Monthly Archives: September 2009

It’s fall! Save on train travel!

The leaves are falling, the nights are a little cooler – but don’t let the change of seasons get you down. There’s no better way to battle pre-winter blues than a pre-winter trip. And there’s no better way to travel … Continue reading

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Carfree day – Save 40% with VIA Rail

To celebrate Car Free Day this September 22, VIA Rail is offering you 40% savings on Economy class travel completed by December 14, 2009 to anywhere on the VIA Rail network. To get your 40% e-coupon, simply visit VIA’s Car … Continue reading

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Carfree day: Tuesday, September 22

Every September 22, people around the world leave their cars at home and become pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users to show how much we care about climate change. No matter how you spell it, Carfree Day is a way … Continue reading

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Your top 10 songs of summer!

The votes are in for our contest, and we’ve got your TOP 10 songs of summer 2009! At an overwhelming #1, with comments ranging from “LOVE IT!” “ma préférée” “just so catchy, I can’t help but sing it” “makes people … Continue reading

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Contest winner: Anne Marie Budgell

Our favourite song of the summer contest was a huge success! And now for the winner [drumroll please]: Anne Marie Budgell of Sarnia, Ontario! Anne Marie has won $200 in VIA Rail travel, lucky lady. Thanks to all who entered … Continue reading

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Top 5 things to do in Prince Edward County

Looking for a fall destination with activities enough to please everyone? Fairs. Festivals. Golf. Wineries. The Great Outdoors. Then book a weekend in Prince Edward County, Ontario! I went there for Labour Day weekend, and I still haven’t come down … Continue reading

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Ride that VIA Rail train… all the way to France!

Halifax to Paris, by train? Not exactly (but have fun googling “transatlantic tunnel” for some ambitious plans!) Enjoy the French countryside even more by seeing it for free! Thanks to a new partnership, your VIA Préférence points can now treat … Continue reading

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New contest: Only 7 days left!

Oh, summer – how to make you last just a few days more? Enter my summer song contest for a chance to win $200 in travel vouchers from VIA Rail. Deadline is September 10 – so get moving!

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