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Melissa Graham is a freelance travel writer who has worked on guides for several travel publishers. She is the author of the Rough Guide to Ecuador and the Rough Guide to Chile.

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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 6358km (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.

• Rail travel for all budgets – where to get the best deals whether you are looking for the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation along the way or the most luxurious guided tours

• City guides and maps – the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in 10 major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Jasper, Calgary, Churchill and Vancouver

• Mile-by-mile route guide – what to see along the route; with 45 maps

• Railway history – the rail link that created modern Canada

  Zusammenfassung
  All the information you need to enjoy your adventure across Canada by Rail in this fully revised and updated 6th edition.

  Inhalt

  Table of Contents

  INTRODUCTION - PART 1: PLANNING YOUR TRIP1.1 Routes and costs – Route options – Breaking your journey – Costs – Rail tickets, passes and fares – 1.2 When to go – 1.3 Making a booking – With a tour or on your own? – VIA Rail sales agents – 1.4 Visas and medical insurance Visas – Medical insurance 1.5 What to take Clothes – Medical supplies – Money – Background reading

  PART 2: CANADA**2.1Facts 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 –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on

  – 4.8 Vancouver – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on

  PART 5: ROUTE GUIDES AND MAPS 5.1 Using this guide – Railway subdivisions, mile markers, signal masts, station names, stops, time zones – 5.2 The Ocean: Halifax to Montreal – 5.3 The Corridor route: Montreal to Toronto – 5.4 The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver – 5.5 The Skeena: Jasper to Prince Rupert – 5.6**The Rocky Mountaineer: Calgary to Vancouver – 5.7 The Hudson Bay: Winnipeg to Churchill**

  APPENDICES 6.1 Timetables – 6.2 French words and phrases – 6.3 Bibliography

  INDEX