VIA Rail The Canadian | Sleeper Train from Vancouver to Toronto

[@donmills4077]

I have travelled from Coast to coast by train in my younger years. It was awesome. Every Canadian should experience our country this way💕

[@trav4oilers]

I could not agree more! Thanks for watching my friend, you should check out the other episodes in my railway hotel series across canada covering the story of our country, the passenger service that no longer exists and how the railway hotels built it!

[@caroljeanscott5571]

I love train travel. I live in Nova Scotia and I want to take the train from Halifax to Vancouver some day. I have gone as far as Saskatoon back in the day when CN had passenger service. It was 2019 was the last time I travelled from Halifax to Ontario, what a great time.

[@trav4oilers]

you will love it, I actually did a video on Halifax to Vancouver the other day. Have you had a chance to check out the other episodes in my railway hotel series? I'd love to hear what you think :)

[@andrewohare8550]

Kool video man. The Via rail Canadian is something the wife and I would love to experience. Thanks for the video I look forward to the next

[@trav4oilers]

When do you plan to take it, you have too! Have you had a chance to check out the other episodes in my railway hotel series? I'd love to hear what you think :)

[@andrewohare8550]

@@trav4oilersI’ve seen your railway hotel series, great video thank you for sharing. I have to say my favourite hotel is the one in Edmonton only because I love how it almost seems it’s in the middle of the city with the tall glass behind it, has a futuristic sci fi look to it when you look at it from an angle. Sorry I’m a nerd 🤓, I make a lot of references to sci fi 😂. And I hope to experience the Canadian because I love those old vintage 1950s steel design

[@azariacba]

I've taken some of Amtrak's scenic routes (across the country via the California Zephyr/Lakeshore Limited combo). Now I really want to ride the Canadian. Thanks for the video!

[@RubberbootNinja]

Yaaaaassssss keep em coming

[@trav4oilers]

Have you had a chance to check out the rest of my series at the railway hotels this summer?

[@Niteskate1]

Another great video Trav, you captured the appeal of riding the Canadian. I had the pleasure of riding the Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto and back, my last night in Toronto I stayed at the Royal York, what an amazing experience. The food on the Canadian was incredible, the ambience, world class scenery, amazing staff on board and meeting people from all over the world.

[@trav4oilers]

So you know all about what I'm sharing in the video. It' truly does not get any better :) thanks for watching!

[@peterdaigle4772]

I think that'd be a great experience. I used to ride the train from Bathurst, NB to Toronto when i went to culinary school back in the 80s. Always fun and stories have stuck with me, like meeting a dancer from a small town in QC and getting out during a stop for a snow ball fight. Good times!

[@trav4oilers]

Those must have been some incredible memories. Thank you so much for watching Peter, do you have a favourite episode in the series so far?

[@elliottkingdom]

in which month was this trip done？

[@mikedamours8733]

Interesting film. I'm going on the Canadian all the way to Vancouver on November.

[@trav4oilers]

thank you so much Mike! Have you seen any of my other videos on the railway hotels? I think you'll love them!

[@NickP16]

Trav, I completed my westbound adventure from Toronto all the way to Vancouver on the Canadian back in May 2024 The food was fantastic, the service was just as awesome, and the views couldn’t be beat. I’m so glad I did this journey across Canada. I also did a corridor train round-trip from Toronto to Montreal. It breaks my heart now seeing Jasper burning, the train was suspended until further notice through the Park. 😢

[@trav4oilers]

The town burning is so sad but if there is a positive to take out of it, everybody loves a comeback story. There is no dawn without dark. The wildfires are tragic but hopefully a few positives can come out of it. Thanks for watching Nick and hope you enjoy the rest of this series :)

[@VEGAS-NERVE]

Visit Halifax next. If you can’t visit in summer or early fall then it’s not worth it but truly Canada’s hidden gem

[@trav4oilers]

but it is a lot cheaper in the winter. I did a video on vancouver to halifax last summer. Did you see the other episodes in my series on the grand railway hotels? It's all about the railway history of canada and cities it built just like this one, I'd love to hear what you think )

[@ms.p1502]

i have done Vancouver to Saskatoon a couple of times, and another time to Valemount...I was only in economy, but what a great ride....

[@trav4oilers]

@@ms.p1502 economy is def a journey but still a great experience! Hope you enjoyed the video and get a chance to watch my videos on the other grand railway hotels :)

[@mreppen1]

I’ve seen countless videos of the Canadian Via Rail route. It’s better than Amtrak but it looks way too expensive. Your video gave me a fresh different view.

[@trav4oilers]

I love the story of passenger rail travel. thank you so much for the kind words. I'd love to hear what you think of the others including the series across canada at the grand railway hotels. Chat soon :)

[@mreppen1]

@@trav4oilers most of the videos on the Toronto to Vancouver route are from US KZbinrs or international. I did see Downie Lives version that was interesting. I’d like to do the Rocky Mountaineer one bits that’s pricey. I live in Orange County so it’s an easy destination for me. I was born and raised in Toronto but my family there are gone. So don’t go there anymore.

[@Jacobperry2921]

Love ur vids ❤

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for the love as always Jackie :)

[@pickleballer1986]

I took the Canadian from Toronto to Kamloops and back.. it was amazing may 12 2023 Memorial cup memorial

[@trav4oilers]

OH WOW that must have been an amazing trip, although sad you missed out on Vancouver. Thanks for watching :)

[@pickleballer1986]

@trav4oilers it was wake up in both in Jasper with sun coming up was amazing

[@jhenmacanas2137]

Hi, can I ride to this train from Unity, SK to Vancouver? Pls I need to know

[@trav4oilers]

absolutely you can :)

[@jhenmacanas2137]

​@@trav4oilersthank you for the helpful info❤

[@suebee1540]

I am flying to Halifax from Vancouver Island next spring. I will be taking the Ocean, the Corridor and the Canadian back out west. I will be staying at the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal and the Royal York in Toronto. I enjoy your videos.

[@trav4oilers]

Hey thanks for watching Sue! That's awesome. I have a video on the royal york coming out next month and I did a video on your exact trip Halifax to MOntreal and Halifax to Vancouver last summer. I hope those help : )

[@Idrischouhan]

Hi its how many hours journey and how much fare for round trip ?

[@trav4oilers]

About 96 hours Vancouver to Toronto, Thanks for watching, do you have a favourite episode in the series so far?

[@Idrischouhan]

@@trav4oilers not yet ...how much fare ?

[@trav4oilers]

@@Idrischouhan depends on the time of year you book. It can be 500-2000

[@frontseatdog4296]

Ty Trav!

[@trav4oilers]

Thank you brother!

[@Matfast32]

Shame that Edmonton is stuck with a "crappy" train station, so much potential wasted... Oh well, thank you as always for sharing your experience Trav, stay safe !

[@trav4oilers]

Have you ever taken the canadian Mat?

[@Matfast32]

@@trav4oilers Sadly not yet, but I definitely have to !

[@randomuncreditedquotes3609]

“I Hate Being Late But I'm So Good At It.”

[@merc340sr]

I'm booked for Wed Jan 22, 2025 Via Canadian Toronto-Vancouver! Cabin for 2, Cabin F.

[@trav4oilers]

You're in for a real treat! Thanks for watching and hope you love the rest of the series at the other grand railway hotels!

[@generae7100]

How much was the fare?

[@merc340sr]

@@generae7100 2,460.00$, taxes included. This is the fare for the low season, from November to April, I believe. Otherwise, in the high season it can go up to 3,000$ or 4000$.

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

The Government of Canada has supposedly agreed to fund the purchase of a new long distance fleet to replace the venerable Budds. Perhaps it will bring about more service and restored service along some routes.

[@trav4oilers]

Fingers are absolutely crossed that this is the case! Thanks for watching Juan, have you been watching the railway hotel episodes as well?

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

@@trav4oilers I most certainly have! I hope to visit them someday.

[@deathntaco]

you would have a great career as a VIA rail employee.

[@trav4oilers]

I'd love to work for via one day! Thanks for watching and hope you love the rest of the series at the other grand railway hotels!

[@ABTrainsYT]

If only there was a high speed service from Vancouver to Montréal stopping at major provincial cities including Toronto of course

[@trav4oilers]

They used to have montrea / ottawa train connect with the toronto portion in sudbury but thats long gone and so are those tracks :( have you seen my other videos on the railway hotels?

[@MrAndyNich]

This would be a life bucket list trip for me.

[@trav4oilers]

you gotta get it done at some point! Thanks for watching and hope you love the rest of the series at the other grand railway hotels!

[@jaygatz4335]

Speaking of the Edmonton station, that very long (22 cars) train has to be backed in. That's not how you treat a grand old lady! No more High Level Bridge views.

[@trav4oilers]

I could agree more! Hey thanks for watching though Jay, If you liked the video you should also should out my videos on the other railway hotels. Would love to hear what you think :)

[@Leafsfanforever]

I really want to ride the Canadian but I have a physical disability and I use a wheelchair. From what I see in videos about it it doesn’t look accessible for people with physical disabilities

[@mikemiskiman4743]

Hi just responding to your comment , there is one accommodation for disabled in the park car it’s in prestige class so very expensive but if you are travelling with a friend ,partner they travel for free , the room and washroom is fully wheel chair access able , just call VIA and they can answer any questions you have , I hope this is some help for you .

[@trav4oilers]

I believe they do have handicap accessible sleeper rooms available on there website. Hope you enjoyed the video :)

[@ms.p1502]

@@mikemiskiman4743 Via rail really try to be accommodating...

[@lilyduclaux4528]

I've been on the Canadian, the employees all have special traning to assist people with physical disabilities. They also have a special room dedicated to wheelchair users that they offer at no extra fee for those who need it. I'd really recommend giving via a call and a station attendant can explain what's available to you!

[@RossJohnsonVIA1]

@@mikemiskiman4743yes the disability cabin in the park car should not be as expensive as sleeper class sold to everyone else

[@PeterC-ib9fe]

Nice to see the train journey but really hard to watch this video: the cuts are way too fast and you also speak too fast and not clearly enough. Super frustrating and ruined what could have been a great series

[@Mary6661]

IIts sad what Trudeau did to jasper. I fear Banff and Kelowna are next on the list.

[@trav4oilers]

I hate to agree with you but it’s true. I was booked at the Jasper lodge a few days after the fire . So sad what happened but I hope you love the rest of the series!

[@mikemandryk7811]

Really repeating yourself

[@trav4oilers]

how so?

[@GoogsMindbent]

@7:17 that is just the outskirts of downtown, still a half an hour or more of city around the station to drive through. 🤣

[@trav4oilers]

Fair but you can't deny service right into downtown would help improve service! Hope you loved the video. This is one episode in my grand railway hotel series. I'm doing the Hotel Macdonald this sunday in Edmonton but you'll love the Fort Garry in Winnipeg video :)

[@GoogsMindbent]

@@trav4oilers your absolutely right the station would be better if it was right in downtown again... the best that can be hoped for now would be to get it up to the Edmonton Inn at least. that area is being developed now anyway with the loss of the airport years ago... but that extension is never going to happen unfortunately 🤣

[@suddenlysolo2170]

Very informative although I was looking for more of the on board experience as I am taking the Canadian from Toronto to Edmonton in November

[@trav4oilers]

Hey thanks for watching man :) I've done a few other videos on the canadian that cover more the experience. Hope those help :)

[@suddenlysolo2170]

@@trav4oilers I think I've watched them all!

[@devonhague6114]

@@trav4oilers the canadian the cross country passenger train operated by via rail has older passenger cars which date back to the 50s and diesel locomotives from the 80s and 90s

[@trav4oilers]

@@devonhague6114 I believe the current locos Are from the late 80’s. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series :)

[@devonhague6114]

@@trav4oilers and the passenger cars are from the 50s and via rail is trying to modernize its fleet by replacing older diesel locomotives and passenger cars with new ones