Stunning views. Exciting adventures. Memorable moments. Via Rail have routes that connect Canada's major cities allowing you to witness and explore truly breathtaking scenery.

Each route allows you to choose the level of service you'd like, from first class luxury to economy comfort. This is a truly great way to travel around Canada.

Via Rail offer fast, frequent services at a range of prices to suit every budget, so if it’s just for a short trip between Cities or a full rail holiday, we can match up your needs and desires with a comfy seat or cabin to match. Whatever you are looking for and wherever you need to go Via Rail has packages that are sure to inspire

The Rocky Mountains' snowy peaks, the picturesque fishing villages of the Maritime, British Columbia's totem poles, the Big Sky of the Prairies, historic Québec City, Toronto's skyscrapers, Vancouver's cafés, Montreal's lively festivals, and Ottawa's world-class museums... let yourself be guided beyond the postcard scenery and discover the treasures that Canada has to offer.

To the east and west lie the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, respectively. To the north, the Arctic Ocean forms the sole boundary, while the United States stretches across the entire length of Canada's southern border.

In peak summer some of the VIA Rail routes, in particular The Canadian can sell out fairly quickly, so we advise you to book as early as possible to guarantee the seat or accommodation of your choice.

Via Rail Train Tour Range

The Tours
The Corridor Service Throughout Ontario and Québec The Canadian Toronto - Winnipeg - Jasper - Vancouver (3 times weekly)	The Skeena Jasper - Prince George - Prince Rupert The Ocean Montréal - Halifax (6 weekly departures)

Want to use the train a lot?

Make use of these money saving passes:

Canrail Pass

The Canrail Pass gives you unlimited travel in Canada. It's the perfect choice for people who want to go a long way on a limited budget.

You get 12 days of unlimited travel in Comfort class (Economy) during a 30-day period. Just show your Canrail Pass each time you obtain a ticket for a trip during this 30-day period.
The card can be used anywhere VIA goes, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and up to Hudson Bay.
You can make as many stops as you like during your journey.
You can add up to three extra days' travel, which you can buy in advance or at any time during the 30-day validity period. This gives you 13, 14 or 15 days' unlimited travel!

CanRail Terms and Conditions

CanRail Terms and Conditions

Here are some additional details on the use of your Canrailpass:

Tickets

Holders of a Canrailpass must obtain a ticket for every journey by presenting their Canrailpass to an authorized VIA sales agent.

The number of places available in Comfort class for Canrailpass holders is limited. We recommend advance booking.

A Canrailpass is not transferable. You must be prepared to show identification or sign your ticket on request.

Validity

The Canrailpass is valid for journeys on any VIA train, and on buses providing transfer between Moncton and Saint John. It is not valid on trains and buses that are listed in the VIA timetable but operated by other companies.

The Canrailpass is valid for 30 days. It entitles you to 12 days' travel in Comfort class over this 30-day period.

Extension: up to 3 days' extra travel can be purchased during the 30-day validity period. The refund terms that apply are the same as those for the regular Canrailpass.

Journeys for which you buy tickets with your Canrailpass must end before midnight on the last day of validity of your pass.

First class

As a Canrailpass holder, you are entitled to a seat in Comfort class (basic service).

For a surcharge, you can upgrade to first-class accommodation on other trains (Sleeper, VIA 1 class and so on). As a Canrailpass holder, you are eligible for any discounts available in first class, provided that applicable conditions are met.

During the peak summer season, an upgrade to Silver & Blue class (between Vancouver and Toronto) and to Totem and Totem Deluxe classes (between Prince Rupert and Jasper) can only be arranged in the 21 days prior to departure.

Corridorpass

Travel on the Corridor network for 10 days. Choose between Comfort Class and Via 1 Class, giving first class comforts at affordable prices.

You can also choose between:

Comfort class (Economy): practical, comfortable, and very affordable!
VIA 1 class: everything you expect in first-class travel, except the price!

Corridorpass Terms and Conditions

Corridorpass Terms and Conditions

You must purchase your Corridorpass at least five days in advance. Your first ticket must be issued at the time of purchase.
The Corridorpass is valid for 10 days only. This period begins at 00:00 on the day of the first journey and ends at 23:59 on the tenth day.
The Corridorpass enables you to travel on VIA Rail trains in southern Québec and southern Ontario, that is, between Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, Niagara Falls, Kitchener, Stratford, London, Sarnia and Windsor, including all stations between these cities.
The Comfort class Corridorpass entitles you to travel in Comfort class only, subject to seat availability.
The VIA 1 class Corridorpass entitles you to travel in VIA 1 Class or Comfort class, subject to seat availability.
You cannot make more than one return journey between the same two cities, including suburbs of these cities. For example, Guildwood station is considered as being in a suburb of Toronto; Dorval and Saint-Lambert stations as being in suburbs of Montréal; and Sainte-Foy and Charny stations as being in suburbs of Québec City. The Commuter pass has been specially designed for frequent trips between the same two cities.
You must board and get off the train at the stations shown on the card, failing which your ticket will be void and you will have to pay th full fare aboard the train.
The Corridorpass is personal and not transferable.
The Corridorpass is refundable only if it has not been used and if all tickets issued with the pass are surrendered. A service charge of $30 applies to each pass refunded. No refund will be given for lost or stolen passes.
The Corridorpass cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or special discount.

Important Notes

Via Rail services are all non-smoking

As space is always restricted on the train, we would recommend that you take a small bag on board with the essentials that you need and check your remaining luggage through to your final destination.

The prices that we present are the super save fares, which must be booked 7 days before travel. There are additional discounts for seniors (60+), Students with an ISIC card and young people aged 12-17. Advance purchase is necessary.

Children 2-11 are eligible for 50% discount in comfort class and travel is FREE for children under 2 provided they are accompanied by an adult and do not take up a seat. A second infant travelling with just one adult pays 50% of the comfort class fare.

It is important to note that as the trains often travel through rugged and inaccessible terrain there may be occasional delays or freight trains may cause delay. Re-routing may be necessary at times by road. Via Rail does not pay compensation in this instance.

If you don't see the route you are looking for, would like more information or to book your Via Rail journey please call us.