50% off VIA Rail fares in Economy, Business and Sleeper classes

If you're planning on taking a trip aboard VIA Rail between now and January 31, 2012, book before Oct. 19, 2011 and you'll save half.

Go anywhere on the VIA Rail network during that time frame and receive 50% off the adult regular fare in both Economy and Sleeper classes and day of the week. If booking in Business class, it's good for travel on Saturdays and Sundays only. Here are some sample one-way fares:

• Toronto-Montreal: Economy ($69.50), Business ($109)
• Montreal-Halifax: Sleeper, cabin for two, double occupancy ($199 per person)
• Toronto-Vancouver - Sleeper Plus, cabin for two, double occupancy ($1,028.50 per person)

Buy your tickets online or by calling 888.VIA.RAIL (888.842.7245).

Entertainment on board The Canadian in November 2009. Photo by Sue Frause.