Tag Archives: Via Rail

EXPLORING THE GOLDEN SQUARE MILE – 31 March and 1 April 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Ray Boas

But first you have to get there. Five months ago I bought a TravelZoo deal for a boutique hotel in downtown Montreal – a deal at $209 for two nights with parking and breakfast. But I never had time to … Continue reading →

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MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS – 26 September 2011

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ray Boas

Update Tuesday 27 September — WOW power of the internet.  I had 63 visits to my posts yesterday with 22 alone (over one third) to this page.  Thank you, as always, RAY Good afternoon.  This past week has been tough … Continue reading →

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FINAL CANADA PREPARATIONS – August 12, 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Ray Boas

In some way I have successfully found how to keep busy with little projects everyday so I can actually fill a day and have time pass quickly without Cathy or the business activity we used to have. Usually my independent … Continue reading →

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GENESIS OF A TRAIN TREK – VIA RAIL’S “THE CANADIAN” – TORONTO TO VANCOUVER

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Ray Boas

GENESIS OF A TRAIN TREK “To write about something is to live it twice”              In 2004 I was fortunate to purchase an extensive and interesting railroad book collection. The focus was mainly on Western US trains, and the collection … Continue reading →

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