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The Canrail Pass is the perfect railpass to travel across Canada with. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean to Hudson Bay, with many options and special prices for students and Senior Citizens.
To purchase your Canrail railpasses, scroll down to the price panel at the foot of this page and press buy on the passes you want.
The possibilities are endless: the Ocean route between Halifax and Montreal, and the adventure route running in northern Quebec, Manitoba and across to British Columbia Via Rail services will amaze you all the way, a truly unique travel experience. Long miles of driving and parking problems will all be left behind, as you use your Canadian railpass to travel leisurely from city centre to city centre in this vast country.
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| Age Groups. |
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| The Canrail Pass is available to all age groups; persons aged between 18 and 60 look up the 'Adult' prices shown below, persons aged between 12 and 17 years look up the 'Youth' prices, and persons aged over 60 look for the 'Senior' prices. Full time students of any age with an ISIC card (International Student Card) and children aged 2 to 11 are entitled to the 'Youth' price. |
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| Class Of Travel. |
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| The Canrail railpass is issued in Economy class only (upgrades to Via 1 Business Class and sleeper accommodation can be done only when in Canada for an additional charge). |
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| Validities. |
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| The Canrail railpass is valid for 12 days of travel within a 30-day period. Up to 3 extra days can be added, either at the time of purchase or at any time when in Canada within the 30-days validity period. |
| The railpass is valid for journeys on any VIA train, and on buses providing transfers between Moncton and Saint John (other bus journeys are not included, even if shown on VIA Rail timetable). |
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| Rules & Conditions. |
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| The Canrail Pass does not guarantee a seat on a specific train service, and unlike most European railpasses, passengers require a ticket to travel as well as their railpass. Seat reservations are free of charge, and recommended at peak times, they can be made at any Via rail station in Canada. Sleeping accommodation varies in cost according to the actual sleeper chosen, as per seats they can be booked at any VIA rail station in Canada. Please be aware that overnight journeys are counted as two days of the railpass. Between 1st June and 15th October inclusive sleeping accommodation reservations between Toronto and Vancouver, and points in-between, can only be made within 21 days of departure. If travelling overnight and you do not wish to buy a sleeper supplement, your Canrail Pass travel is valid for travel in a reclining seat, and VIA Rail provides you with a pillow and blanket. |
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| As a Canrail Pass holder you are entitled to a seat in Economy or Comfort class. For a surcharge you can travel in First class accommodation, like Sleeper or VIA 1 for example. During the peak summer season it is also possible to upgrade to Silver and Blue class, available between Vancouver and Toronto, but this can only be arranged in the 21 days prior to departure. |
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| A Canrail Pass can be issued a maximum of 6 months in advance of your travel date, but please note that a railpass cannot be issued within 10 days of travel, in this case you should buy your railpass once in Canada. |
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| Railpasses once issued cannot be refunded, and refunds are not allowed on part-used passes. Please note that if any portion of your trip falls into a 'peak' period, the peak rates will apply for the entire railpass. |
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| Seasons of Travel. |
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| Canrail Pass is available in two forms: High Season and Low Season. |
| High Season runs from the 1st of June until the 15th of October and prices are higher during this time. |
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| Accommodation. |
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| Accommodation on VIA Rail is of different types and costing, below are some examples of sleepers, please note that in all cases a shower room is located at the end of each sleeping car, and that toiletry kits are provided inside your cabin. |
- Double bedroom: the ideal solution for two people travelling together, with a window and two armchairs. The double bedrooms have a small closet, hand basin and WC.
- Single bedroom: ideal for one person. It has a little cabin with window and a comfortable seat which turns into a sleeping quarter at night, inclusive of hand basin and concealed WC.
- Upper and Lower Berths: semi-private, with couch style seats facing each other which converts to bunk beds with curtains for privacy at night. Washrooms and showers are located at either end of the coach.
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