The Golden Age of Rail Travel - Island Style

Riding the rails from Victoria in the South Island to Courtenay, VIA Rail offers daily passenger train service along the Island corridor.  You can slow down and leave the driving to the engineer, while you marvel at spectacular views through mountains, forests and rural farmland areas. Riding the rails from Victoria in the South Island to Courtenay, VIA Rail offers daily passenger train service along the Island corridor.  You can slow down and leave the driving to the engineer, while you marvel at spectacular views through mountains, forests and rural farmland areas. Feel the rhythym of the tracks lull you into a peaceful frame of mind as you make your way to Qualicum Beach. Once you are here, pop across the street from the train station to check out the amazing paleontology collection at the QB Museum, and then wander into town for an afternoon (or longer) of shopping, dining, and exploring.