Travel by numbers in Canada

July 19th, 2010

553.33

Height, in metres, of the CN Tower in Toronto, the tallest free-standing structure in the western hemisphere. It’s closed this weekend due to the G20 summit but will be back in action from 28 June. Tickets to the 447m-high Skypod observation level cost C$27.99 (£19).

8,030

The length, in kilometres, of Vancouver Island, the largest island on the western side of North America.

460

The length, in kilometres, of the Trans-Canada Highway, one of the world’s longest national highways, which runs from Victoria in British Columbia to St John’s in Newfoundland (and includes ferry sections to and from these island cities).

20

The number of years the Rocky Mountaineer train service has offered spectacular journeys through landscapes of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies. There are various routes on offer and your consultant will be happy to help you with finding the best one.

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