Canadian Train Journeys August 17, 2010
The summer calendar months are a particularly great period to take a holiday in Canada. Canada is known for its year-round beauty. In the western prairies, the temperature may reach as high as 30C, but temperatures are generally mild to warm across the country. Whether you are backpacking, snowboarding, or just plan to spend some time at a resort, traveling by train will allow you to make the most of your vacation.
There are nineteen individual routes, spanning Victoria, British Columbia in the west, to Halifax, Nova Scotia in the east, all the way to Churchill, Manitoba in the north extended by VIA rail Canada. VIA Rail covers 450 destinations throughout Canada. There is a strong chance that VIA Rail can get you to wherever you are headed. One does not have to worry about timetables, VIA Rail offers comparatively speedy travel. The Toronto-Vancouver route, for example, offers station-to-station trips in four days.
Traveling by rail is a Canadian holiday in itself. One can spend an entire day staring at the stunning scenery that Canada has to offer on one of the many observation carriages. As for meals, food and beverage 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. There are three classes available when traveling on VIA Rail, economy class, business class and special sleeper class.
If you are in Canada for work, traveling by rail gives you the ability to work while you travel. VIA Rail provides wireless internet access on virtually all routes for those on a working holiday. 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 warrant a unforgettable experience. Safety, comfort and convenience are also some of the reason why VIA Rail is so popular. Rail journeys allow the traveler to relax and enjoy the endless array of natural surroundings, as well as arriving refreshed at their eventual destination. When the cost of driving and motels are factored in, holiday seekers may find in rail an attractive, cost-saving substitute.