Canadian Railway Tours News

Parks and Conservation

Rare Canadian lynx spotted at Banff National Park

Apr 13, 2012 Millions of visitors flock to Banff National Park every year to catch a glimpse of the unique wildlife in the area, and while moose and deer sightings are a dime a dozen, few have seen the rare Canadian lynx. read more

Adventure awaits on a Canada train tour

Apr 5, 2012 Passengers on Canadian railway tours eager to escape from a typical vacation will have countless opportunities to explore the vast expanse of the North American continent. read more

Visit Fort Calgary Historic Park on a Canadian rail tour

Mar 28, 2012 Nearly 150 years of Canadian history resides in Calgary, where in 1875, the Northwest Mounted Police built a small wooden fort that eventually became the foundation for this metropolitan city. read more

New dinosaur species discovered in Alberta

Mar 16, 2012 Two new horned dinosaur species have recently been identified by paleontologists who dug up the bones more than a decade ago in Alberta. read more

Drive through Crowsnest Pass en route to the Kootenays

Mar 2, 2012 While driving through the Rocky Mountains on a tour with a Canadian rail trip guide, visitors will be able to pass through the historic Crowsnest Pass before arriving in Fernie to explore the Kootenays. read more

Ring in the spring at the Montreal Botanical Garden

Feb 28, 2012 As the flowers begin to blossom while the frost melts, the Montreal Botanical Gardens are in full bloom with hundreds of buds and butterflies. read more

View Earth as it was millenia ago in Gros Morne National Park

Feb 28, 2012 Nestled on the northwest coast of Newfoundland Island is Gros Morne National Park, a prime example of Earth in motion. read more

Canadian train travelers can discover the mysteries of Anticosti Island

Feb 16, 2012 The Gulf of St. Lawrence is Canada's Bermuda Triangle, as numerous mysterious shipwrecks have occurred just off the coast of Anticosti Island. read more

Grizzly bears abound in Prince Rupert

Feb 14, 2012 Home to the highest population of grizzly bears in North America, the Khutzeymateen Valley in Prince Rupert is a rare treat for passengers on Canadian rail tours due to the preserve's highly restricted access. read more

Wild bison in Banff lure nature-lovers on Canadian rockies train

Feb 8, 2012 Federal officials have approved the proposal that will reintroduce wild bison into Banff National Park. Passengers on Canadian trail trips through Banff, Alberta, will be able to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. read more
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