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AGAWA CANYON TOUR TRAIN
Fans of the legendary Group of Seven artists
will want to journey into the remote northern
Ontario wilderness that inspired these
talented painters on-board the Algoma Central
Railway’s Agawa Canyon Tour Train. Not only
does the 367-km (228-mi.) round trip from
Sault Ste. Marie wind through the spectacular
canyon from early June until mid-October,
attracting wildlife lovers and nature enthusi-
asts alike, but it also stops at Mile 114 to allow
for exciting hikes to the floor of the Agawa
Canyon, created by glacial retreat some
10,000 years ago. A GPS-triggered commen-
tary in six languages makes sure you don’t
miss a thing along the way, telling stories of
fur traders, explorers and the Ojibway people.
While spring and summer tours are
certainly beautiful, autumn is the most
popular time for this train tour. In fact, so
many leaf peepers come looking for autumn
colours that booking well ahead is
recommended (www.agawatrain.com).
WHITE PASS &
YUKON ROUTE RAILWAY
If you’ve ever longed to see Canada’s farthest
northern locations, such as the Klondike
Gold Rush country, you’ll want to book a seat
on the long-serving diesel and steam
locomotives of the White Pass & Yukon
Route Railway. This authentic vintage train,
an International Historic Civil Engineering
Landmark, makes a steep 914 m (3,000 ft.)
AGAWA CANYON TOUR TRAIN • TOURISM SAULT STE. MARIE
WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE RAILWAY DEPOT • GOVERNMENT OF YUKON/DEREK CROWE
climb through gorges and glaciers on a
narrow-gauge track. Retrace the original
route to the White Pass Summit, passing
Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead
Horse Gulch. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama
of mountains, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles
and historic sites (www.wpyr.com).
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Is the Rocky Mountaineer at the top of your
bucket list? You’re not alone! Featuring once-
in-a-lifetime views of majestic mountains,
glittering lakes and pristine western
Canadian wilderness, this iconic train offers
a spectacular experience. Guests can choose
from two levels of service: SilverLeaf or
GoldLeaf, both of which include delectable
food and wine, outstanding attention to
detail and fascinating, informative on-board
commentaries. Multi-day excursions
include such iconic destinations as
Vancouver, Whistler, Lake Louise, Jasper,
Calgary, Banff and Kamloops. Add optional
excursions such as city tours and helicopter
rides to your itinerary and enjoy the
overnight accommodations included in
Rocky Mountaineer trips. Combine your rail
tour with a stay at the luxurious Sonora
Resort, the ultimate Pacific-Northwest
wilderness retreat, or plan a pre or post
Alaskan cruise experience from Vancouver,
B.C. aboard select American Queen Voyages
ships (www.rockymountaineer.com).
TRAIN DE CHARLEVOIX
This rail adventure travels 125 km (78 mi.)
through the stunning but remote countryside
between Québec City’s Montmorency Falls
and La Malbaie, stopping in seven picturesque
towns and coastal villages as travellers enjoy
a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River.
The service runs daily from mid-July to
mid-October (www.reseaucharlevoix.com).
There is no other country in the world
that can rival Canada for stunning
landscapes, untouched wilderness views,
rugged Rocky Mountain peaks and
shimmering northern lakes; and, there is no
better way to experience that beauty than
from the comfort of a train!