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Te Travel Guide All aboard Canada


Canada’s national rail service offers year-round adventures across the world’s second-largest country,


from


bustling city breaks to remote wil- derness encounters with polar bears. VIA Rail transforms travel into an ex- perience, where panoramic windows frame ever-changing landscapes and onboard comfort provides a relaxing journey through the wilderness. VIA Rail’s Corridor service forms


the backbone of Canadian rail travel, seamlessly


connecting major cities


including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Kingston. Tis af- fordable network makes multi-centre city breaks an effortless hop between Canada’s cultural capitals, sampling everything from Toronto’s dynamic food scene to Quebec City’s cobble- stone European charm, all without the hassle of airports, security queues or car rentals. For the ultimate Canadian odys-


sey, board Te Canadian, a four-night transcontinental journey from Toron- to to Vancouver (or vice versa). Tis leg- endary route runs twice weekly, allow- ing flexibility to tackle the entire route or sample sections. Te twice-weekly schedule means you can break your journey, spending three to four nights exploring destinations like Winnipeg, Saskatoon or Jasper before continuing your journey. Winter transforms Canada’s land-


scapes into wonderlands, and VIA Rail’s heated carriages offer front- row seats to snow-dusted forests and frozen lakes — a magical perspective that showcases the country’s pristine wilderness in all its glory.


Te Skeena route delivers Canada’s


most spectacular mountain scenery, winding through the Canadian Rock- ies from Jasper to Prince Rupert (or vice versa). Tis local service stops any- where along the route on request and is remarkably affordable at around £100 per person while offering unparalleled wilderness access and intimate en- counters with untouched landscapes. For some remote communities along the route, this train serves as their only connection to the outside world, with no roads providing alternative access. Adventure-seekers


shouldn’t miss


VIA Rail’s remote routes. Te Ocean provides overnight connections be- tween Halifax and Montreal, with stops available at Sainte-Foy for Que- bec City. Most thrilling is the Winnipeg to Churchill line — a two-day polar ex- pedition where limited sleeping spaces fill quickly. Time visits for late Octo- ber’s polar bears or July’s beluga whales for unforgettable wildlife encounters. VIA Rail proves that the journey tru- ly can be the destination.


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Nordic serenity by the sea


Tucked away in the serene nature of the seafront woods in east Helsinki, Hotel Rantapuisto is a Finnish gem where classic architecture, modern comfort and natural beauty blend to- gether in perfect harmony. Hotel Rantapuisto was built in the


1960s as a training centre for a Finnish bank, and the original structure still radiates the charm of the bygone era. Large glass corridors, quaint fireplac- es and carefully preserved wooden architectural details convey a sense of calm and character unique to its time — now seamlessly blended with con- temporary Nordic hospitality. Only 25 minutes from Helsinki’s


bustling and diverse centre, Hotel Rantapuisto invites you to experience the best of both worlds: tranquilli- ty in nature and easy access to the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge and large panoramic windows in the rooms open onto pine forests and the Baltic sea, inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with what matters most — a sense of serenity. Whether you’re exploring the near-


by archipelago, enjoying a private sauna or simply reading a book in the design lounge with a view of the sea, Rantapuisto creates a space to breathe. Te restaurant celebrates seasonal ducers,


ingredients and local pro- offering


from breakfast to dinner — with sus- tainability at the heart of everything. As a Green Key certified hotel,


Rantapuisto is proud to promote environmentally responsible travel without compromising on comfort or aesthetics.


Hotel Rantapuisto, Furuborginkatu 3, 00980 Helsinki, Finland


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