By Mark Stachiew, Calgary Herald; August 6, 2019
Crossing Canada by train is one of this country’s greatest travel experiences, but what if you only have a day to spare and still want to ride the rails and see the sights? The answer to that dilemma is to enjoy one of the many excursion trains that allow visitors to enjoy what was once the most important mode of transportation in Canada before the plane and automobile took over. From west to east, here are five of the best excursion trains this country has to offer: