VIA Rail offers unique opportunities at its Vancouver Station - Cross-Canada
Display Train and Canadian Athlete Event Signing - Enter to win a
cross-Canada trip on board VIA's flagship Canadian
Between
For the past several years, VIA has been undergoing extensive renewal and growth. "The Government of
"VIA's Canadian is recognized as one of the greatest train trips in the world." said Marc Laliberté, VIA's President and CEO. "This display will give people a chance to see what a cross-country trip with VIA is all about. For many, the time they spend in the classically-designed dining, sleeping and dome cars becomes a cherished memory in its own right."
After visiting the display train, members of the public can fill in a ballot for a chance to win one of two first-class sleeper touring trips for two. The
CAN Fund recipient and Olympian Autograph Signings: 2-4p.m.
February 17 - Annamay Pierse, Swimming - 2008 Olympian and 200 m short course breaststroke world record holder February 19 - Katie Weatherston, Ice Hockey - 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist February 20 - Brian Price, Rowing - Men's Eight, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist February 22 - Sami Jo Small, Ice Hockey - 3-time Olympian and 2-time member of Olympic gold medal winning team (2002 and 2006) February 23 - Alexandra Orlando, Rhythmic Gymnastics, 2008 Olympian, 3 Pan American Gold Medals February 24 - Ben Rutledge, Rowing - Men's Eight, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist
VIA Rail is proud to support our athletes through the Canadian Athletes Now Fund (CAN Fund). More information about CAN Fund can be found at www.canadianathletesnow.ca.
About CAN Fund
Canadian Athletes Now Fund is a not-for-profit organization devoted solely to raising funds and support for Canadian athletes. The CAN Fund has created a vehicle that connects Canadians directly to an athlete's journey and success. The Fund is the only organization in
About VIA Rail
As Canada's national rail passenger service, VIA Rail
For further information: Media Contacts: Catherine Kaloutsky, VIA Rail Corporate Communications, (416) 956-7683, (647) 228-1127 (Cell); Dana Shaw, CAN Fund, 1-866-937-2008
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