Trans-Canada Rail Guide
Trailblazer Publications (Verlag)
978-1-905864-33-1 (ISBN)
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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 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 5th edition - entirely re-researched Rail travel for all budgets - where to get the best deals Mile-by-mile route guide - what to see along the route; with 25 rail route maps Railway history - the rail link that created modern Canada 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
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.
INTRODUCTION PART 1: PLANNING YOUR TRIP Routes Route options 9 - Breaking your journey 10 Services and fares 10 The Canadian 12 - The other trains (The Ocean p17, The Corridor p18, The Skeena p18, The Hudson Bay p19, The Rocky Mountaineer p20) Overall costs Package tours 23 When to go 23 Making a booking With a tour or on your own? 24 - Making a booking in Britain and Ireland 25 - VIA Rail international sales agents 27 Making a booking in Canada and the USA 27 Visas and insurance Visas 28 - Health and travel insurance 29 What to take Clothes 29 - Medical supplies 30 - Money 30 Background reading 30 PART 2: CANADA Facts about the country Background (climate, transport and communications, landscape zones) 33 - Historical outline 36 - The Quebec issue 40 Twenty-first century Canada 40 - Economy 41 - The people 42 Government 43 - Education and social welfare 43 - Religion 44 Practical information for the visitor Documents 44 - Arriving in Canada 45 - Hotels 45 - Local transport 46 - Electricity 47 - Time 47 - Money 48 - Post, internet and phone calls 49 - Newspapers 51 - Holidays 51 Festivals 52 - Food 52 - Drink 53 - What to do in the evening 53 Shopping 54 - Taxes 54 - Crime 55 PART 3: RAILWAY HISTORY Building the first trans-Canada railway Canada before the railway 56 - The Pacific scandal 58 The railway under the Liberals 59 - Over to the CPR 59 Dangers and difficulties 61 - On the verge of bankruptcy 62 Completion of the railway 64 - Early railway service 64 Into the 20th century: CNR and VIA Rail Two more transcontinental lines 66 - The CNR takes over 67 PART 4: CITY GUIDES AND PLANS Halifax 69 - Quebec City 81 - Montreal 93 - Toronto 110 Winnipeg 127 - Edmonton 138 - Jasper 147 Calgary 155 - Vancouver 165 - Churchill 182 PART 5: ROUTE GUIDES AND MAPS Using this guide Railway subdivisions, mile markers, station names, stops, time zones 187 The Ocean: Halifax to Montreal Halifax 189 - Charny (for Quebec City) 194 - Montreal 195 The Corridor route: Montreal to Toronto Montreal 196 - Toronto 199 The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver Toronto 199 - Winnipeg 203 - Saskatoon 205 - Edmonton 208 Jasper 210 - Kamloops 213 The Skeena: Jasper to Prince Rupert Jasper 214 - Prince George 216 - Prince Rupert 220 The Hudson Bay: Winnipeg to Churchill Winnipeg 221 - Churchill 227 The Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West: Calgary to Vancouver 228 Journey Through the Clouds: Jasper to Vancouver 234 Rainforest to Goldrush: Whistler to Jasper 234 Whistler from Sea to Sky Climb: Vancouver to Whistler 236 APPENDICES A Timetables 238 B French words and phrases 244 C Bibliography 247 D Town plan key 247 INDEX 248
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2010 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 30 colour photos & 28 maps & 10 detailed city guides and maps |
| Verlagsort | Hindhead, Surrey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 120 x 180 mm |
| Gewicht | 19 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schienenfahrzeuge |
| Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► Kanada | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-905864-33-7 / 1905864337 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-905864-33-1 / 9781905864331 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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