ideal for travelers looking to control costs when planning their vacation, via rail canada offers passengers a viable alternative to setting sail: a cross-canada “land cruise.” whether a winter sport enthusiast who enjoys anything related to the snow, or someone who likes exploring vibrant international cities, via rail enables travelers to visit all of canada from coast-to-coast while incorporating all-inclusive elements that let travelers know what they are spending before they depart for their train trip.
though travelers can’t expect casinos and nightclubs on board via rail, many favorable comparisons can be drawn, including private sleeping accommodations, inclusive meal service and additional on-board amenities. ready to “set rail?” the following outlines via rail’s optimum “land cruise” service, the canadian.
“the ship”
via rail’s flagship service, the canadian, which has been designated as one of the “world’s top 25 trains” by the society of international railway travelers (the only service to receive this distinction in north america), offers travelers one of the most comprehensive vacation options in canada. beginning in vancouver, the three-day four-night train journey ascends through the rockies, crosses the canadian plains, passes through manitoba and ontario’s lake lands and concludes in toronto. (the journey can also be experienced in the opposite direction)
on board, passengers may choose from a variety of private and semi-private accommodations in sleeper touring class. all rooms include plush shower amenity kits, down duvet bedding and nightly turndown service, and private cabins also include washrooms. additionally, sleeper touring class includes all meals, which are multi-course, regionally inspired per the train’s location and served in the train’s art-deco style dining car.
passengers can keep themselves entertained by the passing scenery in the train’s 360-degree panoramic dome in the park car, mingling with other passengers in one of the train’s lounges, or enjoying a game or movie in the skyline car.
“railside excursions”
need an excursion mid-trip? jasper, in the heart of the canadian rockies, offers a perfect stop-off during any season. while the weather is relatively warm, visitors can enjoy nature hikes, white-water rafting, golfing and more; the winter months bring downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and ice walks in the astounding beauty of the maligne canyon.
also, along and connecting to the canadian route, passengers can also choose to embark on a journey on via rail’s other service lines including; an outdoor adventure in northern british columbia on the prince rupert-jasper service; a trip to the tundra to see polar bears and beluga whales in their natural habitats on the winnipeg-churchill service; a canada cosmopolitan city tour (montreal, quebec and ottawa) along the corridor; and a journey on via rail’s historic maritime service, the ocean.
for more information on via rail canada’s services and promotions or to book a trip on via rail, call 888-via-rail (888-842-7245) or visit www.viarail.ca.
about via rail canada
as canada’s national passenger rail service, via rail canada’s mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally responsible and cost effective passenger transportation services, both in canada’s busiest corridor and in remote and rural regions of the country. via serves more than 450 communities with a network of inter-city, transcontinental and regional trains. demand continues to grow as more canadians turn to train travel as a safe and convenient travel choice.
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