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VIA Rail

The Canadian
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Contact Information:
604-640-3764 Phone
888-842-7245 Toll-free

Website:
http://www.viarail.ca


VIA Rail's flagship train, the Canadian, travels through 4,500 km of some of Canada's most spectacular landscape. Operating year-round, this Landcruise between Vancouver & Toronto takes 3 days & 4 nights, departing 3 times a week in each direction. In the Sleeper Touring class passengers enjoy a unique dining car experience, with meals freshly prepared on-board. On the Jasper - Prince Rupert train, you will travel between Prince Rupert & Jasper discovering Northern BC’s scenery, Native culture & other attractions along the way. Touring class is available from mid-May to late Sep. On Vancouver Island, you'll discover some of the most beautiful countryside between Victoria & Courtenay. A very pleasant way to discover the Pacific Coast.

Services

Restaurant/Dining, Retail, Tours

Price Information

Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Enroute/Diners, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card

How to Get Here

Please see our website for instructions to various stations.

Map

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          Visitor Centres

Hours of Operation

Year Round (effective all year)

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
8:15 AM -
5:45 PM
10:15 AM -
8:30 PM
9:00 AM -
5:45 PM
10:15 AM -
5:45 PM
11:00 AM -
9:00 PM
8:15 AM -
5:45 PM
11:00 AM -
8:30 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities
Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code)
Showers
Wheelchairs
Charges Apply
Food Services

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Pets Allowed

Smoking Policy
No Smoking

Reservations Policy
Pre-booking recommended

Group Policy
Group rates available. Please contact our group desk at 1-888-VIA-RAIL.

Age Restrictions
Adult is 25 & over; youth is 18-25, student is 12-17 & 18 & older with ISIC card; senior is 60 & over; children are ages 2-11; infants under 24 mo travel free, provided that they do not occupy a seat.