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Rail Travel in Canada
Canada is a land of immense natural beauty, and what better way to discover it than by watching the world pass by from the comfort of a train? Linking the Atlantic to the Pacific, to travel across Canada is to travel across an entire continent. It's an epic journey intrinsically linked with Canada's history and development, opening up the prairies for settlement and allowing the Rockies to be enjoyed by the first leisure travellers. It really is the journey of a lifetime!
Prince Rupert
British Columbia Alberta
Prince George
Northwest Territories
Nunavut Territory
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Churchill
Jasper Kamloops Vancouver Victoria
Courtenay
Manitoba
Québec
Gaspé
Ontario
Winnipeg The Skeena The Canadian The Malahat The Corridor Service The Ocean The Chaleur
Mont-Joli Québec City Montréal
Truro
Ottawa
USA
Toronto Niagara Falls
Nova Scotia
The Canadian Train
Famous around the world as one of the most memorable trips of a lifetime, this journey through Canada's varied and majestic landscapes departs three times a week, year round from Vancouver and Toronto calling at Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Jasper and other towns and cities en-route. No matter what time of year you choose to travel there is always something to see, as the lakes and forests give way to vast prairie lands before traversing the majestic Rocky Mountains en-route to the Pacific. Although the complete journey takes three days and nights and is one of the longest train journeys in the world, it is possible to use the train for shorter trips, although you'll wish you'd taken the whole journey! First class train travel in Silver & Blue Class features the ultimate `land-cruise' experience: excellent food, freshly prepared on-board by chefs, cosy accommodations and attentive service, exclusive use of the Park Car which allows 360-degree views of the surrounding scenery and an Art Deco-style Bullet Lounge. It is the ideal place to meet and socialise with your fellow passengers whilst enjoying a pre-dinner drink from the bar or a complimentary cup of tea or coffee. You could, of course, just relax and watch the world go by.
Silver & Blue Service Includes
· Dedicated check-in and baggage assistance Enjoy pre-boarding privileges and priority baggage handling at all the major stations. · One-hour pre-boarding in Toronto and Vancouver So that you can enjoy the whole experience you are able to board early to enable you to become familiar with the on-board facilities. · The Park Car and Lounges At the rear of the train is a peaceful environment combining elegance and comfort. The three separate
salons, reserved for the exclusive use of Silver & Blue class passengers, each have their particular charm. Sit back and relax, curl up with a good book or perhaps chat with other travellers who have come from all over the world to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience. · The Dome and upper observation deck Understand the magic that only train travel can offer, with 360-degree views of impressive landscapes. · All meals as appropriate to your journey The Silver & Blue dining car is elegant but not pretentious, polished yet casual. Passengers find that its style and ambience combine with the spectacular views outside to create a special mood whether at breakfast, lunch or any of the three evening sittings (sunset, twilight or 9:00pm moonlight service). On-board dining is an experience not to be missed, with delightful, freshly prepared meals in the best railway tradition. China, silverware and linen complement an enticing menu and an all-Canadian wine list.
Cabin Details
Upper & Lower Sections Sections are made up of upper and lower berths. Set either side of the corridor, by day offering two couch-style seats facing each other and by night an upper and lower berth with a heavy curtain drawn for privacy. Single Bedroom By day offering comfortable, secluded seating and by night a lower berth with concealed toilet and vanity. Double Bedroom By day offering comfortable, secluded seating and by night a lower and upper berth with private toilet, washbasin and vanity. Showers Although the bedrooms do not have showers, each sleeping carriage has a convenient shower room. Toiletry kits containing soap, shampoo and towels are provided free of charge to all Silver & Blue Class passengers.
Canadian Schedule
Westbound Tue/Thu/Sat 0900 Thu/Sat/Mon 0805 Thu/Sat/Mon 1405 Fri/Sun/Tue 0750 Dep Toronto Eastbound Arr 2000 Fri/Mon/Wed 1730 Edmonton Arr Wed/Sat/Mon Jasper Arr 1100 Wed/Sat/Mon 1730 Vancouver Dep Tue/Fri/Sun
Canadian Train Prices
Silver & Blue Class 01Jan08-31May08 & 22Oct08-31Dec08*
Upper 485 592 655 875 392 452 742
01Jun08-21Oct08
Lower 571 695 771 1030 461 532 872 Bedroom 733 890 988 1320 591 682 1118
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All schedules are subject to change.
The Canadian Upper Lower Bedroom Toronto to: Winnipeg 296 348 447 Edmonton 361 425 543 Jasper 400 470 603 Vancouver 534 628 805 Vancouver to: Jasper 239 281 360 Edmonton 276 324 416 Winnipeg 453 532 682 Seniors (60+ years) receive 10% off the above listed prices 01Jun08-21Oct08. Children (2-11 years) receive 25% off the above listed prices *15 Day advance purchase
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