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'''The Canadian''' is [[VIA Rail Canada]]’s transcontinental passenger train linking central and western Canada between [[Toronto]] and [[Vancouver]]. Known for panoramic scenery through northern [[Ontario]], the Prairies, and the Rocky Mountains, the multi-night journey offers sleeping accommodations, dining service, and dome-car viewing (consist varies by season and demand).

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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | Toronto ↔ Vancouver
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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | Long-distance, multi-night, scenic
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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | Economy seating • Sleeper accommodations • Dining/lounge • Dome/viewing cars (where provided)
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== Route and travel experience ==
The route crosses Ontario, [[Manitoba]], [[Saskatchewan]], [[Alberta]], and [[British Columbia]]. Travellers pass lake country and boreal forest, open prairie, and mountain passes. Service patterns and intermediate stops vary by timetable and season.

== Classes and on-board services ==
* '''Economy:''' Reserved seating; access to a café or snack service where offered.  
* '''Sleeper accommodations:''' Berths and private rooms with access to showers and dining; lounge and dome-car seating on many departures.  
* Dietary needs and accessibility accommodations can be requested in advance.

== Operations and timing ==
The Canadian shares tracks with freight railways over most of its length. Dispatching priorities, weather, and operating conditions can affect timing; VIA Rail publishes schedules and service advisories.

== Accessibility and connections ==
Accessible seating and assistance are available subject to station facilities and equipment. Connections to corridor trains and regional services can be arranged on the same ticket where timetables align.

== Safety and oversight ==
Rail safety is regulated by [[Transport Canada]]; occurrences are investigated by the [[Transportation Safety Board of Canada]]. Accessibility and certain consumer matters fall under the [[Canadian Transportation Agency]].

== See also ==
* [[VIA Rail Canada]] • [[The Ocean (train)]] • [[Transport Canada]] • [[Transportation Safety Board of Canada]]

== External links (official) ==
* VIA Rail — The Canadian: https://www.viarail.ca/
[[Category:Rail transport in Canada]]
[[Category:Passenger rail transport]]
[[Category:Transport in Canada]]