“A VIA Rail journey to discover Canada's fall foliage is a must-see for travelers this autumn,” said Pierre Santoni, VIA Rail Canada's Senior Director of Domestic and International Sales. “Many VIA Rail Canada routes travel through pristine wilderness that is almost inaccessible except on foot or horseback. Plus, on longer routes, passengers can mingle in salon-style lounges, savor leisurely meals in the dining car, photograph matchless views from the dome or panorama cars and retire to comfortable Sleeper Cars, making the trip even more pleasurable.”

VIA Rail Canada and its partners offers a selection of affordable packages complete with on-the-ground sightseeing and accommodations, ideal for those that want to catch some of Canada's most stunning fall scenery:

John Steel Rail Tours' Maple Leaf Magicpackage offers the chance to witness Canada's colorful autumn foliage in all of its diversity. The itinerary combines VIA Rail's The Canadian, which operates between Vancouver and Toronto, with the The Oceanroute between Montreal and Halifax in a 12-day/11-night independent journey. The trip takes in many of Canada's most iconic sights, starting from the stunning Pacific Coast and crossing the rugged Rocky Mountains to the sweeping prairies of the interior and the wave-lashed shores of the Atlantic coast's Maritime Provinces—all decked out in their fall finery. Departing Thursdays and Saturdays, the package provides six nights in hotels and five nights of VIA Rail Sleeper Plus Class accommodations with delicious meals prepared by VIA Rail's superb chefs in the dining car and panoramic views from the domed Park Car. Prices start at $1,987.77 USD ($2,169 CDN) per person based on double occupancy. This package is available until December 30, 2014.

The four-day/three-night Fall Colours Qu'Appelle Valley tour from Rail Travel Tours on September 25 - 28, 2014 is timed to showcase the region's autumn foliage and priced at $700 USD ($765 CDN) per person, based on double occupancy. Traveling through Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan between Winnipeg or Portage la Prairie and Melville, VIA Rail's The Canadian provides vistas of fall harvests on the prairie, pristine glacier-carved lakes and glorious autumn forests. Scenic highlights include the 35-mile stretch through the Assiniboine Valley and amazing views from the Uno Trestle. Melville serves as a hub for excursions to Fort Qu'Appele, Esterhazy and visits to the Melville Millionaires Hockey, Heritage and Railway museums. Participants also tour the Potash Interpretive Centre and the Saskatchewan Fish Culture Station, which provides stock for all the province's lakes.

The Quebec City, Rail, Nova Scotia & PEI Tour is offered by Cartan Tours from July 1 – October 9, 2014. This ten-day/nine-night tour begins in the vibrant city of Quebec City and features an overnight ride on VIA Rail's Ocean train to Halifax and access to the dome car where travelers can view the spectacular changing fall colors. Explore the Atlantic Coast by taking a Grayline tour to visit Peggy's Cove, Canada's most photographed fishing village or join an enchanting tour of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Pick up your rental car and take the scenic drive through Cape Breton and then ferry to Prince Edward Island. Priced from $2,429 USD ($2,645 CDN) per person based on double occupancy, the package includes VIA Rail's Ocean Sleeper Touring Class (seasonal operation), car rental, Grayline sightseeing excursion, hotel nights at Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Delta Barrington, Auberge Gisele's Inn and The Great Geroge, arrival transfer and Charny rail station transfer.

See the land of maple trees come to life in this nine-day journey through Canada's heartland with the Maple Explorer Tour, curated by Vacations By Rail. See the remarkable Niagara Falls and enjoy the bustling city of Toronto by night and day. Travel in style on VIA Rail's Corridor route throughout the trip to get from Toronto to Ottawa, Ottawa to Montreal and Montreal to Quebec City. Along the way, explore the nation's capital, cosmopolitan Montreal, and historic Quebec City. Prices begin at $1,744 USD ($1,899 CDN) and are based on double occupancy. This trip departs daily between now and October 16, 2014. The package includes eight hotel night accommodations, Ottawa Amphibious tour, Greater Montreal Tram tour, Niagara Falls Tour, 3 lunches, VIA Rail Business class service between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, and three lunches.

Ride on the rails for a cause when you book the 2014 Exclusive Rockies Fundraiser Promo Tour with Canadian Rail Tours. From October 23 – October 29, travelers can choose to depart from Vancouver or Edmonton in a seven day, six night journey to Jasper that includes pre-night parties, prizes, music, champagne tastings and day trips. Hotel options include nights at the Victorian Hotel, The Sawridge, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Edmonton Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, festivities at Calabash Caribbean Restaurant and Craft Beer Market Restaurant, and an overnight on VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus Class. Aboard VIA, travelers will see the beauty of the Rockies at all points during the day, when they enjoy their meals. Prices for the Vancouver-Jasper trip begin at $2885 USD ($3,147 CND) and Edmonton-Jasper prices begin at $1,818 USD ($1,983 CND).

For more information on VIA Rail Canada and other scenic fall rail getaways, visit: http://www.viarail.ca.