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on the Saskatoon - Edmonton route
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Due to maintenance work by METROLINX, the track owner, trains 84 and 87 were replaced by buses on May 11-12, June 8-9 and July 13-14.
Feature | Economy class | Sleeper Plus class |
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Accomodations | ||
Comfortable reclining seat with table tray | Yes | |
Roomy armchair | Yes | |
Choice between a cozy berth, a cabin (for one, two or three persons), or a suite. | Yes | |
Access to in-car shower | Yes | |
Food & beverages | ||
Light meals, snacks, hot and cold refreshments and alcoholic beverages at affordable prices | Yes | |
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages included in the dining car | Yes | |
Complementary coffee, tea, fruit and cookies in the lounge cars | Yes | |
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for sale | Yes | Yes |
Services | ||
Baggage restriction service | Yes | Yes |
Attendant and turndown service available | Yes | |
Station Lounge Access | ||
Access to Vancouver lounge upon departure | Yes | |
On board Access | ||
Access to the Skyline car | Yes | Yes |
Access to the Panorama car | Yes | |
Until April 29 Unrestricted access to the Prestige Park car |
Yes | |
As of April 30 Scheduled access to the Prestige Park car (*peak season) |
Yes | |
Unrestricted access to the Prestige Park car (off-peak season) | Yes | |
*Peak season: April to October |
Escape
Overweight carry-on baggage
Additional fee of $20 tax incl. (per one-way trip) if baggage is 18.5-23 kg (41-50 lb)
Carry-on baggage over 23 kg (50 lb) not permitted on board
Additional carry-on item(s) allowed
One (1) additional article of up to 23 kg (50 lb) for a fee of $30 tax incl. (per one-way trip).
Travellers will be responsible for handling the baggage from the departure to the arrival station.
Customers who require assistance in handling their additional articles must arrive at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for proper handling; this service is only available for customers originating from staffed stations.
Economy
Overweight carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage over 23 kg (50 lb) not permitted on board
Additional carry-on item(s) allowed
One (1) additional article of up to 23 kg (50 lb) for a fee of $30 tax incl. (per one-way trip).
Travellers will be responsible for handling the baggage from the departure to the arrival station.
Customers who require assistance in handling their additional articles must arrive at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for proper handling; this service is only available for customers originating from staffed stations.
Business
Overweight carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage over 23 kg (50 lb) not permitted on board
Additional carry-on item(s) allowed
None
Escape | Economy | Business |
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1 personal article
Max. 11,5 kg (25 lb) Max. 43 x 15 x 33 cm (17 x 6 x 13 in) +
1 large article
Max. 18 kg (40 lb) Max. 158 linear cm (62 linear in) OR
2 small articles
Max. 11,5 kg (25 lb) each Max. 54,5 x 39,5 x 23 cm (21,5 x 15,5 x 9 in) each |
1 personal article
Max. 11,5 kg (25 lb) Max. 43 x 15 x 33 cm (17 x 6 x 13 in) +
1 large article
Max. 23 kg (50 lb) Max. 158 linear cm (62 linear in) OR
2 small articles
Max. 11,5 kg (25 lb) each Max. 54,5 x 39,5 x 23 cm (21,5 x 15,5 x 9 in) each |
1 personal article
Max. 11,5 kg (25 lb) Max. 43 x 15 x 33 cm (17 x 6 x 13 in) +
2 large articles
Max. 23 kg (50 lb) each Max. 158 linear cm (62 linear in) each |
If you already have a booking with us, the easiest way to check your allowance is on your "itinerary and receipt" email or your boarding pass.
Alternatively, please refer to the Checked baggage section on our website. The checked baggage allowance is determined by the car or equipment type.
Light meals, snacks, hot and 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 or Prestige class to have all meals included in the price of your ticket.
Rules regarding transporting, refrigerating and heating personal foods following recommendations from Transport Canada and Health Canada:
- Passengers in all classes of service do not have access to self-serve microwave ovens in any car.
- Passengers cannot bring their own food to refrigerate or heat up unless it is for medical reasons or severe allergies. The only exception is baby formula and baby foods. In these cases the employee will handle both refrigeration and heating. Foods must be kept in their own sealed containers to avoid possible cross contamination.
- Take-out attendants are responsible for heating all foods purchased at the take-out, including hot water.
- Passengers cannot use their own heating devices (portable microwave, kettle…). Electric or battery operated baby bottle heaters are the only exception.
- Passengers can travel with a small cooler with personal items and dry foods they can keep sealed in their accommodation or seat storage.
The Sleeper Plus class offers exclusive and privileged access to the departure Business lounges at Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Free Wi-Fi is not offered on this train. It is available, however, at these stations: Vancouver, Jasper, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Saskatoon.
Please note that most sleeping cars on the Canadian were renovated. However, it may happen that not renovated sleeping cars are added to some train to meet demand or to replace cars scheduled for maintenance.
When you book multiple accommodations online, our automatic system selects cabins which may not be adjoining or in the same car. Our telephone sales office may be able to accommodate changes in cabin selection depending on availability . Please contact our telephone sales office at 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired) . We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible.