Trans-Canada Rail Guide
Graham, Melissa
O'Brien, Katie (CON)
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BOOK SUMMARY
The worlds most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canadas transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic
BOOK SYNOPSIS
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.
Rail travel for all budgets – This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours.
· Fully revised 4th edition – updated and with new mapping
· Rail travel for all budgets – where to get the best deals
· Mile-by-mile route guide – what to see along the route; with 25 maps
· Railway history – the rail link that created modern Canada
· City guides and maps – the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in eight major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary
AUTHOR BIO
Melissa Graham grew up only yards from a railway line, in Sunderland in the north of England. She claims to be a direct descendant of George Stephenson, the Father of Railways.
BOOK EXCERPTS
Introduction
No other mode of transport conveys such an acute sense of Canadas vastness, of its beautiful, desolate, wide-open spaces. Endless stretches of track take you through a wilderness scarcely touched by man. You can travel for hours without seeing a road or a house, or indeed any sign of habitation its an incredible, almost haunting, experience.
The railway is also the reason why this massive country exists at all. When the Dominion of Canada was created in 1867 it was no more than a set of loosely-connected colonies with no sense of unity or nationhood. It was, moreover, under a very real threat of being swallowed up by its powerful southern neighbour. The railroad was the single most important reason why this never happened: it gave the new country its life-blood and bound the provinces together into a transcontinental nation. When the last spike was driven in on 7 November 1885 it paved the way for rapid expansion, mass immigration and economic boom. Urban development ran parallel to the tracks and the stops along the line became the backbone of a new nation which makes a rail trip today a fascinating journey into this young countrys history.
What youll probably remember about the trip more than anything, though, is the dazzling scenery you travel through.
On top of all this, a rail ride across Canada is a supremely relaxing experience, a rare joy in todays climate of rapid communications and jet-travel. In the words of Robert Louis Stevenson, the train disturbs so little the scenery through which it takes us, that our heart becomes full of the placidity and stillness of the country. Nowhere is this more true than in Canada.
BOOK REVIEWS
'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)
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1905864019
ISBN(13-digit): 9781905864010
Dewey Decimal: 917
Book Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 256
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