Sleeper berths and panoramic cars sell quickly on both iconic routes. Compare VIA’s transcontinental schedules with Rocky Mountaineer’s daylight service, study fare classes, and hold dates before flights. Build layovers for trail days in Jasper, and pack curiosity for diner-car conversations.
Reserve Broken Group campsites early, or join a guided Haida Gwaii expedition for cultural depth and safer crossings. Confirm dry suits, charts, group rescue practice, and bear-safe food storage. After paddling, hot springs or cedar smokehouses add restorative warmth and unforgettable storytelling.