Follow Chris Tarrant's Canadian Train Journey on November 5th, Channel 5

Set your TV as Channel 5 gears up to showcase Chris Tarrants' “ Extreme Rail Journeys “ series with his Canadian journey  scheduled to air Thursday November 5th  at 21.00.  

Been inspired to follow his tracks? We've pulled together some key Canada rail news  from Via Rail and Rocky Mountaineer for 2016.

Rail Passes

VIA Rail have introduced a range of new rail passes :

Canrailpass System can be used across the entire VIA Rail network and starts from just $699pp. All passes are for travel in economy class only and are valid for 60 days from the first date of travel. Various levels of pass have been introduced with differing levels of flexibility.

Canrailpass Corridor can be used on any of the corridor services covering Ontario and Quebec with prices starting from just $299.  This pass is for travel in economy class and valid for 21 days from the first date of travel. Various levels of pass are available offering different levels of flexibility.

Both passes now have options for unlimited travel for the durations detailed above. For the Corridor Pass this starts at just $699 and for the System Pass just $1299.

For more information visit - http://www.viarail.ca/en/fares-and-packages/rail-passes

Prestige Sleeper Class

Additional Prestige Class bedrooms are due to be added to each departure of 'The Canadian' in 2016. The additional bedrooms will allow more travellers to experience the famous journey between Toronto and Vancouver in VIA Rail's premium class of service. 

Prestige Class includes:

• 50% larger cabin then a standard cabin for two.

• A leather L-shaped sofa, which at nighttime is transformed into a double bed.

• Private washroom with shower.

• All food and drinks included while on-board. (Including alcohol)

• Personalised concierge, priority dining and baggage handling.

• Access to the newly renovated Park Car including a lounge and 360 degree dome observation car.

www.viarail.ca

Rocky Mountaineer extend Rainforest to Gold Rush Route

Rocky Mountaineer has launched its new 2016 brochure which is available now in travel agencies throughout the UK. Jam-packed with stunning imagery and captions that capture the magic of rail travel, each page brings the majestic Rocky Mountaineer experience to life. 

The brochure is the first to include the extended Rainforest to Gold Rush route, a three-day rail journey between North Vancouver and Jasper via Whistler and Quesnel. Travelling through Howe Sound, Squamish and Cheakamus Canyon to connect the world-class destinations of Vancouver and Whistler, the extended route will provide guests with an exclusive look at some of the most stunning scenery in British Columbia.

“We're delighted to be launching our 2016 brochure earlier than ever in the UK,” said Rocky Mountaineer's Director of Sales EMEA, Patrick Ryan. Although our 25th anniversary season is in full swing, we are already looking forward to next year and the exciting enhancements we'll be offering our guests, including the much-anticipated extended Rainforest to Gold Rush route”.

The theme of the new brochure is 'Prepare to be Truly Moved', which reflects the amazing journey that awaits guests from all over the world. The new brochure highlights four simple steps on how to 'get moving' and build a unique rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer, providing travellers with an array of options to fully customise their North American holiday to suit their needs. Some fun elements include 'Snap Facts' on many of the beautiful images, giving readers a slice of Rocky Mountaineer history or trivia. 

Two of Rocky Mountaineer's best-selling packages for 2016 include:

• The seven-night Western Explorer which takes in all the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies including Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary and costs from £1,944 per person.

• The 10-night Golden Circle via Whistler which offers the ultimate rail journey through the Canadian Rockies with overnights in Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff along with plenty of time to explore. Prices from £3,212 per person.

Rocky Mountaineer's 2016 two-day rail journeys cost from £1,001 per person in SilverLeaf Service and from £1,355 per person in GoldLeaf. The three-day Rainforest to Goldrush journey costs from £1,384 per person in SilverLeaf Service and from £1,885 per person in GoldLeaf service.

For more information or to request a 2016 brochure, please contact your local travel agent, Rocky Mountaineer directly at 0800 088 5541 or online at www.rockymountaineer.com.

For more media information please contact : Nim Singh, Media and PR Manager, Destination Canada, 0207 389 9983 singh.nim@destinationcanada.com @canadanim (not for publication)