The Canadian Train offers sleeper berths and cabins for passengers. These accommodations include upper and lower berths, as well as cosy cabins suitable for one to four travellers. Additionally, there is an opportunity to reserve a Prestige Cabin, which provides a private bathroom and shower.

The train in Canada breaks at prominent locations such as Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto, as well as numerous other smaller destinations.

Certainly! Sleeper Plus Class and Prestige Class passengers are granted access to the dining car, where they can enjoy three delectable meals prepared by skilled chefs each day. Economy Class passengers, on the other hand, have access to meals, snacks, and a diverse selection of beverages provided by the train attendants. It's important to note that for Economy Class passengers, the cost of the Canadian Train does not cover meals or snacks.

Economy

Enjoy a selection of meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages sold at affordable prices.

Sleeper Plus class and Prestige

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.

You wish to bring your own food on board?

Before you do so, be aware of VIA Rail's rules on transporting, refrigerating and heating personal foods. All rules follow the recommendations made by 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.

Travellers in Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes can be served special meals provided that 15+ days’ notice is given.

Whether you are travelling in a wheelchair or have any other special needs, VIA Rail will try everything they can to meet your requirements and make your trip as pleasant as possible.

The range of special services on offer varies across Canada, depending on stations and train facilities.

Dress onboard The Canadian is casual. Here are some recommendations on what you may want to wear onboard the train:

• Comfortable, cool layers as there are expansive windows
• A light jacket or sweater as the air conditioning may feel just right for some, but chilly for others
• Flat-soled shoes with grip to help keep you steady with the natural movement of the train
• A hat and sunglasses for sunny days

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

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.

As with all holidays and trips abroad, we strongly recommend that you have travel insurance. Please consult with our agents at time of booking and we can assist you with this.