Canada's Top 10... RAIL JOURNEYS


One of the best ways to appreciate Canada’s diverse and spectacular landscapes is from the comfort of a train. Andy Hoskins presents our guide to 10 of the country’s best rail journeys


F 20 SPRING 2012 • SELLING CANADA


rom the Rocky Mountaineer out West to The Ocean in the East and the epic cross-country


journey of The Canadian, rail journeys let clients experience Canada in a relaxed and often luxurious manner. Many of the services are specifically


tailored to tourists, operating in daylight hours only and featuring carriages with huge windows to make the most of the great views. What’s more, there’s normally a


range of travel classes available – with enhanced dining options and top-end hotels for overnight stays – so there’s plenty of opportunity for agents to cash in on commission.


Include any of the rail journeys we


list below in your clients’ Canada itineraries and they certainly won’t be left disappointed!


THE CANADIAN VIA Rail operates a comprehensive network of routes across the country but the best known among tourists is probably The Canadian. This legendary journey travels across


two-thirds of the country in four days between Toronto and Vancouver, stopping along the way in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Jasper. It passes through the forests of Ontario, vast prairie lands and the


breathtaking Rockies, ensuring spectacular views at all times. The train has undergone a $22million


makeover in the last two years, which includes new sleeper cars and dining menus. “The Canadian offers cosy bedrooms, dome cars, lounges and a full-service restaurant car,” said a VIA Rail spokesperson.


FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST Probably the best known of Canada’s scenic rail journeys are those made by


Pictured above: VIA Rail arrives in Churchill Above right: Le Massif de Charlevoix Left: Dinner is served on The Canadian


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