50% Off VIA Rail Trips to the East and West

In my other life as a travel writer / videographer, I recently took the VIA Train from Toronto to Vancouver (you can check out my video here).

The experience really exceeded my expectations, which is why I can whole-heartedly recommend that you jump on VIA's latest 50% off sale. If you opt for the Vancouver - Toronto route, I'd suggest springing for the Sleeping Touring Class fare. That way, you get a decent night's sleep and all meals are included. You can get your z's in a berth (curtained sleeping area that transforms into seating during the day), or private cabins of various sizes.

Here are are the base prices in this sale:

Toronto to Vancouver: from $682

Montreal to Halifax: from $199

Montreal to Gaspé: from $133.50

The sale is on until November 30, and is good for travel between October 14 to December 14, 2010 or January 5 to February 28, 2011.