Winnipeg Free Press
The Fort Garry Hotel s regal facade and grand interior hearken back to a more glamorous time By: Alison Gillmor | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Monday, Jul. 19, 2021 Save to Read Later
When you’re wedged into a middle seat on a packed airplane, sustained only by bad coffee and a packet of pretzels, glamorous travel can seem like an impossible dream.
When you’re wedged into a middle seat on a packed airplane, sustained only by bad coffee and a packet of pretzels, glamorous travel can seem like an impossible dream.
But around the turn of the 20th century, luxury train journeys across Canada involved roomy sleeping berths, white-linen dining service and observation cars with expansive windows that framed the changing views. For those who could afford it, the journey was as pleasurable as the destination.