I’m frequently asked about various train rides. Which ones have I taken? Which ones did I like best? Which ones would I recommend? And, specifically, I’m often asked if I would recommend The Rocky Mountaineer. Well . . .yes and no. Four years ago, my wife and I took the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver…
VIA Rail Canada’s premier train, “The Canadian”, is one of the world’s great train rides. And I oughta know … I must admit that I’ve made the journey seven times and trip number eight is scheduled for next April. The Canadian’s route runs between Vancouver on the Pacific Coast and Toronto, which is just north…
I’ve noted here several times that I think that the Cardinal is the most scenic of Amtrak’s eastern trains. OK, now I’ll qualify that and say, for the number of days that the Fall colors are at their peak, the most scenic train in Amtrak’s system is the Adirondack. This train, which runs daily in…
VIA’s western trains–that is, trains operating west of Toronto–use the classic single level stainless steel cars built in the 50’s and lovingly restored and refurbished. Sleeping car passengers enjoy lounge cars with a viewing dome, dining cars, and the classic bullet-ended Park cars, each one named for one of Canada’s national parks. In addition to…