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Canada / INDEPENDENT RAIL JOURNEYS
VIA Rail
From coast to coast, through mountains, prairies, forests and cities, you can
explore all regions of Canada from the comfort and convenience of modern rail.
VIA Rail operates over 500 trains per week in eight Canadian provinces, with a
network of over 12,500km, making it Canada’s primary passenger rail service.
VIA Rail Routes and Services
The Canadian - Vancouver to Toronto*
This four-night journey departs from Vancouver and travels through the majestic
Canadian Rockies to Jasper and on to Edmonton before crossing the prairies to
Toronto. Travelling in Sleeper Plus class, by day sit back in comfortable armchairs; at
night, attendants will transform your quarters into cozy bunks or a private bedroom.
You will have access to domed lounge cars for 180-degree panoramic windows for
spectacular viewing. Gourmet meals are included in the dining car while travelling
in Sleeper Plus class. Upgrade to the new Prestige class, offering an elegant cabin
that is 50 per cent larger than the cabin for two with a larger viewing window, private
bathroom with a shower and a flat-screen TV.
times per day from central locations. You can choose the value of an economy seat or
upgrade to business class, which offers exclusive check-in, lounge access at the train
station and meals while on board the train.
The Ocean - Montréal to Halifax
The Ocean train makes an overnight journey along the St. Lawrence before crossing
the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The train leaves Montréal just as the
sun sets over the fertile farmlands carpeting the southern shores of the St. Lawrence
River and the Matapédia Valley, arriving in misty Chaleur Bay early the next morning.
After breakfast, enjoy lessons on lobster traps, wine sampling and other activities in
the panoramic car. You can choose the value of an economy seat or upgrade to the
Sleeper Plus class for a cozier overnight accommodation.
*All routes are available in reverse.
The Skeena - Jasper to Prince Rupert*
The Jasper to Prince Rupert train makes a two-day journey from the rugged splendour
of the Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies to the stunning beauty of the
Pacific Coast. You will disembark the train in Prince George for an overnight stay before
continuing for a full day on the train to Prince Rupert. Choose the relaxing ambience
and attentive service of economy class (available all year), or upgrade to touring class
to enjoy exclusive access to dome car seating and meal service at your seat. Touring
class is available on set departures from mid-June to late September.
The Arctic Adventure - Winnipeg to Churchill*
You will watch the beautiful Manitoba landscape transition from majestic prairies
to towering boreal forest, to the barren beauty of the tundra on this 1700-kilometre
journey to Churchill. Churchill is known as the polar bear capital of the world, has
an abundance of wildlife spotting opportunities (including Beluga Whales) and
spectacular northern lights viewing opportunities. This service is available year round
with the option of an economy seat or Sleeper Plus class.
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The Canadian
The Corridor Service - Toronto to Québec City*
Jasper to Prince Rupert
This is a very convenient, comfortable and scenic way to travel between the key cities
of Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City. Services depart multiple
The Arctic Adventure
Canada
The Corridor Service
The Ocean
Churchill
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
Prince Rupert
Prince George
Vancouver
SASKATCHEWAN
MANITOBA
Edmonton
QUÉBEC
ONTARIO
Jasper
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Toronto
Jasper to Prince Rupert Route, Winter | VIA Rail
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Rimouski
Cambellton
Rivere-du-Loup
Bathurst
Québec City
Miramichi Moncton
Truro
Amherst
Ottawa
Montréal
Halifax
Kingston
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