Yes, he and the lady giving the talk are both proud and knowledgeable Albertans. It was quite touching. Other delights included complimentary mimosas and canapés on leaving Toronto and again at Jasper, scenery, wildlife spotting (deer, coyotes, bears, elk, eagles and more), wine tasting, beer tasting, talks on various subjects, games, a comfortable if sometimes rocky bed, and 3 meals a day. Best of all was that, with no WiFi or phone signal for 4 days, there was opportunity to meet and talk to other passengers without them being distracted by their mobiles.