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Rockies and Pacific

Victoria-Courtenay train (the Malahat)


(Nos. 198, 199 and 299)

On the Malahat you'll discover some of the most beautiful countryside in Vancouver Island between Victoria, at the southern tip of the island, and Courtenay, at the northern end. A very pleasant way to discover the Pacific coast!

Victoria-Courtenay

The class and services available

For a description of the services available, including baggage service, follow this link for information on Comfort class (Economy).

Discover other aspects of the Rockies and Pacific region by viewing our photo album.

Connections and stations

Don't hesitate to get off at Chemainus, Nanaimo, Parksville or Qualicum Beach: as everywhere else in the network, Comfort class allows you to get on and off as many times as you like for the price of one ticket to your final destination. View a map and find out the address of Victoria and Courtenay stations.

Ferries provide fast service between Vancouver, the arrival point of the Canadian, and Nanaimo or Victoria.

Further information

Follow these links for more information on the Rockies and Pacific region.

Schedules, fares and reservations

The one-way trip between Victoria and Courtenay costs only $26 (Comfort Super fare, purchase five days in advance, taxes extra).

The Malahat offers one departure per day in each direction. The journey time to Courtenay is approximately 4½ hours.

Find out about discounts available to seniors, students over 18, students aged between 12 and 17, and children aged 11 and under.

To check the time of your trains, find out the price of your tickets or make your reservation now, go to Schedules, fares and reservations.




Prices are subject to change without notice, depending on currency fluctuations. Applicable discounts, terms, conditions and schedules are also subject to change without prior notice. All published fares are in Canadian dollars, taxes extra. The actual cost of tickets and finalized train schedule will be confirmed by e-mail at the time of booking.


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