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Explore
Canada
by train
YUKON
Canada – it’s a wealth of treasures waiting to be explored: breathtaking stretches
of unspoilt nature, stunning national and provincial parks, world-class museums,
international festivals, and a colourful mosaic of languages and cultures. And what
better way to explore this magnificent country than by rail? It’s an experience
almost as iconic as the landscape itself.
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Climb aboard and you’ll instantly be transported to another world. A world far
from the stress and smog of highways, and the long line-ups and confined spaces
of air travel. A world where you can admire the timeless Canadian landscape
unfolding outside your window as you relax to the soothing rhythm of the train.
NUNAVUT
From coast to coast, through mountains, prairies, forests and skyscrapers, VIA Rail
invites you to embark on a journey of endless discovery.
Churchill
Prince Rupert
Gaspé
ALBERTA
Pukatawagan
Prince George
Edmonton
Mont-Joli
Rimouski
SASKATCHEWAN
The Pas
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Jasper
Carleton
Matapédia
QUEBEC
Thompson
Kamloops
NEWFOUNDLAND
& LABRADOR
MANITOBA
Senneterre
ONTARIO
Saskatoon
Rivière-du-Loup
Jonquière
Hervey Québec City
Campbellton
Moncton
Amherst
NEW
BRUNSWICK
Dorval
Winnipeg
Sudbury Jct.
Kingston
Kitchener
Stratford
A breathtaking
landscape.
An unforgettable journey.
The OceanTM
Jasper – Prince Rupert
Montréal – Jonquière
Winnipeg – Churchill
Montréal – Senneterre
Montréal – Gaspé
Sudbury – White River
Québec City – Windsor
Sarnia
Montréal – Halifax
Detroit
Chicago
Albany
Brockville
Sudbury
The Canadian®
Montréal
Ottawa
White River
Toronto – Vancouver
Truro
Halifax
NOVA SCOTIA
Sioux Lookout
Bathurst
Miramichi
Charny
Vancouver
Seattle
PRINCE EDWARD
ISLAND
Percé
Belleville
Toronto
Oakville
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Aldershot
London
Windsor
New York
The Canadian
Beauty in
motion
Comfort in motion
The Canadian offers you two classes of service: Economy and Sleeper Plus.
Sleeper Plus class includes:
•Full-service freshly prepared meals with à la carte Canadian
wine selection
•Exclusive access to the panoramic views and lounge facilities in the
Park car
•Use of Skyline cars with lounges, seated dome viewing and
activity areas
•Comfortable berths or one-, two- and three-bed cabins with turn down service
•Exclusive use of shower facilities with personal shower kit
•Priority boarding in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver
For more information on schedules, fares and classes,
visit viarail.ca/canadian.
Experience the grandeur of Canada aboard one of the world’s most legendary long-haul journeys. Over three days and
four nights, you’ll cross the immense boreal forest reflected in the glittering lakes of northern Ontario, then move onward
through the awesome expanse of the Prairies and the breathtaking Rockies. Whether it’s for the stunning scenery, the
attentive and courteous service or the unparalleled dining experience, the Canadian will invoke cherished memories for
decades to come. This historic train has taken a giant leap into the future following a $22 million renovation. The elegant
ambience and cosy cabins make travelling on board the Canadian more than ever a one-of-a-kind experience.
Québec City – Windsor
Corridor Historic
sights.
Modern
skylines.
From bustling Toronto to stately Ottawa. From the university
town of Kingston to scenic Niagara Falls. From historic
Québec City to cosmopolitan Montréal. Québec City – Windsor
corridor trains connect you with the modern attractions, proud
history and diverse cultures of Quebec and Ontario.
Travel in style and comfort
All guests on board our Corridor trains will enjoy:
•Convenient departures and downtown-to-downtown service in most cases
•Free Wi-Fi on board most trains and unrestricted cell phone use
•Spacious seats with individual power outlets
•On-board light meals, and snack and bar service featuring an all-Canadian wine menu
In Business class, enjoy these additional benefits:
•Access to the in-station Panorama lounges
•Priority boarding
•Three-course meal with wine
For more information on schedules, fares and classes, visit viarail.ca/corridor.
VIA Rail is the most relaxing way to explore Canada’s diverse natural wonders, cultural attractions and proud
history. Attentive service, breathtaking panoramic views and delicious meals await you on all our trains. All trains
offer two classes of service: a comfortable and budget-friendly Economy class and a refined Sleeper or
Touring class offering a cosy environment and priority services.
MONTRÉAL – HALIFAX – The Ocean
JASPER – PRINCE RUPERT
A journey to the friendly shores
A region rich in First Nations culture and history
The Montréal – Halifax train makes an overnight journey along the St. Lawrence River 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 shore of the St. Lawrence
River and the Matapédia Valley, arriving in misty Chaleur Bay early the next morning. After breakfast, lessons on lobster traps, ghost ships
and Acadian traditions await passengers in the Park car. It’s easy to get used to the rhythm of the Ocean!
Passengers on this two-day daylight cruise will be treated to spectacular views of Jasper National Park, the rugged Canadian Rockies,
the hauntingly beautiful Pacific Coast, and the rustic settlements, farms and sawmills dotting the lake-studded landscape. The train stops
overnight in Prince George*, and then winds through the Yellowhead Pass, across British Columbia’s interior plateau and along the mighty
Skeena River. From early June to mid-September, you can upgrade to Touring class for all-inclusive service that offers exclusive access to
the famous Park car including the dome viewing area and at-your-seat full-service meals with Canadian wine.
*Accommodations and transfers not included
MONTRÉAL – GASPÉ
WINNIPEG – CHURCHILL
The wonders of the Gaspé Peninsula
A once-in-a-lifetime NORTHERN adventure
This train makes an overnight journey to the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, travelling east along the St. Lawrence River, through the
Matapédia Valley and then around to Chaleur Bay, voted one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World. It also passes close to the
picturesque village of Percé, with its famous pierced rock and Northern gannet colony, and provides access to the natural wonders of
Forillon National Park.
The Winnipeg – Churchill train completes the 1,700 km journey to the vast subarctic region of Northern Manitoba in two days. Along
the way the beautiful Manitoba landscape transitions from majestic prairie to towering boreal forest, from the cold lakes of the taiga to
the barren beauty of the tundra. Visitors come from around the world to whale-watch, admire the shimmering Northern Lights and, from
late-September to mid-November, observe polar bears in their natural habitat.
MONTRÉAL – SENNETERRE/JONQUIÈRE
Untouched natural beauty
Travelling between Montréal and the Abitibi-Témiscamingue or Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean regions, these trains cut through dramatic
forests, rugged cliffs and soaring waterfalls, stopping along the way at isolated fishing camps nestled in pristine natural settings. It’s an
adventure-seeker’s fantasy! And there’s plenty of room for all the sports equipment that comes with it!
Accommodations
MORE ABOUT VIA RAIL
Rail passes
VIA offers a variety of money-saving rail passes for travel on its network.
For more details, visit viarail.ca/travelpasses.
STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT
Special savings for 60+, youth, travel groups
and families
The train is the relaxing and affordable way for couples, families and
friends to travel together. VIA offers discounts for travellers 60 years of
age or over, youth (18–25), travel groups of 10 or more, children and
teenagers, while infants under 24 months travel free when sharing a seat
with an adult. Special rates are also available for companions of travellers
with special needs. For full details, visit viarail.ca/fares.
RENAISSANCE EQUIPMENT
VIA sleeper cars feature berths or cosy one- two- and three-bed
cabins with:
• turn-down service
• exclusive access to the shower
• an abundance of little extras, like a personal shower kit and earplugs
MANOR SLEEPING CAR
Bedrooms A+B, C+D and E+F can be combined into a suite.
F
E
D
C
B
SLEEPING CAR
Standard double bedrooms feature closet, couch seat, two convertible
stacked berths and ensuite washroom with sink, vanity, toilet, mirror and
electrical outlet. Deluxe double bedrooms also feature a private shower.
A
Please check the availability of the service you need when you reserve,
and give the travel agent all the relevant details at least 48 hours in
advance. For more information, visit viarail.ca/specialneeds.
CHATEAU SLEEPING CAR
Bedrooms C+D can be combined into a suite.
B
A
Each sleeper car features private, single-user shower per car.
SKYLINE CAR
Admire the landscapes in the panoramic section, and socialize with
other travellers in the little café or in the lounge.
DINING CAR
Savour your meals in our upgraded dining cars while our attentive
personnel take care of you.
PARK CAR
Enjoy the 360-degree view in the upper observation deck, or settle into
one of the two elegant lounges.
ELECTRICAL
LOCKER
C
DINING CAR
Dine in elegance while our attentive staff attends to your every need.
Priority to Sleeper and Sleeper Plus class passengers.
VESTIBULE
D
Accessibility
VIA Rail is responsive to passengers’ special needs. Whether you are
travelling in a wheelchair or have other particular requirements, we can
accommodate you with a range of special services that vary according
to stations and train facilities.
PANTRY
2
4
6
8
1
3
5
7
WAITER
10
12
14
16
9
11
13
15
SERVICE CAR
REN DINER 74XX
Relax and chat with other travellers in the service car lounge complete
with take-out counter and plasma screen.
For more information on accommodations on board our
trains, visit viarail.ca.
Baggage policies
Most long-haul trains have a baggage car, allowing you to check
some items of baggage – including bikes and canoes. Some shorthaul trains, however, have no baggage car, reducing the baggage
allowance. Porter services are available at most stations. For details,
visit viarail.ca/baggage.
Travelling with pets
Pets, excluding guide dogs, are not allowed in passenger cars. Cats,
dogs and small rodents may travel in the checked baggage car provided
they are carried in a padlocked, rigid cage large enough for them to
stand in. Please be aware that baggage cars are often heated, but not
air conditioned.
GETAWAYS
Discover the wondrous landscapes of Western Canada, fill your lungs
with fresh Maritime air or visit the country’s great cities – VIA Rail offers
you train-hotel-activity packages for worry-free travel. To find out more,
visit trainpackages.ca.
REWARD YOURSELF!
Your love of travel will last forever thanks to the VIA Préférence
reward program. As a member, you’ll enjoy special offers and exclusive
discounts, and every dollar you spend at VIA Rail will get you one
VIA Préférence point. With your saved up points, you can travel for free.
Registering is easy – and free – at viapreference.com.
For more information on schedules, fares and classes, visit viarail.ca.
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