Visiting the Canadian Rockies by railroad car

The Canadian's four-day journey across the great plains of Canada and through the majestic Rocky mountains and national parks to the Pacific Coast recaptures the romance of train travel, offering comfort and elegance, sunsets and moonlight, fine dining and several of the country's most exciting cities, including Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver. You wake up and open the curtains to be greeted by the majestic Rocky Mountains slowly emerging from a veil of clouds. You prepare quickly for breakfast, spurred on by the gentle rocking of the train and the promise of freshly brewed coffee. After leisurely savouring your breakfast omelette, you collect your book and head to the Skyline car. There, you'll sip, read, socialize... and scan the panoramic view for a glimpse of elk moving across the valley. Relive the romance of train travel.

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"You wake up and open the curtains to be greeted by the majestic Rocky Mountains slowly emerging from a veil of clouds." —VIA Rail Canada

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The Toronto-Vancouver train, which takes four days to travel between one of Canada's largest cities and the Pacific Coast, lets you see the breadth of the country like never before. Take in boreal forests reflecting on the surface of the Great Lakes. Prairie sunsets painting vast skies in shades of fire. Mountain peaks towering above as the train winds through the Rockies. Choose the relaxing ambience and attentive service of budget travel in Economy class, or upgrade to the pleasures of a cosy bed, a gourmet table and exclusive access to stylish lounges in Sleeper Touring class. The Canadian offers two classes of service: comfortably affordable Economy class and Sleeper Touring class offering pampered service and exclusive amenities. Full course meals as well as snacks, hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages are always available for purchase in the Skyline car. To have the elegant ambience and gourmet meals served in the dining car included in the price, passengers should purchase a Sleeper Touring class ticket. When traveling in Sleeper Touring class, all meals are included in the price of your ticket and priority reserved seating is given in the dining car.

• VANCOUVER: One of the most scenic and livable cities in the world, Vancouver offers beaches, parks, some of North America's best skiing nearby, and a multicultural energy that is irresistible. Among the highlights are Granville Island with its shops and dining; the world-famous Museum of Anthropology, the Vancouver Opera, Stanley Park and the Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
• EDMONTON: Hosting more than 30 festivals each year, the great western city of Edmonton features friendly hospitality and the West Edmonton Mall, the largest entertainment and shopping center in the world, with 800-plus stores, 100 restaurants, even a Galaxy Amusement Park.
• WINNIPEG: Abounding in performing arts companies, theatres and festivals, Winnipeg is equally noted for its charming neighborhoods, easily explored on foot, with plenty of boutiques, museums, historical sites and art galleries.
• JASPER: Ski resorts, hot springs and Jasper National Park make this stop a premier destination for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
• TORONTO: Cosmopolitan and vibrant, Toronto is one of Canada's cultural capitals, offering year-round arts, festivals, international dining, shopping and special events. Among the highlights of the city are the St. Lawrence Market, one of the 25 best in the world, the Botanical Garden, Royal Ontario Museum and Ontario Place, the city's cultural, leisure and amusement park.

About VIA Rail Canada As Canada's national rail passenger service, VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally sustainable and cost effective passenger transportation, in the country's two official languages. Every week, VIA operates 503 intercity, transcontinental and regional trains linking 450 communities across its 12,500 kilometer route network. The demand for VIA services is growing as travelers increasingly turn to train travel as a safe, hassle-free and environmentally responsible alternative to congested roads and airports. —Courtesy of VIA Rail Canada