97hrs on Luxury Canadian Sleeper Train | Toronto to Vancouver
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Published 2023-04-16
Today I'm taking The Canadian sleeper train for 97 hours across the North American continent from Toronto all the way to Vancouver on the Pacific coastline. I'll be travelling in Prestige class which is the most luxurious First Class sleeper cabin offered by Via rail but the excitement only starts with my ensuite bedroom. Join me as we explore the Park Car with it's private lounge, elegant dining carriage serving up hearty meals and of course the dome cars! We'll go from forests, to great plains to the Rocky Mountains all over the next 5 days and I'll be taking you along for the ride.
Thank you to my friend youtube.com/trav4oilers for the awesome drone footage, go check out Trav's channel to see his recent experience on the Canadian.
0:00 - Intro
3:43 - First Class
8:06 - Business Class
13:16 - Viewing Car
18:57 - Scenic Dome
21:18 - The Rockies
27:03 - The Cost
All Comments (21)
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It's weird watching a video about Canada as a Canadian. No one really big films our attractions and includes history ❤️
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I'm a Brit living in Canada and always smile at visiting Brit's pronouncing places. We have Provinces & Territories mate!
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I love the way Will showcases all the tickets, menus and memorabilia onscreen.. It's a nice touch. As always, his videography, his commentary and research is brilliant.
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"The state of On-tarr-ee-oh" hahah 💖💖 Making us sound so much classier!
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I'm from Australia, and I took this trip back in 1990, and it was absolutely amazing. The facilities now are more polished than they were then of course, but the experience was something that has stayed with me. Watching the mountains from under the glass top carriages was a fantastic life experience. Thank you for bringing it back ! I love Canada, the people are so warm and friendly, and so much natural beauty and wildlife.
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As a child of 10, I was very fortunate enough to have actually taken this trip with my parents. I didn't know it at the time, but it was in the first class cabin. Amazing trip. At 45 years old, I can still remember just about everything.
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When I was 12 we went to NYC on the train, on purpose for the adventure, in a sleeper, and it still ranks as a peak experience in life for me!
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Oh, this brings back so many memories. I've travelled back and forth across Canada by this train several times and the trip is glorious. But I do remember how for several days after I'd suddenly find myself moving as though I was still on the train even while I was lying in bed, or sitting in a chair, at home, and was actually quite sedentary.
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Will is making me want to pack my bags rn 🚂
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I've traveled on "The Canadian" 51x since 1964. I'm a "train-a-holic" with over 250,000 km by train since 1955 mostly here in Canada but also in Australia (1987) & UK (1990) when BritRail still existed. Cheers from Vancouver. BTW back in the 1950-70s the trip only took 67 hrs from Toronto-Vancouver as it had priority over freight trains.
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Loved the video. Love when you include Millie. Makes me want to book a train ride across Canada
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What an incredible trip. I'm glad Millie was able to enjoy this epic journey too
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Yes please go on the Winnipeg Churchill route! It'd be fantastic to see the Northern Lights & the accommodations
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Wow! I had the most enjoyable vicarious experience taking this trip with you two!
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When deeds and words are in accord, the whole world is transformed.
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About 5-6 years ago I took the Canadian cross country and it left Toronto in the evening (10:00 PM) and got to Winnipeg during the day for a 4-5 hour stop. The Canadian actually arranged for a 3 hour bus tour of Winnipeg. Too bad they changed their arrival time in Winnipeg. The tour was wonderful and quite unique. The entire 4 day was unforgettable.
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I loved the historical commentaries throughout the trip. I drove across Canada about 15 years ago in summer, it was nice but very tiring and somewhat nerve racking on the Trans Canada at night... so afraid of hitting a deer or moose.. abrupt end to a vacation. The train is much more relaxed. Loved this. What a life, taking tours and sharing with others, how blessed you two are.
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I would love to take a trip like this. Canada is a beautiful country. ❤️❤️
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It’s a shame a trip can’t be begin in Halifax for a sea to sea crossing on one train. Missing Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec, that’s quite a large potion of Canada to miss in my opinion with wonderful scenery.
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Excited to see the Winnipeg-Churchill route! Love watching this channel, it's a huge comfort for my wife n' I! It is like watching the travel channel in it's glory days!
