Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope it inspires you to take the trip. It’s such a fun trip. Seems like all you do is eat these fabulous meals with changing scenery new friends and great staff.
I love both your videos. I took this trip in October of 2023 and LOVED every SECOND of it. I pray that I can make this trip again. I heard the berth beds are the most comfortable…your thoughts. I had Compartment F and loved it.
I was travelled at the end of October… when did you travel and which direction? I certainly loved every second of both trips too and can’t wait to go again. Hope you get to go again soon. I have room F booked for fall 2024 as I hope my wife comes along for the trip. As for the Lower Berth, the bed is big for a train and I like that you sleep in the direction of the train. Both my trips I was pretty confident the cars I selected would not be full. I lucked out as it was only myself and my son on my first trip and myself and another gentleman on the Oct trip. It was very private. It would be a different experience if all 6 berths were occupied. With just two we agreed to a take a bathroom each and share the empty section to store our stuff. Thanks for watching.
I traveled on train #2 on October 2-3 to Jasper in Cabin A and then from October 7-10 in Cabin F. I was like a little kid I was SO excited to be onboard. The crew members were all wonderful. Rachel, Sara, Bobby, Adriana (?) were outstanding.
We must be twins lol. For me it’s the childhood memories of travelling on the Ocean. It was a big family trip for us. Those fond memories stuck with me to today in my 60’s. Plus my dad worked on trains until Oct 1988. Since then we do not have trains. I have great memories going on the freight trains in the caboose and sometimes the engine. Once again Thanks for watching.
Cabin "F" is the one to get as a "Room for Two". It costs the same as other double rooms in the same car (like "A"), but by a quirk in car design, it's bigger.
Great video , we did the westbound trip in May of 2022 in cabin for 2 , cabin F . loved every minute of it . The food and crew were absolutely amazing .
Both my trips were lower berth. I have Room F booked for the fall. This video convinced my wife to give the train a try. If she backs out it back to the lower berth lol. Thanks for watching.
Great video, brings back great memories of my journey on the Canadian back in June of 2023, did the round trip from Vancouver to Toronto and back, I highly recommend it.
The trip is sure wonderful. Even better in June with the much longer daylight … and making the return trip . Did you vacation in Toronto or just hop back on the next day? Putting the video together was a great way for me to relive the memories too. My first go at making a trip video was on the Ocean in Feb 2022. with my youngest son. I wanted a keepsake from his first train ride on VIA. That video lead to another and another. I have a l longer version of this video I have to finish someday. It’s the same video but the scenery clips are much longer. Thanks for watching.
@@AdventuresWithTodd Hello Todd, I was actually in Toronto for a week, my family flew in to meet me and we checked out several places my wife wanted to see and my son wanted to see, and they flew home and I hopped back on and rode home. It was our first real family vacation in about 40 years.
@@Niteskate1 Wow great trip. I took the Ocean both ways in 2022. My youngest son took it one way but my wife flew both ways. I have her convinced she would like it…. My video convinced her I should say to make the trip this fall. Check out my Ocean Video. My son was so excited he fell asleep as soon as we got on the train. Lol.
@@mikedamours8733 Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. If you are taking the trip check out my trip suggestions and tips video. Here is the link. VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Your GUIDE to TRAIN Travel on Canada’s Long Distance VANCOUVER/TORONTO Train ua-cam.com/video/WXaP0rs3yt0/v-deo.html
@@AdventuresWithTodd Thanks Todd! I actually cancelled my Cabin for 1 aboard the Canadian to Vancouver this morning. I'll go probably next spring. My concern is there's no wifi, no phone, not much to do or see, it doesn't sounds too exciting to me, but watching the vid sounds cool
@mikedamours8733 Hey Mike I am going again Nov 1. Making it three years in a row. My wife is making her first trip. My videos convinced her to make the trip lol. She has never been on a train in Canada and now she is going for four nights. I downloaded movies both my trips and did not find the time to watch them. Most people say the same. They bring books but don’t read them. My son took the first trip with me and he enjoyed the trip much more than he expected. He did download Game of Thrones audiobooks and listened to them in the skyline car. You pick up cell service enough to check emails, texts, send pics along the way. For some reason time passes quickly. We seem to eating all the time lol.
@@AdventuresWithToddGood for you. It sounds like you're enjoying the train. I was supposed to go on Nov.3; No wifi? I guess I'll drink beer and read books lol
@@OutWestwithJeff Thanks for watching. It’s so nice to hear from my fellow Canadian Neighbourhood Friends who live over 5,000 kilometres at the other end of our great country. I’am hoping my oldest son moves there for a year. Getting tired of visiting him in Ottawa. lol.
Great video Todd! In about one month, I will be taking the Canadian, #1 from Toronto to Vancouver with both of my parents Making a great circle trip across the continent. Taking Amtrak for Minnesota to connect over to Toronto. Before taking Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle to glacier national Park in Montana. Before returning to Minnesota. Can’t wait to get to Canada and experience this epic train trip for ourselves
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. WOW great trip you have planned. So nice to be able travel with your parents. My first trip on the Canadian was May 2022 with my oldest son. My youngest son took the Ocean Train with me in February 2022 … that trip was my first trip video. Check out my videos from the train trips with the boys. I would love to make the full circle trip. My wife finally agreed to try the Canadian with me next fall. If she enjoys the train trip who knows what will happen after that lol. How can I follow along on your trip with mom and dad?
@@AdventuresWithTodd I’ll be uploading to my UA-cam channel here I am actually flying into Toronto myself because I have credit with Delta I’m gonna lose. And I have a week to myself in Toronto and Montreal before my folks take the Amtrak in from the USA. And so that way, I can get a video of their train coming in to Toronto Union Station. Once we are on board the Canadian for the ride across to Vancouver. We are going to spend an overnight in Vancouver because as you know the train can be super late. Then that morning, I bring them back to Pacific Central Station, where they will take the Amtrak through Seattle and onto glacier Park in Montana. They brought me there as a kid in 2001, and my mother has always wanted to go back. So this way they’re going to spend 50% of their trip with me and 50% of the trip alone together. Where I will stay, that night I’m heading to Vancouver airport. I am going to be boarding a 15 hour flight to head to Australia for a month. I’m gonna be taking for luxury passenger trains across the entire Kent of Australia and I’m also going to visit a place called Australia zoo. It’s the zoo that is run by the family of Steve Irwin. Then, after that, I fly from Sydney all the way back to Dallas, Texas. Spend time with family before I fly three days later back home to Minnesota. I’m bringing both GoPro and my phone. So I can Vlog the best I can. I’m glad to come across your channel Todd, you got great videos. Always good to have a fun adventure and when you have family, it just makes it that much better.
@@NickP16 excellent. I just subscribed. It’s going to be a great trip. Looking forward to following along. Looking forward to the Australian train ride. Which train are you taking? Check out Mighty Trains hosted by Teddy Wilson on the Canadian Discovery Channel. I watched them on TV a few years ago. He did a few of the long distance trains in Australia. Glad you enjoyed my other videos.
Nice Video! I already did the Canadian once in 2019 i think it was, from Vancouver to Edmonton (amazing scenery!) and will do it next Month from Saskatoon to Toronto... So excited!
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Stay tuned. Sitting on plane in Calgary. Just landed. I hope to post a few short videos over the coming days from the mountains while skiing.
My dad was a railroader. I inherited the train gene. I took the trip with oldest son in 2022. It was so much fun I went again last fall. Thanks for watching.
One thing I am curious about was...did you enjoy the trip throughout? Usually, even on a trip that I enjoy, I usually have a time when I wonder what I got myself into! Usually the first day is exciting, but then by the second day, I am like "what am I getting myself into"? :) So did you have a fun time throughout, or was there ever a point where staring at the prairie scenery started to get old?
Not one minute of doubt. The only issue was we arrived two hours early and the last morning was rushed. I did the trip with my oldest son in May 2022 and could not wait to go again. That trip was late so it was about 6 hours longer. I was hoping it we would be late again this time. I really like trains and we don’t have them in my province. I’m like a big kid when I see a train when I travel. My dad worked with the railway and we lived next to the tracks. The last train to run in our province was Oct 1988. Since then no trains for me lol.
Enjoyed your video, but was hoping to see some of your bottom berth set up and experience re sleeping arrangements and level of comfort. How did you feel about it? Cheers from Australia
Thanks for watching. The bottom bunk is very roomy and comfortable. You can see the bunk a little better in the video I did from my first trip the previous year. You can see some of the upper berth too. I enjoyed my one night sleeping in the upper berth. The lower berth is much much larger than the lower bed on The Ocean Train I took between Montreal and Halifax return. That was my first go at making a trip video. I captured the beds in that video too. I am booked again this coming fall in room F. I will have to take the upper bunk as my wife will want the lower bed. Check back next December or January and I should have something posted on Room F. Via Rail The CANADIAN | Berths, Rooms, Roomettes, Showers and Bathrooms | Part 2 of 4 ua-cam.com/video/9TWXPlEjElU/v-deo.html
Just booked Vancouver to Toronto , 6 months ahead , highly suggest that if you want to save money , book 6-7 months ahead , you will be very surprised at the cost
@@baumblue Excellent. Let the countdown begin. Check out these 73 tips Ii put in this video I posted a few days ago. Here is the link. VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Fun Facts For Your Bucket List Train Trip ua-cam.com/video/WXaP0rs3yt0/v-deo.html
Was going to book a trip from Toronto - Vancouver for this coming June. I was disappointed to see all the roomettes were sold out. How did you find sleeping in the lower berth?
The lower berth was great. I stayed there on both trips. The beds are bigger than those in the roomettes. I tried my sons upper bunk one night and that was great too. I took both when the uptake on the berths was low. On my first trip it was just myself and oldest and son and on my second trip it was just me and another gentleman … so we had a bathroom each (we did not leave toiletries as other guest could use the bathrooms too). The empty sections provided extra space which was convenient. On my second trip some cars had all six berths occupied and seemed much busier and less privacy. Go for it. The trip is amazing. Once you book call reservations and get them to move you to car 212. They seemed to fill that car last. Note that section 3 is more private and maybe a bit quieter as it is a bit further from the wheels.
@@liquidbenzene There is no wifi on the Canadian. You can get cell service along the route but expect to lose it in remote areas, especially northern Ontario. I did the trip twice at it was not an issue for me. I was surprised at how little I looked to see if it was available. The time onboard goes by so fast. It seemed like we were always called to eat lol. I can’t wait to make my third trip this fall. My wife had never been on a train in Canada but my videos sold her on the trip. She is going with me. Hope you can make the trip some day. If you have any questions send them along. Thanks for watching.
@@AdventuresWithTodd - interesting to learn. Amtrak had wifi up and running on SW Chief and Lakeshore Limited several years ago and as far as I can recall the signal was reliable.
@@nuntius1933 Thanks for dropping back and letting me know you got my reply. Check out my recent video. I put together 73 tips and suggestions for those interested in making the trip. Here is the link. VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Your GUIDE to TRAIN Travel on Canada’s Long Distance VANCOUVER/TORONTO Train ua-cam.com/video/WXaP0rs3yt0/v-deo.html
To answer your question on which famous hockey player comes from Parry Sound….. Only the GREATEST Player of ALL Time…#4, Robert “Bobby” Gordon Orr. Loved watching him play for my Bruins as a kid.
Yep sure is. I did not like him as a kid. Too big of a Habs fan lol. But one of my favourite for sure now. Too bad he finished so young. He was a couple generations ahead of everybody. Tough as nails too.
Enjoy, it’s a great trip. So much so I am going again in November. This time my wife is going too … her first train ride in Canada. Try and get room F. This room is bigger than the others. You can call VIA to see if they have one available and make the switch. Both my trips were from Vancouver to Toronto. You will arrive early into Jasper. Try and be up as the scenery is nice a couple hours before your Jasper arrival. Hopefully the train is late lol. After Jasper be sure to sit in the dome car. The right side will provide a better view of Mount Robson. I like the last row in the dome car because you can enjoy the view out back as well. Both my trips the dome car was lightly used so it was easy to change sides if something interesting was ahead. I enjoy dinner in the daylight. There is something special about a great meal, great conversation with new friends and the ever changing views. I took the early dining in late October and enjoyed daylight the entire meal. Be sure to have a pre and/or post dinner drink in the Bullet Lounge Park Car. Prestige passengers start dinner 30 minutes before sleeper class so that’s a good time to enjoy a less crowded Park Car. Just my opinion, but I like being in the furthest sleeper car toward the back of the train. It’s closer to the activity car, dining car and Park Car. Plus, just my opinion again, I assume the better chefs and service staff work in Dinning Car B because the Prestige passengers dine there. Get out of your room and enjoy meeting fellow passengers. You will have many interesting conversations. Thanks for watching.
@AdventuresWithTodd I haven't booked anything yet, but I'm seriously considering it! I'm researching, trying to decide if my first train ride should be the Canadian and the California Zephyr. I would love to do the Canadian prestige class as my bucket list, once in a lifetime trip. Do you have any tips on how to get the price down?
@@greeneggslamb9336 Prestige price is per room and never seems to drop in price. It may be a bit lower in the off season. Those rooms are real nice compared to the old school rooms. Apparently much quieter too. You have your own shower which is nice plus full access to the Park Car. The regular rooms are cheaper from about Nov 1 to Mid May and sometimes have discount’s that are cheaper once again. I booked the first off season train for this Nov 1 as soon as rooms were released … about 11 months out. The price today is about $1000 more now. If you can go short notice the VIA website provides nice discounts at times. Two person room Inventory is very limited however and Prestige rooms are never included. Keep an on the discounts and if you are from the USA you also get a big saving on the exchange rate. If you like trains take a short notice discounted trip and book Prestige 11 months out for your preferred date and time. That way you get to go twice, and both ways.
Depends. Prestige is very expensive but a berths are very reasonable if one has the flexibility to travel off season and pounce on the discounts. My lower berth cost $808 taxes in. The upper berth were even cheaper. Very reasonable for the four nights. The roomettes and bedrooms cost much more however. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing. I'm going in the opposite direction (Toronto to Edmonton) in November. I'm hoping to go from Halifax to Vancouver by train next year if I can afford it. It'd be the trip of a lifetime.
@@suddenlysolo2170 Thanks for watching. It’s such a wonderful trip. My first trip video was on the Ocean. I heard you were going so I put this video together for you lol. Seriously, good timing for stopping by. I finished this 73 tip video a few days ago. I think it will be helpful to you. Here are the links to both videos. VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Fun Facts For Your Bucket List Train Trip ua-cam.com/video/WXaP0rs3yt0/v-deo.html CANADA’S 2nd Best Train - VIA RAIL “The OCEAN” ua-cam.com/video/UwEgI1yCkTU/v-deo.html
Station in Edmonton doesn't open until 5:00! People with luggage and kids forced to wait in the heat outside with no water or access to bathroom. It's so far out of town. Dome car windows dirty for three days. This took away from the beautiful view. Please fire the idiot who is doing this terrible stuff right now!
@@eslmr.bobscreativeteaching9384 wow not good. It would certainly be disappointing having dirty dome windows. They were nice and clean both my trips. Hope they are clean for my next trip in the fall. Thanks for taking the Time to send along your experiences from your trip. My trips were early May and late October. No flies and bugs those times of the year. When did you make the trip?
One minute in, and I realized that this is another one of these no audio narration videos, that you have to sit and read the narrative on screen. Absolutely worthless video in my opinion if I can’t sit back and enjoy and listen to a decent narration from the person that posts the video. It’s just not worth watching.
@@ka1133 Thanks for stopping by and trying to watch. I appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. There are plenty of excellent UA-cam videos out there that provide great commentary. I am too shy and try to keep my face and commentary to a minimum lol. I wish I could feel comfortable on camera but I have one of those faces only a mother could love and I only have as much charisma as a rubber boot. If you are taking this Train you are in for a treat. If you are considering taking the trip go for it. If you have any questions about the trip please send them along.
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That is a trip I sure wouldn't mind taking one day. Awesome!!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope it inspires you to take the trip. It’s such a fun trip. Seems like all you do is eat these fabulous meals with changing scenery new friends and great staff.
Great video definitely wouldn't mind taking that trip think. Looks like the fed you well too.
@@tuckerandi Great Food with new found Fine Folks. Thanks for watching.
Great video! This trip is on my bucket list!
Thanks for watching. It sure is a Bucket List trip.
I love both your videos. I took this trip in October of 2023 and LOVED every SECOND of it. I pray that I can make this trip again. I heard the berth beds are the most comfortable…your thoughts. I had Compartment F and loved it.
I was travelled at the end of October… when did you travel and which direction?
I certainly loved every second of both trips too and can’t wait to go again. Hope you get to go again soon.
I have room F booked for fall 2024 as I hope my wife comes along for the trip.
As for the Lower Berth, the bed is big for a train and I like that you sleep in the direction of the train. Both my trips I was pretty confident the cars I selected would not be full. I lucked out as it was only myself and my son on my first trip and myself and another gentleman on the Oct trip. It was very private.
It would be a different experience if all 6 berths were occupied. With just two we agreed to a take a bathroom each and share the empty section to store our stuff.
Thanks for watching.
I traveled on train #2 on October 2-3 to Jasper in Cabin A and then from October 7-10 in Cabin F. I was like a little kid I was SO excited to be onboard. The crew members were all wonderful. Rachel, Sara, Bobby, Adriana (?) were outstanding.
We must be twins lol. For me it’s the childhood memories of travelling on the Ocean. It was a big family trip for us. Those fond memories stuck with me to today in my 60’s. Plus my dad worked on trains until Oct 1988. Since then we do not have trains. I have great memories going on the freight trains in the caboose and sometimes the engine.
Once again Thanks for watching.
Cabin "F" is the one to get as a "Room for Two". It costs the same as other double rooms in the same car (like "A"), but by a quirk in car design, it's bigger.
Wonderful video. Your scenery video clips are outstanding. I can't wait to play bingo on the train lol.
Thanks for your kind comments. Enjoy your trip.
Great video , we did the westbound trip in May of 2022 in cabin for 2 , cabin F . loved every minute of it . The food and crew were absolutely amazing .
Both my trips were lower berth. I have Room F booked for the fall. This video convinced my wife to give the train a try. If she backs out it back to the lower berth lol.
Thanks for watching.
Great video, brings back great memories of my journey on the Canadian back in June of 2023, did the round trip from Vancouver to Toronto and back, I highly recommend it.
The trip is sure wonderful. Even better in June with the much longer daylight … and making the return trip . Did you vacation in Toronto or just hop back on the next day?
Putting the video together was a great way for me to relive the memories too. My first go at making a trip video was on the Ocean in Feb 2022. with my youngest son. I wanted a keepsake from his first train ride on VIA. That video lead to another and another.
I have a l longer version of this video I have to finish someday. It’s the same video but the scenery clips are much longer.
Thanks for watching.
@@AdventuresWithTodd Hello Todd, I was actually in Toronto for a week, my family flew in to meet me and we checked out several places my wife wanted to see and my son wanted to see, and they flew home and I hopped back on and rode home. It was our first real family vacation in about 40 years.
@@Niteskate1 Wow great trip. I took the Ocean both ways in 2022. My youngest son took it one way but my wife flew both ways. I have her convinced she would like it…. My video convinced her I should say to make the trip this fall. Check out my Ocean Video.
My son was so excited he fell asleep as soon as we got on the train. Lol.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing.
@@mikedamours8733 Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.
If you are taking the trip check out my trip suggestions and tips video.
Here is the link.
VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Your GUIDE to TRAIN Travel on Canada’s Long Distance VANCOUVER/TORONTO Train
ua-cam.com/video/WXaP0rs3yt0/v-deo.html
@@AdventuresWithTodd Thanks Todd! I actually cancelled my Cabin for 1 aboard the Canadian to Vancouver this morning. I'll go probably next spring. My concern is there's no wifi, no phone, not much to do or see, it doesn't sounds too exciting to me, but watching the vid sounds cool
@mikedamours8733 Hey Mike I am going again Nov 1. Making it three years in a row. My wife is making her first trip. My videos convinced her to make the trip lol.
She has never been on a train in Canada and now she is going for four nights.
I downloaded movies both my trips and did not find the time to watch them. Most people say the same. They bring books but don’t read them.
My son took the first trip with me and he enjoyed the trip much more than he expected.
He did download Game of Thrones audiobooks and listened to them in the skyline car.
You pick up cell service enough to check emails, texts, send pics along the way.
For some reason time passes quickly. We seem to eating all the time lol.
@@AdventuresWithToddGood for you. It sounds like you're enjoying the train. I was supposed to go on Nov.3; No wifi? I guess I'll drink beer and read books lol
Ya I love the train. Most people on the trip really love train travel. I suppose you have too in order to spend four nights and five days.
Had the same guy in my skyline dome this April , he was from Winnipeg if I remember correctly , wonderful at his job .
Amazing staff. They are all great at their jobs. I am taking the trip again this fall. Counting down the days. Thanks for watching.
Nice video! I've done this journey a couple times - a great experience! Cheers from Vancouver ...
@@OutWestwithJeff Thanks for watching. It’s so nice to hear from my fellow Canadian Neighbourhood Friends who live over 5,000 kilometres at the other end of our great country. I’am hoping my oldest son moves there for a year. Getting tired of visiting him in Ottawa. lol.
Great video Todd!
In about one month, I will be taking the Canadian, #1 from Toronto to Vancouver with both of my parents
Making a great circle trip across the continent. Taking Amtrak for Minnesota to connect over to Toronto.
Before taking Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle to glacier national Park in Montana. Before returning to Minnesota.
Can’t wait to get to Canada and experience this epic train trip for ourselves
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.
WOW great trip you have planned. So nice to be able travel with your parents. My first trip on the Canadian was May 2022 with my oldest son. My youngest son took the Ocean Train with me in February 2022 … that trip was my first trip video. Check out my videos from the train trips with the boys.
I would love to make the full circle trip. My wife finally agreed to try the Canadian with me next fall. If she enjoys the train trip who knows what will happen after that lol.
How can I follow along on your trip with mom and dad?
@@AdventuresWithTodd I’ll be uploading to my UA-cam channel here
I am actually flying into Toronto myself because I have credit with Delta I’m gonna lose. And I have a week to myself in Toronto and Montreal before my folks take the Amtrak in from the USA. And so that way, I can get a video of their train coming in to Toronto Union Station.
Once we are on board the Canadian for the ride across to Vancouver. We are going to spend an overnight in Vancouver because as you know the train can be super late.
Then that morning, I bring them back to Pacific Central Station, where they will take the Amtrak through Seattle and onto glacier Park in Montana. They brought me there as a kid in 2001, and my mother has always wanted to go back. So this way they’re going to spend 50% of their trip with me and 50% of the trip alone together.
Where I will stay, that night I’m heading to Vancouver airport. I am going to be boarding a 15 hour flight to head to Australia for a month.
I’m gonna be taking for luxury passenger trains across the entire Kent of Australia and I’m also going to visit a place called Australia zoo. It’s the zoo that is run by the family of Steve Irwin.
Then, after that, I fly from Sydney all the way back to Dallas, Texas. Spend time with family before I fly three days later back home to Minnesota.
I’m bringing both GoPro and my phone. So I can Vlog the best I can.
I’m glad to come across your channel Todd, you got great videos. Always good to have a fun adventure and when you have family, it just makes it that much better.
@@NickP16 excellent. I just subscribed.
It’s going to be a great trip. Looking forward to following along. Looking forward to the Australian train ride.
Which train are you taking?
Check out Mighty Trains hosted by Teddy Wilson on the Canadian Discovery Channel. I watched them on TV a few years ago. He did a few of the long distance trains in Australia.
Glad you enjoyed my other videos.
Beautiful train.
It sure is. Thank you for watching. If you like trains check out my channel to see my other train videos.
Nice Video!
I already did the Canadian once in 2019 i think it was, from Vancouver to Edmonton (amazing scenery!) and will do it next Month from Saskatoon to Toronto... So excited!
@@TheI3lacky Lucky you. Plus you get the long daylight hours. Enjoy your trip. Thanks for watching.
I am new to the channel and cannot wait to see what you get up to.
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Stay tuned. Sitting on plane in Calgary. Just landed. I hope to post a few short videos over the coming days from the mountains while skiing.
Great music and video. Thank you😊
@@awJ1776 Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
This is actually on Mrs. Betty’s and Mr. Garry’s Bucket list! At least taking the train all the way up to Northern Ontario and back!
My dad was a railroader. I inherited the train gene. I took the trip with oldest son in 2022. It was so much fun I went again last fall. Thanks for watching.
One thing I am curious about was...did you enjoy the trip throughout? Usually, even on a trip that I enjoy, I usually have a time when I wonder what I got myself into! Usually the first day is exciting, but then by the second day, I am like "what am I getting myself into"? :) So did you have a fun time throughout, or was there ever a point where staring at the prairie scenery started to get old?
Not one minute of doubt. The only issue was we arrived two hours early and the last morning was rushed. I did the trip with my oldest son in May 2022 and could not wait to go again. That trip was late so it was about 6 hours longer. I was hoping it we would be late again this time. I really like trains and we don’t have them in my province. I’m like a big kid when I see a train when I travel. My dad worked with the railway and we lived next to the tracks. The last train to run in our province was Oct 1988. Since then no trains for me lol.
@@AdventuresWithTodd The "Newfie Bullet", huh? lol
@@bobjohnson205 good one lol. Probably about the same average speed with all padding in the schedule.
Thanks for watching.
Enjoyed your video, but was hoping to see some of your bottom berth set up and experience re sleeping arrangements and level of comfort. How did you feel about it? Cheers from Australia
Thanks for watching. The bottom bunk is very roomy and comfortable. You can see the bunk a little better in the video I did from my first trip the previous year. You can see some of the upper berth too. I enjoyed my one night sleeping in the upper berth.
The lower berth is much much larger than the lower bed on The Ocean Train I took between Montreal and Halifax return. That was my first go at making a trip video. I captured the beds in that video too.
I am booked again this coming fall in room F. I will have to take the upper bunk as my wife will want the lower bed. Check back next December or January and I should have something posted on Room F.
Via Rail The CANADIAN | Berths, Rooms, Roomettes, Showers and Bathrooms | Part 2 of 4
ua-cam.com/video/9TWXPlEjElU/v-deo.html
Oh okay, good to now thanks
@@AdventuresWithTodd good to know thanks! Sounds like a good option for my one night stint too! Cheers
Just booked Vancouver to Toronto , 6 months ahead , highly suggest that if you want to save money , book 6-7 months ahead , you will be very surprised at the cost
@@baumblue Excellent. Let the countdown begin. Check out these 73 tips Ii put in this video I posted a few days ago. Here is the link.
VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Fun Facts For Your Bucket List Train Trip
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Was going to book a trip from Toronto - Vancouver for this coming June. I was disappointed to see all the roomettes were sold out. How did you find sleeping in the lower berth?
The lower berth was great. I stayed there on both trips. The beds are bigger than those in the roomettes. I tried my sons upper bunk one night and that was great too. I took both when the uptake on the berths was low. On my first trip it was just myself and oldest and son and on my second trip it was just me and another gentleman … so we had a bathroom each (we did not leave toiletries as other guest could use the bathrooms too). The empty sections provided extra space which was convenient. On my second trip some cars had all six berths occupied and seemed much busier and less privacy.
Go for it. The trip is amazing. Once you book call reservations and get them to move you to car 212. They seemed to fill that car last. Note that section 3 is more private and maybe a bit quieter as it is a bit further from the wheels.
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Cool. Thanks for watching.
How was the wifi on board?
@@liquidbenzene There is no wifi on the Canadian. You can get cell service along the route but expect to lose it in remote areas, especially northern Ontario. I did the trip twice at it was not an issue for me. I was surprised at how little I looked to see if it was available. The time onboard goes by so fast. It seemed like we were always called to eat lol.
I can’t wait to make my third trip this fall. My wife had never been on a train in Canada but my videos sold her on the trip. She is going with me.
Hope you can make the trip some day.
If you have any questions send them along.
Thanks for watching.
@@AdventuresWithTodd - interesting to learn. Amtrak had wifi up and running on SW Chief and Lakeshore Limited several years ago and as far as I can recall the signal was reliable.
@@nuntius1933 Thanks for dropping back and letting me know you got my reply.
Check out my recent video. I put together 73 tips and suggestions for those interested in making the trip. Here is the link.
VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Your GUIDE to TRAIN Travel on Canada’s Long Distance VANCOUVER/TORONTO Train
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To answer your question on which famous hockey player comes from Parry Sound…..
Only the GREATEST Player of ALL Time…#4, Robert “Bobby” Gordon Orr. Loved watching him play for my Bruins as a kid.
Yep sure is. I did not like him as a kid. Too big of a Habs fan lol. But one of my favourite for sure now. Too bad he finished so young. He was a couple generations ahead of everybody. Tough as nails too.
It's just "Canadian" or the "Canadian". VIA dropped the formal "The" when it took over the train from CP Rail in '78.
@@bobjohnson205 Thanks Bob. I will remember that for my next trip this fall.
Im taking the Tor-Van with my GF in a room for 2 … any tips?
Enjoy, it’s a great trip. So much so I am going again in November. This time my wife is going too … her first train ride in Canada. Try and get room F. This room is bigger than the others. You can call VIA to see if they have one available and make the switch.
Both my trips were from Vancouver to Toronto. You will arrive early into Jasper. Try and be up as the scenery is nice a couple hours before your Jasper arrival. Hopefully the train is late lol. After Jasper be sure to sit in the dome car. The right side will provide a better view of Mount Robson. I like the last row in the dome car because you can enjoy the view out back as well. Both my trips the dome car was lightly used so it was easy to change sides if something interesting was ahead.
I enjoy dinner in the daylight. There is something special about a great meal, great conversation with new friends and the ever changing views. I took the early dining in late October and enjoyed daylight the entire meal.
Be sure to have a pre and/or post dinner drink in the Bullet Lounge Park Car. Prestige passengers start dinner 30 minutes before sleeper class so that’s a good time to enjoy a less crowded Park Car.
Just my opinion, but I like being in the furthest sleeper car toward the back of the train. It’s closer to the activity car, dining car and Park Car. Plus, just my opinion again, I assume the better chefs and service staff work in Dinning Car B because the Prestige passengers dine there.
Get out of your room and enjoy meeting fellow passengers. You will have many interesting conversations.
Thanks for watching.
@@AdventuresWithToddgreat tips, thank you!!
@@greeneggslamb9336 Thanks for watching. Are you travelling anytime soon.
@AdventuresWithTodd I haven't booked anything yet, but I'm seriously considering it! I'm researching, trying to decide if my first train ride should be the Canadian and the California Zephyr. I would love to do the Canadian prestige class as my bucket list, once in a lifetime trip. Do you have any tips on how to get the price down?
@@greeneggslamb9336 Prestige price is per room and never seems to drop in price. It may be a bit lower in the off season.
Those rooms are real nice compared to the old school rooms. Apparently much quieter too. You have your own shower which is nice plus full access to the Park Car.
The regular rooms are cheaper from about Nov 1 to Mid May and sometimes have discount’s that are cheaper once again.
I booked the first off season train for this Nov 1 as soon as rooms were released … about 11 months out. The price today is about $1000 more now.
If you can go short notice the VIA website provides nice discounts at times. Two person room Inventory is very limited however and Prestige rooms are never included.
Keep an on the discounts and if you are from the USA you also get a big saving on the exchange rate. If you like trains take a short notice discounted trip and book Prestige 11 months out for your preferred date and time. That way you get to go twice, and both ways.
Train is a great way to travel but to efin expensive now a days
Depends. Prestige is very expensive but a berths are very reasonable if one has the flexibility to travel off season and pounce on the discounts. My lower berth cost $808 taxes in. The upper berth were even cheaper. Very reasonable for the four nights. The roomettes and bedrooms cost much more however. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing. I'm going in the opposite direction (Toronto to Edmonton) in November.
I'm hoping to go from Halifax to Vancouver by train next year if I can afford it. It'd be the trip of a lifetime.
@@suddenlysolo2170 Thanks for watching. It’s such a wonderful trip. My first trip video was on the Ocean.
I heard you were going so I put this video together for you lol. Seriously, good timing for stopping by. I finished this 73 tip video a few days ago. I think it will be helpful to you. Here are the links to both videos.
VIA Rail the CANADIAN - Fun Facts For Your Bucket List Train Trip
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CANADA’S 2nd Best Train - VIA RAIL “The OCEAN”
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Station in Edmonton doesn't open until 5:00! People with luggage and kids forced to wait in the heat outside with no water or access to bathroom. It's so far out of town. Dome car windows dirty for three days. This took away from the beautiful view. Please fire the idiot who is doing this terrible stuff right now!
@@eslmr.bobscreativeteaching9384 wow not good. It would certainly be disappointing having dirty dome windows. They were nice and clean both my trips. Hope they are clean for my next trip in the fall.
Thanks for taking the Time to send along your experiences from your trip.
My trips were early May and late October. No flies and bugs those times of the year. When did you make the trip?
This trip with the dirty dome windows was during the beginning of August.
@@eslmr.bobscreativeteaching9384 i wonder if this was a one off or if its common in the summer months due to flies, bugs and smoky Wildfires.
One minute in, and I realized that this is another one of these no audio narration videos, that you have to sit and read the narrative on screen. Absolutely worthless video in my opinion if I can’t sit back and enjoy and listen to a decent narration from the person that posts the video. It’s just not worth watching.
@@ka1133 Thanks for stopping by and trying to watch. I appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. There are plenty of excellent UA-cam videos out there that provide great commentary. I am too shy and try to keep my face and commentary to a minimum lol. I wish I could feel comfortable on camera but I have one of those faces only a mother could love and I only have as much charisma as a rubber boot.
If you are taking this Train you are in for a treat. If you are considering taking the trip go for it. If you have any questions about the trip please send them along.