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The Canadian

The Canadian
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The westbound Canadian near Jasper, Alberta
Overview
Service type Intercity rail
Status Operating
Locale Lower Mainland, Western Canada, Northern Ontario, Golden Horseshoe
Current operator(s) Via Rail Canada
Former operator(s) Canadian National, Canadian Pacific
Route
Start Toronto, Ontario
Stops 65 (55 on request only)
End Vancouver, British Columbia
Distance travelled 4,466 km (2,775 mi)
Average journey time

Westbound: 3 days 8 hours 42 minutes

Eastbound: 3 days 10 hours
Service frequency two trains per week in each direction in off-peak, three trains per week in each direction on-peak
On-board services
Class(es) Economy, Sleeper, Prestige
Disabled access yes
Seating arrangements Coach seating
Sleeping arrangements Berths, bedrooms for one, two or three
Catering facilities Dining car, Skyline Cafe, take out, bar
Observation facilities Skyline car, park car, panaromic dome car (between Edmonton and Vancouver)
Entertainment facilities Artists on Board Program
Baggage facilities Checked baggage available at selected stations
Technical
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Track owner(s) Metrolinx, CN, CP, BNSF
Timetable number(s) 1,2