Grab a few books, a camera, and jump aboard Via Rail for a transcontinental journey. Traveling from Vancouver to Halifax, Via Rail follows a cross-country route that was completed in 1885 and at the time was called an "act of insane recklessness." Today this trail allows you and your lover to enjoy the solitude of Canada, a country that ranks second in geographic size yet has a population of only 26 million. During your trip, you'll enjoy views of wilderness and countryside that have been largely left untouched.
Via Rail trains offer a wide array of accommodations in their gleaming steel cars. You'll have your choice from basic economy to luxury first-class. For a bit more space and comfort, try a double first-class cabin. It will make your five-day, five-night journey much more enjoyable, and your rate will include your meals and non-alcoholic drinks. You can also wander through the other train cars.
As you travel across Canada, you'll marvel at the beauty of the Rockies, the vastness of the plains, and the lakes of the east. The large-domed observation decks create perfect platforms for taking pictures of the scenery or wildlife-like moose and elk. Meals are delicious and the trains feature a surprisingly deep wine list. After dinner, the observation decks are perfect for star-gazing before you retire to your cabin and let the lazy rocking of the train lull you to sleep.
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