| Canada by Train: The Complete VIA Rail Travel Guide |  | Authors: Chris Hanus, John Shaske
Publisher: Way Of The Rail Publishing
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 097308975X
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780973089752
ASIN: 097308975X
Publication Date: May 19, 2009
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Product Description
Majestic in its vastness, Canada is a fascinating travel destination. VIA Rail, Canada s national passenger train service, makes visiting this breathtaking country a truly memorable journey. Canada by Train is the complete guidebook to train travel with VIA Rail. Full of useful facts and vivid photographs, this guide provides current, comprehensive details on train services and safety measures. The guide features over 500 full-color illustrations and photographs; updated information on schedules, fares and pass options; mile-by-mile route guides; practical suggestions on traveling light, settling in sleepers and coaches; and much more. Whether touring the Atlantic region, visiting the Rockies, or traveling across country, Canada by Train makes the landscape come alive.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Used Book on Trip September 4, 2010
Norman (Virginia United States)
Just got back from Canada. The book is a great introduction to Canada and Via Rail. Part of our trip was on The Canadian. The book was very helpful. It was really useful to have points of interest listed by mile markers on the track. As a note, there is also a high-end luxury train, the Rocky Mountaineer, going through parts of western Canada. It is not part of Via Rail, therefore not covered in the book.
 Canada by Train June 13, 2010
Julianne (Darwin, Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A mixed bag. It has detailed technical information about the rolling stock and train routes but suffers from poor English expression - in many parts it appears to have been inexpertly translated from another language. A notable omission is a map of Canada as a whole with the rail routes included.
A Must-Have Guidebook on Travelling with VIA Rail March 20, 2009
Chris Hanus (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1IHSS8XLCWYKG This wonderful guide to rail travel in Canada covers a wide range of topics: an opening section describes the many facets of the country, useful for foreign tavellers. Another section describes the historical roots of Canadian railways. Sections titled "Train Classes and Services", "Train Travel Tips" and "Canadian Railway 101" enhance an understanding of railways and rail travel. There's even a section on 'railway yoga' for anyone needing a good stretch along the way!
Most interesting, though, are the route guides which comprise the bulk of the material. Each region of Canada, from BC to the Atlantic, is detailed as a potential rail trip, whether long or relatively short. Mile by mile descriptions of what one will see from the train are fascinating and accompanied by interesting sidebars relating to local aspects of geography,history and culture.
Additionally, you can click on one of the links below to view other related titles for this guidebook:
Railway Map Guide: British Columbia & Canadian Rockies (Revised 2nd Edition)
Railway Map Guide: Across Canada
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