By Isabel Prontes
Canada is a massive country that spans thousands of miles from one coast to another. Traveling to and from key cities in Canada (like Vancouver to Calgary) can often take days if you are traveling by the train. There are a lot of exciting train trips that people can take of Canada. It's a smart idea to travel through Canada by the train because you can witness all of the exquisite natural beauty and scenery that the nation has to offer, from the majestic Canadian Rockies to the prairie provinces.
The Rocky Mountaineer Experience
The Rocky Mountaineer Experience is a two-day train trip that follows a charming and historical train path through the Canadian Rockies of the rugged Canadian west. Visitors will be able to take in exquisite glaciers, lakes, rivers and mountain ranges on the Rocky Mountaineer. You can travel to and from cities including Vancouver and Whisper in British Columbia and Calgary, Banff and Jasper in Alberta. The whole train trip takes place during the daytime so viewers can take advantage of the daylight scenery.
AdventureLink Tours
If you want to take a calming and serene train ride through Canada, AdventureLink Tours has some wonderful options for you. This train trip offers travel and time off for exploring some of Canada's most magnificent cities and geographic sites of interest, including Lake Louise and Banff. AdventureLink tours offers comfortable and private accommodations, plenty of time to go sightseeing, and a leisurely, tranquil experience. This train trip is ideal for the traveler who isn't in a hurry.
Canada Rail Tours
This is diverse Canadian rail tour company that offers travel in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes on Canada's eastern side as well as Western Canada tours (not to mention, much of the vast nation in between). Serving large cities including Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, and Toronto, and smaller tourist spots like Jasper, Banff and Whistler, this is a great train trip option if you want to travel from Canada's east coast to the west coast (or the other way around). This lovely trip takes a few days while traveling on the train.
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
