Things You'll Need:
- Passport with appropriate visas if you are not Canadian.
- Computer with access to the Internet.
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Step 1
Plan to leave Toronto on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Get to the station early; you will have to battle rush hour traffic because your train leaves at 9 a.m.
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Step 2
Bring something to occupy yourself. The trip lasts a bit over 49 hours, arriving in Edmonton two days after departure at around 8 a.m. Travelers gain two hours thanks to the two time zone crossings.
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Step 1
Review the class system before you book train travel. Comfort Class, the economical choice, is less than half the price of Silver & Blue Class. However, this is a long trip, so you might well want to pay extra for a bed and shower access.
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Step 2
Choose from several levels of comfort and privacy. The least expensive sleeping accommodations are curtained upper and lower berths. There are four other levels of Silver & Blue class, going up to three-bedroom suites. Silver & Blue includes prepaid meals in the dining car plus access to domed observation cars and lounge cars.
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Step 3
Save money. Discounts are given for booking more than five days in advance of travel, and for children, students, seniors, conference-goers, and large groups. There are also many options available for rail passes, both within Canada and internationally.
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Step 1
Use Rail Canada's convenient website to book your travel online.
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Step 2
Buy tickets at the station in person, either on the day of travel or in advance. You can also make your reservations by phone.
