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Rail Travel Tours
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Rail Travel Tours is a tour operator primarily using rail transportation to view the different regions of Canada and learn about the country’s unique culture and heritage. The great scenery the country has to offer is viewed from the numerous passenger services provided by a number of railways, from the Algoma Central Railway to VIA Rail Canada. From the Atlantic to the Arctic to the Pacific Oceans, our tours get off the train at numerous destinations so our passengers can learn more about the ecology, culture and history of the area. We can also design a tour with your location or destination in mind using our knowledge of the Canadian rail passenger routes, accommodations and attractions.Guided tours feature knowledgeable guides that detail the routes traveled and assist the groups so they can get the most out of their Rail Travel Tour experience. Contact us about our specially designed tours for maximum sightseeing that no other tour operator in Canada offers.
Box 44, 123 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3C 1A3
Phone 204-897-9551
www.railtraveltours.com
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Photo Credit: Steven J. Brown
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VIA Rail Canada
Click here for a complete listing of VIA Rail's routes.
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Prairie Dog Central Railway
Prairie Dog Central's restored wooden coaches are pulled by one of two vintage locomotives, an 1882 steam engine or a 1952 vintage diesel. The 2.5  hour journey takes you through the serenity of the vast prairie landscape. Prepare to be tantalized by the many colours of the landscape as you travel across farmland, golden fields and tall prairie grasses dotted with small rural communities.
PO Box 33021 RPO
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3N4
204-832-5259
www.pdcrailway.com
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Archibald
Historical Museum
The former La Rivière Canadian Pacific
Railway station is part of the museums display. This heritage side is the only remaining
station in Manitoba with a Mansard roof. On display there are numerous
new railway displays, including a 1913 caboose.
Location: La Rivière is located 132 Km Northwest of Winnipeg.
PO Box 97
La Rivière, MB R0G 1A0
204-242-2554
www.rmofpembina.com/museum
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Argyle
Prairie Museum
The museum boosts one of the only
boxcar railway stations on display in a museum collection. The station
is alongside the original rails, signs and equipment.
Location: The Rural Municipality of Argyle is
located in south western Manitoba, almost equal distance from Brandon
and Portage la Prairie.
PO Box 27
Argyle, MB R0C 0B0
204-467-2013
www.geocities.com/argylemuseum
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Beautiful
Plains Museum
The museum is housed in the former Canadian Northern Railway station,
built in 1902. The railway display portrays the story of the past
when the station was still in service.
Location: Neepawa is 45 minutes by vehicle from
Brandon and 2 hours from Winnipeg.
PO Box 1732
Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
204-476-3896
www.neepawa.ca/museum/
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Flin
Flon Station Museum
The former CN station, built in 1934 houses
the museum in downtown Flin Flon. The railway display includes a
Plymouth locomotive, a caboose and a maintenance-of-way sweeper,
all were used by the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company, as
well as a CN ore car.
Location: Flin Flon is located on the Manitoba/Saskatchewan
border, just over 740 Km of Winnipeg.
84 Church Street
Flin Flon, MB R8A 1L8
204-687-2946
www.museumsmanitoba.com
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Fort La Reine Museum
The railway display hosts the 1882 CPR business car that acted as the mobile office and sleeping facility for the General Manager of CPR at that time. During the final construction of the CPR track, Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald was a frequent guest on board the car. A railway caboose, superintendent's car, Corbett's railroad crossing and several other railroad maintenance vehicles finish off the display.
Location: Portage la Prairie is 84 km west of Winnipeg on Highway 1 in Central Manitoba.
PO Box 744
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2
204-837-3259
www.rm.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca
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Great Canadian Travel Company Ltd.
Imagine the cozy warmth of a VIA Rail sleeping car. Imagine the spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. Imagine the excitement of three days in Vancouver, Canada's stunning west coast port, and you have seen the possibilities of our exclusive winter break to Canada's West.
158 Fort St.
Winnipeg, MN R3C 1C9
Toll Free Telephone 1 800 661-3830
www.greatcanadiantravel.com
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Inglis
Area Heritage Inc.
This heritage organization is dedicated
to the restoration and preservation of the Inglis grain elevators
located in Manitoba, Canada.
Location: The
Community of Inglis is located in Shellmouth-Boulton. The Rural
Municipality of Shellmouth-Boulton is located in western Manitoba
and sits adjacent to the Saskatchewan Border.
P.O. Box 81
Inglis, MB R0J 0X0
204-564-2243
www.ingliselevators.com
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Manitoba
Agriculture Museum
Until the station was moved to the museum's location in 1975, it
served the community of Baldur, Manitoba. The museum's collection
includes a caboose, once operated on the Burlington section of the
rails and a boxcar from 1913.
Location: Austin is located west of Portage La
Prairie on TransCanada Highway 1.
PO Box 10
Austin, MB R0H 0C0
204-637-2354
www.ag-museum.mb.ca/attractions
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Manitoba
Children's Museum
The Manitoba Children's Museum has an authentic
1952 diesel train engine and a 1910 passenger coach on display inside
the building. With all the costumes and props available you can
become anything your imagination dreams up! Be the engineer of the
train, or ride in style to anywhere your imagination takes you.
45 Forks Market Rd.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T6
204-924-4000
www.childrensmuseum.com
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Miami
Station
Built in 1892, this is one of the oldest
station left in Southern Manitoba. The station has been the location
for several movies and commercials. Next time you see a train station
on a commercial look closely because it may be this one!
Location: Miami is about 70 minutes southwest
of Winnipeg.
Miami, MB
www.cici.mb.ca
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The Station Café
The agent's office is a great replica of the original station and the display includes plenty of train memorabilia.
Location: Roblin is 229 Km from Brandon, MB, 386 Km from Winnipeg, MB and 75 Km from Yorkton SK.
PO Box 893
Roblin, MB R0L 1P0
(204) 937-8630
www.parklandtourism.com
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Transcona Historical Museum
Railway artifacts from the Grand Trunk Pacific, National Transcontinental, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway are all included in the display. The collection varies with artifacts related to passenger service, freight transportation and repair shop theory and practice. This collection also contains several rare CNR and railway manuals.
141 Regent Ave. W
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
204-222-0423
www.transconamuseum.mb.ca
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Winnipeg Railway Museum
Explore Manitoba's rail heritage and learn the history of the Hudson Bay Railway's route. This is a perfect way to begin your trip to Canada's North Manitoba.
PO Box 48
123 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R1
204-942-4632
www.wpgrailwaymuseum.com
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