by marquisofmississauga
VIA has confirmed the rumours that the Park car on the Canadian is to become "semi-exclusive" (in their words) for the peak-season which starts in May. Only Prestige passengers will be admitted except for a brief time each evening other than the night of departure from Toronto and Vancouver. From my observations at the bon voyage the same cheap bubbly was served to Prestige passengers as to those in the regular sleepers, although the former had theirs in fluted glasses and the rest of us had plastic cups. Perhaps Prestige will get something better now that those of us in the cheap cabins are barred. For the fare charged I would expect Dom Perignon. There are usually two Sleeper Plus Class Skyline cars in the peak consists, so this will provide the only dome and lounge space.
This change will not be in effect in the off-peak season. I am assuming the reason is that there are no Sleeper Plus Class Skyline cars run in the off-peak runs.
Speaking of fares, the Prestige fare was raised at the beginning of the year from approximately $6500 (plus tax) to $6806. It will increase in June to $7700. That is for one or two people per cabin.
This notice has just recently appeared on VIA'S Website:
Important Note: during peak season (May to October) access to this car is limited to scheduled times for Sleeper Plus passengers. Starting May 1st 2016, the Prestige Park car may be accessed during the evenings from 19h00 until last call (22h30), with the exceptions of evenings upon departure from Toronto and Vancouver. *Scheduled access times are subject to change.
This change will not be in effect in the off-peak season. I am assuming the reason is that there are no Sleeper Plus Class Skyline cars run in the off-peak runs.
Speaking of fares, the Prestige fare was raised at the beginning of the year from approximately $6500 (plus tax) to $6806. It will increase in June to $7700. That is for one or two people per cabin.
This notice has just recently appeared on VIA'S Website:
Important Note: during peak season (May to October) access to this car is limited to scheduled times for Sleeper Plus passengers. Starting May 1st 2016, the Prestige Park car may be accessed during the evenings from 19h00 until last call (22h30), with the exceptions of evenings upon departure from Toronto and Vancouver. *Scheduled access times are subject to change.