Trans-Canada Rail Guide: Practical Guide with 28 Maps to the Rail Route from Halifax to Vancouver & 10 Detailed City Guides (Trailblazer Guides) - Softcover

Graham, Melissa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905864337 ISBN 13: 9781905864331

Publisher: Trailblazer Publications, 2010

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 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

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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 28 maps

• Railway history the rail link that created modern Canada

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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 28 maps

• Railway history the rail link that created modern Canada

Edition details

• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905864337
• ISBN 13: 9781905864331
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 288