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The Canadian Train

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Classic

Canada Coast to Coast

19 days£6,299 pp

Journey from Vancouver on the Pacific coast to Halifax on the shores of the Atlantic
Marvel at the awe-inspiring beauty of Niagara Falls and the Canadian Rockies
Cross Canada on VIA Rail’s overnight trains, including the iconic Canadian

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Classic

Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer train tour

Wonders of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer

14 days£5,799 pp

Uncover the epic landscapes of Canada on a journey from Vancouver to Toronto
Travel on the renowned Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy 3 nights on the Canadian
Experience Banff and Jasper national parks and the majestic Niagara Falls

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Landmark

Premium Canada Coast to Coast

18 days£10,499 pp

Stay in five luxurious Fairmont hotels while travelling between Vancouver and Halifax
Journey across Canada on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail's Canadian train
Be spellbound by jaw-dropping views of Lake Louise, Niagara Falls and Nova Scotia

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The Canadian

A true classic, the original line that put VIA Rail on the map, The Canadian is an overnight rail line that speaks to the experience of long-distance rail travel in years long ago. This train follows a course of approximately 2,775 miles (4,465km), traversing through mountainscapes, lush evergreen forests, and wide-open prairies during its journey between Vancouver and Toronto. Along the way, VIA Rail's Canadian makes stops in cities and towns that highlight the country's diversity.

Classes of Service on the Canadian

Canadian Route

One of the most scenic stretches of the entire route is between Vancouver and Jasper, a resort town surrounded by Jasper National Park and the Rocky Mountains. The train travels along the Fraser River and offers a glimpse at Hell's Gate, a portion of the river that narrows rapidly, forcing the water to erupt at an incredible speed. The Canadian also joins the North Thompson River and offers views of Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson - the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies - before stationing in Jasper.

Leaving the natural haven of the snow-capped Canadian Rockies, watch for canyons and glaciers before the terrain gradually levels, the mountains giving way to foothills and evergreen forests as the Canadian cuts a path through some of Canada's most varied landscapes. Admire tucked-away lakes and vast prairies, filled with colour in the summer and endless swathes of white in the winter, as the train travels through Saskatchewan. See Canada frozen in time in the Canadian Shield, a picturesque region of lakes, forests and isolated communities. Then, as the final miles to Toronto near, hilly countryside emerges once more, guiding the Canadian to its final station amidst a vibrant metropolis.

Travelling on the Canadian

On-board entertainment on The Canadian is available in the Skyline Car, which contains a library and a lounge where drinks are served. Alternatively, you can relax in the comfortable armchairs of the Sightseer's Lounge, where views abound from the large wrap-around windows of the Dome area. Sleeper Plus travelers have access to the Park Car, including the Bullet Lounge, in the evenings, whereas Prestige Class guests have all-day access to the Park Car, including reserved seats in the Dome area.

During your time on The Canadian, all meals are served in the elegant Sleeper Plus Class dining car and are included in the price of your holiday. Food is freshly prepared by the on-board chefs and local ingredients are used where possible. An all-Canadian wine list is available for an additional fee.

Prestige Class

Experience old-world elegance in your private cabin with a couch and lower full-size bed. Enjoy personal concierge services and unrestricted access to the viewing cars. Each cabin features a private bathroom with a shower, and all meals, snacks and beverages - alcoholic and non-alcoholic - are included during the journey.

Sleeper Plus Class

Relish the comfort of a private cabin or curtained upper or lower berths, each with cosy fold-down beds, and admire the scenery with access to two viewing cars. Shared toilet and shower facilities are available, and meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included during the journey.

Standard Class

Travel with incredible value and epic views in comfortable reclining seats. Enjoy the option to reserve spaces for multiple travellers and access to the Skyline Car. Shared toilet facilities are available in each carriage, and light meals, snacks and beverages are available for purchase during the journey.