traverser canada trainAvec ses pays

traverser canada trainAvec ses paysages grandioses, le Canada est une destination idéale à découvrir en train. D’autant plus qu’avec une superficie de 10 millions de km2, c’est le deuxième plus grand pays du monde, après la Russie. En deux voyages différents, j’ai traversé le pays dans toute sa largeur, de l’Océan Pacifique à l’Océan Atlantique. L’année dernière, c’était de Halifax à Toronto, avec une équipe de blogueurs internationaux, et cette année, de Vancouver à Montréal, en duo avec Emily. Un périple de plus de 6.000km au total, qui correspond à deux lignes majeures de Via-Rail, la SNCF canadienne:

Le Canadien (tracé en bleu ciel sur la carte), qui relie Vancouver à Toronto en 4 jours et 4.466km, en traversant les montagnes Rocheuses, les vastes plaines de l’Ouest et les lacs de l’Ontario.
L’Océan (tracé en bleu foncé), qui relie Montréal à Halifax en 20 heures et 1.346km, en bordure du Saint-Laurent et à travers le Nouveau-Brunswick et la Nouvelle-Ecosse.
Entre les deux, c’est un train classique qui relie Toronto à Montréal (539km en 6 heures), avec un crochet possible à Ottawa, la capitale du Canada. Sur cette carte ci-dessous, figurent l’ensemble des trajets que j’ai effectués en train au Canada, avec les étapes où je me suis arrêtée.

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La vie à bord d’un train canadien

Voyager en train au Canada est une expérience à part entière. Il faut vouloir prendre son temps, adopter le rythme lent et berçant de la voie ferrée. En fonction de son budget, on peut choisir différents niveaux de conforts: sièges inclinables pour la classe Economie (à partir de 320 euros pour Vancouver-Toronto, repas non compris); couchettes et cabines pour une ou deux personnes en Première classe (à partir de 800 euros pour Vancouver-Toronto, 3 repas par jours inclus). Il y a même une voiture-lits Prestige, mais ça c’est vraiment du luxe! En partenariat avec Via-Rail, j’ai eu la chance de profiter de mes trajets en Première classe, et raconte ici cette expérience.

train canada cabine Les cabines doubles (avec lits superposés) sont équipées d’un lavabo et de WC. La douche est dans le couloir. Dans chaque wagon, un « préposé » est aux petits soins pour s’occuper des passagers et transformer les cabines équipées de sièges pour la journée en lits pour la nuit. L’anglais et le français sont les deux langues officielles à bord des trains canadiens, et la plupart des membres de l’équipage peuvent s’exprimer dans les deux langues. Consignes et menus sont bilingues.

train canada wagon restaurant La vie à bord est rythmée par les repas servis dans la voiture restaurant. Trois fois par jour, c’est le rituel du préposé qui passe à travers les wagons pour annoncer l’appel aux repas. A bord, on parle le « français québécois », donc le « petit-déjeuner » c’est le « déjeuner », le « déjeuner » c’est le « dîner », et le « dîner », c’est le « souper »… Le dimanche, on a même le droit de faire la grasse matinée, en choisissant l’option « brunch ».

canada train manger restaurantPour s’occuper la journée, beaucoup d’activités sont organisées à bord du train. Dans les voitures « animation », on peut assister à des projections de documentaires sur le Canada, jouer à des jeux de société, lire les revues à disposition, ou en profiter pour rencontrer ses compagnons de voyage. C’est un voyage assez cher, alors la moyenne d’âge est plutôt élevée… Mais il y a aussi quelques jeunes tout de même. L’après-midi, des dégustations de bières et vins canadiens sont organisées! Idéal pour profiter d’un apéro avant l’heure du souper! Sinon, toute la journée, il y a thé, café et petits gâteaux à volonté dans la voiture dôme à l’arrière, où on peut en plus profiter encore mieux du paysage.

train-canada-degustationUne vraie originalité de Via-Rail: sur chaque train, des musiciens peuvent voyager gratuitement en échange de donner plusieurs concerts à bord. J’avais d’ailleurs écrit un article là-dessus l’année dernière pour donner toutes les infos. Ci-dessous en photo, la chanteuse canadienne Angela Saini donne un concert dans la voiture dôme.

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Etapes et itinéraires

J’ai traversé le Canada d’un océan à l’autre en deux voyages différents, d’un mois chacun. Je détaille ici les étapes que j’ai effectuées, avec les moments marquants de la traversée.

De Vancouver à Jasper
19h de trajet, avec une nuit dans le train – C’est la partie la plus scénique de la traversée du Canada avec le passage à travers les majestueuses montagnes Rocheuses et ses lacs bleu azur. Sur cette partie, le train compte d’ailleurs un wagon spécial en plus: la voiture panorama, entièrement vitrée pour pouvoir profiter encore mieux des paysages traversés.

Les paysages des Rocheuses vus depuis la voiture panorama du Canadien
Les paysages des Rocheuses vus depuis la voiture panorama du Canadien

Les paysages des Rocheuses vus du train
Les paysages des Rocheuses vus du train

Faire étape à Jasper pour découvrir les montagnes Rocheuses et ses parcs nationaux, le parc national de Jasper, et le parc national de Banff, faire du trekking sur les glaciers ou randonner au bord des lacs. Le meilleur moyen pour profiter des sites est de louer une voiture. Avec Emily, nous avons fait un road-trip d’une semaine de Jasper jusqu’à Banff, avec retour à Jasper pour reprendre le train.

De Jasper à Winnipeg
26h de trajet avec une nuit dans le train – Changement radical de paysage… Après les montagnes Rocheuses, place aux grandes prairies du centre du Canada.

On peut s’arrêter à Winnipeg pour découvrir la capitale du Manitoba, avec notamment son tout nouveau musée des Droits de l’Homme. Pour observer des aurores boréales, des baleines ou des ours blancs dans leur habitat naturel, il faut alors compter plusieurs jours pour aller au Nord jusqu’à Churchill. Pour une excursion nature pas loin de Winnipeg, on peut aller au marais Oak Hammock, un lieu d’observation réputé pour voir des oiseaux migrateurs et faire des balades en canoë.

De Winnipeg à Toronto
33h de trajet avec deux nuits dans le train – Après les grandes étendues herbeuses du Manitoba, la voie ferrée longe les grands lacs de l’Ontario. C’est la plus longue partie du trajet et on a vraiment le temps de profiter de la vie à bord.

Toronto est une ville passionnante à ne pas manquer avec sa belle skyline et la CN Tower. Prévoir au minimum trois jours pour la découvrir, et un jour de plus pour faire un crochet jusqu’aux chutes du Niagara.

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De Toronto à Montréal
6h de trajet – Pour rallier les deux plus grandes villes du Canada, c’est une ligne de train classique, de jour. On peut aussi faire un crochet par la capitale, Ottawa, intéressante à découvrir également. Avantage non négligeable: de Toronto à Montréal, il y a du wifi gratuit à bord du train!

Comme Toronto, Montréal vaut une étape de plusieurs jours… Tous mes coups de coeur à lire ici. L’idéal est de pouvoir caler son séjour à Montréal lors d’un des nombreux festivals qui animent la métropole québécoise, comme les Francofolies au printemps, le Piknic Electronik l’été ou l’Igloofest en hiver.

De Montréal à Moncton
18h de trajet avec une nuit dans le train – L’Océan longe le fleuve Saint-Laurent sur la première partie du parcours, mais c’est pendant la nuit… Le lendemain, place aux paysages maritimes du Nouveau-Brunswick. A bord, on a droit à des conférences sur la pêche aux homards ou la culture acadienne.

A Moncton, il ne faut pas oublier bien sûr de manger du homard, qui prolifère en abondance dans les eaux des provinces maritimes, et aussi aller jusqu’à la baie de Fundy, pour observer les plus hautes marées du monde à Hopewell Rocks. J’y étais l’année dernière avec mon amie Adeline qui raconte ça ici.

De Moncton à Halifax
4h de trajet – C’est la dernière portion de trajet ferroviaire avant de rallier Halifax, à l’extrême Est du pays-continent, sur les bords de l’Océan Atlantique. Tout comme Vancouver, Halifax est une ville maritime, mais avec une ambiance complètement différente, moins moderne et plus mystérieuse, marquée par la tragédie du Titanic qui a sombré au large d’Halifax.

Infos pratiques à savoir:

-Dans les trains longue distance, comme le Canadien et l’Océan, il faut enregistrer ses bagages avant le départ (comme en avion). Il faut donc arriver suffisamment à l’avance, et surtout prévoir un bagage à main pour avoir quelques vêtements de rechange, ses affaires de toilette et de quoi s’occuper à bord.

-Les cabines ferment à clé de l’intérieur, mais pas de l’extérieur… Mais à priori les trains canadiens sont parmi les plus sûrs du monde.

-Les trains sont entièrement non-fumeurs; il faut donc profiter des arrêts en gare pour sortir fumer une cigarette sur le quai.

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Onboard, it is entitled to conferences on fishing for lobsters or Acadian culture.At Moncton, do not forget of course to eat lobster, which proliferates in abundance in the waters of the provinces maritimes, and also go to the Bay of Fundy, to observe the highest tides in the world at Hopewell Rocks. I was there the year last with my friend Adeline who tells it here.Moncton to Halifax4-hour trip - this is the last portion of rail journey before joining Halifax, at the extreme East of the country-continent, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Just like Vancouver, Halifax is a maritime city, but with a completely different, less modern and more mysterious atmosphere marked by the tragedy of the Titanic which sank off the coast of Halifax.Useful to know:-Long distance trains, such as the Canadian and the Ocean, should save his luggage before departure (as in aircraft). It is therefore necessary to arrive sufficiently in advance, and especially provide for hand luggage to get some clothes, toiletries business and what to do on board.-Cabins close to key from the inside, but not outside... But initially Canadian trains are among the safest in the world.-The trains are entirely non-smoking. We must therefore enjoy stops station to get out a cigarette on the dock.

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In each car an "attendant" is on hand to look after the passengers and transforming cabins equipped with seats for the day beds for the night. English and French are the two official languages ​​on Canadian trains, and most of the crew members can express themselves in both languages. Instructions and menus are bilingual. Canada diner Train Life on board is punctuated by meals served in the dining car. Three times a day, the ritual attendant that passes through the carriages announcing the call to meals. On board, we speak the "French Quebec", so the "breakfast" is the "lunch", the "breakfast" is the "lunch" and "dinner" is the "supper "... On Sunday, we even have the right to sleep, choosing the option" brunch ". Canada now eat RestaurantFor deal the day, many activities are organized on the train. In the "animation" cars, you can attend screenings of documentaries about Canada, play board games, read magazines available, or take the opportunity to meet his travel companions. It is a pretty expensive trip, so the average age is quite high ... But there are also some young still. In the afternoon, tasting of Canadian beer and wine are organized! Ideal for enjoying an aperitif before dinner time! Otherwise, all day, there are tea, coffee and small cakes will in the dome car in the rear, where you can also enjoy the scenery even better. Train-canada-degustationUne true originality of Via Rail: on each train, musicians can travel free in exchange for giving several concerts on board. I also wrote an article on it last year to give complete information. Below photo, Canadian singer Angela Saini is a concert in the dome car. Canada-train-concert-installation steps and routes I crossed Canada from coast to coast in two different trips, to one month each. I detail here the steps I made, with the highlights of the trip. From Vancouver to Jasper path 19h, with a night on the train - this is the most scenic part of the cross-Canada with the passage through the majestic Rocky Mountains and azure lakes. On this part, the train also has a special wagon and more: the car panorama, fully glazed to enjoy even more of the landscapes. The landscapes of the Rockies viewed from the panorama car Canadian Landscapes Rocky seen since the car Canadian panorama Landscapes Rocky seen the train The Rocky Mountains saw the train Make step in Jasper to see the Rocky Mountains and National Parks, Jasper National Park and Banff National Park, trekking on glaciers or hike at the lakes. The best way to enjoy the sites is to hire a car. Emily, we made ​​a road trip a week from Jasper to Banff, Jasper and back to catch the train. From Jasper Winnipeg path 26h with a night on the train - Changing landscape ... After radical the Rocky Mountains, up to the great prairies of central Canada. You can stop in Winnipeg to explore the capital of Manitoba, including its new Museum of Human Rights. To observe the aurora borealis, whales or polar bears in their natural habitat, it must then take several days to go north to Churchill. For nature tour not far from Winnipeg, you can go to Oak Hammock Marsh, a renowned place of observation to see migratory birds and make a canoe rides. Winnipeg to Toronto 33h journey with two nights on the train - After large grassy areas of Manitoba, the railway runs along the great lakes of Ontario. This is the longest part of the journey and really the time to enjoy life on board. Toronto is an exciting city not to be missed with its beautiful skyline and CN Tower. Allow at least three days to discover, and a day to make a detour to the Niagara Falls. Canada-train locomotive Toronto to Montreal 6h ride - To rally the two largest cities in Canada, c ' is a line of classic train day. One can also make a detour to the capital, Ottawa is also interesting to discover. Significant advantage: from Toronto to Montreal, there is free wifi on the train! Like Toronto, Montreal is a step for several days ... All my favorites to read here. The ideal is to be able to calibrate his stay in Montreal during one of the many festivals that animate the Québec metropolis, like the Francofolies in spring, Piknic Electronik the summer or winter Igloofest. From Montreal to Moncton route 18h with a night on the train - The Ocean along the St. Lawrence River on the first part of the course, but during the night ... The next day, instead maritime landscapes of New Brunswick. On board, we are treated to lectures on lobster fishing or Acadian culture. In Moncton, we must not forget of course to eat lobster, which proliferates in abundance in the waters of the Maritime Provinces, and also go up the Bay of Fundy, to observe the highest tides in the world at Hopewell Rocks. I was there last year with my friend Adeline which tells that here. From Moncton to Halifax route 4h - This is the last railway route section before joining Halifax, in the extreme east of the country-continent on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean. Like Vancouver, Halifax is a maritime city, but with a completely different atmosphere, less modern and more mysterious, marked by the tragedy of the Titanic which sank off Halifax. Travel to know: -In the long distance trains, like Canadian and the Ocean, you must check in their baggage before departure (as in flight). We must therefore arrive well in advance, and above all provide a carry to get some clothes, his business toiletries and plenty to do on board. -The Cabins lockable from the inside, but not outside ... But a priori Canadian trains are among the safest in the world. -The trains are completely non-smoking; we must take advantage of station stops out a cigarette on the platform.