Via Rail Canadian: A Winter Ride

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2023
  • In February of 2023 we took one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We rode the Via Rail Canadian across Canada in the snow. This trip led to a lot of friendships, and connections that I will value forever. This video covers the trip from Toronto to Vancouver. Sit back and enjoy a trip across Canada. (Reupladed after checking audio levels. They are a little low but "ok" overall) Sorry for the double upload)
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  • @AhmearClayIombo-dj6di
    @AhmearClayIombo-dj6di 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow Video

  • @mariomaza1980
    @mariomaza1980 3 місяці тому

    Gracias muy lindo y excelente trabajo ❤

  • @markdiehl1963
    @markdiehl1963 2 місяці тому

    Very nice video. Thank you

  • @chriskrebill1842
    @chriskrebill1842 7 місяців тому +4

    Omg! Me and my frumpy hair with Bob during my first lunch on the Canadian aah! 😂😂💙💛🩶🍁💚 Love it!

    • @chriskrebill1842
      @chriskrebill1842 7 місяців тому

      Omg! The dome scene again! 😂 Love it! OMG!! And then you get a shot of me and Paul laying in the front seats of the dome to get video of the tunnel! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😅😅 Nice!

    • @chriskrebill1842
      @chriskrebill1842 7 місяців тому

      Awe! Dinner in the diner! 🩶💛💙🍁

    • @chriskrebill1842
      @chriskrebill1842 7 місяців тому

      These are definitely the kind of late arrivals that are appreciated! An amazing video! What amazing memories as well! Here's to new friends!!

  • @robertshelton9881
    @robertshelton9881 6 місяців тому +5

    I've always wanted to take this journey in the winter. Your video is the next best thing.

  • @NickP16
    @NickP16 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m scheduled to take the Canadian in May!
    I can’t wait, I’m flying in from Minnesota to Toronto. Taking the cord or train round-trip up to Montreal for a couple of days then coming back to Toronto for a weekend. Hopping on the to ride it all the way from Toronto to Vancouver.
    I’m bringing in my parents on the Amtrak train from America. They will be meeting me in Toronto a few days before we depart.
    This train has been on my bucket list for a long time. Great.

  • @charleskesner1302
    @charleskesner1302 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice document of your trip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bobconnolly1614
    @bobconnolly1614 4 місяці тому

    The quality of your videography and editing makes this a very pleasurable watch...thank you!

  • @nadapuesnada7716
    @nadapuesnada7716 7 місяців тому +1

    A beautiful journey.

  • @lilys4960
    @lilys4960 4 місяці тому

    😀

  • @trainglen22
    @trainglen22 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice. I really wish that they used the real Canadian line instead of the Super Continental line.

  • @melissad862
    @melissad862 5 місяців тому +1

    Is Scrabble on the train or did someone bring it?

  • @johnburke1317
    @johnburke1317 6 місяців тому

    Nice video

  • @statusworldchanger595
    @statusworldchanger595 4 місяці тому

    For the skyline car that caught fire, what happened to that car?

  • @TheJhn924
    @TheJhn924 4 місяці тому

    It would be interesting to know how economy class passengers would've been accommodated on this trip without a skyline car as It also serves as their cafe/lounge car. They don't typically have access to non-economy sections of the train... including the dining car.

    • @MichiganCentralLines
      @MichiganCentralLines  4 місяці тому

      They were provided a business class car as a substitute. From what I saw some decided to sleep in the business class car due to the better recline on the seats. It was not a good substitute, we only checked it out one time.

    • @TheJhn924
      @TheJhn924 4 місяці тому

      @@MichiganCentralLines Having taken long haul VIA Rail at different times in both Sleeper and Economy, I have first hand knowledge of how badly VIA treats it's economy passengers on the Canadian... but realize they couldn't get away with not providing basic food services for 4 days so I suspected that must have been the case.

    • @MichiganCentralLines
      @MichiganCentralLines  4 місяці тому

      @@TheJhn924 I do not believe they treat the passengers "poorly" as generally they have access to a skyline car including a cafe. This trip, the cafe was in the business class car which had the same offerings. I have taken the Canadian in both classes multiple times and have never had an issue with the way I was treated as a passenger. It is up to the consumer to choose what level of service they wish to pay for on this train, and I personally would never choose go more than one overnight in economy class on any long distance train. The onboard staff for VIA rail has always been top notch in my experience, and I have ridden tens of thousands of miles on their various long distance routes.

    • @TheJhn924
      @TheJhn924 4 місяці тому

      ​@@MichiganCentralLines Perhaps it comes down to individual crew members which can certainly make a huge difference. My Economy Class trip on the Canadian was from Winnipeg to Vancouver shortly before Covid and the consensus among my fellow travelers was that we were being treated like children... including being told we'd be limited to a maximum of 2 beer purchases a day with at least one full hour between each... something as a responsible adult I found condescending. Nothing like the experience I had when I traveled sleeper class.

  • @KyleLovesTrains
    @KyleLovesTrains 6 місяців тому

    Would a carry on bag fit in a room for 2 comfortably?

    • @MichiganCentralLines
      @MichiganCentralLines  6 місяців тому

      Yes, that is what is recommended for the trip. any larger bags can be checked to your station

  • @Lynda8746
    @Lynda8746 6 місяців тому

    We would love to do this train trip. Can I please ask which month you travelled?

    • @MichiganCentralLines
      @MichiganCentralLines  6 місяців тому

      This was at the end of February in 2023, you can find the trip is much more affordable during the winter