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TRAVEL GUIDE TO CANADA Canada's north is also accessible with VIA Rail Canada on a two-day trip from Winnipeg to Churchill, MB that winds through prairie fi elds before reaching the open expanse of the boreal forest. Churchill, the "Polar Bear Capital of the World," also provides up-close and personal experiences with beluga whales and stunning views of the magical aurora borealis ( www.viarail.ca). ROCKY MOUNTAINEER If a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer tops your bucket list, you're not alone! The once-in-a-lifetime views of the majestic mountains, glittering lakes and pristine wilderness are quite simply jaw-dropping. Three levels of service are available and all include top quality food and wine, out- standing attention to detail and on-board commentaries. Multi-day excursions include such iconic destinations as Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Lake Louise, Jasper, Calgary, Banff and Kamloops. Optional excursions, such as city tours and helicopter rides, can all be added to your itinerary. You can choose to enjoy the overnight accommodations included in Rocky Mountaineer trips or combine your rail tour with a cruise ship experience from Vancouver or Seattle. Passengers can board the MS Amsterdam, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam or the MS Westerdam to enjoy pre or post Alaskan cruises from Seattle or Vancouver ( www.rockymountaineer.com). ALGOMA CENTRAL RAILWAY Journey into the remote northern Ontario wilderness that inspired the Group of Seven, as you enjoy the Algoma Central Railway's Agawa Canyon Tour Train. The 367-km (228-mi.) round trip from Sault Ste. Marie winds through the spectacular canyon from late June until mid-October, entrancing wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Although spring and summer tours are great, fall is the most popular time for this train tour. So many "leaf peepers" come looking for autumn colours that booking a year ahead is recommended! Really love the north? Stay! Two and three night packages are now available that include train fare, accommodations in Sault Ste. Marie, local attraction passbooks and even OLG Casino packages ( www.agawatrain.com). WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE RAILWAY Anyone who dreams of seeing Canada's farthest northern locations, such as the Klondike Gold Rush country, needs to ride this iconic railway. The long-serving diesel and steam locomotives of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, take passengers on a breathtakingly steep 914 m (3,000 ft.) climb through gorges and glaciers on a narrow-gauge track. Keen to explore further? Add a motor coach tour to your itinerary, through parts of Alaska, British Columbia or the Yukon ( www.wpyr.com). CHARLEVOIX LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SERVICE The stunning landscape that lies between Quebéc City, Côte-de-Beaupré and Charlevoix, is easy to view now, thanks to the convenient and comfortable Charlevoix Light Rail Transit Service. Stretching for 125 km (78 mi.), the service is perfect for city/country getaways, starting in romantic, historic Québec City, taking you to the charming towns of the Charlevoix region, and showing you all the sights along the way ( www.reseaucharlevoix.com). roCKY MoUntaineer • CtC/roCKY MoUntaineer WHite PaSS & YUKon roUte raiLWaY • SHUtterStoCK/SUe StoKeS RAIL