Comedian Griff Rhys Jones on his journey aboard The Canadian train from Toronto to Vancouver

Over a poached egg in the grand old railway hotel Fairmont Royal York, it all started up. ‘Oh, it’s snowing, alright,’ our waiter told us. ‘How lovely,’ we replied, looking forward to a light dusting of icy crystals. By the time we got onto the Toronto streets, we were wading through waist-high drifts. Airports closed. … Read more

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones on his journey aboard The Canadian train from Toronto to Vancouver

Over a poached egg in the grand old railway hotel Fairmont Royal York, it all started up. ‘Oh, it’s snowing, alright,’ our waiter told us. ‘How lovely,’ we replied, looking forward to a light dusting of icy crystals. By the time we got onto the Toronto streets, we were wading through waist-high drifts. Airports closed. … Read more