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by access to the Skyline Car, where breathtaking views of the countryside can be enjoyed from beneath a dome, and refreshments from the snack bar and café can be enjoyed in the lounge.
Sleeper Plus class passengers have a choice of berths, from single to 4-person cabins to the dormer suites that can be found on the renovated Manor Sleeping Cars. he similar but reconigured Château Sleeping Cars may also be provided depending on demand or on maintenance schedules. Showering facilities are also provided in each car.
Passengers in this class also have access to the panoramic views ofered in the Domed Observatory, located above the discreetly intimate Mural Lounge and spacious Bullet Lounge, all of which are housed in the Park Car. Delicious gourmet meals, prepared by fully-qualiied and experienced gourmet chefs, are available in the Dining Car.
he Canadian traversing through Jasper National Park.
he popularity of the Canadian is relected in the investment that has been made
in the trains themselves in recent years. Between 2010 and 2012, an estimated $22 million was spent on modernizing the carriages, with their interiors re-designed to provide a sleeker look, while their internal systems were upgraded to ensure a reduction in energy consumption and to lessen their carbon footprint.
Externally, the Canadian retains its signature appearance, with stainless steel cars still gleaming in the sunlight as they hurtle through the wilderness, across the prairies and over dozens of river valleys.
Travellers can choose between its two service options: Sleeper Plus class and Economy class. Both choices boast excellence in service standards. Economy class passengers are provided with spacious seats designed with long-haul journeys in mind. his greater level of comfort is complemented