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Is it better to travel from Montreal to Vancouver by train or plane? Uncover Canada's hidden heart.

1. The Laurentian Library

Mattawa, Ontario, Canada

Near Mattawa, ancient rock formations along the river resemble towering, open books, earning them the nickname "The Laurentian Library."

2. Lake Superior's Secret Gardeners

Schreiber, Ontario, Canada

Despite its harsh Canadian Shield location, the small railway town of Schreiber is renowned for its unusually successful home gardens, producing prize-winning tomatoes.

3. The Northern Hub's Lifeline

Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada

This remote Northern Ontario town, accessible primarily by rail and air, serves as a vital service hub for over 30 surrounding Indigenous communities.

4. Two Main Streets, One Town

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

Portage la Prairie uniquely boasts two distinct main streets, built parallel to each other, a legacy of intense railway competition.

5. The Prairies' Green Thumb

Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada

Amidst the vast Saskatchewan prairies, Indian Head became home to one of Canada's earliest and most influential experimental farms, shaping the nation's agriculture.

6. Avalanche Town, Inland Rainforest

Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

Revelstoke, a town carved out of formidable mountain terrain, is not only a hub for railway history but also surprisingly home to a rare inland temperate rainforest.

7. Saving the Salmon at Hell's Gate

Fraser Canyon, British Columbia, Canada

At Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, a series of ingenious fishways were built to save millions of salmon whose migration was imperiled by early railway construction.

8. Chainsaw Art & Canyon Gateway

Hope, British Columbia, Canada

This small town, marking the dramatic transition from coastal mountains to arid interior, is surprisingly adorned with over 30 intricate chainsaw carvings.

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