The Canadian - The Toronto-Vancouver train, which takes four days to travel between one of Canada's largest cities and the Pacific Coast, lets you see the breadth of the country like never before.
The Canadian
You will be travelling aboard VIA Rail Canada’s flagship Western transcontinental train, the Canadian. This spectacular four day journey offers some of the most breath-taking scenery found anywhere in the world. From the calm serenity of the Muskoka Lakes to the stunning beauty of the Canadian Rockies and the vast expanses of the prairie grasslands, you’ll experience a portrait of the geographic diversity that is uniquely Canadian.
When you board in Toronto your final destination is 2,775 miles away. It will take a relaxing few days to get there. You will not be hurtling through the sky strapped to your seat but enjoying the pleasures of travel in a bygone age. Stand up or sit down when the train leaves, no one will worry either way. The miles whisper by as the huge diesels pull their carriages westward. You can look at the changing landscape, talk to your fellow passengers, perhaps stroll to the dining car for cool drink or take a nap as the distant hum of the wheels lull you into an after lunch siesta. Beware though, once you experience this it is difficult to consider travelling any other way.
Town after town passes behind you and you can sense the mosaic of cultures that have shaped the country through the centuries and the character of a nation whose identity is as colourful as the land itself. This is a memorable travel experience; which is how it should be.
The Park Car on the Canadian
Scenic highlights include
Pyramid Falls
Mount Robson and the Canadian Rockies
Yellowhead Pass
Jasper
Battle River Crossing
Manitoba Saskatewan Border - mid-point of the transcontinental journey
The Canadian Route Map
The Canadian Route Map
Rail Journeys on The Canadian
Trans Canada By Rail
Combine the cosmopolitan city of Toronto and the coastal city of Vancouver with an exciting train journey across 5 provinces on the renowned Canadian to create the perfect cross-Canada rail adventure. 7 Days From: £1,619 View Trans Canada By Rail
Trans Canada By Rail with Jasper
The sleek Canadian whisks you from Toronto west toward the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver, stopping for a stay in Jasper National Park ideally located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. 9 Days From: £1,916 View Trans Canada By Rail with Jasper
Trans Canada By Rail & the Rockies
This rail holiday takes you through the best of Canada including ample time in the Canadian Rockies with stops in the wildlife sanctuary of Jasper, tranquil Lake Louise, and scenic Banff. 12 Days From: £2,399 Trans Canada By Rail & the Rockies
Trans Canada By Rail & Alaska By Sea
An exciting rail-cruise adventure takes you from Toronto, across Canada to Vancouver, where you will meet your ship for your 7-night cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. 15 Days From: £2,459 View Trans Canada By Rail & Alaska By Sea
Canada’s Rockies & Alaska Cruise
A brilliant train adventure through the Canadian Rockies plus a spectacular cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage makes for the ultimate rail-cruise holiday! 15 Days From: £2,351 View Canada’s Rockies & Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rockies By Rail
The majestic Canadian Rockies are the centerpiece of this exciting rail vacation taking you from Vancouver to Calgary with visits to quaint alpine towns along your route. 7 Days From: £1,199 View Canadian Rockies By Rail
Across Canada By Train
The ultimate cross-Canada rail holiday takes you from Vancouver, through the Canadian Rockies and across 7 provinces east to Halifax travelling three of VIA Rail’s premier trains. 14 Days From: £2,507 View Across Canada By Train
Full-course meals, snacks, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages are always available for purchase in the Skyline car.
To enjoy an elegant ambience and gourmet meals served in the dining car, choose Sleeper Touring class or a suite to have all meals included in the price of your ticket.
Baggage
Carry-on (per traveller):
Maximum 2 pieces
Maximum dimensions of each carry-on: 66 x 46 x 23 cm (26 x 18 x 9 in.)
Maximum weight of each carry-on: 23 kg (50 lb.)
Checked baggage (per traveller):
Maximum 3 pieces (additional baggage $20, plus taxes per article)
Maximum dimensions: Up to 120 cm (4 ft.) in length
Maximum weight: Up to 23 kg (50 lb.)
Smoking policy
This route offers a smoke-free environment. Those who wish to smoke will be able to do so during regular station stops at Capreol, Hornepayne, Sioux Lookout, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Kamloops.
Accommodations
Sleeper Touring class
Cosy accommodations in a berth, a cabin for one, two, three or four people, or a suite.
Exclusive access to the Park car, with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views.
Special in-room touches, including shower kit and ear plugs.
Priority boarding from the exclusive pre-boarding lounge in Toronto and Vancouver.
Berth:
A berth is suitable for one person.
Mattress size: approximately 5 ft 10 in x 3 ft 7 in (178 cm x 109 cm)
Room from mattress to partition is 5 in (152 cm)
Foot end of mattress has 10 in (12.7 cm) radius
Public washroom facilities in same car
Access to shower facilities
Day time: one wide couch-style seat facing another seat (other berth's seat)
Night time: folds out into bed at night, with heavy curtains for privacy
Use of a ladder at night to reach the bed
Other: pillows, sheets and blankets, table available from on-board personnel
Berth during the day
Upper and lower berth at night
Cabin for one:
A cabin for one is designed for one person.
Room size: 6 ft 5 in x 3 ft 7 & 1/2 in (196 cm x 110 cm)
Mattress size: 5 ft 11 in x 2 ft 7 in (152 cm x 61 cm)
Room from mattress to partition when bed is down is 2 in (5 cm)
Bed narrows down to 23 in (58 cm) wide to 14 in (36 cm) at the foot of bed
Private toilet (bed covers toilet at night)
Sink over toilet and full mirror
Access to shower at the end of the car
Day time: sofa chair
Night time: lower bed pulls out from wall and upper bed pulls down from wall
Door locks from inside only (no individual keys)
Baggage space is a small area
Window with blind
Other: fan, shoe closet, air conditioning, drinking water, paper and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied, 110 v ac outlet
Cabin for one during the day
Cabin for one at night
Cabin for two:
A cabin for two is designed for two people.
Room size: 7 ft 3 in. X 5 ft (214 cm x 152 cm), excluding 2 ft 9 in x 2 ft 1 in (84 cm x 64 cm) for private washroom
Mattress size: approximately 71 in x 31 in (180 cm x 79 cm) on Chateau and Manor cars
Private washroom available inside each double bedroom
Mirror over sink with electrical razor outlet (110 vac.)
Individual control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
Storage for one carry-on baggage
Day time: two folding chairs
Night time: upper and lower beds replace chairs
Large window with blind
Exclusive access to a shower room (one shower room per car)
Shower towels and amenity bag for bodycare articles
Door locks on the inside only (no individual key)
Other: small closet, drinking water, paper and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied.
Cabin for two during the day
Cabin for two at night
Cabin for three:
A cabin for three is designed for three people.
Room size: 9 ft 5⅝ in x 7 ft 2¾ in (275 cm x 214 cm)
Mattress size: 5 ft 11½ in x 2 ft 7 in (153 cm x 91 cm)
Room from mattress to partition is 4 in (10 cm)
Foot end of mattress has 10 in (25 cm) radius
Day time: one sofa and two chairs during the day
Night time: three beds (one upper and two lower)
Private washroom
Mirror over sink
Access to shower at the end of the car (except in Park car)
Air conditioning
Baggage space is a small area (approx. one suitcase, one overnight bag)
Large window with blind
Door locks from inside only (no individual keys)
Other: small coat closet, shoe closet, fan, drinking water, paper and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets, 110 v a c outlet, table available from on-board personnel
Cabin for three during the day
Cabin for three at night
Cabin for four:
A cabin for four is designed for four people. It consists of two combined cabins for two.
Room size: 14 ft 6 in. X 5 ft (440 cm x 150 cm)
Mattress size: approximately 71 in x 31 in (180 cm x 79 cm)
Private washroom available inside each double bedroom
Mirror over sink with electrical razor outlet (110 vac.)
Individual control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
Storage for two carry-on baggage
Day time: four folding chairs
Night time: two upper and two lower beds replace chairs
Large window with blind
Exclusive access to a shower room (one shower room per car)
Shower towels and amenity bag for bodycare articles
Door locks on the inside only (no individual key)
Other: small closet, drinking water, paper and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied.
Suite:
Enjoy a dream voyage in the intimacy of a private suite!:
Fresh flowers
Chocolates on the pillow
Top-quality sparkling wine
Breakfast in bed (available upon request)
Room size: 14 ft 6 in. X 5 ft (440 cm x 150 cm)
Mattress size: approximately 71 in x 31 in (180 cm x 79 cm)
Private washroom available inside each double bedroom
Mirror over sink with electrical razor outlet (110 vac.)
Individual control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
Storage for two carry-on baggage
Day time: four folding chairs
Night time: two upper and two lower beds replace chairs
Large window with blind
Exclusive access to a shower room (one shower room per car)
Shower towels and amenity bag for bodycare articles
Door locks on the inside only (no individual key)
Other: small closet, drinking water, paper and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied.
A suite during the night
Train Cars
Skyline Car
Socialize with fellow passengers in the café or lounge, or view landscapes from the panoramic dome.
Park Car
Take in the 360-degree views in the upper observation deck, or settle into one of two stylish lounges.
Dining Car
Priority to Sleeper Touring class passengers. Dine in elegance with china and linen, while our attentive staff attends to your every need.
Sleeper Car
Let yourself be rocked to sleep in a berth, a cabin for one, two, three or four people, or a suite. You'll enjoy all essential amenities — including a shower in the car. Cabins for two, three or four people feature superimposed beds.
Combine the cosmopolitan city of Toronto and the coastal city of Vancouver with an exciting train journey across 5 provinces on the renowned Canadian to create the perfect cross-Canada rail adventure.
The sleek Canadian whisks you from Toronto west toward the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver, stopping for a stay in Jasper National Park ideally located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
This rail holiday takes you through the best of Canada including ample time in the Canadian Rockies with stops in the wildlife sanctuary of Jasper, tranquil Lake Louise, and scenic Banff. 
An exciting rail-cruise adventure takes you from Toronto, across Canada to Vancouver, where you will meet your ship for your 7-night cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
A brilliant train adventure through the Canadian Rockies plus a spectacular cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage makes for the ultimate rail-cruise holiday!
The majestic Canadian Rockies are the centerpiece of this exciting rail vacation taking you from Vancouver to Calgary with visits to quaint alpine towns along your route.
The ultimate cross-Canada rail holiday takes you from Vancouver, through the Canadian Rockies and across 7 provinces east to Halifax travelling three of VIA Rail’s premier trains. 
Socialize with fellow passengers in the café or lounge, or view landscapes from the panoramic dome.
Take in the 360-degree views in the upper observation deck, or settle into one of two stylish lounges.
Priority to Sleeper Touring class passengers. Dine in elegance with china and linen, while our attentive staff attends to your every need.
Let yourself be rocked to sleep in a berth, a cabin for one, two, three or four people, or a suite. You'll enjoy all essential amenities — including a shower in the car. Cabins for two, three or four people feature superimposed beds.
