Prue

I would appreciate advice as to whether it is possible to travel by train between Calgary and Toronto (having finished the Rocky Mountaineer trip) or should we fly? <BR>Time will be limited so driving is not an option.

Bob Brown

Calgary to Toronto is a long haul. <BR>But, I do not know at all if train is an option. <BR>Having driven much of the area at one time or anohter, I do know that once you leave the Rockies, the scenery becomes less dramatic because the land is relatively flat. Unless you want to see the flats of eastern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and a large part of Ontario, I would fly, particularly if time is a factor. Air Canada is a good airline. (My first choice of them all, I might add.) <BR>

ron

A factor to take into account in making your decision is that the train does not run from Calgary to Toronto. You would have to catch it in Edmonton.

Prue

Bob and Ron - <BR>Thank you both for your help. We live in rural Australia and I suspect the countryside we would be seeing from a train would be very similar to here - therefore the plane seems the best option - with more time in Toronto.

Bob Brown

I would like to qualify my comments about central Canada. The badlands of eastern Alberta - western Saskatchewan are fascinating because of the color and ruggedness they exhibit. When I see the area of southern Sakatchewan I think one thing: food. Wheat is grown in both Alberta and the other central provinces. <BR>Western Ontario, which extends all the way past Lake Superior, has beautiful wooded hills. Near Thunder Bay there is a beautiful waterfall known as Kakkabeka. (Not sure of the spelling.) <BR>The water flows over rock rich in iron and other minerals so that the spray and foam take on a brownish tint. So the land may be relatively flat but some of it pretty in a different sort of way. <BR>Given the distance, however, and the destination of Toronto, flying is a reasonable alternative. <BR>Unfortunately, the only way you could see them would be to drive, or break up the train trip with overnight stays and car rental. Given the situation, I think flying is the best bet. I flew last summer between Toronto and Calgary and had a routine, pleasent flight.

Tara

If time is limited, why not fly?

Toni

If time is limited, flying is your only option. The train takes as long as it does to drive. <BR>You really should try to make it up to Edmonton anyway though.... we have so much to see and do here.