On The Canadian, Toronto to Vancouver

As travelled in April 2013 by John Linn


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In April 2013, I took the opportunity to ride VIA Rail Canada's train #1, The Canadian, a four-night, 4466-km (2775-mile) trip from Toronto to Vancouver, which I'd wanted to do for quite some time. This is the longest-distance train service in North America, exceeded worldwide only by routes in Russia and China. It was a great ride; strongly recommended if you have any inclination.

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Saturday evening departure from Toronto

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Sunday morning with frosted windows and signal lights

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Across Ontario and forests

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Brief stop in Hornepayne, Ontario, on Sunday afternoon

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And a few more forests

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Monday morning stopover in Winnipeg, Manitoba and its Railway Museum

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Monday across the prairies

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Sunset in flat Saskatchewan

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Around Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday morning

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Westward through Alberta

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Stopover in Jasper, Alberta, complete with elk

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Through the Rockies from the Observation Dome

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Back after dinner

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Stopping briefly for Pyramid Falls

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Getting darker

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Wednesday morning arrival in Vancouver

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What was it like on the train, and in the Cabin for One?

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