Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
'An essential companion' The Railway Magazine (UK) 'Handy to have even if you're not travelling by train' Travel Scoop (Canada) #145;Invaluable' The Daily Telegraph (UK) 'For anyone contemplating all or part of this journey, this is the guide' Traveller Magazine (UK), 'An essential companion' The Railway Magazine (UK) 'Handy to have even if you're not travelling by train' Travel Scoop (Canada) 'Invaluable' The Daily Telegraph (UK) 'For anyone contemplating all or part of this journey, this is the guide' Traveller Magazine (UK), 'An essential companion' The Railway Magazine (UK) 'Handy to have even if you're not travelling by train' Travel Scoop (Canada) ‘Invaluable' The Daily Telegraph (UK) 'For anyone contemplating all or part of this journey, this is the guide' Traveller Magazine (UK)
Dewey Decimal
917.10472
Table Of Content
INTRODUCTION - PART 1: PLANNING YOUR TRIP 1.1 Routes and costs Route options Breaking your journey Costs Rail tickets, passes and fares 1.2 When to go1.3 Making a booking With a tour or on your own? VIA Rail sales agents 1.4 Visas and medical insuranceVisas Medical insurance1.5 What to takeClothes Medical supplies Money Background reading PART 2: CANADA2.1Facts about the country Geographical background (climate, transport and communications, flora and fauna) Historical outline The Quebec issue Economy The people Government Education and social welfare Religion 2.2 Practical information for the visitor Documents Arriving in Canada Hotels Local transport Electricity Time Money Post and telecommunications Newspapers Holidays Festivals Food Drink What to do in the evening Shopping Taxes Crime PART 3: TRANS-CANADA RAILWAY 3.1 Building the first trans-Canada railway Canada before the railway The Pacific scandal The railway under the Liberals Over to the CPR Dangers and difficulties On the verge of bankruptcy Completion of the railway Early railway service Into the 20th century: CNR and VIA Rail Two more transcontinental lines The CNR takes over 3.2 The lines today The Canadian The Ocean The Corridor The Skeena The Rocky Mountaineer The Hudson Bay PART 4: CITY GUIDES AND PLANS 4.1 Halifax History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map Where to eat Nightlife What to see Moving on 4.2 Quebec City History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map Where to eat Nightlife What to see Festivals Moving on 4.3 Montreal History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map Where to eat Nightlife What to see Festivals Moving on 4.4 Toronto History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map Where to eat Nightlife What to see Festivals Moving on 4.5 Winnipeg History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map Where to eat Nightlife What to see Festivals Moving on 4.6 Edmonton History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map Where to eat Nightlife What to see Festivals Moving on 4.7 Calgary History Arrival Getting around Orientation Services Where to stay Map &ap
Synopsis
The journey on Canadas transcontinental railway ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. This guide includes a mile by mile route guide with 25 maps and points of interest indicated along the way., The world's most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada's transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America's finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the ......, The world's most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada's transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America's finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
