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The Beauty of Train Travel - Contest

The Beauty of Train Travel - Contest

Congratulations to our contest winner, Heather Starastin!

Heather is the winner of a $500 VIA Rail travel voucher. Her contest entry:

"My teenage son and I only moved to Canada a couple of years ago, and we would love to explore the country more. So far, we haven’t had the opportunity, not least because I don’t drive – so rail is the ideal mode of transport for us. My absolute dream would be to ride the Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver…
Incidentally, I almost always travel for pleasure."

 

 

Traveling by train is relaxing, exciting, efficient, and affordable. North Americans are discovering the railroad as an environmentally friendly and convenient means of travel.

Forget about reading maps or road signs from a car, dealing with traffic and congestion or arriving hours before a flight. Take the train!

TOP 10 PERKS OF TRAIN TRAVEL

  1. Flexible and Spontaneous

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There are last minute deals and numerous daily departures to choose from. It can be an ideal way to see several towns and landmarks along the way by pre-booking stopovers on a multi-city option.

 

  1. Comfortable

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Seats and private cabins are generally more spacious and comfortable than cars and planes. Passengers are free to move about the train at all times and enjoy the scenery. Sleeper-class travelers have private cabins with bedding for a comfortable night's rest. Train travel does not have the turbulence often experienced in airplanes, the seasickness felt in boats, nor does it feel cramped like car travel.            

        

  1. Amenities

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Many trains have a full-service dining car offering a variety of meals and a lounge car with sandwiches and drinks. There are restrooms, electrical outlets at your seat, free WIFI and on-train entertainment systems including kids’ programming depending on the route. Private sleeping cabins provide washrooms with showers and towels.    

                                 

  1. Reliable

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Trains are not subject to road conditions therefore travel times are more efficient and consistent. They are also less affected by adverse weather conditions. And there are no issues with lost luggage!

 

  1. Convenient

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Trains serve nearly every city, most of them multiple times per day, running hourly if not more often. Major stations are usually right in the center of the city, with shops, restaurants and hotels just a couple of steps away. Baggage is within reach if you need quick access to your belongings. And you can bring fluids (shampoo, water) and your own food! Only have to arrive 30 minutes before departure with minimal hassle.

 

  1. Environmentally Friendly

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Train travel is a more fuel-efficient means of transport, producing over 90% less CO2 than an equivalent flight. It also decreases the amount of carbon producing cars on the road.

 

  1. Economical

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Cost-effective compared to other modes of transport, with deals, packages and discounts. NO baggage fees or airport transport fees and you can save the cost of lodging if you travel overnight.

 

  1. Business Friendly

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Be productive on the go with free WIFI, cellphone usage, outlets and four-seater sections for business meetings or single seats to work quietly. Some stations offer lounges for business travelers conveniently located in the heart of urban centers. 

 

  1. Family Friendly

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Kids love trains! They’re free to move around, play games and watch the scenery or the kids’ on-line entertainment programs. Four-seater sections are ideal for family travel and dining cars make mealtime easy. Portable playpens and foldable strollers are allowed as carry-on baggage and there are microwaves to heat baby food and baby bottles.

 

  1. More Than Transportation

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A train ride can be a destination in and of itself. Dramatic routes wind through spectacular scenery; historic rail lines pass iconic sights and remote railways traverse isolated landscapes. 


 

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  4. Eagle Creek™ Sandman Eyeshade
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  10. HybridLight™ Journey 160 Flashlight/Phone Charger
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  15. Pacsafe® CitySafe CS400 Anti-Theft Travel Tote
  16. Fisher™ Brushed Chrome Bullet Space Pen
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  20.  Munchkin™ Are We There Yet Travel Tray
  21. Herschel® Kids Settlement Backpack


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EVERYTHING related to train travel; maps, timetables, prices, videos and advice http://www.seat61.com/Canada.htm 

THE BEAUTY OF TRAIN TRAVEL CONTEST
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Comments

Leslie C - May 19, 2017

I would like to see alot of places, so many beautiful sites in this amazing country! #ProudCanadian
First thing would be taking my kids back to Alberta to spend time with their fathers family!

Hélène Bédard - May 19, 2017

La ville serait Toronto et je voyage pour le plaisir

Hélène Bédard - May 19, 2017

J’aime beaucoup la liberté qu’offre le train …J’espère en profiter au max!

Karen S. - May 18, 2017

I would like to travel to the west coast, and I travel for pleasure.

N Derry - May 18, 2017

I would love to see more of Eastern canada by train. I usually travel for pleasure but wish I could travel more in general.

Cedric - May 18, 2017

J’adorerais me rendre à Gaspé (Percé)! Je n’y suis jamais allé :(
Quant à ma femme ça fait des années qu’elle souhaite y retourner!
Merci pour le concours!

Michael Diaz - May 18, 2017

I would love to visit Ottawa and check out the museums and galleries there! Also on my wish list is the east coast, Halifax looks awesome. I have always travelled for pleasure.

Tony Lucier - May 18, 2017

I would love to cross Canada by train

Mary Donnelly - May 18, 2017

I would love to take the train through the Rockies to Vancouver where I would visit with a dear old friend that I haven’t seen in many years. I travel for pleasure.

Jade Boldt - May 18, 2017

I have never travelled by train in Canada for business or pleasure. However, if I did, I’d love to go anywhere in Eastern Canada. Thanks for the chance :)

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