VIA Rail Vacations Totem Class
While the scenery outside may be rugged. Totem class offers comfort and sophistication onboard. From mid-May to the end of September, Totem class features breakfast, lunch and hot dinner, served at your seat, and exclusive access to the Park car and its domed observatory Enjoy views of mountains, lakes, and forest. Or relax in the Bullet lounge, and share travellers' tales with fellow passengers. Totem Deluxe class gives you tour own premium seat in the Panorama car, with 360-degree views of passing scenery.
COMFORT & SCENERY
During the peak season (mid-May to late September), treat yourself to Totem class aboard the Skeena between Jasper, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, and Prince Rupert, in the northwestern coast of BC. Discover northern British Columbia - its fabulous fauna and flora, rich and colourful First Nations' culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
In Totem class, you enjoy exclusive access to the Park car and its domed observatory. Take a seat in this upper deck to enjoy 360-degree views of the Rocky Mountains, crystal blue lakes, rushing rivers, lush forests, quaint villages and abundant wildlife indigenous to the region. Downstairs, in the congenial Bullet Lounge, you'll be able to share the pleasures of this trip with travelers from all over the world.
And thanks to an overnight layover in Prince George, you'll arrive on the Pacific Coast feeling refreshed. Hotel accommodations in Prince George are not included in a Totem class ticket on the Skeena train.
Accommodations & scenery on all VIA Rail Trains
- Inclusive hot and cold meals, wine with dinner
- Informative on-board sessions and activities
- Baggage check (three items free)
- Children's activity kit
- Exclusive access to the Park Car
FRONT ROW SEATS IN TOTEM DELUXE CLASS
Travel in Totem Deluxe class during the peak season, comfortably settled in a reserved spacious seat in our Panorama car. These cars are fully glass enclosed for maximum viewing, providing an unbeatable view of the passing scenery. In addition, you will also have access to the Park Car.
Meals on all VIA Rail Trains
Exquisite meals
Superb meals are included in your Totem or Totem Deluxe ticket price and are served at your seat: continental breakfast, cold plate lunch, hot dinner with wine.
BAGGAGE
In the peak season, take advantage of the baggage car and check all baggage that you don't need during the journey. You can check up to six articles, three free of charge.
During the off-peak season, from October to mid-May, the train has no baggage car, and so checked baggage service is not available. We recommend that you restrict yourself to one or two items of carry-on baggage.
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS SERVICE
Alcohol service is governed by provincial laws. As such, the times at which alcohol is served depends on the province in which the train is traveling. Under these laws, you cannot consume alcohol that was not purchased on board.
SMOKING POLICY
The Skeena offers an entirely smoke-free experience. Our non-smoking policy extends to all cars, vestibules, washrooms, lounges and private spaces. Follow this link for further information on our general policy on smoking.
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Children love the activity kit containing materials for colouring, cutting and pasting.
OTHER AVAILABLE CLASSES
(economy) is available year-round. During the off-peak season (when Totem and Totem Deluxe classes are not offered), Comfort class passengers have access to the Park car and its observation dome. Comfort class fares do not include meals. Smoking is also prohibited in Comfort class cars.
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