I rode from Vancouver to Toronto @ the end of Feb last year and agree its a great time to ride, even then the freights get priority so expect to be running late but that's part of the adventure on this fantastic trip!
I think that many of the Canadian National freights may be configured too long today to fit into some of the sidings, so the Canadian has to go into sidings on the mostly-single track line across the country.I rode from Vancouver to Toronto @ the end of Feb last year and agree its a great time to ride, even then the freights get priority so expect to be running late but that's part of the adventure on this fantastic trip!
How'd that happen? I heard they have 200-car freights, longest I've counted on UPRR was about 131.I think that many of the Canadian National freights may be configured too long today to fit into some of the sidings, so the Canadian has to go into sidings on the mostly-single track line across the country.I rode from Vancouver to Toronto @ the end of Feb last year and agree its a great time to ride, even then the freights get priority so expect to be running late but that's part of the adventure on this fantastic trip!
If you are doing an “Express Deal” you’ll have to do individual segments. But if you plan to stopover…..why not book a package with train fare, hotel and car rental included?Thinking about stopping over in Jasper for 3 days during my 2nd go at the Canadian (with a better camera, hopefully!) this December - how do I book with VIA Rail so that I get off at Jasper for 3 days?
Also, thinking about taking a drive down the Icefields Parkway - is there anywhere to gas up in winter, or would I need to limit my trip/carry gas with me? If the Icefields is closed, what else is there to do while I'm in Jasper? I know about the lake and Maligne Canyon, I've also thought about walking through the area the Canadian takes through Jasper Nat'l Park.
Generally via.ca starts posting Express and 50% Off Fares for the Candian after Canada's Thanksgiving (/which is in Oct.), Blacks out the Christmas/ New Years Holidays and then runs them until May! During the Winter the Train consist is much shorter so discount fares go fast!When does VIA Rail start discounts for winter? Also, what would the (rough) price for a Cabin for Two during the winter discounts? I've heard it's 50-75%, but I don't know for sure.
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