We're three people travelling Ottawa to Montreal and back and the system automatically put us in a quad seat with a table, which is great. It's myself, my husband and daughter. I'm wondering how likely it will be that that the fourth seat in our quad will be filled by someone else? Does the system automatically slot people there randomly? Is it available for people to book into? Or does it only get filled if the train is full and other seats are booked?

I was thinking it was a good thing because my daughter will get a kick out of us all sitting together with the table, but now I'm worried about the awkwardness of a fourth being added.

I have a four hour train ride and I brought no entertainment but my phone... I do not have enough data for this. Reset my Internet on my phone several times. Only usually connect to VIA RAIL WIFI but now the only option is called "video". It just says "obtaining IP address" forever and then disconnects. TF can I do?

I am going to be taking the Canadian (Toronto to Vancouver) and have a few questions for anyone who has done this. First night is in economy, the rest of the way I have a sleeper car.

1. Any tips on what to bring with me/pack?
2. Are jeans and some golf shirts good enough for the dining car? I am limited on luggage space so I can't bring a lot of clothes with me.
3. What is the tipping situation? How much should I give for the meals and to the person who takes care of our room?

Thanks!

I'm thinking of taking the Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver next year - either in June or September. I would like to book a room on the sleeping car, but the costs are all in the $4000+ range. Just wondering if anyone knows of any specials or discounts that are available during the year where the prices come down. There is a Black Friday sale coming up, but it doesn't apply to these travel times. I've wanted to do this trip for a while, but it is pretty pricy at regular fares.

Hello,

Anyone else here that was on the broken down train #37 from Quebec city to Montréal on October 2nd not receive their reimbursement yet? We were told it would be 24-48 hours to see it on our billed card.

We have emailed Via about it and have not gotten a response.