Canadian Rail Journeys
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Known for its all-year-round beauty, the summer months are a particularly pleasant time to take a holiday in Canada. In the west prairies, the temperature may get to as high as 30 degrees, but temperatures are normally moderate to warm across the country. Travelling by train will allow you to make the most of your vacation, whether you are backpacking, skiing or just spending some time at a resort.
There are nineteen individual routes, crossing Victoria, British Columbia in the west, to Halifax, Nova Scotia in the east, all the way to Churchill, Manitoba in the north offered by VIA rail Canada. VIA Rail serves 450 destinations across Canada. It does not matter where you are planning to visit, there is a good chance that VIA Rail travels there. While one may well be too enchanted by the rail experience to be overly concerned with timetables, VIA Rail extends relatively speedy travel. For instance, the Toronto-Vancouver route offers station-to-station trips in four days.
Travelling by rail is a Canadian holiday in itself. With ample room in their observation cars, one can spend an entire day soaking up the scenery far off the beaten track of the highway. As for meals, food service is provided in the snack car or at your seat on short journeys. For longer journeys, VIA Rail features sumptuous dining in its fabulous dining cars. Three full meals are offered here, including a wine list. Finally, VIA rail offers three classes of travel, including economy class, business class, and a special sleeper class.
If you are in Canada for work, travelling by rail gives you the ability to work while you travel. Wireless internet access is available on nearly all routes on the VIA Rail. Likewise, with internet access offered aboard its Panorama lounges, one can send an email or even mail photos to loved ones while en route.
Canada holidays will most definitely be a memorable one. VIA Rail also provides safety, comfort and convenience. Rail journeys allow the traveler to relax and enjoy the endless array of natural surroundings, as well as arriving refreshed at their eventual destination. Rail journeys are a popular cost saving option when the cost of driving and motels are factored in.