26 June 2006
CPR Celebrates 120th Anniversary of Canada's First Transcontinental Train Trip
RCP platform observation car Mount Stephen on Spuzzum Creek bridge -
22 Jun 2006 Ken Storey.
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)'s luxury rail service, Royal
Canadian Pacific is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the first transcontinental trip in Canada with a very special excursion from
Calgary to Vancouver.
The Pacific Express departs Calgary on the morning of 27 Jun 2006 and arrives in Vancouver on 28 Jun 2006.
"As a company that has been a part of the growth of Canada since 1881 in moving the country's commerce, we are proud to be marking
this very special occasion with our exclusive train service," said Royal Canadian Pacific Director, Mark Ramsay.
Joining CPR in celebrating this very special occasion will be 32 guests who, in addition to marking a Canadian historical milestone,
will enjoy the luxury service of the Royal Canadian Pacific as they travel through the spectacular scenery of Alberta and British
Columbia. As well, a CPR historian will be on board The Pacific Express providing additional insight into the 1886 trip.
The Royal Canadian Pacific is entering its seventh season of operation of classic, all-inclusive luxury tours. In addition
to the Pacific Express excursion, the 2006 theme tours include the signature "Royal Canadian Rockies Experience", featuring a
650-mile train trip amid the majestic Rocky Mountains, including stops in Banff and Lake Louise, and through the scenic
Columbia River Valley.
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