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Pictogramme bagages à main

Carry-on baggage

Per traveller:

  • Maximum 2 pieces
  • 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.)

If you are planning to take a connecting train to/in the U.S., please consult the Amtrak web site for their baggage policy.

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Checked baggage

Per traveller:

Baggage Charge / surcharge Maximum dimensions
maximales
Maximum weight
maximal
3 pieces Free Up to 120 cm
(4 ft.) in length
Up to 23 kg (50 lb.)
3 additional pieces $20, plus taxes (per article, per train) Up to 120 cm
(4 ft.) in length
Up to 23 kg (50 lb.)
Heavy or oversize baggage $20, plus taxes (per article, per train)* Up to 180 cm
(6 ft.) in length
Up to 32 kg (70 lb.)
Oversized outdoor equipment (skis, bicycles, etc.) Different fees will apply, depending on the type of item Up to 5.4 m
(18 ft.)
--
Pets Fee ranging between $15 and $50 will apply (per train) Cage large enough for them to stand in --

* Please note that a surcharge of $20 plus taxes (per train) will apply to each item weighing between 23 kg and 32 kg (50 lb. and 70 lb.) or measuring between 120 cm and 180 cm (4 ft. and 6 ft.). This charge will be added in excess of the surcharge for additional baggage.

Meals

Meals

Full-course meals, snacks, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages are always available for purchase in the Skyline car.

To enjoy an elegant ambience and gourmet meals served in the dining car, choose Sleeper Plus class or Deluxe Sleeper class to have all meals included in the price of your ticket.

No Smoking

Smoking policy

This route offers a smoke-free environment. 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.

Wi-Fi Unavailable

Wi-Fi unavailable

Free Wi-Fi is not offered on this train. It is available, however, at these stations: Vancouver, Jasper, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto.

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