by Rail

Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City

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Limited Time Promotions

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Upgrade your train journey across Canada

Receive a credit of up to $1,800 per couple toward an upgrade to Prestige Class onboard VIA Rail.

Or book in Sleeper Plus Class to enjoy up to $900 per couple in travel credits toward hotel nights, excursions, and more.

Book by Feb 28, travel between Apr 15 – Oct 31, 2023

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Elevate your Rockies trip in 2023

Book a qualifying Canadian Rockies trip to receive up to $700 per couple in travel credits. Credits can be used towards hotels, upgrades and tours, such as:

An extra night in Vancouver
A room upgrade at Fairmont Lake Louise
A food tour in Jasper

Book by Feb 28, travel between Apr 15 – Oct 31, 2023

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A stack of loonies with a Canadian flag behind them

Learn The Lingo: 10 Slang Terms in Canada

It’s day three of your trip to Canada and you’ve already been asked if you packed your toque (pronounced toohk) and whether or not you have any loonies in your pocket. It’s enough to make a first-timer’s head spin, so perhaps you need to sit down and relax on the nearest chesterfield (whatever that might be).

Canada has two official languages – English and French – but perhaps a third should be designated as well: Canadian slang, that curious tangle of culturally specific idioms you need to be a resident to fully understand. But don’t worry: this story will help you navigate the nation’s thorny linguistic jungle as if you were born here.

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