Monthly Archives: June 2009

Canada Day partying in Ottawa

Posted on June 29, 2009 by vivian is virtual

This July 1, join hundreds of thousands of patriotic partiers at THE place-to-be to celebrate Canada Day – Ottawa! Catch one of the many trains proud sponsor VIA Rail has serving the nation’s capital and enjoy a celebration packed with … Continue reading →

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Vivian recommends… VIA destinations magazine!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Love to travel? Don’t miss a single issue of VIA Rail’s free on-board bilingual magazine by browsing VIA destinations online! Six times a year, you’ll find essential guides to Canada’s most spectacular travel adventures, including:      not-to-be-missed destinations insider … Continue reading →

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Top 5: what to see and do in Winnipeg

Posted on June 22, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Stopping in Winnipeg? Step off the platform on Main Street and head straight to these, my must-sees!: 1. The Forks (off Main St. where the Assiniboine and Red Rivers meet) For over six thousand years (when First Nations people first … Continue reading →

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Visit VIA Rail’s new look!

Posted on June 17, 2009 by vivian is virtual

If you pop over to VIA Rail today, you’ll spot a brand spanking new website! After intensive, behind-the-scenes work, VIA’s got a fresh look packed with revamped navigation, search, content and design. Give it a whirl, then let us know … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair access onboard VIA? What you need to know

Posted on June 15, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Remember our contest on the VIA Rail and train travel topics you’d love to see more of? Great feedback, including this question from Lori-Ann: I would like to see a post about travelling on VIA Rail with a wheelchair. How … Continue reading →

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New look for VIA Rail’s web site

Posted on June 12, 2009 by vivian is virtual

VIA Rail’s getting a brand new look-and-feel and we want to know what you think! Check out the About VIA section of the new site, set to launch officially June 17. Then share your thoughts in our survey or leave … Continue reading →

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VIA Rail Contest: Congratulations Kristy!

Posted on June 8, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Our readers shared some amazing family train trip memories in our latest contest! We’re thrilled to announce our winner – Kristy – who wrote: It’s a tough one but I think the best trip so far was probably taking the … Continue reading →

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Visit Canada’s best gardens on VIA’s Garden Route

Posted on June 4, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Discover Canada’s outstanding gardens! From B.C. to the Maritimes, the VIA RAIL Garden Route brings out the green thumb in all of us. Floral explosions. Zen retreats. Native plant havens. With 15 award-winning gardens and 30 Communities in Bloom to … Continue reading →

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