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Canadian National Railways

There are two national rail systems in Canada linking the western and eastern coasts. The Canadian Pacific Railway is privately owned and follows the southern route across British Columbia. The Canadian National Railways crosses farther north. After the Canadian government formed CNR after World War I, one of its first major steps was to acquire the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on whose tracks it still operates from the prairies to Prince Rupert. The northern route is linked from Jasper through Kamloops to Vancouver. Regular transcontinental passenger service is provided by Canada VIA Rail on CNR tracks from Vancouver through Jasper. Service is also provided on CNR tracks from Jasper to Prince Rupert.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are:
Cornucopia Whistler November 12 thru November 15
Country Christmas Merritt November 27 thru November 28
Christmas at the Cannery Richmond December 12
Film Festival Whistler December 3 thru December 6
Spectacle of Lights Richmond December 5

Other upcoming events include:
Holiday Festival of Creations Kelowna November 14
Passport to Christmas Abbotsford continuing thru December 24
Cornucopia Whistler November 12 thru November 15
Christmas at the Cannery Richmond December 12
Carol Ships Parade Of Lights Vancouver December 1 thru December 23

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