New! Youth (18-25) save up to 25% with VIA Rail Shopping in Toronto? Concert to see in Montréal? Partying in Halifax? If you’re between the ages of 18 and 25, get a 25% discount in Comfort class (economy) or a 10% discount in sleeper class. Photo ID required. Some conditions apply. Special offer! Travelling east? Save up to 50% in Comfort sleeper class or Comfort class! With VIA’s new fall sale, you can save up to 50% when you book long-distance travel in Comfort sleeper class or Comfort class (economy) aboard the Ocean (Montréal-Halifax) or the Chaleur (Montréal-Gaspé). Seats are limited, so book before October 31, 2007! Now extended! Only $59 between Montréal-Toronto and Toronto-Ottawa! Before January 7, 2008, you can travel in Comfort class (economy) between Toronto-Montréal and Toronto-Ottawa for the exceptional one-way fare of $59 (before taxes). The seats for this promotional fare are limited so book your tickets today! Special offer! Travel in VIA 1 class for as little as $79! All the perks of VIA 1 business class at unbeatable fares! For instance, a Toronto-Montréal trip will cost you only $149 per direction (before taxes). There are plenty of destinations available, so take advantage of this promotional fare today! Halifax train station is our newest Wi-Fi hotspot VIA Rail has expanded its network to include complimentary Wi-Fi access in the Halifax train station! In 2008, this wireless Internet service will also be extended to the Moncton and Truro train stations. Celebrate Christmas in November! Travel to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta for a fun family event that explores the warmth and light of the winter holiday season! Two- and three-night packages available during the first two weeks of November. Winners announced in VIA’s "Beat the car!" contest Following jury deliberation, three top English-language creatives were chosen from an astounding 2,077 entries! Our congratulations go to Laura MacRae, Winston Lewis, and Douglas Kaulbach! Visit the contest web site to view the winning ads and the full list of winners. Ottawa revitalizes passenger rail services in Canada The federal government has announced a new funding package for VIA Rail Canada totaling $691.9 million over the next five years. This funding will allow VIA Rail to more effectively and consistently respond to the growing needs of their ridership. Be pampered! Ride the Spa Train to a blissful getaway Travel with VIA to one of 18 quality-assured Premier spa destinations waiting to indulge you with facials, massages, body wraps, and other treatments to rejuvenate body and soul. Packages include accommodations, meals, treatments, return train travel, and shuttle service. First Annual e-Tourism Awards in Vancouver Hosted by the Canadian e-Tourism Council, this prestigious new event seeks to recognize excellence in website design, online campaigns and innovation. The e-Tourism Awards will also be giving prizes for the best user-generated content, including story telling, photos, and videos. The big night is November 8, 2007! VIA Rail named best rail company by Agents’ Choice Awards A user-friendly web site and good customer service have earned VIA Rail top honours in the 2007 Agents’ Choice Awards, handed out by Canadian Travel Press/Travel Courier. NEW! Introducing the Canada Travel Blog CanadaTravelBlog.ca is a unique blogging site dedicated to tales of Canadian travel — by train and otherwise. With a few clicks, you will soon be regaling friends and family all over the world with your travel adventures. Get blogging now!

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