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Trans Canada Trail celebrates 30 years of connecting Canadians
The trail started with a vision to link Canada coast to coast to coast. Now fully connected, it’s charting an ambitious course for the future.
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Winding through the Rocky Mountains aboard the Canadian, each bend in the rails brings a more stunning view than the last. Travelling companions and strangers alike ooh and aah in unison at the majesty of the country from the train’s hallmark skylight-domed car.
Back in my seat, the middle-aged man next to me offers me trail mix and stories of his life. He’s headed to Ontario to visit his sister and her family — he always takes the train.
When I hopped aboard the legendary train, a solo traveller ready for the return journey from Vancouver to Toronto through the country’s hinterland, I expected to daydream for hours, face pressed against the window in awe of the scenery. The view didn’t disappoint, but I also found strangers ready to press their faces against the window next to mine, share stories and make new memories.
In a reflection of the social network that develops on the four-day trip, Canadian Geographic reached out to its community and asked you to share your experiences on the train. Here’s a selection of brief tributes, gathered from Facebook and Twitter, about the unique atmosphere aboard the Canadian.
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