Title: Across Canada by train - Wikitravel
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Understand
Prepare
Whom to travel with
Which direction to travel in
When to go
How to book
Tickets and rail passes
'Comfort' (coach / economy) class
Sleeper classes: Halifax to Montréal
Sleeper classes: Montréal to Toronto
Sleeper classes: Toronto to Vancouver
What to bring
Get in
Overview of route and trains
The Ocean
The Corridor
The Canadian
Itineraries
Five days
Seven days
Fourteen days
One month
Stay safe
Get out

Content: Halifax ( Nova Scotia)
Montréal ( Quebec)
Ottawa ( Ontario)
Toronto ( Ontario)
Winnipeg ( Manitoba)
Saskatoon ( Saskatchewan)
Edmonton ( Alberta)
Jasper ( Alberta)
Vancouver ( British Columbia)
This itinerary covers 6,351km (3,946 miles), crosses eight Canadian provinces and passes through some of North America 's most vibrant and exciting cities. Whether experienced from the comfort of a private sleeping compartment or in the sociable and affordable seated coaches, it is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that demonstrates Canada 's social and geographic diversity, from sea to shining sea. There are many other passenger rail services in Canada. Information on all other rail services in Canada can be found on Rail travel in Canada page. Prepare
Whom to travel with
A handful of private luxury train operators offer exclusive rail tours, however most passenger rail services in Canada are provided by VIA Rail Canada [1], the state owned Crown Corporation that provides national passenger rail services. This itinerary uses only the services of VIA Rail Canada . Which direction to travel in
Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, British Columbia; the starting point for an eastbound trans-Canadian train trip
Travelling from one side of Canada to another by train is the perfect framework for an exciting and varied holiday. Travelling both ways is not: the vast landscape of the country will become infinitely less interesting if you have to turn round and go back again.