Famed for its year-round beauty, the summer calendar months are a particularly pleasant time to take a holiday in Canada. In the western prairies, the thermometer may reach as high as 30 degrees, but temperatures are in general moderate to warm throughout the country. Whether you are backpacking, snowboarding, or just plan to spend some time at a resort, travelling by rail will allow you to make the most of your vacation.
There are nineteen individual routes, covering 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 serves 450 destinations across Canada. There is a good chance that VIA Rail can transport you to wherever you are headed. One does not have to worry about timetables, VIA Rail provides relatively speedy travel. For example, the Toronto-Vancouver route offers station-to-station travel in four days.
Traveling by rail is a Canadian holiday in itself. There are observation carriages where you can spend an entire day staring at glorious 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. There are three classes available when traveling on VIA Rail, economy class, business class and special sleeper class.
Another advantage in taking rail is the ability to work while traveling. VIA Rail offers 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 will truly be a unforgettable experience. Choosing VIA Rail for travel adds 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. Many travellers prefer rail journeys as a cost saving option to renting a car.