Just a reminder you'll find the cost, whether food & drink is included, tips, photos, train schedule at www.seat61.com/train-from-toronto-to-vancouver.htm
I will never forget this trip... Almost two years ago I took this train from Toronto to Vancouver and it was simply amazing. Being in a single room, with no distractions, a heater, toilet, sink and my own bed made the trip so accommodating. Waking up in the middle of the night to the moon shining through the northern Ontario pine trees, knowing you’re in the middle of nowhere yet amongst others just makes it much more comforting. I recommend this to everyone, you’ll spend 5 days on this train and you won’t regret a single moment. It will also make you appreciate this country a lot more, we have such a beautiful wilderness that’s still untouched and hopefully it will always stay that way.
@@micahhdti If you happen to get a sleeper class then the food will be absolutely free! Economy class will not provide free food but I believe there is a food vendor in one of the carts.
@@sunshinem3958 I did a one-way trip and there are certain things you cannot bring on the train but I was able to bring a lot of snacks and I don't remember a 100ml liquid limit, the rules are much more lenient compared to air travel. When it came to food, it must not be a food you have to refrigerate or heat up. This website should answer all your questions: www.viarail.ca/en/travel-info/baggage. I hope you end up taking the trip!
I took this trip in January 1965. Glad I bought a “one way” ticket. Once I arrived in Vancouver I knew that is where I wanted to live forever. May decide to do Vancouver-Toronto on my 100th birthday and fly back to Vancouver
What an impressive video, not too long, not too short. Beautiful/stable video with subtle descriptions, plus no voice over, no music, just plain raw sound (love that). Enjoy every second of it. Thank you.
@@oseitutusophia4223 you can take a travel visa.. if you want to live long term.. you can apply permanent residency.. it has some criteria you need to qualify for.. google canadian PR..
Hey, I also made a video of my trip (same route only during winter). I saw your comment when I was making my video so I also didn't put any music or voiceover on my video. Can you please check it out and tell me what you think? Thanks th-cam.com/video/u_ODgYDLRXo/w-d-xo.html
I love Canada.its a beautiful country.the people are so warm,kind n caring.i have visited Canada many times.I went to Vancouver n Victoria,Bc.after this pandemic i wanna comeback n i wanna go to Toronto from Vancouver i 'll try to take a train ride.God willing.
Thanks for the memories. A single 23 year old immigrant from England, I took the train in April 1966 to Vancouver (4 days) after a horrible crossing (force 7 gale) , arriving a day late in Montréal and missing a layover night at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Arrived in Vancouver with $400, no job, nowhere to stay. Six months later was in Vernon, BC working for The Bay. Been a Canadian citizen ever since, but living now in Vermont. In those days the train went through Calgary, Banff, the Kicking Horse Tunnels, Rockies, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Fraser Canyon, Hope to Van.
Hi James jist posted my story should read it.I arrived in Vanc., on a Sat afternoon with $26, ended up staying in the Balmoral for 2 days it was better back then.
It really is 🥺Montreal is gorgeous by the way. I've had the pleasure of visiting it from Toronto, and I loved it. Would love to visit again soon. Take care, friend.
I've never taken a train through the mountains but I've driven between Vancouver and Edmonton/Calgary over a dozen times and up to Yellowknife a couple of times, it's the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Agreed. I live in NYC now but will never forget working in Banff back in 98 during the summers. There is nothing like that drive you mention. Breathtaking. Waiting til my kids a little bit older to take them out there
Thanks for the memories. I took the train from Halifax to Montreal, then we took the 'Centennial' train from Montreal to Vancouver, this was in 1967 centennial year for Canada. A trip that I will never forget. Cheers
I've done this trip back and forth a couple times. The sheer vastness of Canada is stunning, not to mention the beauty and emptiness of so much of it. And there is nothing more wonderful that to lie in a bed and be rocked to sleep by the train's motion as the moon shines through your window across Lake Superior.
Thank you Mark for such a detailed video of all classes on the train, this lets me know what i want to take and not many bloggers give such information and its so helpful, enjoy the rest of your trip
In 2008 my wife and I took this train when we moved from toronto to vancouver island. Wonderful trip. We did the sleeper class. It was comfortable. The folks in economy were pretty uncomfortable by the fourth day though, and they didn’t have shower access. Recommend sleeper class if you can do it. We took two dogs and two cats with us. The staff was great about it and we could access baggage every 8 hours to take the dogs out to pee. The pets were relaxed the whole trip, and the staff kept the entire car heated. This was in late October.
I am from the UK and visited Alberta 40 years ago, it made an impression on me then as this video has today. What a beautiful country you have, I doubt I will visit again but one can hope anyway thanks for posting this video.
@@lynnemorris7516 No reason you can't visit Canada again, if your mind tells you you're 36 than you're 36. Time is fleeting, don't have any regrets while we're here.
Outstanding! Such gorgeous scenery. This has always been my dream trip on a train. How lucky you were to be able to experience this! Take care and Happy Travels!
Really liked the video, so much appreciated the lack of commentary and music, allowing us to see and hear the railroad sound, see the beautiful scenery and experience a snapshot of the trip allowing us to enjoy it as it is without being told how much we should enjoy it.
We did this trip two weeks ago! Absolutely amazing! We slept in the upper and lower berth in the corridor, ad it was fully acceptable. No worries.. But the food... fantastic! Imagine to cook that kind of meals when the kitchen is constatly moving. Great movie, I experienced the trip all over again! Thanks... And to those who are thinking of going... just do it! It is amazing! We came all the way from Sweden to do it, and we are already planning the next train experience.
Wonderful video! I especially appreciate your editing. Perfect shots with just the right amount of time on each view. Letting the views and natural sounds of the train speak for themselves instead of non-stop commentary or background music made your video wonderfully enjoyable! Thanks for letting me travel vicariously through you.
Omg I live in Toronto and did t even know anything like this existed! This looks like SO much fun...I don't even care were I go, lol. I just want to spend the night on a train. The nature is beautiful ❤
Owen Major We actually don’t lmao most of us in Toronto can’t afford to explore the rest of the country considering how expensive the cost of living is in TO itself, it’s not for lack of interest at all. chill w the attitude if you’re not from here pal
I made this trip 60 years ago as a new immigrant.......there were no sleeping cars......I sat up most of the way sometimes with some middleaged men we tried some conversation.my English was limited, my companions were most friendly, I just smiled.......in my view Canada is the best country in the world in which to live......coming from the Netherlans, which is very small, I am fortunate and thankfull to be a Canadian citizen.........
I did that trip and it was lovely! So good to sleep and then wake up to the Canadian landscapes🥰 Meals were great and staff so attentive! So relaxing and yet I had so much fun! Thank you, Via rail! I will travel again, this time to the rockies!
I took this train last Christmas, bought the upper berth ticket on November for only around $840. It was a really nice experience and I won't forget for my lifetime. The train delayed for more than 12 hours, so be patient, enjoy the view and the wonderful food and people on the way.
Ive wanted to do this! Ive done something similar in the U.S going from Chicago to Reno, NV. The train was delayed by 72hrs so 12 doesnt seem as bad! The Desert and Rockies were amazing on a train!
That would be a huge waste of money. Imagine building high speed rail that people would barely use through the Canadian Shield, the prairies and the Rockies. It would be expensive, take years and working conditions would suck, especially in B.C and Northern Ontario
We travelled eastward in 2003 and in 2014. I'd say the refreshed interior (and exterior) is authentic 1955-premium and is drop dead gorgeous, while the scenery, although it looks a bit dated, is drop dead gorgeous.
@@skylarwright3493 Just like humans all over the world --- some good, some bad. Canadians are pretty nice overall though; usually friendly and helpful when we asked questions and asked us if we needed directions when we were looking at maps or street signs.
Beautiful. How the hell did this come up on my feed,? I have been talking about Toronto and Vancouver with friends recently, no Google search and this pops up? Microphone tapped I think.
Honestly something else happened when I was talking to friends, can't remember the subject but it was totally esoteric and adverts started to pop up with the precise subject.
💯 agreed. I drove from Toronto to Golden B.C. a few years back. That will give you a whole new perspective as well. Driving through Ontario. You don't realize what a uphill drive it is from Sault Ste Marie to Thunderbay. All the while admiring the forests and shield. The rockies were gorgeous too. Natural waterfalls right by the side of the road.
Thank you so much for posting this. My mother and I took this same trip in 1954 moving from Toronto to Vancouver, a childhood memory that is very dear to me....thank you
An excellent video - thanks for posting it! I took this trip in 2013 and highly recommend it. I had a Sleeper Plus compartment (it's bigger than it looks in the video) which was very comfortable. The food was excellent; I met and enjoyed the company of some wonderful people, both crew and passengers, and experienced some of the most amazing scenery in the world. A vacation in itself, I hope to make the trip again some day (if the pandemic subsides), and I encourage anybody who's considering it to go for it - it's unforgettable!
I don’t know how old this tape is, but those cars look like what they used for the Ocean route back in the 80’s-90’s My daughter and I did that route from Halifax to Montreal for 10 years 4 times a year. It was a great for small children because they had child programs like , movies, crafts, snacks, for free. Miss those years. ☺️
Beautiful. Always wanted to go west - you’re video was just like I was going on the trip. Thanks for sharing...loved seeing the back country of all of it.
I took this train a few years ago in Fall. We left Toronto about 12 hours later than you did. I got great views of the Rockies but had to wake up to see the spectacular Fraser River in the moonlight. A wonderful trip!
This was a blast from the past! I did this trip in September 1978 - it was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. There were a few differences - I left from Montreal, the train was older and didn't seem as quiet as this one appears to be. I slept in a lower berth in a sleeping car - very comfortable. However, I had no access to a shower the entire time. The food on this train appears to be a bit better than what I experienced, although it was by no means not tasty. The scenery was every bit as stunning, however the city of Vancouver has certainly undergone a major metamorphosis in 41 years! I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone and should be a requirement on the Bucket List of one and all.
@@LifeOdysseyMotivation Excuse me? I praised the trip then and stated that it appears as wonderful now, or maybe even better in some respects (updated train, perhaps better food now). No, I am not out of mind - are you?
It was nice to see the go train! I remember catching that a few times while I was over visiting family in Toronto. I didn't really know what to expect of Canada tbh, but it is a beautiful country with some of the nicest people you could ever want to meet! I really enjoyed my trip and my time in Canada.
Welcome to Toronto again in the future. Union Station system and especially the GO Train section is getting an ultra make-over, less pedestrian congestion and better flow or people even though way more people using it than before.
I've done the train & it is gorgeous, but, I like a motorcycle trip better you can ride north, south, east & west & see a much more varied slice of the country especially with no time constraints, so you find a hot spring(my favorite) you like, stay for a day or two, I've seen bears, elk, deer, moose, beaver, eagles, mountain goats, actually too many animals to list, it's a great country to get to know, of course, I'm biased as I'm Canadian...
Its really a beautiful life time experience to Travel like this fantastic view of Canada,I m just watching this video & dreaming....thanks for the nice video...
If you are wondering how it is to travel in the winter, you can also see my video. I also have recommendations when to travel. - th-cam.com/video/u_ODgYDLRXo/w-d-xo.html
I had planned this trip but the pandemic shut down the train as well as crossing over the border from the US for me. So we are waiting for the two gov’ts to open and the restoration of the line.
That is different. You take Amtak for work and business. You take PC as excursion. That is why VIA rail ticket price is expensive as hell. Now I see why... And believe me, I want a trip like this for my family as well.
@@林振华-t4v I rode amtrak as an excursion, rode it for work, rode it becuase planes make me sick, now I cant even eat a meal on the train im on for 2 days. Its stupid.
The government keeps cutting their funding. Watching this made me sad for Amtrak though; it's so shabby now. The first trip I took had actual food made downstairs in the dining car. Real silverware, coffee cups and plates; now it's all microwaved slop served on plastic. Very sad really.
I agree because I think we'll live to see the end of any major passenger rail service here in America let's hope via recognizes the historical significance of what they're doing with these trains and let that be what brings their revenue because what they have and what they're doing is very special because no other passenger Railroad in America uses vintage equipment anymore via as far as I know is the only one that does
Aloha from Hawai'i! My wife and I caught a CN train in Brownsville JCT Maine and went all the way to Vancouver (we were returning to university in Tacoma, WA). That was an amazing trip. I thought trans-Canada trains were no more. Now I'm going to check options out! Thank you!
There was a train from Montreal to Halifax that passed through Maine until the massive VIA cuts of January 1990. It was called the Atlantic Ltd. It ran on the Canadian Pacific and did stop at Brownsville Jct.
Thanks for posting this. Doing this cross-country train trip through Canada has been on my travel bucket list for sometime, and I hope I get to do it...when I can find the time and money. 😊 Canada has some beautiful landscapes.
Thank you very much for taking me with you to this beautiful dreamt trip to Vancouver from... No, not from Toronto but from Ludhiana (India) . Luv ❤😘 it.
Wow, this is beautiful. When I was younger I thought this was a waste of time, but I have now added it to my Bucket List. I have also done the Rocky Mountaineer trip from Calgary to Vancouver and that was fabulous.
Meyer Mica Canada is so big that there is so many different kinds of places that is beautiful and where I live, I just got so used to it that it’s not like it feels so special Anymore but I’m sure if I go travel to a completely new part of Canada, then I’m sure it will make me surprised how beautiful it is as well:)
Spectacular video, quite enjoyed touring Canada from Toronto to Vancouver. It has been 40+ years since I was last in BC. Amtrak in the US needs to take a course on designing their sleeper and dining cars.
Wonderful video guys! 😁 Fantastic trains. Great to see some familiar places. Hopefully late next year we are going on the same route. But this year we are heading over to Saskatoon from England to visit relatives this month 🥳
PICKLE Marz there is a unlimited via rail train pass that they sell every summer for students and people under 25 years old. It is 600$ and you can take any train with Via Rail for 60 days. That is how i will travel from vancouver back to my home in Quebec. Of course it is not for everyone but I think it’s great that they have more affordbale prices for younger travellers
@@Clarita98 Hi Clara! I might be travelling though Canada as well in the summer, but probably from Late July to mid September... Do you know how long this offer lasts in the summer? Until which month could I be travelling?
If you login to ViaRailCanada website (viarail.ca), register your email address & you will receive weekly 'Escape Deals' (40-60% off)...we did and took the trip for a reasonable price considering the gourmet meals are included, a beautiful relaxing trip.
We only paid $250 per person during our trip in winter - you guys can check the video (recommendations and tips) on my video th-cam.com/video/u_ODgYDLRXo/w-d-xo.html
I'm from Vancouver and during a school field trip in the 80's when I was in Grade 5 I took the Canadian through the Canadian Rookies. We were on the CP tracks that go through the Rogers Pass to the south. I think the Rogers Pass is a better route for sightseeing. Now Via uses CN tracks and the Northern Route via Edmonton, not Calgary. To travel the Rogers Pass and the Kicking Horse pass with the Spiral Tunnels you have to take the Rocky Mountaineer Tourist Train. Plus the Canadian leaves Vancouver at 8pm for the return trip, so most of the beautiful BC mountains are travelled during the night.
This video reminds me the same experience but was 22 yrs ago when I 1st arrived Canada. I remembered the fees was 5 times of the flight fees because I booked the ticket just 1 day before the depart of the train. Now I settled down in Vancouver. I like our beautiful Country. Thanks for sharing.
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Just a reminder you'll find the cost, whether food & drink is included, tips, photos, train schedule at www.seat61.com/train-from-toronto-to-vancouver.htm
Interesting, Informative, and Enjoyable 👍😁👏
How long with train from Toronto to Vancouver ?? Love the view
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I will never forget this trip... Almost two years ago I took this train from Toronto to Vancouver and it was simply amazing. Being in a single room, with no distractions, a heater, toilet, sink and my own bed made the trip so accommodating. Waking up in the middle of the night to the moon shining through the northern Ontario pine trees, knowing you’re in the middle of nowhere yet amongst others just makes it much more comforting.
I recommend this to everyone, you’ll spend 5 days on this train and you won’t regret a single moment. It will also make you appreciate this country a lot more, we have such a beautiful wilderness that’s still untouched and hopefully it will always stay that way.
It looks like it'd be a lovely trip
It’s looks lovely. I want to go too someday. Is the food too expensive?
Did you do a round trip train ride? What month did you travel in and did they restrict items like when you fly, thank you
@@micahhdti If you happen to get a sleeper class then the food will be absolutely free! Economy class will not provide free food but I believe there is a food vendor in one of the carts.
@@sunshinem3958 I did a one-way trip and there are certain things you cannot bring on the train but I was able to bring a lot of snacks and I don't remember a 100ml liquid limit, the rules are much more lenient compared to air travel. When it came to food, it must not be a food you have to refrigerate or heat up.
This website should answer all your questions: www.viarail.ca/en/travel-info/baggage.
I hope you end up taking the trip!
I took this trip in January 1965. Glad I bought a “one way” ticket. Once I arrived in Vancouver I knew that is where I wanted to live forever. May decide to do Vancouver-Toronto on my 100th birthday and fly back to Vancouver
Why not just go round-trip by rail? Treat yourself!
travel across Canada since, you’ll be more than half way done going to Van-Tor
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@@kai_b1156 Hey, don't be so mean! I plan to do this trip on my 130th birthday!
Pro Gamer_21 fuck off lmao
What an impressive video, not too long, not too short. Beautiful/stable video with subtle descriptions, plus no voice over, no music, just plain raw sound (love that). Enjoy every second of it. Thank you.
Pls i want to come there so hw will this be possible
@@oseitutusophia4223 you can take a travel visa.. if you want to live long term.. you can apply permanent residency.. it has some criteria you need to qualify for.. google canadian PR..
Man, 1.5 days just to get out of Ontario, sometimes I forget how huge our country is.
Or how undeveloped our train system is
@Predrag Jovanovic if you hate fast trains. use cow instead.
4 days but Purolator and UPS can travel that distance in half that time. makes no sense to me.
That's from Toronto. From the Quebec border to Manitoba border, it is 3-4 days travelling by car on the Trans Canada Highway.
@@SimilakChild UPS has a fleet of 258 cargo jetliners, in case you are wondering.
Thank you SO MUCH for not putting music or a voiceover on top of this awesome footage 💕
Hey, I also made a video of my trip (same route only during winter). I saw your comment when I was making my video so I also didn't put any music or voiceover on my video. Can you please check it out and tell me what you think? Thanks
th-cam.com/video/u_ODgYDLRXo/w-d-xo.html
Great trip , ( on my bucket list ) , after the end of the pandemic !
I love Canada.its a beautiful country.the people are so warm,kind n caring.i have visited Canada many times.I went to Vancouver n Victoria,Bc.after this pandemic i wanna comeback n i wanna go to Toronto from Vancouver i 'll try to take a train ride.God willing.
Canada probably won't let us in until after there is a vaccine which CDC just said won't be available until 3rd qtr 2021. A long time away.
@@Tina-qp7py THE VACCINE IS OUT YAYAYYAY
Go NOW prices are great
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Thanks for the memories. A single 23 year old immigrant from England, I took the train in April 1966 to Vancouver (4 days) after a horrible crossing (force 7 gale) , arriving a day late in Montréal and missing a layover night at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Arrived in Vancouver with $400, no job, nowhere to stay. Six months later was in Vernon, BC working for The Bay. Been a Canadian citizen ever since, but living now in Vermont. In those days the train went through Calgary, Banff, the Kicking Horse Tunnels, Rockies, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Fraser Canyon, Hope to Van.
You must have some stories to tell!!!
Hi James jist posted my story should read it.I arrived in Vanc., on a Sat afternoon with $26, ended up staying in the Balmoral for 2 days it was better back then.
JAMES Rivis thanks for sharing a little part of Canadian history with us!
Yes, living in Vermont would be awesome, but difficult for most Canadian citizens..
👋👋👋🤭 It`s been a long times.
You must have amazing story.
Did anyone randomly get this in their recommendation? 😳
James Li yes lol, but it’s nice to see
Yap, but it helped.
Probably. Last time I searched for train travel was a couple years ago. I did think it was odd but at the same time not really.
Yes. So glad for this recommendation.
Lol yes just now
Wow, I've taken the VIA Rail Canadian line from Toronto to Vancouver and it is an amazing experience. The views on the journey are breathtaking!
Can i know what is the ticket price for 1person
Dont you agree
We have beautiful country
Love from Montreal Quebec:)
It really is 🥺Montreal is gorgeous by the way. I've had the pleasure of visiting it from Toronto, and I loved it. Would love to visit again soon. Take care, friend.
Le pays, l'une des plus grandes au monde qu'on se trouve ici mais je respecte quand même le patience de l'homme qui a embarqué cette parcours.
@Jayden YES.
@Jayden Yes. No.
I’m Mexican I’ll be in USA but I watching a lot of videos in TH-cam about Canada and I’m sure Canada is the best country in the world
I've never taken a train through the mountains but I've driven between Vancouver and Edmonton/Calgary over a dozen times and up to Yellowknife a couple of times, it's the most beautiful scenery in the world.
ᕼᑌᗰᗩᑎ ᖴᗴᒪᒪᗩ ay shoutout Yellowknife!! Where I’m living lol
@Wake Up! jes thats like half the population each year
You need to travel more in the world to give such a statement my dear. You obviously haven't
Agreed. I live in NYC now but will never forget working in Banff back in 98 during the summers. There is nothing like that drive you mention. Breathtaking. Waiting til my kids a little bit older to take them out there
Simply beautiful… the nostalgia of a slow moving train going through such wonderful lands is definitely a must
Thanks for the memories. I took the train from Halifax to Montreal, then we took the 'Centennial' train from Montreal to Vancouver, this was in 1967 centennial year for Canada. A trip that I will never forget. Cheers
I've done this trip back and forth a couple times. The sheer vastness of Canada is stunning, not to mention the beauty and emptiness of so much of it. And there is nothing more wonderful that to lie in a bed and be rocked to sleep by the train's motion as the moon shines through your window across Lake Superior.
@@theodosios2615 Not sure it matters but east to west means that you have the final leg through the Rockies, which is the highlight of the trip.
TH-cam algorithm bring me here. This is one of my dream. Thank you for sharing beautiful travel 💖
Thank you Mark for such a detailed video of all classes on the train, this lets me know what i want to take and not many bloggers give such information and its so helpful, enjoy the rest of your trip
In 2008 my wife and I took this train when we moved from toronto to vancouver island. Wonderful trip.
We did the sleeper class. It was comfortable. The folks in economy were pretty uncomfortable by the fourth day though, and they didn’t have shower access. Recommend sleeper class if you can do it.
We took two dogs and two cats with us. The staff was great about it and we could access baggage every 8 hours to take the dogs out to pee. The pets were relaxed the whole trip, and the staff kept the entire car heated. This was in late October.
Didn't know pets were allowed. How did your Cats behave on the train? Did you guys bring your cat's litter box with you?
Wife & I took the Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver a few years ago. Great trip, great people and a wonderful country. God bless Canada.
I am from the UK and visited Alberta 40 years ago, it made an impression on me then as this video has today. What a beautiful country you have, I doubt I will visit again but one can hope anyway thanks for posting this video.
He's a Brit too...
And a mancunian with mouth agape at the scenery...
may i know how old are you now?
@@vinuv16 I am 72 years young and my mind tells me I am 36.!!!
@@lynnemorris7516 No reason you can't visit Canada again, if your mind tells you you're 36 than you're 36. Time is fleeting, don't have any regrets while we're here.
Canada's green environment and overall the scenery for that greenery is worth talking about and taking a trip across.
thank you for this amazing video. It was like being there in person. Especially the fact you didn't add music on top.
It's so cool to see how much the landscape changes in our beautiful country.
Hi jenny reed how r u dear
@Jenny Reed....train travel is the only way to see Canada in my opinion! And I mean actually SEE it and not fly OVER it !
Canada train video very nice like it I am from India
Outstanding! Such gorgeous scenery. This has always been my dream trip on a train. How lucky you were to be able to experience this! Take care and Happy Travels!
Really liked the video, so much appreciated the lack of commentary and music, allowing us to see and hear the railroad sound, see the beautiful scenery and experience a snapshot of the trip allowing us to enjoy it as it is without being told how much we should enjoy it.
We did this trip two weeks ago! Absolutely amazing! We slept in the upper and lower berth in the corridor, ad it was fully acceptable. No worries..
But the food... fantastic! Imagine to cook that kind of meals when the kitchen is constatly moving.
Great movie, I experienced the trip all over again! Thanks...
And to those who are thinking of going... just do it! It is amazing! We came all the way from Sweden to do it, and we are already planning the next train experience.
Michael Fogelström thank you for your encouragement! Love from Malaysia ❤️❤️
You are making us so tempted. We feel so bad, we live here and haven't done it yet!😃
@@spendingtimetogether8428 That's because the average Canadian can't afford it. I can have a great vacation in Europe for the same price....
@@annekennedy8127 Oh, I have no idea how much it costs, but if you say it's the same as an Eurotrip, that's quite steep.
the upper and lower berths are the most comfortable beds on the train
this guy got here in 16 minutes and 27 seconds that's crazy
hol up
I’m waiting for the woooosh
i just know someone's gonna get woooshed
high speed rail
To heck with flying... I am taking the train next time.
Wonderful video! I especially appreciate your editing. Perfect shots with just the right amount of time on each view. Letting the views and natural sounds of the train speak for themselves instead of non-stop commentary or background music made your video wonderfully enjoyable! Thanks for letting me travel vicariously through you.
Omg I live in Toronto and did t even know anything like this existed! This looks like SO much fun...I don't even care were I go, lol. I just want to spend the night on a train. The nature is beautiful ❤
Torontonians think Canada ends at the edges of the GTA.
@@TheOwenMajor Ya...no we don't....and not sure what that has to do with a TRAIN....but thanks for your attitude, hope that works out for ya 👍
Owen Major so true
Owen Major We actually don’t lmao most of us in Toronto can’t afford to explore the rest of the country considering how expensive the cost of living is in TO itself, it’s not for lack of interest at all. chill w the attitude if you’re not from here pal
They really do - I’m there enough doing business. The majority of people living in the GTA think they are the centre of the universe.
I made this trip 60 years ago as a new immigrant.......there were no sleeping cars......I sat up most of the way sometimes with some middleaged men we tried some conversation.my English was limited, my companions were most friendly, I just smiled.......in my view Canada is the best country in the world in which to live......coming from the Netherlans, which is very small, I am fortunate and thankfull to be a Canadian citizen.........
i'd go for this trip not for a destination, but simply for a journey itself. Awesome
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for NOT adding music.
I miss you talking, BUT I can READ!
The most beautiful scenery - a feast for the eyes + a wonderful train journey in every sense. Thank you!
I did that trip and it was lovely! So good to sleep and then wake up to the Canadian landscapes🥰 Meals were great and staff so attentive! So relaxing and yet I had so much fun! Thank you, Via rail! I will travel again, this time to the rockies!
With the dome cars and the scenery this is probably the greatest train ride in the world. We took it from Toronto to Jasper several years ago.
Aug. 12, 2020
• I’m having goosebumps watching this. Wow, such scenery and peacefulness of it.
I did this trip with my mom in 2014. She has passed on. I'm glad I got to experience this with her. I'll never ever forget it. It was beautiful.
I took this train last Christmas, bought the upper berth ticket on November for only around $840. It was a really nice experience and I won't forget for my lifetime.
The train delayed for more than 12 hours, so be patient, enjoy the view and the wonderful food and people on the way.
Ive wanted to do this! Ive done something similar in the U.S going from Chicago to Reno, NV. The train was delayed by 72hrs so 12 doesnt seem as bad! The Desert and Rockies were amazing on a train!
Are those meals paid ?
@@chandanmalhotra7626 Generally they are separate from just the ticket.
@@bok.. thanks 😊
@@chandanmalhotra7626 have to purchase all food and drink on train... pricey
Canada should invest into high-speed trains from coast-to-coast, seriously.
Aman Jassal Amen! The country is so big, having slow trains (like we have now) is ridiculous.
Aman Jassal why that would defeat the purpose
That would be a huge waste of money. Imagine building high speed rail that people would barely use through the Canadian Shield, the prairies and the Rockies. It would be expensive, take years and working conditions would suck, especially in B.C and Northern Ontario
Maybe if we had 1 billion more people
The government would miss out on tax dollars from gas stations.
While I will say the interior of the train looks a bit dated, Canada’s terrain is drop dead gorgeous
We travelled eastward in 2003 and in 2014. I'd say the refreshed interior (and exterior) is authentic 1955-premium and is drop dead gorgeous, while the scenery, although it looks a bit dated, is drop dead gorgeous.
@@gouldney1 i actually worked on that renovation project, glad you enjoyed it
@@MHistheDesden you did beautiful work, I appreciate the workmanship on the 'last of the heavyweights'!
Masks are mandatory
I actually like the interior
Canada is the most beautiful country I've ever seen ! The people are so nice too
trust me not everyone is
@@skylarwright3493 Just like humans all over the world --- some good, some bad. Canadians are pretty nice overall though; usually friendly and helpful when we asked questions and asked us if we needed directions when we were looking at maps or street signs.
Beautiful. How the hell did this come up on my feed,? I have been talking about Toronto and Vancouver with friends recently, no Google search and this pops up? Microphone tapped I think.
Philip Chan exact same thing that has happened to me
Honestly something else happened when I was talking to friends, can't remember the subject but it was totally esoteric and adverts started to pop up with the precise subject.
Me too
Watch the joe Rogan podcast of Edward Snowden about iPhones it’s scary lol
Terrifying, these data scalpers probably know more about me than I do. 😂
Canada has some of the most beautiful scenery...
💯 agreed. I drove from Toronto to Golden B.C. a few years back. That will give you a whole new perspective as well. Driving through Ontario. You don't realize what a uphill drive it is from Sault Ste Marie to Thunderbay. All the while admiring the forests and shield. The rockies were gorgeous too. Natural waterfalls right by the side of the road.
@@KH-nt7ej That sounds like a dream, honestly....
The scenery was spectacular.
This train is on my bucket list.
Wow...i'd say so too....Makes me dream big time. Our country is too beautiful and so wide. Hello from Saguenay, Quebec:)
@@thatcanadiangrandma a Canadian train trip is on my bucket list.
What a beautiful country we have!
I love taking Via train whenever I visit my son and his family in Quebec, less stressful than driving my car. ❤️
To look and know how beautiful Canada is every one should take this trip once. Beautiful long live canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Took this trip from London to Vancouver in early 70's. Scenery was beautiful
Thank you so much for posting this. My mother and I took this same trip in 1954 moving from Toronto to Vancouver, a childhood memory that is very dear to me....thank you
oh my god, this video gives me so many flashbacks when I was a kid. I used to ride this train to Toronto every year till 2016
you must be rich. The price of it cannot be higher.
I love trains since childhood...
Everytime I see a video from you...i get an auromatic smile on my face ...am grateful to you...thanks a lot
I thought u said erotic for a second!
An excellent video - thanks for posting it!
I took this trip in 2013 and highly recommend it.
I had a Sleeper Plus compartment (it's bigger than it looks in the video) which was very comfortable. The food was excellent; I met and enjoyed the company of some wonderful people, both crew and passengers, and experienced some of the most amazing scenery in the world.
A vacation in itself, I hope to make the trip again some day (if the pandemic subsides), and I encourage anybody who's considering it to go for it - it's unforgettable!
Canada’s beauty cannot be described with words! I look forward to living there someday.
We got enough people here. We don’t need you. Stay where you are.
@@ibuy4unow Don't worry I won't be going near you and for good reason :)
Well i for one welcome you with open arms!
I welcome you also.
@@shelaghmckenna2667 - You don’t even know who your “welcoming” idiot...
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Will make this trip one day in sha Allah. Also, thank you for not drowning out the natural sounds! Much appreciated,
What a journey! I hope to make this trip one day. Thank you for inspiring me, even more, to come to Canada.
The carriages are still those of the 50's? And it charges 10 times for the ticket? Now!?
I don’t know how old this tape is, but those cars look like what they used for the Ocean route back in the 80’s-90’s
My daughter and I did that route from Halifax to Montreal for 10 years 4 times a year. It was a great for small children because they had child
programs like , movies, crafts, snacks, for free.
Miss those years. ☺️
Wow! I'm an American - this has just been added to my travel bucket list: Trans-Canadian rail journey.
what beautiful landscapes! thank you for sharing, greetings from switzerland
Beautiful. Always wanted to go west - you’re video was just like I was going on the trip. Thanks for sharing...loved seeing the back country of all of it.
Excellent! Thank you for all the detailed information, awesome train ride! Thank you.
I did this journey in 1989 and loved every second of it!
10:56 It really looks like a painting. So beautiful!
I took this train a few years ago in Fall. We left Toronto about 12 hours later than you did. I got great views of the Rockies but had to wake up to see the spectacular Fraser River in the moonlight. A wonderful trip!
I am in love with the classic feel to this train set. Would love to take a trip on this. Brings you back to the 1950s almost classic feel.
Such a beautiful land! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you for sharing and taking us along on your journey! Loved your videography as well.
Awesome journey, thanks a lot for sharing!
Ontario looks like my home country, Sweden.
This was a blast from the past! I did this trip in September 1978 - it was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. There were a few differences - I left from Montreal, the train was older and didn't seem as quiet as this one appears to be. I slept in a lower berth in a sleeping car - very comfortable. However, I had no access to a shower the entire time. The food on this train appears to be a bit better than what I experienced, although it was by no means not tasty. The scenery was every bit as stunning, however the city of Vancouver has certainly undergone a major metamorphosis in 41 years! I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone and should be a requirement on the Bucket List of one and all.
@@LifeOdysseyMotivation Excuse me?
I praised the trip then and stated that it appears as wonderful now, or maybe even better in some respects (updated train, perhaps better food now).
No, I am not out of mind - are you?
It was nice to see the go train! I remember catching that a few times while I was over visiting family in Toronto.
I didn't really know what to expect of Canada tbh, but it is a beautiful country with some of the nicest people you could ever want to meet! I really enjoyed my trip and my time in Canada.
Welcome to Toronto again in the future. Union Station system and especially the GO Train section is getting an ultra make-over, less pedestrian congestion and better flow or people even though way more people using it than before.
Thanks for your visit!
Yeah. Canada was nice one upon a time. But now it’s full of dirty scummy 3rd worlders, who now make this country a shit hole.
ibuy4unow you guys are so disgusting. Trash!
Just watched 3 off your train travel films. They are the best. No comments just let the pictures tell the story. Thanks for sharing.
This was really soothing to watch!
Those Rocky Mountains are just gorgeous, I can only imagine to see them in person! ❤️
I've climbed them! Amazing!
I've done the train & it is gorgeous, but, I like a motorcycle trip better you can ride north, south, east & west & see a much more varied slice of the country especially with no time constraints, so you find a hot spring(my favorite) you like, stay for a day or two, I've seen bears, elk, deer, moose, beaver, eagles, mountain goats, actually too many animals to list, it's a great country to get to know, of course, I'm biased as I'm Canadian...
Its really a beautiful life time experience to Travel like this fantastic view of Canada,I m just watching this video & dreaming....thanks for the nice video...
I did this trip in 2007, in a Silver Leaf single room. one of the most memorable things I have done.
Yes No sorry I don’t remember, but it was worth it. I booked directly with ViaRail.
Cost is between 1500/2500 depending on accomadations and time of year. It's all on google
I've always wanted to take the VIA train to Vancouver from TO. Gosh this was magnificent to watch. Absolutely beautiful. xD One day...
If you are wondering how it is to travel in the winter, you can also see my video. I also have recommendations when to travel. - th-cam.com/video/u_ODgYDLRXo/w-d-xo.html
I had planned this trip but the pandemic shut down the train as well as crossing over the border from the US for me. So we are waiting for the two gov’ts to open and the restoration of the line.
Beautiful scenery and service seems first class.. would love to take this trip one day..
Someone should show these shots of the diner and lounge cars to the president of Amtrak so he could see how to run a rail road.
That is different. You take Amtak for work and business. You take PC as excursion. That is why VIA rail ticket price is expensive as hell. Now I see why... And believe me, I want a trip like this for my family as well.
@@林振华-t4v I rode amtrak as an excursion, rode it for work, rode it becuase planes make me sick, now I cant even eat a meal on the train im on for 2 days. Its stupid.
The government keeps cutting their funding.
Watching this made me sad for Amtrak though; it's so shabby now. The first trip I took had actual food made downstairs in the dining car. Real silverware, coffee cups and plates; now it's all microwaved slop served on plastic. Very sad really.
This isn't a regular train, its an event. Does the cook break out a guitar during dinner on the amtrack? They did on The Canadian when I took it lol.
I agree because I think we'll live to see the end of any major passenger rail service here in America let's hope via recognizes the historical significance of what they're doing with these trains and let that be what brings their revenue because what they have and what they're doing is very special because no other passenger Railroad in America uses vintage equipment anymore via as far as I know is the only one that does
This was nice! Came in my recommendations many times and finally watched it. Great upload!
Aloha from Hawai'i! My wife and I caught a CN train in Brownsville JCT Maine and went all the way to Vancouver (we were returning to university in Tacoma, WA). That was an amazing trip. I thought trans-Canada trains were no more. Now I'm going to check options out! Thank you!
So you rode a freight train?
There was a train from Montreal to Halifax that passed through Maine until the massive VIA cuts of January 1990. It was called the Atlantic Ltd. It ran on the Canadian Pacific and did stop at Brownsville Jct.
Thanks for posting this. Doing this cross-country train trip through Canada has been on my travel bucket list for sometime, and I hope I get to do it...when I can find the time and money. 😊
Canada has some beautiful landscapes.
Same here. I'd love to see Vancouver and all the points in between.
Another great job done, sir. Nobody better than you for great visuals, no 'music' and no smug smarmy commentary. Thank-you. Wish you well
Another one to add to the never ending bucket list. Brilliant video.
Thank you very much for taking me with you to this beautiful dreamt trip to Vancouver from... No, not from Toronto but from Ludhiana (India) . Luv ❤😘 it.
Amazing!! It was so much fun to watch the trip. I was thinking of doing this with my husband from Toronto to Vancouver.
Thank you!!
Wow! its a very nice relaxing journey, scenery are beautiful....I love this video... thanks for sharing
Surprise. I found myself on your web pic seat61 for my train ride from Toronto to Vancouver on 2019 8 23. Your web is very informative.
Wow, this is beautiful. When I was younger I thought this was a waste of time, but I have now added it to my Bucket List. I have also done the Rocky Mountaineer trip from Calgary to Vancouver and that was fabulous.
Thanks for filming this it is something I have always thought about doing one day, what a way to travel.
I live in Canada and I didn’t realize how beautiful it was
@Mohamed Isapedo you're one to talk bud
so beautiful!!🤭🤭🤭
Don't worry it's being ruined on a daily basis!
Meyer Mica Canada is so big that there is so many different kinds of places that is beautiful and where I live, I just got so used to it that it’s not like it feels so special Anymore but I’m sure if I go travel to a completely new part of Canada, then I’m sure it will make me surprised how beautiful it is as well:)
@Meyer Mica can you invite me there?
Spectacular video, quite enjoyed touring Canada from Toronto to Vancouver. It has been 40+ years since I was last in BC. Amtrak in the US needs to take a course on designing their sleeper and dining cars.
Very nice great job. I'm my family love to Canada. My children settled living in Canada. God blessed always lovely Canada.
Wonderful video guys! 😁 Fantastic trains. Great to see some familiar places. Hopefully late next year we are going on the same route. But this year we are heading over to Saskatoon from England to visit relatives this month 🥳
Followed this same journey in October 1966 with my parents and siblings. Vancouver has been home ever since. One day, it would be nice to do it again.
This has been around for awhile. However, the cost is ridiculous so most people fly or wait until they retire to do it.
PICKLE Marz there is a unlimited via rail train pass that they sell every summer for students and people under 25 years old. It is 600$ and you can take any train with Via Rail for 60 days. That is how i will travel from vancouver back to my home in Quebec. Of course it is not for everyone but I think it’s great that they have more affordbale prices for younger travellers
@@Clarita98 Hi Clara! I might be travelling though Canada as well in the summer, but probably from Late July to mid September... Do you know how long this offer lasts in the summer? Until which month could I be travelling?
@@Loveforeveryone2209 Yes I believe it goes from may 1st to August 31st
If you login to ViaRailCanada website (viarail.ca), register your email address & you will receive weekly 'Escape Deals' (40-60% off)...we did and took the trip for a reasonable price considering the gourmet meals are included, a beautiful relaxing trip.
We only paid $250 per person during our trip in winter - you guys can check the video (recommendations and tips) on my video th-cam.com/video/u_ODgYDLRXo/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful scenery from start to finish! Thanks for this.
A wonderful video tour by train of this beautiful place. I enjoyed to the end and have you a well deserved thumbs up. Regards from Bali
I'm from Vancouver and during a school field trip in the 80's when I was in Grade 5 I took the Canadian through the Canadian Rookies. We were on the CP tracks that go through the Rogers Pass to the south. I think the Rogers Pass is a better route for sightseeing. Now Via uses CN tracks and the Northern Route via Edmonton, not Calgary. To travel the Rogers Pass and the Kicking Horse pass with the Spiral Tunnels you have to take the Rocky Mountaineer Tourist Train. Plus the Canadian leaves Vancouver at 8pm for the return trip, so most of the beautiful BC mountains are travelled during the night.
I’m a new Canadian and so so grateful to live here!
Trudeau let you in?
Welcome! Not-so-new-anymore Canadian
This video reminds me the same experience but was 22 yrs ago when I 1st arrived Canada. I remembered the fees was 5 times of the flight fees because I booked the ticket just 1 day before the depart of the train. Now I settled down in Vancouver. I like our beautiful Country. Thanks for sharing.