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It is 50 years since steam locomotives regularly climbed through the spiral tunnels of the Big Hill or rattled over the massive Stoney Creek bridge on the journey across the Rockies, but for our tours the glorious days of Canadian Pacific passenger trains have been created once again. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours for journeys on the Canadian Empress.
Click here for special luxury journeys on the Canadian Express with GW Travel and Guidepost Rail Tours. |
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November 1, 2008 until April 30, 2009, Travellers looking to enjoy a perfect winter spot in the majestic Canadian Rockies can travel in superior comfort by passenger rail aboard VIA Rail Canada’s Snow Train to Jasper, Alberta. Departing from the coastal city of Vancouver, B.C. or Alberta’s capital, Edmonton (which boasts the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America), Snow Train passengers relax in VIA’s award winning Silver & Blue Class or its equally enjoyable Comfort Class as they view herds of elk or moose foraging near the tracks and the looming mountains that rise from the slumbering winter scene of Jasper National Park on the 400-kilometre journey. |
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The Alaska Railroad begins in the seaport of Seward, runs up to Anchorage, past Denali National Park and Preserve and finally to Fairbanks, an almost 500-mile jaunt of day trips throughout Alaska's short summer. Guidepost Rail Tours. |
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Famous around the world, this journey between Toronto and Vancouver through Canada's varied and majestic landscapes aboard THE CANADIAN is one of the most memorable trips of a lifetime.
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Gateway to the remote beauty of Northern British Columbia.
A two day daylight land cruise through the Rockies and Northern B.C., departing three times weekly year-round, and four times during the peak season (mis May to mid October), then from either Prince Rupert or Jasper, where it connects with the CANADIAN. The SKEENA winds through the Yellowhead Pass, across British Columbia's interior plateau and along the mighty SkeenaRiver on a 1,160km route. |
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Winnipeg to Churchill Train.
A 1,700km two-night journey from Winnipeg to Churchill with three weekly departures in either direction, the HUDSON BAY features regional cuisine prepared fresh on board in the dining car, cozy accommodation with shower access in the Northern Spirit sleeper cars and stunning views of the prairies, lakes, forests and tundra en route to Hudson Bay. Visitors from around the world travel to whale-watch, experience the northern lights shimmering in the sky, and, from mid October to mid November, safely observe polar bears in their natural habitat. |
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Exciting getaways to Northern Quebec.
A nature lover's fantasy. Departing 3 times weekly from Montreal, VIA's trains the ABITIBI and the SAGUENAY travel to Hervey Junction then on their respective routes through the lakes and forests of Northern Quebec to Senneterre or Jonquiere. |
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Explore Victoria Island.
On the Malahat you'll discover some of the most beautiful countryside in Vancouver Island between Victoria, at the southern tip of the island, and Courtenay, at the northern end. A very pleasant way to discover the Pacific coast! |
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Atlantic Canada's Overnight train Journey.
Six weekly dpeartures between Montreal, Moncton, and Halifax. Daytime viewing of stunning coastlines and charming towns. Progressive introduction of new Renaissance cars. |
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A unique coastal tour of the Gaspe Peninsula in Eastern Canada. Three weekly departures in each direction between Montreal and Gaspe.
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This 117km narrow gauge railway connects the Yukon's capital, Whitehorse, to the historic port of Skagway and the coastal shipping that calls there. The line passes through the territory of Yukon, British Columbia and Alaska. |
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A new, luxury rail tour provider will begin offering train journeys that traverse most of the U.S. in the summer of 2011. Denver-based American Railway Explorer will have daily rates from $900 per person, depending on the itinerary.,American Railway Explorer will operate 3, 7 and 10 night itineraries. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours for more information on dates and prices. |
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The Empire Builder runs the 3,575 kms from Chicago to Seattle. |
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This Amtrak train runs from St Albans, Vermont to Washington DC |
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This Amtrak train runs from Boston to Chicago. The Western Railroad of Massachusetts was one of the first mountain railroads in the world, crossing the Berkshire Hills to connect Boston with theErie Canal at Albany, New York. |
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Connects Chicago with Oakland, California. |
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The Amtrak "Coast Starlight" runs from Seattle to Los Angeles. A land cruise along the Pacific Coast. |
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