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Take a classic ride through the Rockies on Canadian train vacations

Feb 28, 2012 While journeying through the Rocky Mountains, passengers have the opportunity to see endless views of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys. read more

Travelers on Canadian train trips can learn more about the industry at the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame

Feb 6, 2012 The Canadian Railway Hall of Fame promotes the nation's achievements and developments in the train industry. read more

Chinese laborers who built the Trans Canadian railway have a secret history in World War I

Nov 29, 2011 According to an article on CTV News, Chinese laborers - the ones that did the majority of work on the Canadian railroads - have a more secretive past serving with the Allies during World War I - the Chinese Labour Corps. read more

Alberta Train Museum is a fun and educational stop on the Canadian Rockies train

Nov 28, 2011 The Alberta Railway Museum, located conveniently in Edmonton, Alberta, is an educational stop on any Canadian train trips. read more

White Pass & Yukon Route is one of the most beautiful, and secret, Canadian train tours

Nov 28, 2011 Built during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898, the White Pass & Yukon Route is one of the most popular shore excursion routes on Canadian rail tours today. read more

Canadian trains got electric lighting in 1887, a luxury that patrons of Canadian rail tours take for granted today

Nov 21, 2011 Despite what we might feel like, electricity has not always been as prevalent as it is today. read more

The Brockville Tunnel is a piece of history on Canada rail tours

Nov 18, 2011 At the end of 1860, on December 31st, this tunnel was opened in Brockville in order to give trains on the Brockville and Ottawa Railway access to the riverfront. Brockville, situated between Montreal and Toronto, is located right on the St. Lawrence River across from Morristown, New York. read more

Canadian rail tours of the history of the Royal Canadian Pacific

Nov 18, 2011 The Royal Canadian Pacific, a luxury Trans Canadian railway, is also a history lesson in an of itself. read more

History comes to life with train trips across Canada

Sep 22, 2011 The history of one of Canada's most important railroads, the Canadian Pacific, is integral to the story of how much of modern Canada came to be. read more

Discover locomotive history with Canadian rail tours

Sep 22, 2011 More than a luxurious and elegant way to see the stunning natural beauty of the country, Canadian train vacations can be a richly educational experience. read more
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