VIA Rail Tours: The Canadian

Toronto - Winnipeg & Jasper - Vancouver (3 times weekly)

To book or for more information call one of our sales consultants on
020 7616 9184 or 0141 223 7515

The Canadian is one of Canada’s most famous services. It travels return between Toronto and Vancouver. Book a full three-day and three-night journey and explore Canada’s diversity in comfort and art-deco style, as you explore the majestic Rockies, big-sky country and the enchanting lakes and forests of Ontario. Other stops include Sudbury Junction, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Kamloops.

Make your own history as you retrace the western transcontinental route that, early last century opened up the West.

Between Sudbury Junction and Winnipeg, you can get off anywhere you want, even where there is no scheduled stop! How? Simply by requesting a special stop! This service is specially designed for outdoor enthusiasts who wish to get off in the midst of the forest.

Year round the Canadian departs three times per week from Vancouver and Toronto, and is scheduled to ensure daylight viewing of the Rockies. There are two classes of service: Comfort and Silver & Blue. See below for more details.

		Comfort Class		Silver & Blue Class
				Off Peak			Peak
From	To	Off Peak	Peak	UB	LB	B	UB	LB	B
Toronto	Winnipeg	£143	£235	£279	£328	£422	£457	£538	£691
Toronto	Edmonton	£212	£349	£340	£399	£512	£558	£656	£840
Toronto	Jasper	£239	£393	£377	£443	£569	£617	£727	£932
Toronto	Vancouver	£291	£477	£503	£592	£759	£825	£971	£1,245
Vancouver	Edmonton	£118	£195	£260	£306	£392	£426	£502	£643
Jasper	Edmonton	£64	£104	-	-	-	-	-	-
Vancouver	Jasper	£89	£145	£226	£265	£340	£370	£435	£557

Phone our reservations team for reverse direction prices and different classes.

Comfort Class

Comfort Class offers true stretch-out comfort, complete with footrests and reclining seat backs.

By day enjoy the scenery from the large picture windows, stroll down the wide aisles, enjoy a meal in one of your designated dining facilities or purchase a snack and beverage offered at your seat or from the buffet counter.

At night, the seat area is your nest, with individual reading lights and Via Rail pillows and blankets.

Plus a warm and friendly mood always awaits you in the Skyline car for games or a casual meal, and you will definitely want to check out the 360 degree scenic dome.

Silver & Blue Class

Treat yourself to the legendary, all inclusive land cruise that has won the hearts as well as awards for its service. Silver & Blue class passengers enjoy the entire rear of the train, where cosy private rooms and semi-private compartments lead to the Park car with its intimate Mural lounge and wraparound windows of the Bullet lounge. On the upper level, passengers will find the 360 degree scenic dome.

Whether you choose a berth, a single, double or triple bedroom, there is a Skyline car nearby with its own scenic dome, a lounge and a gathering place with various activities where an Activity Coordinator holds court.

As a Silver & Blue class passenger, you enjoy pre-boarding privileges and priority baggage handling at major stations, comfortable sleeping quarters and access to a shower. Special touches include a shower kit, a duvet, a guest directory, 24 hour complimentary tea and coffee service and courteous staff attentive to your every need.

Breakfast, lunch and your evening meal are all freshly prepared by the on-board chef. Your fare includes all meals, and there is a selection of fine Canadian wines available for purchase.