Heres another deal for Angelenos who, although they love living here, especially in September when the weather pretty much resembles much of what we get in the summer, crave Mother Nature's magnificent fall foliage spectacle. And if you'd like to enjoy l it while sitting in cushy seat on a luxury train, leisurely looking out the window, here's a deal for you..
Head to Canada--where September marks the beginning of that countrys seasonal transformation as brilliant hues of red and gold highlight the countrys breathtaking landscapeand hop on board VIA Rail, grab a warm drink, cozy up and relax while witnessing this amazing marvel of nature.
Peak times vary but usually the colors are most brilliant in the first days of October; and the season slowly concludes at the cusp of November. VIA Rail makes fall foliage experiences accessible and affordable with the following select packages, which can also be found at on http://www.trainpackages.ca.
The deal:
Fall Colors Tour by Rail is an eight-night odyssey through the forests of Eastern Canada where leaves turn into a virtual landscape painting as you chug along cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. With a departure from Toronto, this package starts at US$2,200.
Or check out Ontarios changiong leaves spectacular with a four-night tour available for a limited time only. A Superior Fall Colours of Ontario Experience includes a roundtrip rail ticket departing Toronto from Thursday, September 29th Monday, October 3rd. Thr package includes all daylight travel for great fall foliage viewing of the Laurentian Plateau, heritage learning experiences and all hotel accommodations. Travel by rail through both the Muskoka and the Lake Superior Region and tour the Dynamic Earth Nickel Mine and Northern Ontario Railway Museum before returning to Toronto. This package starts at US$900.
Get a glimpse of maple trees as they turn a spectacular fiery red via the Maple Explorer, with a nine night journey to the land of maple trees and discover Canadas historic heartland. Start in Ottawa and visit Parliament Hill, national galleries, museums, historic sites and renowned architecture. Get on board VIA Rails Corridor service and head to Montreal, then on to the birthplace of pure Canadian maple syrup. Be sure to pack light to make room for maple treats to bring back home! This package starts at US$2,000.
Another idea is to trail roundtrip from Winnipeg by VIA Rail on a four-day extended weekend tour to view Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan's fall foliage by train and bus. The Fall Colors of the QuAppelle Valley package includes a three nights hotel stay in Melville to visit its museums and attractions as well as touring the Qu'Appelle Valley, by bus, with visits to the town of Fort Qu'Appelle, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Crooked Lake Provincial Park, Esterhazy Potash Interpretive Centre and the historic Flour Mill. This package starts at US$700.
For more information on VIA Rail Canadas services, or to take advantage of hot deals, and to make reservations, call 888-VIA-RAIL (888-842-7245) or visit www.viarail.ca
About VIA Rail
VIA operates 503 intercity, transcontinental and regional trains linking 450 communities across its 12,500-kilometre route network. The demand for VIA services is growing as travelers increasingly turn to train travel as a safe, hassle-free and environmentally responsible alternative to congested roads and airports. Follow VIA on Twitter at twitter.com/via_rail. "The essential to budget travel is to plan in front. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the fact of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our heads. Planning and consuming our travel budget wisely is a concern for most families. Reducing expending and fees, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed success and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding saving money while traveling is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel bill!..". Check out VIAs new Facebook page at facebook.com/viarailcanada.
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