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MOST KNOW about the coin-
pletion of the CPR in 1885,
and the arrival of the famous
“first train” into Vancouver,
behind. locomotive “374,”
1887, but there was, on
-Vancouver Island, an even
“;more political line already
‘nearing completion: The
Esquimalt -. and | Nanaimo
Railway.
2 In-the grand scheme of things
“John A.. MacDonald saw it as the
extension of the CPR to B.C.'s cap-
ital area and shipyards, and a natur-
“ al Western terminus of the “Pacific
> Railway.”.: Robert” Dunsmuir, a
Nanaimo coal baron, and MLA,

saw other advantages and signed a
contract with the provincial gov-
ernment to build the , railway
between Esquimalt and Nanaimo in
1883.

A “last spike” ceremony with
John A. MacDonald present, at
Cliffside, near Shawnigan Lake
was held on Aug. 13, 1886. The
major concession to get the line
built was the granting. of 800,000
hectares of land (one-fifth of the
entire island), which, incidentally,
included many coal mines.

Some considered — this. just
another shameful blot on provincial
history. Do politics ever change?

Now, in a unique day-trip from
Vancouver, visitors have a chance
to ride the entire length of the E &

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N. past Cliffside’s cairn, past
Nanaimo, and on to Courtenay. On
Sundays, March !2, June 25. Aug.
13 and Sept.24 at 7:45 a.m. a day-
long circle excursion by ferries,
train and motor coach will depart
from Pacific Central Station for
this scenic and varied experience.
Total cost including all bus con-
nections, train travel, meal, two BC
ferries, and GST is $119 for adults,
$107 for seniors, $59 for children
(two to 12 years). Phone West

_ Coast Railway Association at (604)

$24-1011 for more information.
Any profits earned benefit the
restoration of vintage railway
equipment at the Association’s
Railway Heritage Park . near
Squamish. :

Enjoying winter on the cheap

fora ‘splurge y you i try ‘the New Otani’s Hau Tree Lanai.

This end of Waikiki, where’ Robert Louis Stevenson

used to ‘hang his hat, is an oasis and-a quiet, inexpensive
alternative to the outer islands. - -

ns We went.on ‘a $1: trolley 'ride. to ‘the other end of

and “something new, the Aloha’ Tower

a dining and shopping plaza built around

can stroll by the ‘waterfront, take a harbor

tour. ty)

the Tepanyaki has shrimp yakatoria for $5.59, the Wok -

, & Roll‘serves up chicken broccoli for $4.39 and the:
Cajun Big Eats has a $3.50 vegetarian platter.-

Unfortunately. we choose the Gordon Biersch brew-

sstaurant, a high-decibel barn with mediocre food

ys
an ‘old fireboat and dine at a food court where —

food was as tasty as the view was brilliant: definitely a
splurge but think of all the money you ‘re saving else-
where.

The Halekulani has free hula shows every night, and
check the coupons for discounts to the Society of Seven
show, a superb piece of cabaret that is worth the admis-
sion just for the Three Tenors number. This is a must
see.

Snorkeling trips to Hanauma Bay are available for
$19.95 and you can bike the north shore with Sunset
Bike Rental.

There are a dozen great beaches on Oahu to choose
_ from and my favourite is San Souci right beside. the
New Otani. Behind it is a park and the Diamond Head

- tennis courts, where the play is free once. you have fig-

ured out how to wrestle a court from the bandits who
hang out there. At least they’re friendly. Heck, half of

‘ them seem to be from Vancouver, enjoying the winter.
_on the cheap.

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Julie joined Roseway in October of

. 1994. She brings with her 3 years
experience in both corporate and
vacation travel. She welcomes all of ©
her clients ta visit her at her new °
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KAREN GLAZER
Karen jolned -Roseway' Travel. in
February, 1994. She brings with her
‘17 years experience in corporate
travel. She welcomes call of her
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