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Spring travel by a train in Canada. The many routes of Via Rail Canada allow to see the beauty of Canada: from the legendary Canadian route, Toronto to Vancouver, to the breathtaking coastal journey from Jasper to Prince Rupert.

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Here’s a video that introduces the Menu Creation Challenge, a new concept behind the new menu served on board the Canadian, Via Rail Canada’s legendary train that links Toronto and Vancouver.

It took 2 days, 8 chefs and 78 dishes to create The New Canadian menu! The new menu will be available beginning April 16, 2012.

What’s your favorite food to eat when traveling? Share…

Dine Out Vancouver

Dine Out Vancouver’s Granville Island Public Market attracts tourist annually to their plentiful selection of regional cuisine for foodies all over the world! Jaunted says:

“Put Vancouver’s Granville Island Public Market on your to do list”.

“Reserve some space in your tummy and your toute bag”.

Begin your bucket list with riding VIA Rail Canada to this splendid festival and make your experience more enjoyable!

If the Pacific Northwest foodie-ism of Portlandia has been stoking your appetite for locally-grown and harvested yumminess, put Vancouver’s Granville Island Public Market on your to do list, stat.

You’ll need at least two people to take the tour and a max of eight. Right now there’s a special Dine Out Vancouver rate for the Market Tour of $25 per person. To book a train ride to Vancouver, go to Via Rail Canada.

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In the 19^th century, New York State was home to some of the most powerful abolitionists. Because of its proximity to Canada, New York became an important destination and temporary home for many African Americans fleeing slavery in the South. Today you can visit the former homes of prominent abolitionists such as Gerrit Smith (for the virtual museum, go here) and Harriet Tubman and follow the trail of the Underground Railroad, the network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to the free states and Canada.

February is Black History Month and I LOVE NEW YORK is highlighting a remarkable period in history, the people who risked their lives to furtively abolish slavery, the sites you can visit to learn about them and the remarkable achievements that shaped our African-American heritage. The only question is where to begin? Ask I Love NY…

For more events happening in New York during the Black History Month, check here.

There’s a Valentine’s Day idea for everything. If you’d want to stay in the city - be it, it’d be still super romantic. If you’d want to be on a road for the Valentine’s Day - passing by some breathtaking scenery - be it!

If that’s the case - you want to be ‘mobile’ on your Valentine’s Day, take a love journey and experience romance via rail. Cuddle up and enjoy a cozy voyage aboard VIA Rail’s Romance by Rail, offering couples a unique romantic getaway in a private cabin while enjoying the picturesque landscapes of Canada.

Glide through Canada’s winter wonderland free of weather delays and flight cancellations on board the signature Canadian, a four-day journey originating in either Toronto or Vancouver.

Sipping wine, nibbling on luscious chocolates, sampling VIA’s dining options with breakfast in bed, taking in the breathless views of the snow-filled Canadian Rockies in VIA’s panoramic dome car, and stepping off the train to enjoy the other attractions of Canada - seaside city of Vancouver, the Rockies in Jasper, vibrant city of Toronto, and etc.

No matter what destinations guests choose to explore further, the romanticism of the train, paired with memorable destinations and iconic hotels makes this winter getaway one to remember. Travelers can enjoy the following tours that can easily be purchased through the VIA website.

Suite Romance by Rail Toronto-Jasper-Vancouver:

This nine-day eight-night tour offered now through April departing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday brings out the best of the Romance by Rail service. To book this wonderful package contact Cartan Tours at (800)-422-7826 or visit www.cartantours.com.

Suite Romance by Rail Toronto-Vancouver:

This six-day seven-night tour offers a glimpse into the lively cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Fairmont Gold services in both cities indulge guests with a luxurious accommodation as well as a cozy journey from east to west on VIA Rail’s Romance by Rail service.

Quebec-Valentine’s-Fairmont:

This short two-night stay gives passengers the opportunity to continue their romance-themed trip in the charming city of Quebec.

Montréal-Valentine’s-Fairmont VIA Rail offers another Fairmont package with an option of seeing the sights in the romantic city of Montreal.

For more on VIA Rail Canada’s, click here. You can also follow VIA on Twitter. Visit VIA on Facebook.

Seems Debby (the author of a very cool blog about traveling in Canada) knows Canada too well, including the way she picks her Canadian cuisine.

We like the idea that she travels by train, she often points in her travel stories that no other way one can see so much of the country as by a train (VIA Rail Canada). We agree, would you? Check out some juicy dishes she discovered along the train ride (on VIA Rail Canada) to Montreal, so colorfully described on her blog “Debby’s Departures”.

And if you are looking for more local cuisine (and just anything local to do in Canada), check out Vivian’s Stories - a blog by Via Rail Canada.