Product Description
<DIV>Majestic in its vastness, Canada is a fascinating travel destination. VIA Rail, Canada s national passenger train service, makes visiting this breathtaking country a truly memorable journey. Canada by Train is the complete guidebook to train travel with VIA Rail. Full of useful facts and vivid photographs, this guide provides current, comprehensive details on train services and safety measures. The guide features over 500 full-color illustrations and photographs; updated information on schedules, fares and pass options; mile-by-mile route guides; practical suggestions on traveling light, settling in sleepers and coaches; and much more. Whether touring the Atlantic region, visiting the Rockies, or traveling across country, Canada by Train makes the landscape come alive.</DIV>
About the Author
<DIV>Chris Hanus grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the charm of train travel lured him. He worked for VIA Rail for ten years as an activity coordinator and over the years has mastered the fine details of the railway system, amassing railroad facts and personal insights into life aboard the trains. He has traveled extensively across Canada aboard VIA Rail.</DIV>
Length:: 1:15 Mins
This wonderful guide to rail travel in Canada covers a wide range of topics: an opening section describes the many facets of the country, useful for foreign tavellers. Another section describes the historical roots of Canadian railways. Sections titled "Train Classes and Services", "Train Travel Tips" and "Canadian Railway 101" enhance an understanding of railways and rail travel. There's even a section on 'railway yoga' for anyone needing a good stretch along the way!
Most interesting, though, are the route guides which comprise the bulk of the material. Each region of Canada, from BC to the Atlantic, is detailed as a potential rail trip, whether long or relatively short. Mile by mile descriptions of what one will see from the train are fascinating and accompanied by interesting sidebars relating to local aspects of geography,history and culture.
Additionally, you can click on one of the links below to view other related titles for this guidebook:
Railway Map Guide: British Columbia & Canadian Rockies (Revised 2nd Edition)
Railway Map Guide: Across Canada