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THE AGAWA CANYON TOUR TRAIN Northern Ontario’s splendid Agawa Canyon Park – something of a Mecca for outdoors types – is accessible only by hiking or via the train services of the Algoma Central Railway. Its most popular tourist offering is the Agawa Canyon Tour Train. The one-day return trip departs from
Sault Ste Marie on the shores of Lake Michigan and passes by 114 miles of forest, lakes and awesome granite formations before arriving in the 170-metre high gorge. The year-round journey is considered
"Northern Ontario’s splendid Agawa Canyon Park – something of a Mecca for outdoors types – is accessible only by hiking or via the train services of the Algoma Central Railway"
River, passengers wake the next morning in the heart of Atlantic Canada as the train continues its journey through the picturesque farms and river valleys of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to its final destination. As with other overnight VIA Rail
services, passengers have a choice of Economy, Sleeper and, in summer, Sleeper Plus classes.
to be at its best during the last two weeks of September and the first week of October, when the autumn colours put on a fine display, or in mid-winter when the snow sets in. An $11million upgrade to the train
service in 2011 included the installation of larger panoramic windows, reclining seats, new upholstery and a GPS- triggered audio commentary.
WINNIPEG-CHURCHILL This two-day, 1,000-mile VIA Rail service heads from Winnipeg in southern Manitoba, to Churchill, on the Hudson Bay. Along the way, it passes through dense forests, shimmering lakes and barren tundra. The service runs year-round, but in winter visitors head north for polar bear-spotting excursions and a glimpse of the Northern Lights. In summer, visitors can kayak with Beluga whales under a midnight sun.
Rail Journeys CONTACTS
www.viarail.ca www.rockymountaineer.com www.lemassif.com/en/train www.wpyr.com www.agawacanyontourtrain.com www.ontarionorthland.ca www.greatrail.com www.railbookers.com
Pictured: the Rocky Mountaineer in BC
TRAIN YOURSELF TO ENJOY THE VIEW!
THE SKEENA – is probably Canada’s most beautiful rail journey. Running from Jasper in the heart of the Rockies to Prince Rupert on the Pacifi c coast, this two-day, all daylight journey, spends much of its time in the mountains and passes through less visited parts of Northern BC.
For information and reservations contact: 1st Rail: Tel: 0845 644 3553, your preferred tour operator, or visit
www.viarail.ca
22 SPRING 2012 • SELLING CANADA
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