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THE CANADIAN
Leave the city centre behind and glide through gentle prairie fields, rugged lake country and picturesque towns to the snowy peaks of the majestic Rockies.
4,466
kilometres 4 nights /
4 days Prestige,
Sleeper Plus
and Economy Class
kilometres 4 nights /
4 days Prestige,
Sleeper Plus
and Economy Class
IMPORTANT NOTICE - SERVICE MODIFICATIONS
After a very thorough evaluation of our health and safety protocols, including physical distancing measures, enhanced air ventilation systems, and improved measures for passenger access and the protection of our employees, one weekly round-trip will be offered on the Canadian route. More details on our schedule.
Classes
Both Sleeper Plus (cabins for 1 and cabins for 2 only), Economy classes, Prestige and berths are currently offered.
Seating
Passengers will have access to common spaces (lounge cars). The Dining car will be available using a reservation system for Sleeper Plus passengers. (Reservations are required for lunch and dinner)
Masks
Passengers will be required to wear their mask at all times in stations and on board the trains, except when in an enclosed space such as a cabin or shower facility, or temporarily when eating or drinking (passengers are required to put their mask back on immediately afterwards).
Meals
The Dining car will be open to Sleeper Plus passengers. Reservations are needed for Lunch and Dinner.
At-seat food cart service will be offered in Economy class.
We will continue to offer our standard menu items where possible, however we may be required to modify certain offerings in order to better serve you during this time.
Skyline cars
Skyline (dome) cars will be open at full capacity.
Activities
On board activities, such as wine tasting and vignettes, will resume for Peak season.
Showers
Sleeper Plus class passengers will be able to access to the common showers by reserving a time slot. Showers will be sanitized after each use.
Please note that in the event of major changes related to the health crisis, VIA Rail will revise its service offering (including dining options) according to the latest developments.
See the complete list of our health and safety measures.
Consult the COVID-19 FAQs.