SCENIC RAIL GUIDE TO WESTERN CANADA, with Connecting Road Routes, by Bill Coo (1982 1st Ed.)

Author: Bill Coo. Published by Greey de Pencier Books, Toronto, ON., 1982, 1st Edition. Printed in Canada. Very Good Condition SOFTCOVER Book. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 8.5 x 5.25 inch, 192 pages including index.

SCENIC RAIL GUIDE TO WESTERN CANADA, contains a wealth of enlightening facts that are of interest whether one is travelling or reading for information. 

The book tells where to watch for different kinds of wildlife such as owls, bears, and antelope. It tells what were the greatest train robberies, what great Canadian river is named for a man who never saw it, why Cathedral Mountain and Kicking Horse Pass were so named, and many other interesting facts.

The guide is very well organized, giving easy access to mile-by-mile information. The 175 photographs in colour show samples of the countryside through which the train travels. Fifty specially prepared maps show the rail routes, the connecting VIA Rail or Amtrack services, and connecting bus services. It includes road trips through the Rockies for those who wish to combine rail and road travel. There is one chapter on how to make train bookings, tips on travelling with pets and children, sending telegrams, dining and sleeping accommodations, and taking photographs from the train.

ISBN: 9780919872778  

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