The whole country is well served by all manner of boats and ships, particularly the east and west coasts, where the ferries are fast, frequent and good value. The St Lawrence Seaway provides passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. VIA Rail Canada operates extensive services across Canada. Passengers are drawn to this route by the spectacular scenery of the three mountain ranges which are passed en route - the Rockies, the Selkirks and the Coastal. The route also features views of ancient glaciers, large lakes and waterfalls.
All trains operating between Vancouver and Toronto include showers in sleeping cars.
The transcontinental service can be accessed by regular services from the Atlantic provinces and from Qu bec City and Montr al. Rapid intercity services are available between Qu bec, Montr al, Halifax, Toronto, Windsor and Ottawa. On these journeys the fare price includes a meal, snacks and drinks. Long-distance trains are extremely comfortable, with full restaurant services, air conditioning, spacious reclining seats, etc. Alcoholic beverages, films and souvenirs are available on board at an additional cost.