Comments on: Canada by Train: The Complete VIA Rail Travel Guide (Paperback) http://destinationdelights.com/106/canada-by-train-the-complete-via-rail-travel-guide-paperback/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:59:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Timothy http://destinationdelights.com/106/canada-by-train-the-complete-via-rail-travel-guide-paperback/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Timothy Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:44:47 +0000 http://destinationdelights.com/106/canada-by-train-the-complete-via-rail-travel-guide-paperback/#comment-94 </div> <div style="float: left; padding: 3px 20px 10px 0px; "> <div align="left" id="cv_36587421flashPlayerID" class="flashPlayer"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top" align="center"> <table cellpadding="0px" cellspacing="0px"><tr><td valign="top"> <div onmouseover="" id="cv_36587421chiDiv"/> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://images.amazon.com/media/i3d/01/swfobject-1.5.js"/><script language="JavaScript"><![CDATA[ <!-- function fp_resizePlayerSpace(nsPrefix,w,h) { try { var ifrm = parent.document.getElementById(nsPrefix + "movieFrameID"); 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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! <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/><br/>Additionally, you can click on one of the links below to view other related titles for this guidebook: <br/><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0973089717/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Railway Map Guide: British Columbia & Canadian Rockies (Revised 2nd Edition)</a> <br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0973089741/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Railway Map Guide: Across Canada</a> <br/><br/><br/>

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

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