VIA Rail - Train travel in Canada
CanRail Pass









Will you cling to the comforts of ‘civilisation’ or be an adventurer and head in to the Great White North with Polar Bears and Beluga whales? Canada is one of the best destinations for outdoor sports lovers boasting skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, kayaking, surfing, hiking, cycling, diving, horse riding and camping. In fact whatever your activity you will find it here against the stunning backdrop of mountains, seas and endless skies. And a Canrailpass is the best, most cost effective and eco friendly way to see it.
Pass detailsWhy buy thisHow long do you have? Fantastic cities with nightlife as good as anywhere else in the world, and better than most. Amazingly varied scenery, with soaring mountains, waterfalls - think Niagara, sub Arctic tundra, prairies, forest, lakes, rivers, seascapes. Recreational opportunities par excellence including the best ski-ing in North America and huge areas of untouched wilderness just waiting to be hiked or kayaked. Wildlife including bears (polar, black and grizzly) and numerous types of whales. History. - European North America started in the Maritimes, aboriginal history across the whole of Canada. Great food and wine, check out the vineyards in the Okanagan or Niagara regions and the amazing seafood in Nova Scotia. All of these are accessible by VIA Rail services.
Peak Periods: 1st June - 15th October. Off Peak Periods: 1st January - 31st May, 16th October - 31st December. If any part of your journey falls within a peak period you must purchase a peak pass. Potential stops / Your itineraryNova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia - travel them all with a Canrailpass. Consider visiting:
What you getWith a Canrailpass you are entitled to:
What you don’t getExtra charges that you will need to budget for are:
How it worksWhen booking a Canrailpass you must provide us with your first journey. You will be issued with a voucher, which must be exchanged at this first station for your actual pass. Before boarding the train you must take your pass and passport to the ticket office where they will issue a ticket for your journey (at least one hour before departure - preferably more). You must have a reservation for each journey, these can be booked at the same time as your pass or once you arrive in Canada, book early to avoid disappointment many of the long distance trains are extremely popular and especially in the peak season get booked up weeks and sometimes months in advance. Reservations may incur extra charges if booked in the UK - please check before booking. VIA Rail only sell the same number of tickets as there are seats on board. If you do not have a reservation you will not be allowed to board unless there is space available - standing is not an option.Be aware that the pass works on calendar days, so for example if you get on a train at 11.30pm and get off at 4am the next morning that is two days. Cancellations and refundsCanrailpasses which are lost, stolen or validated/exchanged cannot be refunded. Refunds are only accepted on vouchers returned to International Rail before the start of their validity. Vouchers returned for cancellation or alterations have a standard 15% cancellation/exchange fee in addition to an administrative charge per ticket. Cancellation/alteration fees will be charged on each voucher returned. Duplicate or replacement passes cannot be issued under any circumstances. Reservations, upgrades and sleeping accommodation are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||


