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- Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton by sleeper train
Alberta's capital and 'gateway to the north', though the station sits awkwardly far from the centre.
Reasons to get off here
- North Saskatchewan River valley: a 27 km greenbelt of parks and bike paths
- West Edmonton Mall and its indoor 'ocean'
- Last big city before Jasper and the Rockies westbound
- Station is about 5.5 km north-west of downtown, beside the Yellowhead Trail
- Nearest hotels are over 1 km south on Kingsway
- No transit bus to the station; taxi to downtown
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canadian | Toronto → Vancouver | Day 3 · 20:50 | Twice a week, all year |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Saskatoon
A riverside prairie city with Ukrainian heritage, though the station sits about 8 km from downtown.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · The CanadianJasper
The best place to break the Canadian: a Rockies town in Jasper National Park, with a long scheduled stop and onward trains.
Stop-off guide →Edmonton, answered
The Canadian.
Times in both directions are below.
Alberta's capital and 'gateway to the north', though the station sits awkwardly far from the centre.
We would allow: one or two days (next train is days away).
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.