Montreal– (May, 2011) – VIA Rail Canada offers a variety of extraordinary experiences for the coming summer. With a network that stretches across all corners of Canada, visitors can choose from a long list of destinations and a myriad of unique adventures. Marvel at the thousands of beluga whales that swim up Churchill River in Northern Manitoba or watch the dramatic rise and fall of the mighty tides of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. VIA Rail’s summer packages allow travelers to truly discover Canada, filled with exciting adventures and limitless potential for unforgettable memories.
Please see below some spectacular tours that can be easily purchased on the VIA website (http://www.trainpackages.ca):
A Thousand Islands Cruises
A Churchill Summer Explorer
For a seven-day six-night tour offered in July or August, depart any Sunday or Tuesday from Winnipeg, Manitoba and travel by VIA Rail Canada to the shores of Hudson Bay and the Town of Churchill. This package includes: roundtrip rail journey in a private cabin/room; two nights at a hotel in Churchill; transfers from the train station to the hotel; and, the highlight, a beluga whale watching and historic Fort Prince of Wales tour. The package also includes a guided tour of the Hudson Bay Coast and the town of Churchill, viewing wildlife, the flora and fauna of the Tundra and learning about the area’s history. To book this package or for more information, please contact Rail Travel Tours at (866)704-3528 or visit www.railtraveltours.com. Starting rate for this package is approx. USD$1,643 based on double occupancy.
A comprehensive seven night tour of Halifax where by traveling by rail and car, adds to the sense of relaxing unhurried travel. This package begins with a stay in historic Québec City, followed by a journey on board VIA Rail’s Ocean where travelers can enjoy the stunning vista in the comfort of a private bedroom. Stay two nights in Halifax and explore the city and travel along the coast to Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg. Then, head to Cape Breton for another two nights and drive through the beautiful Cabot Trail as well as visit the Bras D’Or Lake and the Alexander Graham Bell museum. On Prince Edward Island, where a two night stay is included, enjoy the region hailed as Canada’s Emerald Province. Finally, the trip culminates in Halifax. This package includes a rental car with seven nights pre booked and hotel accommodations at each of the destinations. To book this package or for more information, please contact Cartan Tours, Inc. at (800) 422-7826 or visit www.cartantours.com. Starting rate for this package is approx. USD$1,989 based on double occupancy.
About VIA Rail
As Canada’s national rail passenger service, VIA Rail Canada’s mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective passenger transportation, in both official languages. Every week, VIA operates 503 intercity, transcontinental and regional trains linking 450 communities across its 12,500-kilometre route network. The demand for VIA services is growing as travellers increasingly turn to train travel as a safe, hassle-free and environmentally responsible alternative to congested roads and airports. Follow VIA on Twitter at twitter.com/via_rail. Check out VIA’s new Facebook page at facebook.com/viarailcanada
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