Take a locomotive eye view right across the country. I'm watching some now on Travel channel - not in HiDef
CTV Travel partners with Via Rail Canada for Canada's Greatest Ride
6/14/2005
Toronto ñ Via Rail is on board as the exclusive sponsor of CTV Travel channel's weeklong programming event, Canada's Greatest Ride, premiering Sun., June 26 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and airing 24-hours per day through to Canada Day, Fri., July 1 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Continuous broadcast of over 120 hours showcasing the beauty and wonder of Canada in practically real-time, this week of programming is the first of its kind in Canada. Join host Valerie Pringle (Valerie Pringle Has Left the Building) on a voyage heralded as one of the most spectacular train trips in the world, as she explores the country from Vancouver to Halifax on board three separate Via Rail trains.
"This Canada Day, CTV Travel channel wants viewers to rediscover and celebrate everything that makes our nation so special," said Sally Basmajian, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Discovery Channel, CTV Travel channel, Animal Planet and Discovery Civilization Channel. "Partnering with VIA Rail Canada is the perfect way to create great branded programming that meets the combined objectives of both client and network. We are particularly proud of how this new specialty channel has led the way on such an enormous, innovative project."
With a High Definition camera mounted on the exterior of the train, viewers can experience the mountain terrain, sweeping vistas, sophisticated urban centres and maritime charm of Canada, as it's never been seen before. As the train rolls 6,000 kilometers from coast to coast ñ in addition to the natural wonders just beyond the window ñ experience the action aboard the train itself. Meet the passengers who have planned this voyage as the trip of a lifetime; the international visitors who have opted for the train to give them a sense and flavour of Canada; the hospitality and engineering staff who make each voyage special and effortless; and learn about Canada's unique railway history, technology and little-known facts from the fans and aficionados who know the trains the best.
Canada's Greatest Ride will travel from Vancouver to Halifax via three separate Via Rail Canada trains. CTV Travel channel boards the first train ñ named "The Canadian" ñ just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This striking stainless steel train weaves through the Rockies giving passengers a breathtaking view of the mountains through its glass domed panoramic car.
http://www.cablecastermagazine.com/article.asp?id=44302&story_id=&issue=06142005
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