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Sorry for your loss. Taking the trip on your own will be a tribute to her memory. The VIA staff are wonderful and will make your journey enjoyable.

Thanks for your kind comments. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights at the Forks is relatively new and quite beautiful. I travelled to Winnipeg regularly for business and became very fond of the city.

Yes, we loved it. We were told that the food would be catered on this trip, unlike 'The Canadian' where meals are fully prepared on the train. However, as you say, the food was amazing on this trip. We couldn't tell the difference. Thanks for watching our modest video.

Glad you enjoyed it!

We were in car 38. Approximately 4 cars from the front. We didn't hear the horn overnight. The bunk beds were comfortable. The moving train was relaxing . Although because we cross a time zone East bound our normal wake up time was an hour later. A bit of a shock.

@@dougpearn9415 So was car 37 further back or closer to the front? Glad to hear all was great. Very excited for the trip. Any tips you could share to make it more enjoyable?

@@KyleMills1 We were one car closer to the front. It is a fun trip. I would suggest finding a suitable table in the canteen or lounge car with a nice view of the ocean. Sitting in your cabin doesn't afford the same views. The meals and service are both amazing. In the business lounge in Montreal they will ask you to pick a time for dinner. We chose late because we reasoned it would be quieter. It was. By that time of night it is dark, no scenery to enjoy.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! It really is a wonderful trip. We really enjoyed the experience. The VIA staff took great care of us.

Yes, we arrived @ 5 am in Vancouver. The crew informed us the night before. However we had until 8 am to disembark. They served breakfast before we left. Quite considerate, really.

Awesome! Thank you! We love VIA too.

Hello. Our cabin had a separate bathroom (but the sink is located in the main cabin). We did not have a shower. The showers were located at the end of the car. You had to book a time with the porter to use it. Because of pandemic rules, the porter had to closely control access and sanitize the shower after every use. The Prestige Class Cabins include a shower. However they are substantially higher fare. Hope that answers you question.

I did create the video so that you could watch it with the sound off. Thanks.

Thank you. We had fun putting it together. For us the train trip was just over $4,000 Canadian. Having said that, the final cost varies greatly depending on the time of year. The VIA Rail website will give you a more exact quote. The VIA Rail agents are very, very helpful, you want to talk to a real person before you book. VIA Rail also offers specials on their 'Discount Tuesday'. You could sign up for their emails to receive them. Hope that answers your question.

Thanks so much

Hi Sam, yes I did. I was trying for an interesting video technique to keep it engaging. Nice catch. We hope you enjoyed it overall. For us, this was a "bucket list" trip.

Yes, the Canadian originates in Toronto. We did meet people travelling from Halifax on a cross country trip. They had to take a day train from Montreal to Toronto to catch The Canadian. Not sure when VIA changed the route and schedule.

@@dougpearn9415 They must have left a day early because no day train from Montreal to Toronto will connect with the "Canadian" on same day.

@@samtrak1204 Correct, they came in from Montreal the day before. Probably spent the night in Montreal too after getting off the Ocean. They were on quite the trip.

@@dougpearn9415 Montreal disconnect is unacceptable🥲

Thanks for your comment. I personally think there is too much empty talk on most videos. I like to see and hear what's happening without narration. However, I do appreciate your differing point of view.

That's amazing. We hope you enjoy the trip as much as we did.

Thanks for your feedback. Your point is well taken.

Your comment is well-taken. I debated with myself about including a voice-over track or just supers. In my limited research I felt that there is a lot of empty 'talking' on many videos and felt the images and supers could adequately convey the intended message. Thanks for commenting. Always welcome the input.

Thanks Karen!

Thanks for your kind comments. It is a beautiful country regardless of how you travel. It was something we both wanted to capture.

So glad you noted the food. We thought the meals were wonderful too. Just working on a companion video of the food, activities and amenities on board. Hopefully we will get it posted soon. This is a slow process and I am easily distracted.

We hope you can make it. The trip was amazing!

Totally agree. It is a beautiful country! Seeing it from ground level over 5 days was inspiring for sure.

Totally agree! The mountain scenery is amazing.

Yes. On our trip we had extended stops in Winnipeg (approximately 3 hours) and Jasper (similar 3 hour stop). Each stop is dictated by how close to you are to the planned schedule. CN freight traffic on the same route can cause delays.

That sounds amazing. There is something special about extended train trips like that. We hope you are able to take 'The Canadian' sometime.

Thank you for the kind comment and for subscribing. We thought it was important to share this wonderful trip. It meant a lot to us.

It's a great place to grab some pictures of the changing scenery. Thanks for the note. Haven't been on Amtrak, yet.

The rules may have already changed by now. Back then, we were required to wear masks in the common areas of the train. We did not wear them in our cabin. And we could take them off when we were eating in the dining car.

Thanks so much for watching our video. And for your patience. I am slow getting that food, activities and recommendations video together. Vancouver has an abundance of great hotels. We have stayed at the Fairmont Waterfront (very nice) and the Pan Pacific (also nice). If you have a budget the Coal Harbour Coast Hotel is nice, about a block away from Coal Harbour. Hope that helps.

@@dougpearn9415 Helpful information. Much appreciated!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching our video. I am planning to cover the food, activities and amenities, plus some recommendations in a companion video which is not complete yet. I am a little slow this.

That's exciting. Enjoy the trip.

So glad you enjoyed the trip. It's a beautiful country. Yes, the service onboard was first class, well beyond what we expected.

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and for your kind comments. We did have a wonderful time.

Hi thanks for the feedback. I believe the building you refer to is the "Summit Restaurant" which can be accessed by the Jasper Skytram. Maybe some viewers with more specific information can contribute. Here is the website: www.jasperskytram.com/things-do/experiences/alpine-cafe/

We shot through the front window of the observation dome. It gives a great view of the winding movement of the train and the surrounding landscape. We spent most our time in the dome car.

Thanks for taking the time to watch it.

Thanks for watching