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Whistler Northwind
northbound departures are every Sunday from North
Vancouver and southbound departures are every
Wednesday from Prince George. Guests travel through
the diverse landscapes BC offers, riding along the
edge of the Pacific Ocean's Burrard Inlet, through
the mountain peaks of the Cheakamus, along the
historical gold rush route, and across the plains
of BC's cowboy country.
Whistler Northwind 2002
rates start with Panorama Service beginning at
$945.00 Cdn. (approximately $630.00 U.S) and
features all-dome seating, at-seat dining and
moderate hotel accommodations. For Summit
Service, the train's highest level of service,
rates begin at $1,215.00 Cdn. (approximately
$810.00 U.S.) offering all-dome seating, fine
dining in a vintage dining car, and the best hotel
accommodation available. All rates are per person,
based on double occupancy and do not include
GST.
The Whistler Northwind is
positioned as the "ultimate rail experience through
Canada's spectacular West." Launched in the spring
of 2001 passengers ride in spacious, comfortable
seats, in new all-dome passenger coaches. The
remainder of the consist is made up of tastefully
restored and refurbished vintage cars, including a
1939, stainless steel, round-end lounge
car.
For Whistler Northwind
reservations or information call BC Rail at (604)
984-5246 or 1-800-663-8238, or contact your local
travel agent. Information can also be obtained by
visiting the web site at http://www.whistlernorthwind.com
EARLY BIRDS CAN
CRUISE BEAUTIFUL BC
BY RAIL AND
SAVE
BC Rail has announced the
introduction of an early bird discount on
2002 rail packages for its luxury rail experience
through Canada's west, the Whistler Northwind.
Travellers purchasing any Whistler Northwind
three-day, two-night journey or Discovery tour
package before February 15, 2002 will save $150.00
CDN per person.
The Whistler Northwind, is
comprised of a small consist that blends tastefully
refurbished vintage railcars with all new, all-dome
window passenger coaches. The train further
features a mid-1950's dining car with original
art-deco lighting, glass and furnishings, and a
1939 stainless steel, round-end lounge
car.
Rates for the Whistler
Northwind 2002 Panorama Service start at $945.00
Cdn. (approximately $630.00 U.S) and features
all-dome seating, at-seat dining and moderate hotel
accommodations. Summit Service, the Whistler
Northwind's highest level of service, includes
all-dome seating, fine dining in an elegant vintage
dining car, and the best hotel accommodation
available. Rates for the Summit Service start at
$1,215.00 Cdn. (approximately $810.00 U.S.).
Discovery tour packages start at $1,972.00 Cdn.
(approximately $1,315.00 US). All rates are per
person based on double occupancy and do not include
GST. For Whistler Northwind reservations or more
information call BC Rail at (604) 984-5246 or
1-800-663-8238, or contact your local travel
agent
Summer
Fun
An additional summer train, the Whistler Explorer
between Whistler and Kelly Lake is used extensively
by tour groups from overseas and the United States.
BC Rail also operates the popular Royal Hudson
steam train excursion from North Vancouver to
Squamish between June and September. It is truly a
classic piece of machinery, definitely one of the
most photographed trains in Canada. I look forward
to its friendly whistle tooting its greeting as
this historic train passes by my favourite summer
time haunt at West Vancouver's Dundarave Beach. We
never miss a chance to wave hello to the passengers
and crew. BCRail-
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BC
Rail Route Map
Info: (604) 984-5246
(604) 631-3500
FAX: (604) 984-5505
Toll free: (B.C.) 1-800-339-8752
(USA and outside B.C.)
1-800-663-8238
Points en
route
Vancouver
Whistler
Gold
Rush Trail
Cariboo-Chilcotin
Williams
Lake
Quesnel
Prince
George
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