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Vacation to British Columbia in early July

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More on my posting about our vacation on the last run of the BC Rail circle tour. BC Rail split the train at lillooet with half of the cars returning to North Vancouver. They had the new stainless rail buses in the yard that will replace the transit to the towns along the line that only have access by rail. Unfortunately I could not walk across the yard to get a close up picture of them. The Skeena from Prince George to Prince Rupert was curtailed thanks to CN putting a grain car on the ground. Buses provided ther service to Smithers where we picked up the Skeena. Rode in the dome car the whole way. Quite a view. On the BC ferry ride to Vancouver island we saw whales, bear, elk, and many bald eagles. Also saw many great places for a fishing lodge. Prince Rupert is a great town to visit. Lots of interesting shops and galleries plus a great First Citizen museum. Heard that CN is going to upgrade the intermodal terminal at PR. Hope this comes to pass. In Victoria BC Rail arranged for a tour through Buchart Gardens. If you have any interest in a plant this is a great botanical garden. Been there several times and will go back again. <br /> <br />Hope CN and VIA will reinstigate the service on BS Rail. If not tourists will miss out on a great area.
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