One way to rate any train ride is to ask yourself, “Would I like to take that ride again?” Certainly, if I’m thinking of VIA Rail’s trans-continental train, the Canadian, I’ve already answered that question in the affirmative something like five times … with Number Six coming up next month. I’d also love to…
I was trying to remember earlier today if my trip next February across Canada on VIA Rail will be my fifth or sixth time on this wonderful train. I’ve made the eastbound trip from Vancouver to Toronto only once before and, if forced to make a choice, I’d probably recommend taking this trip in the…
My wife and I rode the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies to Banff three years ago. Truthfully, I don’t remember what we paid, but the same two-day trip today will set you back about $4300 for two people. That’s for their top-of-the-line “Gold Leaf” service which includes two full days on the…
After many years of thinking about it, I’m finally going to take VIA Rail’s wonderful trans-Canada ride in the middle of winter. VIA announced a 50% off sale a week or so ago and I went for it. I’m also starting to book my travel to NARP‘s annual Spring meeting in Washington, DC. In working…