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The
Canadian Taking
passengers from the Pacific shores, through the
Canadian Rockies and across the plains of Northern
Ontario, VIA's Canadian train and its premier
Silver & Blue Class service provides cozy,
comfortable sleeping compartments with duvet
bedding, delicious regional cuisine in the
tastefully decorated dining car, and exclusive
access to the car with a scenic dome and relaxing
lounges. Until May 31, 2007, off-peak fares in
Silver & Blue Class offer travellers
substantial savings. Following are sample off-peak
prices for two of the most popular journeys on the
Canadian in Silver & Blue Class: - A double bedroom
for the entire, three-night journey in
either direction between
Vancouver and Toronto - with one permitted
multi- night stopover
(i.e. Jasper) -- is available for CAD $1,234,
per person plus tax,
when purchased at least five days in advance.
The price includes
all meals during the rail journey.
- A double
bedroom for the overnight journey in either
direction between Vancouver
and the breathtaking resort town of Jasper
is available for CAD
$552, per person plus tax, when purchased at
least five days in
advance. The price includes all meals during the
trip. The Ocean Ushering
passengers between Montreal and Halifax, the Ocean
winds through the provinces of
Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, showcasing
the beauty of Canada's
Maritimes en route. In Comfort Sleeper Class,
passengers enjoy private sleeping
accommodations with duvet bedding and private
washrooms, regional
Maritime cuisine such as fresh salmon in the
classic dining cars, and exclusive access
to a relaxing lounge. Now through June 12, 2007, a
deluxe double bedroom
for the overnight journey between Montreal and
Halifax, in either
direction, is available for CAD $230, per person
plus tax, when purchased at
least five days in advance. Booking Customers
can visit VIA's secure Web site at viarail.ca to
book a trip anywhere in the
VIA system or to book a complete trip with one-stop
shopping for trains,
cars, hotels and activities. Passengers also can
book their tickets by
calling 1888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7254), TTY 1 800
268-9503 (hearing impaired), or
through their travel agent. About VIA Rail
Canada
--------------------- As Canada's
national passenger rail service, VIA Rail Canada's
mandate is to provide
efficient, environmentally responsible and cost
effective passenger transportation
services, both in Canada's business corridor and in
remote and rural regions of
the country. VIA serves more than 450 communities
with a network of
inter-city, transcontinental and regional trains.
Demand continues to grow as more
Canadians turn to train travel as a safe and
convenient travel choice. For further
information: VIA contacts: Catherine Kaloutsky,
Toronto, (416) 956-7683;
Seychelle Harding, Montréal, (514)
871-6119 This information
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