Monday, 4 March 2013

Reservations everywhere

Making a reservation can be hard, but Via Rail makes it very easy and accessible for customers to get in touch and purchase tickets. You may make reservations through the phone, online, travel agents and at their stations. These are definitely convenient methods of purchase and planing out your trip. If your time is flexible they'll find something that woks for you, having more then one train that arrives to and from destinations. Be sure to book your ticket at least 3 weeks ahead of time to avoid disappointment due to sold out tickets.

The Canadian

Looking to go on a adventure this summer? Well this may be what you're looking for. Via Rail has become well known for this expedition, named The Canadian. You may start in Toronto and end up all the way in British Colombia. This Canadian expedition is apparently breath taking, passing by everything from small towns to big cities, from mountains to lakes. It's a great way to explore Canada in a way you would not believe. Not only is the view top notch but so is the service which includes: Chef prepared meals, bedrooms for maximum comfort and educational activities that will educate you on nearby landscapes and cities. It can be quite costly but it's worth it for this 4 day expedition.
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Here is a travel brochure in PDF format, enjoy:

http://www.viarail.ca/sites/all/files/media/pdfs/route_guides/guide_voyage_en.pdf

Via Rail spring break discount

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Spring break tends to be a very popular time to travel. Students are going out of there way to find the best means of travel with amazing deals. Via Rail is offering 50% discounts off of adult regular fare, economy class to or from Quebec. The offer ends March 4th so take full advantage of this opportunity. It'll be a great way to travel for half the cost. For more information visit this link:

http://www.viarail.ca/en/50-percent-sale/ontario-quebec

Surf the web while you ride the rail

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Seeing that everything now runs on wi-fi, Via Rail is definitely keeping up to date. They have complimentary wi-fi for there customers that come aboard. Talk about satisfaction. I've been on 13 hours train rides and no Internet. It can be gruesome if you can't find anything to do to pass the time. The web is such an amazing resource  and there is so much to do while browsing. For those in business, doing homework or just kids and adults who just need something to do, Via Rail shows that they are not only comforting their customers but trying to provide them with the best service possible filling in even the smallest gaps towards customer service satisfaction.

Monday, 18 February 2013

The silver & blue

I am not you're average traveller, but I figure when travelling try to see everything. There are things you don't see when you may not see when on a plane, or driving down a straight highway for hours. Travelling by train is a different experience, the scenic routes are breath taking. It may be a longer journey to endure but I believe it's a choice you won't regret. Via Rail the best way to travel Canada. With scenic routes, dependable and quality service there is no doubt this is the right choice. Imagine yourself leaving from Toronto, Ontario and passing through the Canadian  Rockies while enjoying a landscape of towering white mountain peeks, snowy rivers, herds of elk and canyons of ice. Not everyone gets to see these things voyaging from destination to destination while travelling on the Via Rails silver and blue.
Source: www.SmartCanucks.ca