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Rail Travel in Canada
The Skeena
Experience an unforgettable two-day daylight journey aboard the Skeena, gateway to the Pacific Northwest and fjord country. Departing from either Jasper or Prince Rupert three times a week, the Skeena winds through the Yellowhead Pass, across British Columbia's interior plateau and along the mighty Skeena River, on a 725-mile trip. The train stops en-route in Prince George where you will overnight at a local hotel (not included), before continuing onwards early the next morning.
Totem Class Includes
· Meals served at your seat · Exclusive use of the Park Car with its three small salons that include the glassed-in Observation Dome, giving you a 360-degree panoramic view from its domed upper deck, the unique wraparound Bullet Lounge and the intimate Mural Lounge · Complimentary Skeena route guide highlighting points of interest · First-class seating with picture windows
The Corridor
THE OCEAN
Halifax to Montréal and vice versa Travelling overnight, the Ocean is a romantic way of journeying between two of Canada's finest cities. From Montréal, travel along the southern banks of the St. Lawrence River and wake up in the Baie des Chaleurs before travelling south across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Halifax. Choose from Comfort Class, which is a pre-assigned seat with blanket and pillow provided, or Sleeper Class where you have a choice of sleeping accommodation, with the deluxe bedrooms having showers as well as access to the dining car.
Comfort Class Price from £70 per person, each way. Sleeper Class Price from £86 per person, upper berth, each way. Totem Deluxe 243 437 14May08-28Sep08 Jasper to/from Prince George Prince Rupert Economy class available, please call for details. Totem Class 36 76
Totem Deluxe Class Includes
· As above as well as a seat throughout the journey in the Panorama car, which is fully glass enclosed.
Skeena Schedule
Westbound Sun/Wed/Fri 1245 1900 Mon/Thu/Sat 0745 2000 Dep Jasper Arr Eastbound Arr 1600
The Skeena
Prince Dep 0730 George Mon/Thurs/ Trains stop Sat Dep overnight Arr 2030 Prince Dep 0800 Arr Rupert Sun/Wed/ Fri
Skeena Prices
Price per person one-way including meals, in £'s
THE MALAHAT
Victoria to Courtenay and vice versa The 4.5 hour journey between Victoria and Courtenay runs daily along the coast of Vancouver Island, passing some wonderful coastal scenery along the way. Comfort Class allows you to get off and on as many times as you wish along your route, so make the most of it by stopping in places such as Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Bay for some of the finest beaches in British Columbia. There is no dining car onboard but food can be purchased on the train.
Price £16 per person, each way.
Prince George accommodation rates available on request.
VIA Rail The Corridor
This service is the easy way to travel along the central corridor which links the vibrant and exciting cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City and also runs from Toronto to Niagara Falls. VIA offers a relaxed, stress-free journey in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The trains travel at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour through the glorious Canadian countryside, predominantly following the old trading and explorer routes of yesteryear. VIA 1 Class will enhance your journey, details of which can be found below.
Corridor Journey Times As a guideline, please see approximate journey times for the Corridor Service: Toronto Montréal 4 hours 45 minutes Toronto Ottawa 4 hours 40 minutes Montréal Ottawa 1 hour 45 minutes Montréal Québec City 2 hours 50 minutes Toronto Niagara Falls 1 hour 55 minutes
THE CHALEUR
Montréal to Gaspé and vice versa The Chaleur runs between Montréal and Gaspé on the Gaspé Peninsula, passing through the town of Percé, with its famous Percé Rock, as it reaches its journey's end. The train follows the route of the Ocean train to the Baie des Chaleurs, and then splits off to the north, staying in Québec. The Chaleur runs three times weekly and takes about 16 hours, so you will be travelling overnight. Economy Class is available or you can choose Sleeper Class, which enables you to choose from an upper berth, lower berth or a private bedroom.
Comfort Class Price from £60 per person, each way. Sleeper Class Price from £81 per person, upper berth, each way. N/A 120 132 70 91
VIA Rail Corridor Includes
Comfort Class: · Large reclining seats with ample leg room · A trolley service offering beverages and light meals and snacks VIA 1 Class: · Pre-boarding privileges · A selection of daily newspapers · Pre-dinner drinks, a choice of main entrees, wine with your meal and later a coffee with liqueur · Meals served at your seat by the train staff · Use of the Panorama Lounges in selected major cities
Via Rail Corridor Prices
Price per person, one-way in £'s 01Jan08-31Dec08
Comfort Class* 17 55 60 24 36 VIA I
Toronto to/from Niagara Falls Toronto to/from Ottawa Toronto to/from Montréal Ottawa to/from Montréal Montréal to/from Québec For schedules and other routings please call for details *10-day advance purchase required
TIMETABLES
For timetables and prices for other types of onboard accommodation, please contact us for details.
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