VANCOUVER, B.C.–It’s the time of year when mudslides occur on Amtrak’s Cascades’ route between Seattle and Vancouver. Last night, from my hotel room, I called Amtrak and was told that because of a mudslide just north of Seattle, we would be bused to Everett, Washington, where we would transfer to the train. This morning,…
You know by now that I’m a big fan of VIA Rail in Canada. I’ve racked up a lot of miles with them and every trip has been worth taking. The big draw, of course, is their famous train, the Canadian, the transcontinental beauty operating between Toronto and Vancouver. (I’ll be making that trip again…
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…