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WHITE PASS & YUKON
ROUTE RAILWAY
If you’ve ever longed to see Canada’s farthest
northern locations, such as the Klondike
Gold Rush country, you’ll want to book a
seat on the long-serving diesel and steam
locomotives of the White Pass & Yukon
Route Railway. This authentic vintage train,
an International Historic Civil Engineering
Landmark, makes a steep 914 m (3,000 ft.)
climb through gorges and glaciers on a
narrow-gauge track. If you are really keen to
explore further, complete your adventurous
itinerary by adding a motor-coach tour
through parts of Alaska, British Columbia
or the Yukon (www.wpyr.com).
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Is the Rocky Mountaineer at the top of your
bucket list? You’re not alone! Featuring
once-in-a-lifetime views of majestic
BENNETT STATION • WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE RAILWAY
mountains, glittering lakes and pristine
western Canadian wilderness, this iconic
AGAWA CANYON TOUR TRAIN fl oor of the Agawa Canyon, created by train off ers a spectacular experience. Guests
Fans of the legendary Group of Seven artists glacial retreat some 10,000 years ago. A can choose from two levels of service:
will want to journey into the remote GPS-triggered commentary in six languages SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf, both of which include
northern Ontario wilderness that inspired makes sure you don’t miss a thing along the delectable food and wine, outstanding
these talented painters on-board the Algoma way, telling stories of fur traders, explorers attention to detail and fascinating, informa-
Central Railway’s Agawa Canyon Tour Train. and the Ojibway people. tive on-board commentaries. Multi-day
Not only does the 367-km (228-mi.) round While spring and summer tours are excursions include such iconic destinations
trip from Sault Ste. Marie wind through the certainly beautiful, autumn is the most as Vancouver, Whistler, Lake Louise, Jasper,
spectacular canyon from late June until popular time for this train tour. In fact, so Calgary, Banff and Kamloops. Add optional
mid-October, attracting wildlife lovers and many leaf peepers come looking for autumn excursions such as city tours and helicopter
nature enthusiasts alike, but it also stops at colours that booking a full year ahead is rides to your itinerary and enjoy the
Mile 114 to allow for exciting hikes to the recommended (www.agawatrain.com ). overnight accommodations included in
Rocky Mountaineer trips. Combine your rail
AGAWA CANYON • TOURISM SAULT STE. MARIE tour with a stay at the luxurious Sonora
Resort, the ultimate Pacifi c-Northwest
wilderness retreat, or plan a pre or post
Alaskan cruise experience from Vancouver,
B.C. aboard select Holland America Line
ships (www.rockymountaineer.com).
TRAIN DE CHARLEVOIX
This rail adventure travels 125 km (78 mi.)
through the stunning but remote countryside
between Québec City’s Montmorency Falls
and La Malbaie, stopping in seven picturesque
towns and coastal villages as travellers
enjoy a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence
River. The service runs daily from mid-June
to mid-October (www.reseaucharlevoix.com).
There is no other country in the world
that can rival Canada for stunning land-
scapes, untouched wilderness views, rugged
Rocky Mountain peaks and shimmering
northern lakes; and, there is no better way
to experience that beauty than from the
comfort of a train!
