VIA Rail Canada
“The Skeena”
Jasper → Prince Rupert
- 1,154 km along the track
- 34 stops
- 38 commentary points
- 1 overnight stop
Two daylight days from the Rockies to the Pacific, with an overnight stop in Prince George.
Stop Overnight stop Commentary point
Legs
| From | To | Distance | On the train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | Prince George | 407 km | about 7 h 25 min |
| Prince George | Prince Rupert | 747 km | about 12 h 30 min |
Approximate scheduled times. Check the timetable with the operator before you travel.
Things to know
- Train - the train contains four cars, the engine, luggage, seating and the dome / canteen car.
- Food - while there is a small canteen on board serving snacks and beverages including beer and wine, it is recommended to bring your own cooler with food.
- Dome Car - It can be chilly due to all the windows; bring warm clothing when it is cool outside.
- Service - there is only economy seating on this route.
- Duration - freight trains have priority on this route so the train must pull over multiple times during the journey. Because of this, the train can sometimes be very late.
Ride it with Rail Passages
All 38 commentary points on this route, triggered by GPS and readable offline.
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GPS may not be available everywhere. Tunnels, deep canyons and some rail cars can block the signal. The app estimates where the train is for a few minutes from its last speed, but cards may come late until the signal returns.