VIA rail having its Canadian Black Friday sale. All fares up to 40% off including sleeper class. I understand that VIA has it’s problems but maybe something for the casual explorer out there who wants to ride the rails. Deals not nearly as good as past years though…and travel needs to happen before the end of March it looks like.

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Oct 8th, 2024 4:09 pm

surrealillusion: Deal Addict; Apr 15, 2003; 2061 posts; 993 upvotes; Ottawa

Oct 8th, 2024 4:09 pm

The 40% is specific:

DISCOUNT:

40% off on the discounted fare on berths in Sleeper Plus class on the Canadian using discount code CANADA.
BOOKING PERIOD:

Eastern Time (ET): Tickets must be purchased between 12:00:00 a.m. on October 8, 2024, and 11:59:59 p.m. on October 15, 2024.

Pacific Time (PT): Tickets must be purchased between 9:00:00 p.m. on October 7, 2024, and 8:59:59 p.m. on October 15, 2024.
TRAVEL PERIOD:

For travel between Friday, November 15, 2024, and Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Blackout dates: Discount not applicable on travel from December 18, 2024, to January 4, 2025.
ROUTES:

Valid for travel on the Canadian (Toronto-Vancouver).
CLASS OF SERVICE:

Sleeper Plus class – Berths (discounted fare).
HOW TO PURCHASE:

Online:

Select the "Discount code" option in the booking engine and enter the code "CANADA".
Fares will be automatically adjusted if the trip meets the conditions of the promotion.
Choose your preferred departure, and, if applicable, the return in the fare matrix.
See applicable conditions.
Payment must be made at the time of booking.

Bookings can also be made by phone, at a VIA Rail station or a travel agency.
MINIMUM FARES:

As per fare conditions chosen.
EXCHANGES:

As per the conditions of the fare chosen. Regular fares will be applied to exchanges made after October 15, 2024.
REFUNDS:

As per fare conditions chosen.
EXCLUSIONS:

Discount not applicable on travel on Winnipeg-Churchill route.

Discount not applicable on travel from December 18, 2024, to January 4, 2025.
OTHER STANDARD CONDITIONS:

Seats at these fares are limited and subject to availability.
This offer may not be available on all days of week and all trains.
Fares, discounts, conditions and schedules are subject to change without notice.
This offer does not apply to group travel.
This offer is available on new bookings only.
This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount requiring a discount code.
Other conditions may apply.

Otherwise refer to the page for the various discounts:

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/black-friday

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Oct 8th, 2024 5:09 pm

rayydar: Sr. Member; Sep 17, 2012; 626 posts; 1168 upvotes; Mississauga

Oct 8th, 2024 5:09 pm

Save UP TO 40%* until October 15.

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Oct 8th, 2024 5:57 pm

wudtsilake: Sr. Member; Jan 8, 2012; 937 posts; 840 upvotes; Williams Lake

Oct 8th, 2024 5:57 pm

Traveled from Quebec City to Ottawa, and then to Montreal and enjoyed it.

Takes longer than flying, but the seats are more comfortable, and, at least on those routes on those days, cheaper.

Downtown to downtown(ish) as well, so more convenient.

I'd definitely do it again if I had the need/opportunity.

Thanks OP.

cheers

asdf

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Oct 8th, 2024 5:59 pm

qwedss: Sr. Member; Nov 23, 2021; 941 posts; 2838 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 8th, 2024 5:59 pm

"Discount not applicable on travel on Winnipeg-Churchill route."

Boo

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Oct 8th, 2024 6:04 pm

Tilacin: Banned; Jan 25, 2024; 74 posts; 68 upvotes

Oct 8th, 2024 6:04 pm

qwedss wrote: ↑ "Discount not applicable on travel on Winnipeg-Churchill route."

Boo

Sad

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Oct 8th, 2024 11:40 pm

tehhDR: Member; Jan 17, 2015; 382 posts; 442 upvotes; Pierrefonds, QC

Oct 8th, 2024 11:40 pm

Was thinking about driving to Toronto for Raptors/Kings on Nov 2nd. Decided book with this instead once i saw the thread. I'll take advantage and visit some family too

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Oct 11th, 2024 10:27 am

Clingon: Member; Jan 13, 2018; 362 posts; 622 upvotes

Oct 11th, 2024 10:27 am

Even though the sale was still 'on' yesterday, saw a price yesterday but did not book. Today, booked on the same train but prices were lower by more than $100 each way. Booked today (business class).

Oct 11th, 2024 12:22 pm

Obiee77: Member; Nov 6, 2022; 240 posts; 455 upvotes

Oct 11th, 2024 12:22 pm

going from Toronto what would be a nice vacation route for one week in the winter? Thinking of going in December.

Oct 11th, 2024 5:09 pm

nsd: Deal Addict; Feb 16, 2005; 4292 posts; 353 upvotes

Oct 11th, 2024 5:09 pm

Just gonna leave this here (timestamped link)...:

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Oct 12th, 2024 8:53 pm

frenk927: Sr. Member; Aug 5, 2017; 821 posts; 1238 upvotes

Oct 12th, 2024 8:53 pm

wudtsilake wrote: ↑ Traveled from Quebec City to Ottawa, and then to Montreal and enjoyed it.

Takes longer than flying, but the seats are more comfortable, and, at least on those routes on those days, cheaper.

Downtown to downtown(ish) as well, so more convenient.

I'd definitely do it again if I had the need/opportunity.

Thanks OP.

cheers

asdf

There is no less convenient airport than YUL in the world

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Oct 12th, 2024 9:26 pm

sokolov: Deal Addict; Dec 7, 2011; 4396 posts; 2992 upvotes; Whitehorse

Oct 12th, 2024 9:26 pm

qwedss wrote: ↑ "Discount not applicable on travel on Winnipeg-Churchill route."

Boo

There's a 10% code for that route.

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Oct 12th, 2024 9:38 pm

frozenmelon: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2007; 1770 posts; 2122 upvotes; vancouver

Oct 12th, 2024 9:38 pm

I'm gonna leave this here:

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/like-being- ... -1.7023066

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Oct 13th, 2024 12:03 am

frenk927: Sr. Member; Aug 5, 2017; 821 posts; 1238 upvotes

Oct 13th, 2024 12:03 am

frozenmelon wrote: ↑ I'm gonna leave this here:

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/like-being- ... -1.7023066

People also has been stuck on airplane with and without AC for many hours

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Oct 15th, 2024 10:48 pm

frozenmelon: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2007; 1770 posts; 2122 upvotes; vancouver

Oct 15th, 2024 10:48 pm

frenk927 wrote: ↑ People also has been stuck on airplane with and without AC for many hours

Perhaps, but I've never had an airline employee try to steal my phone.

Oct 15th, 2024 11:06 pm

eugene188: Deal Fanatic; Sep 10, 2010; 5313 posts; 3523 upvotes; Ottawa

Oct 15th, 2024 11:06 pm

i would want to use this, but not even sure where to travel too.

For some reason no prices show up with I want to check out Winnipeg. I found Winnitoba, but thats at "Sign Post Station" probably with absolutely nothing around.

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Oct 15th, 2024 11:18 pm

ExcelPremium: Deal Addict; Dec 25, 2006; 3600 posts; 780 upvotes

Oct 15th, 2024 11:18 pm

I wish the Prestige class had some discounts, looks like a great luxurious way to travel but $10K is way too expensive.

Oct 16th, 2024 11:49 am

eelfliw: Deal Fanatic; Jul 18, 2003; 8158 posts; 3836 upvotes; Etobicoke

Oct 16th, 2024 11:49 am

nsd wrote: ↑ Just gonna leave this here (timestamped link)...:

I think the author of the video is just scraping everywhere for content to beef up the duration of the video for better monetization.

For example, he whines about having to use a foot stool to get off of the train. I can understand if he is mobility-challenged (eg. using walker or wheelchair). But they wouldn't put wheelchair passengers on trains that require using steps. I wonder if the author did another video on restaurants, he'll complain they use paper napkins instead of cloth? Or stainless steel utensils instead of silverware?

I've been to many places in the world and have rode the train in as many countries as I can, in all the classes from standing tickets where the washroom is just a hole on the floor to luxury sleepers. From 400KM/h levitation trains to 50km/h crawlers. All I can say is, Via isn't that bad. Passengers are treated like human beings in general instead of livestock. Though I've never rode on a train roof, I can say I've experienced it all. If I had a choice between train or airplane (eg. not time limited), I will ride the train as train stations are usually centrally located in big cities and connected to mass transit.

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