Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Canadian – Summary

Posted on May 3, 2024 by If It Was Today

I know that some of you are interested in perhaps taking the Canadian in the future, so today I’ll talk a bit about the accommodations, services, and overall experience on the train. There are three levels of sleeper service – … Continue reading →

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The Canadian – Day Three

Posted on May 3, 2024 by If It Was Today

This picture is a last view of the prairies on day two, and gives you a good idea of why they call this part of the world “big sky”. We stopped in Winnipeg about 2:30 AM and by the time … Continue reading →

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The Canadian – Day 2 Continued

Posted on May 2, 2024 by If It Was Today

We spent the day traveling across the Canadian prairie. I grew up in this area, so it was nice to see it again from the train. This picture is fairly typical of what I remember from my childhood. The small … Continue reading →

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The Canadian – Day 2

Posted on May 2, 2024 by If It Was Today

We had a fairly long stop in Jasper, so we visited a local wine shop to stock up for our evening cocktail hour in our room, enjoying the views. The ride into Jasper had stunning mountain views, but there were … Continue reading →

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