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train, and sitting in a comfortable railway car
is by far the most inviting way to cross vast
stretches of prairie, see the Rocky
Mountains, and experience the wealth of
natural beauty that is Canada.
VIA RAIL
Travellers looking for a safe, sustainable,
accessible and exciting travel experience in
Canada will find it with VIA Rail Canada.
Focusing on the traveller first, VIA Rail is
reimagining the Canadian journey by
creating smarter ways to travel. VIA Rail
connects over 400 Canadian communities
from Halifax to Vancouver and Churchill.
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On-board, passengers enjoy a wide selection
of food and beverages and a relaxing
journey with spacious seats and comfort-
able cabins and berths (on long-distance
trains), access to WiFi (on certain routes)
and an on-train entertainment system (in
the Québec City-Windsor corridor).
VIA Rail offers some of Canada’s best
scenic travel experiences, including one of
the world’s most legendary and popular
long-distance rail journeys—the Canadian—
a cross-country service linking Toronto and
Vancouver. This route offers breathtaking
landscapes, cosy accommodations, attentive
and courteous service and outstanding
dining. The long-distance journey through
Eastern Canada, also known as the Ocean, is
as memorable: the charm and uniqueness of
the Maritimes coupled with the on-board
comfort of the train make it the perfect
getaway.
Day trippers love the Québec City-Windsor
corridor as a means of experiencing some of
the country’s most vibrant cities. Every year,
when the streets of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal
and Québec City explode with the energy of
iconic festivals and events showcasing top
talent from around the world, VIA Rail makes
getting there part of the thrill. Festival-hop
from city to city to experience some of
Canada’s many great events.
If you’re a nature lover, be sure to make
the trip between Jasper National Park and
the rugged North Pacific Coast of Prince
Rupert, B.C. This two-day rail journey winds
along the Skeena River where wild grizzlies,
black bears, moose, bald eagles, elk and
mountain sheep gaze as you pass. Visit the
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary and
explore Prince Rupert’s remarkable Museum
of Northern British Columbia, which houses
the fascinating history, culture and art of the
Northwest Coast in a traditional longhouse.
You can also opt for the Winnipeg-
Churchill train, one of the five Adventure
Routes offered by VIA Rail, which travels
through 1,697 km (1,055 mi.) of Canadian
landscapes, from the Prairies to boreal forest
and subarctic tundra. You’ll travel through
many unique communities and enjoy two
days and two nights of awe-inspiring views.
Once in Churchill, you’ll be immersed in
untamed wilderness. Bask in the warm
village atmosphere and experience some
truly memorable moments. Be ready for
adventure as you enter this world of
exceptional flora and fauna, which includes
polar bears in autumn, belugas in summer as
well as the magical northern lights during
winter (www.viarail.ca).