Hop a ride on the Dream Catcher

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ONR News Release

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Travel by train and experience the magic of fall aboard
the Dream Catcher Express!

The Dream Catcher Express, an exciting train excursion traveling between North Bay and Temagami, will be returning this year for a limited 6-day
engagement in 2007:
September 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30.

In partnership will local hospitality operators, the Dream Catcher Express will offer passengers a variety of unique experiences including the romance of rail travel, vibrant fall colours and a sampling of aboriginal culture.

"We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our passengers who rode the Dream Catcher Express last year and we're very excited to once again partner with regional tourism stakeholders to promote rail travel and the region," said Steve Carmichael, President and CEO of Ontario Northland.

The Dream Catcher Express will leave Ontario Northland's North Bay Station at 9:30 a.m. each morning, for a captivating 100 km journey northward to Temagami. Passengers will have an opportunity to delight in the explosion of red, orange and yellow covering the forest from the large viewing windows and in the comfort of spacious passenger cars. The Dream Catcher Express also features live entertainment by Gary Davison, and a licensed snack coach.

Once in Temagami, passengers will have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of lunch options, and either tour the area on their own, or take advantage of a number of fascinating activities, including: Exploring an aboriginal tipi village and learning about aboriginal traditions and culture; Taking a houseboat tour of beautiful Lake Temagami; Walking or hiking through the old growth White Bear Forest; Enjoying a scenic bush plane flight over the Temagami region; Touring the historic Temagami Station; and Visiting Caribou Mountain and the Fire Tower for an unbelievable panoramic view of the area.

Depart Temagami at 3:45 p.m. and arrive back in North Bay at 5:45 p.m.

Pricing

Day Trip - Train Only - $75.00 + taxes per person (adult fare)

Day Trip - Packages $150.00 + taxes per person (adult fare)

Senior, student, children and group rates are also available!

For more information or to make a reservation, customers are encouraged to
contact:
1.800.268.9281 ext. 2.
TTY/ATS: 1.866.472.3865
Or to visit our web site at www.ontarionorthland.ca

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