I would take the train from Vancouver to Calgary that way you get to see some of the Prairies. Then I would fly to Thunder Bay Ontario. Skipping a good part of the prairies and the woods and rocks of most Northern Ontario. I would then drive the rest of the way through Ontario staying on the No. 7 or No. 2 highway. If you have lots of time you can loop over Toronto. Brother in law and I took 2 days from Ottawa to London (Ont.)without driving on pavement. Wonderful trip going through little villages.
Once you hit Quebec, hit for the "Café Namasthe" in Ormstown for an evening(every Friday.) of great music. Meet Dorothy, Bruce Murdoch, topicaltom and other caters like myself. Then off for the maritimes for some great food, drink, parties, making new friends and seeing some wonderful sites.
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