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Visitors seeking to experience Northern BC's magnificent landscape should climb on board for a breathtaking journey from Prince Rupert to Jasper National Park in the Alberta Rockies.
This route, part of VIA Rail's trans-Canadian rail network, is renowned for lofty mountain peaks, totem poles and wildlife such as bears, moose, elk, and eagles.
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The Jasper-Prince Rupert train (formerly known as the Skeena) is a two-day, 1,160-km/725-mi journey that traverses Northern BC from Prince Rupert on the Pacific coast to Jasper National Park in the Alberta Rockies, with an overnight stop in Prince George.
In a west-to-east direction, the train travels through the Coast Mountains past waterfalls, rivers and totem poles and into the lakes district of the Interior Plateau before heading into the Rockies and into Jasper. This journey is renowned for its wildlife sightings.
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In Jasper, passengers can connect with VIA Rail's western transcontinental train, fondly referred to as "The Canadian." This train provides services between Vancouver and Toronto.
During peak season (mid May to late September), VIA Rail offers two classes of travel. Both eastbound and westbound service is offered and advance reservations are advised.
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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/week in each direction. In the Sleeper Touring class passengers enjoy a unique dining car experience, with meals freshly prepared on-board, cabins with sleeping accommodations, glass dome viewing cars and lounge areas.
On the Jasper-Prince Rupert train, you travel between Prince Rupert & Jasper discovering Northern BC's scenery, Native culture & other attractions along the way. Touring class is available from mid-June to late Sep.
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