The Marvellous Canadian Adventure
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010The summer months are a specially great period to take a holiday in Canada. Canada is renowned for its year-round beauty. In the western prairies, the thermometer may get to as high as 30C, but temperatures are generally moderate to warm throughout the country. Whether you are back packing, 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, crossing 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 across Canada. It does not matter where you are planning to visit, there is a great chance that VIA Rail travels there. While one may well be too fascinated by the rail experience to be overly embroiled with timetables, VIA Rail offers relatively speedy travel. The Toronto-Vancouver route, for instance, offers station-to-station travel in four days.
Travelling by rail is a Canadian holiday in itself. One can spend an entire day gazing at the spectacular scenery that Canada has to offer on one of the many observation carriages. As for meals, food service is provided in the snack car or at your seat on short journeys. For longer journeys, VIA Rail features deluxe dining in its fabulous dining cars. Three full meals are offered here, including a wine list. Just like an airline, VIA Rail has three classes of travel, economy class, business class and special sleeper class.
Another advantage in taking rail is the ability to work while travelling. On virtually all routes, VIA Rail provides wireless access for those wishing?or needing?to take a working vacation. 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 truly be a memorable experience. 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. When the cost of driving and motels are factored in, holiday seekers may find in rail an attractive, cost-saving option.

