VIA Rail Has Your Ticket to Experience the Best of the Region
TORONTO, May 29 /CNW/ - With the flexibility to create your own getaway,
VIA Rail Canada's Niagara Falls summer schedule provides a stress-free travel
alternative to busy highway congestion. From June 4th to September 2nd, VIA's
new seasonal service makes planning a day trip to "The Falls" or weekend
getaway to discover the region's award-winning wineries a breeze. On select
departures from Toronto to Niagara Falls, wine enthusiasts can relax in the
comfort of VIA's Glenfraser car, sampling regional wines and cheese while
gazing out at the passing landscape.
A comfortable lounge car in traditional railway décor, the Glenfraser is
the perfect setting to sample cheese and some of the region's best wines
courtesy of Jackson-Triggs as a contemporary music compilation plays in the
background. Instead of dealing with the stress of highway driving, immerse
yourself in deciding what to do first when you arrive. From the spectacular
"Falls", the sights and sounds of Clifton Hill, the entertainment and thrill
of the casinos to the enchantment of Niagara-On-The-Lake's Shaw Festival and
the region's award-winning wineries, there's something for everyone. And VIA's
summer schedule provides the flexibility to stay as long as you want.
"VIA is pleased to offer our passengers the flexibility to create an
itinerary that fits their needs," said Pierre Santoni, VIA's Senior Director,
National Sales. "And combined with the elegance of our Glenfraser lounge car,
it's the perfect setting to kick off a relaxing weekend in one of the region's
most picturesque areas."
Located minutes from picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jackson-Triggs
Winery offers the ultimate in wine country experience. "From our intimate
guided tours and vineyard strolls," said Del Rollo, Director of Hospitality,
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate, "to epicurean events that carry over into the
evening where visitors can delight in the performances hosted in the
Jackson-Triggs amphitheatre, we'd be delighted to create a memorable
experience for you this summer."
Once at the falls, both Niagara Airbus and Niagara Parks "People Mover"
provide transportation in and around the Falls. VIA's Niagara Falls station is
located within walking distance of the Niagara Parkway - an entraining point
for the "People Mover". For more information visit
niagaraparks.com/planavisit/peoplemover.php. For more information on Niagara
Airbus schedules, tickets and reservations visit niagaraairbus.com.VIA's Summer Toronto to Niagara Falls Schedule:
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Train Toronto to Niagara Falls Train Niagara Falls to Toronto
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97 08:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. 90 06:35 a.m.- 08:35
(Daily) (Mon - Fri)
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93 10:00 a.m.- 11:54 a.m. 92(*) 2:15 p.m.- 4:12 p.m.
(Daily) (Sat/Sun)
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95(*) 5:45 p.m.- 7:42 p.m. 94 2:15 p.m.- 4:10 p.m.
(Daily) (Mon - Fri)
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(*)The Glenfraser Lounge Car will 98 5:45 p.m.- 7:46 p.m.
run on VIA train 95, Fridays and (Daily)
Saturdays, and VIA train 92, on -----------------------------------
Saturdays and Sundays throughout the 694 5:00 p.m.- 6:55 p.m.
summer. Wine sampling, courtesy of (Sat/Sun)
Jackson-Triggs will be featured on -----------------------------------
these departures. Additional summer
departures in bold.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Customers can visit VIA's secure website at viarail.ca for more
information or to book their complete trip. Train tickets are available at VIA
stations across Canada, including self-service ticketing kiosks located at
major stations in central Canada. Passengers can also book their tickets by
calling 1 888 VIA-RAIL (842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired) or
through their travel agents.
As Canada's national passenger rail service, VIA Rail Canada's mandate is
to provide efficient, environmentally responsible and cost effective passenger
transportation services, both in Canada's busiest corridor and in remote and
rural regions of the country. VIA serves more than 450 communities with a
network of inter-city, transcontinental and regional trains. Demand continues
to grow as more Canadians turn to train travel as a safe and convenient travel
choice.
For further information: Catherine Kaloutsky, VIA Rail, Corporate
Communications, (416) 956-7683, catherine_kaloutsky@viarail.ca; Darrell
Schuurman, VIA Rail, National Sales, (416) 956-7628,
darrell_schuurman@viarail.ca; Jane Holland or Sarah Jennings, Lewis Carroll
Communications, (416) 968-3845, Info@lewiscarrollcom.com
