Saskatchewan
Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Creuant la regió de Saskatchewan.
The Canadian (Le Canadien) - VIA Rail's Transcontinental Journey
The Canadian is the most famous and iconic passenger train service in Canada, renowned for its epic journey across the vast and varied Canadian landscape.
What it is: A long-distance, transcontinental passenger train service.
The Route: It runs between Toronto, Ontario (East), and Vancouver, British Columbia (West). The trip typically takes about four days and four nights and covers over 4,400 kilometers (2,700 miles).
Key Destinations: The train passes through five provinces, making stops in major cities and scenic locations like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and the majestic Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Experience: It is primarily a tourist experience, often hailed as one of the world's great train rides. Passengers can enjoy glass-domed observation cars (like the Skyline and Park Cars), gourmet dining with regional Canadian cuisine, and various classes of service, including private sleeping cabins (Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes).
History: The train was originally launched in 1955 by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) as a luxury streamliner. In 1978, when VIA Rail (Canada's federal passenger rail service) was created, The Canadian was taken over and became their flagship transcontinental service, now primarily using the tracks of the Canadian National Railway (CN).
Saskatchewan
Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Creuant la regió de Saskatchewan.
The Canadian (Le Canadien) - VIA Rail's Transcontinental Journey
The Canadian is the most famous and iconic passenger train service in Canada, renowned for its epic journey across the vast and varied Canadian landscape.
What it is: A long-distance, transcontinental passenger train service.
The Route: It runs between Toronto, Ontario (East), and Vancouver, British Columbia (West). The trip typically takes about four days and four nights and covers over 4,400 kilometers (2,700 miles).
Key Destinations: The train passes through five provinces, making stops in major cities and scenic locations like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and the majestic Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Experience: It is primarily a tourist experience, often hailed as one of the world's great train rides. Passengers can enjoy glass-domed observation cars (like the Skyline and Park Cars), gourmet dining with regional Canadian cuisine, and various classes of service, including private sleeping cabins (Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes).
History: The train was originally launched in 1955 by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) as a luxury streamliner. In 1978, when VIA Rail (Canada's federal passenger rail service) was created, The Canadian was taken over and became their flagship transcontinental service, now primarily using the tracks of the Canadian National Railway (CN).