There are several tourist railways in Canada located in various regions of the country. Almost all them run only in season. Tourist railways in Canada are usually steam or diesel hauled and comprised of vintage cars. The list does not include miniature railways. It is impossible to keep up-to-date information about all railways, so check …
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As far as I know, there are four operational funicular railways in Canada. Two of them are located in Edmonton. The list may be incomplete. Funicular railways in Canada Funiculaire du Vieux Quebec – a funicular with a turbulent history and one of the city’s most popular attractions. Located in the Old Quebec district, the …
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There are several railway museums operating in Canada, ranging from large and representative institutions to very small museums run by local railway enthusiasts. Below are brief descriptions of the most significant ones, displays history of railway in Canada over the past decades. Canadian Railway Museum – a large railway museum also known as “Exporail” The …
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Canada is a vast country with huge distances between major cities. The train is not the primary means of transportation in Canada, although traveling by train is a very good way to move between the major tourist attractions. Long-distance trains usually do not run daily. Suburban and regional passenger services are available in largest cities. …
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