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North Ontario Rail Journey 6 Days/5 Nights Sault Ste. Marie, Agawa Canyon Train, Hearst, Cochrane, Polar Bear Express Train
Independent Rail Take a journey through Northern Ontario’s frontier on two trains. Beautiful mountains, rushing streams, pristine lakes, deep canyons, forests, and wildlife are all part of this unique itinerary. Sit back, relax, and enjoy while you ride the rails through the wilderness, passing over trestles and traveling through tunnels to the remote areas of Ontario. Cartan’s Tour Highlights….
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Day 1 Sault Ste. Marie Welcome to Sault Ste. Marie! Transportation from the airport to your hotel is provided. Overnight – Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel Day 2 Sault Ste. Marie The Soo Locks are among the busiest canal systems in the world. Your 2 hour tour will take you through the US and Canadian locks. Overnight – Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel Day 3 Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst Today you board the Agawa Canyon train and ride the rails through the beautiful north frontiers of Ontario. Canyons, forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife is all part of this magnificent train ride. At Agawa Canyon you will change trains and continue on to Hearst, passing many fishing lodges along the way. Overnight – Companion Hotel Day 4 Hearst to Cochrane Transportation has been arranged from Hearst to Cochrane. Your afternoon is at leisure in Cochrane. Some suggestions of places you may want to visit are: The Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Village, Cochrane Railway and Pioneer Museum, or the Tim Horton Museum. Overnight – Station Inn (or comparable) Day 5 Cochrane A long but exciting day awaits you as your railway excursion takes you away from the hassles of modern living with spending time discovering the history of the people and landscape on you journey north to Moosonee on the Polar Bear Express. The ride mirrors the travels of the fur traders to James Bay. You will have time in Moosonee to explore on your own before returning. Overnight – Station Inn (or comparable) Day 6 Cochrane/Timmins/Home Transportation from Cochrane to downtown
Timmins is provided. If you would like more information on any of our tours, please go to our "Request Form". Site Map Tour Package Information Contact SNOWBIRD TRAVEL AGENCY Snowbird Travel Agency@Copyright 1998-2008. All rights
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