Crossing Canada

Ladies' Mirror, Volume 4, Issue 10, 1 April 1926, Page 46

Crossing Canada

all the interesting routes to the Old Country, it is safe to say that none exceeds in variety and interest the Canadian National Route across Canada. Leaving Auckland for Vancouver, the passenger travels by either the R.M.M.S. Aorangi, or the R.M.S. Niagara, both ships being magnificently appointed for safety, speed and comfort. Then begins the wonderful train journey which carries the enthralled

visitor through mountain scenery of remarkable, rugged grandeur through rolling prairies—over mighty lakes and rivers—through vast forests by thriving cities and scenes rich in romantic historical associations. Every one of the Provinces of Canada is served by the Canadian National Railway, and all nine capitals are on the main route. The highest peaks of the Rockies Ihe highest peaks of the Rockies are seen from the observation car are seen from the observation car, the railway proceeding through the famous Jasper National Park (4,400 square miles) within view of ma- ;,--.■ Tu f r>-.K.-„ /nnro r t \ jesuc Mr. ivobson (10,060 feet) v ' ; Tourists wishing to prolong their enjoyment of the Park are provided with luxurious accommodation at Jasper Park Lodge, situated on the edge of beautiful Lac Beauvert. _ The trains of the Canadian National Railway are of all-steel

“safety-first” construction. The equipment includes everything that makes for the comfort of long-dis-tance travellers. The wonderful trans-continental Express is one of the speediest and most luxurious trains in the world. In addition to other comforts there is radio equipment which enables the passenger to listen-in by head-phone or loudspeaker to programmes transmitted from a chain of C.N.R. radio stations.

Stop-over privileges are allowed, and first-class Canadian National Railway hotels line the route. From coast to coast the comfort, pleasure and convenience of travellers have been thoughtfully provided for. To complete the journey, a fleet of modern Atlantic liners conveys passengers to England.' This crossn S, undertaken under conditions of utmost comfort, provides a fitting finish to * great experience. n,, , .■,.,., Through s-which must be mi ,„ o , ,< r ~ "'• i.» * C ? l d °ff ed /an adum National'-to 5 Ir( 2"n ' t fT Eur0 P e f P°f s ""*$ Sleepingcar and llote reservations across t- i j a,i .• , Canada, and Atlantic berths all arranged by Canadian National Railways, Ferry Buildings, Auckland; Farmers' Institute Building, Wellington; 103 Hereford Street, Christchurch; or from Dunedin Representatives, H. L. Taplcy and Co., Dunedin. Send for free literature.'