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VIA Rail - Vancouver to Toronto relation - train details
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The Canadian
The
Canadian, Vancouver-Toronto
Leaving Vancouver, the
Canadian crosses the majestic Rockies, vast western plains and northern Ontario, finishing its journey in Toronto. You will be treated to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Canada. Departure from Vancouver on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departure from Jasper on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
<!--Canadian, class not selected, English-->Available classes
Comfort class (economy): offers total comfort at a great price.
Silver & Blue sleeper class: For luxurious travel that includes a cozy bed, all your meals and access to the sumptuous Park car, choose Silver & Blue sleeper class.
<!--HEP trains and RDCs with checked baggage, English-->Carry-on baggage
Maximum of 2 pieces of carry-on baggage per traveller
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)
Thank you for checking all other baggage.
If you are planning on taking a connecting train to/in the U.S. with Amtrak, keep in mind that Amtrak limits the number of carry-on baggage to 2 articles per passenger. On certain trains however, you might be allowed to check other articles (to be transported in a baggage car).
<!--HEP trains with baggage car, 6 articles max, English-->Checked baggage
Per traveller:
Free of charge: you can register 3 articles of baggage weighing under 50 lb. (23kg) and measuring less than 120 cm (4 ft) in length.
In excess of this free allowance, you can also register 3 more articles of baggage at a surcharge of $20 plus taxes per article, per train.
Maximum weight and size of each checked baggage: 70 lb. (32 kg) / 180 cm (6 ft), unless they are oversized outdoor equipment (bicycles and skis, for instance). Please note that a surcharge of $20 plus taxes will apply per train to all articles weighing between 50 lb and 70 lb (23 kg et 32 kg) or measuring between 120 cm and 180 cm (4 ft and 6 ft). This charge will be added in excess of the surcharge for extra baggage.
Pets can be transported in the baggage car provided they are carried in a cage large enough for them to stand. (You will pay a fee ranging between $15 and $50).
Outdoor equipment such as bicycles, skis and golf bags, as well as oversized outdoor equipment measuring 5.4 m (18 ft) or less, can also be checked. Depending on the type of article, different fees will apply.
<!--Canadian, class not selected, English-->Seats, berths and rooms
A number of different accommodations are available on board the train.
In
Comfort class, a spacious seat.
In
Silver & Blue sleeper class (including meals, shower and other features):
Upper or lower berth
Single bedroom
Double bedroom
Triple bedroom
<!--Canadian, Meals, class not selected, English-->Meals
In
Comfort class, full-course meals, snacks, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages are sold throughout the trip.
In
Silver & Blue sleeping car class, all of your mouth-watering meals, prepared on board by our chef, are included in the fare.
<!--Canadian, class not selected, Smoking policy, English-->Smoking
Since November 1, 2004, the
Canadian offers an entirely smoke-free experience. Our non-smoking policy extends to all cars, vestibules, washrooms, lounges and private spaces.
However, 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.
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