FIRST CLASS TRAIN Across Canada (4 Nights, 97 Hours)
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Date: 2023-08-28
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Carol
Spectacular views, no doubt! Thanks for sharing them. As a Canadian, though, I want to point out that, as long as this trip was (you even stated, correctly, that Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world, you only passed through five of its ten provinces, and none of its three territories. I hardly think that it's right to call it a trip across Canada. The province adjacent to Ontario to the east is Quebec, which is actually the largest Canadian province and the only one whose official language is French! Quebec's neighbour, New Brunswick, is the only officially bilingual province, and features the world's biggest tides, where you can actually walk on the ocean floor at low tide and, six hours later, you can kayak across water more than 20 feet deep in the same location! It is, of course in the Bay of Fundy, which New Brunswick shares with its neighbours to the east in Canada's Ocean Playground, Nova Scotia. Those two provinces also share the Northumberland Straight to their north, and a quick trip by ferry or a drive across the incredible Confederation Bridge will bring you to the next province, where you'll be surprised by the incredibly red soil of Prince Edward Island! The most easterly province, and the last to become a province of Canada (in 1949) is the unique Newfoundland and Labrador! The three territories of Canada, comprised of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon, cover Canada's vast northern reaches, from a eastern border with Denmark on Hans Island off Greenland, across the Northwest Passage and the waters of the Arctic Ocean, all the way to our border with the U. S. state of Alaska to the west.
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Spectacular views, no doubt! Thanks for sharing them. As a Canadian, though, I want to point out that, as long as this trip was (you even stated, correctly, that Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world, you only passed through five of its ten provinces, and none of its three territories. I hardly think that it's right to call it a trip across Canada. The province adjacent to Ontario to the east is Quebec, which is actually the largest Canadian province and the only one whose official language is French! Quebec's neighbour, New Brunswick, is the only officially bilingual province, and features the world's biggest tides, where you can actually walk on the ocean floor at low tide and, six hours later, you can kayak across water more than 20 feet deep in the same location! It is, of course in the Bay of Fundy, which New Brunswick shares with its neighbours to the east in Canada's Ocean Playground, Nova Scotia. Those two provinces also share the Northumberland Straight to their north, and a quick trip by ferry or a drive across the incredible Confederation Bridge will bring you to the next province, where you'll be surprised by the incredibly red soil of Prince Edward Island! The most easterly province, and the last to become a province of Canada (in 1949) is the unique Newfoundland and Labrador! The three territories of Canada, comprised of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon, cover Canada's vast northern reaches, from a eastern border with Denmark on Hans Island off Greenland, across the Northwest Passage and the waters of the Arctic Ocean, all the way to our border with the U. S. state of Alaska to the west.
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Kathy's
Beautiful footage! You found some clean flat glass. Good to see this, thank you. We travelled in early May. The bed was comfortable but did you find it high to get into and out of? I am not so tall (I am short) and had to do a Fosby Flop to get in each night.
We struggled the constant time change (we'd already lost 7 hours on our way from Paris.
We shared one carry on between us as we both use CPAP machines which take up space. Space was very limited overnight we found.
Edmonton onwards was quite smokey and the Rockies were partially covered as we travelled on from Jasper. Thankfully we were travelling back through the Icefields so we got to see what we missed later in the month.
I found the all inclusive alcohol was difficult, many passengers consuming from quite early in the day.
Our most memorable meal was the Ginger Beef! Could easily have been an evening meal and I recall not being very hungry by dinner time that day.
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Beautiful footage! You found some clean flat glass. Good to see this, thank you. We travelled in early May. The bed was comfortable but did you find it high to get into and out of? I am not so tall (I am short) and had to do a Fosby Flop to get in each night.
We struggled the constant time change (we'd already lost 7 hours on our way from Paris.
We shared one carry on between us as we both use CPAP machines which take up space. Space was very limited overnight we found.
Edmonton onwards was quite smokey and the Rockies were partially covered as we travelled on from Jasper. Thankfully we were travelling back through the Icefields so we got to see what we missed later in the month.
I found the all inclusive alcohol was difficult, many passengers consuming from quite early in the day.
Our most memorable meal was the Ginger Beef! Could easily have been an evening meal and I recall not being very hungry by dinner time that day.
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Bill
My wife and I did this trip from Vancouver to Toronto in September of 2011. Great fall colors. This was back when ViaRail had great weekly specials that came out the same day each week. We were not in prestige class but we had a bedroom at 75% off. We paid $500 each rather than $2000 each. Great dream trip that we had talked about for a few years. I read those weekly emails for a few months before this one showed up and we jumped on it. Keep your eyes open. There are bargains out there!
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My wife and I did this trip from Vancouver to Toronto in September of 2011. Great fall colors. This was back when ViaRail had great weekly specials that came out the same day each week. We were not in prestige class but we had a bedroom at 75% off. We paid $500 each rather than $2000 each. Great dream trip that we had talked about for a few years. I read those weekly emails for a few months before this one showed up and we jumped on it. Keep your eyes open. There are bargains out there!
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Cedric
You mentioned a plan to take the Rocky Mountaineer on an upcoming adventure. While the most popular routes are the ones from Vancouver to Jasper or Banff through Kamloops, I'd highly recommend the Jasper to North Vancouver route via Whistler. The scenery on the day between Quesnel and Whistler is unrivalled through the upper Fraser Canyon, where there aren't even roads.
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You mentioned a plan to take the Rocky Mountaineer on an upcoming adventure. While the most popular routes are the ones from Vancouver to Jasper or Banff through Kamloops, I'd highly recommend the Jasper to North Vancouver route via Whistler. The scenery on the day between Quesnel and Whistler is unrivalled through the upper Fraser Canyon, where there aren't even roads.
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Mike
When we were moving to BC in the early 70s, my Dad somehow finagled his company to pay for a trip on this train for the entire family to Vancouver. I wish I was older (I was 6) so I could have appreciated it a bit more but I remember the mountains and the sheer vastness of this country.
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When we were moving to BC in the early 70s, my Dad somehow finagled his company to pay for a trip on this train for the entire family to Vancouver. I wish I was older (I was 6) so I could have appreciated it a bit more but I remember the mountains and the sheer vastness of this country.
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Rosa
Beautiful video. was such an big trainadventure through Canada! Chapeau to this Train Compagny with is beautiful interior, the deliciouse food and accomodations!
Thank You so much for uploading this marvelouse, stunning and amazing video! I enjoyed every minute of it!
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Beautiful video. was such an big trainadventure through Canada! Chapeau to this Train Compagny with is beautiful interior, the deliciouse food and accomodations!
Thank You so much for uploading this marvelouse, stunning and amazing video! I enjoyed every minute of it!
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Nola
15: 28 You should definitely include the price to have a better assessment of this travel experience. Its very expensive: 12k for 2 peoples, and just a few days! Just crazy. I would go to Antarctica for the price. And the food looks like cafeteria style, very boring.
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15: 28 You should definitely include the price to have a better assessment of this travel experience. Its very expensive: 12k for 2 peoples, and just a few days! Just crazy. I would go to Antarctica for the price. And the food looks like cafeteria style, very boring.
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Kellie
That food looked hideous. The first hashbrowns looked raw. The Walmart potatoe salad and the 50cent banquet pot pie would have had me fuming. For $4500 I want food that at least looks good. Most of that looked microwaved. Especially those eggs
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That food looked hideous. The first hashbrowns looked raw. The Walmart potatoe salad and the 50cent banquet pot pie would have had me fuming. For $4500 I want food that at least looks good. Most of that looked microwaved. Especially those eggs
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Billy
I always wanted to experience Canada this way, on rails all the way across. But at over $1, 000. 00 a day I would expect better meals. Much better meals and WiFi. The meals seemed so average and bingo night? Must be kidding.
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I always wanted to experience Canada this way, on rails all the way across. But at over $1, 000. 00 a day I would expect better meals. Much better meals and WiFi. The meals seemed so average and bingo night? Must be kidding.
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Brian
Thanks for the prices as is was just contemplating going to the via rail website. Man as a canadian on a disability pension ill never get to do this trip, why dont you put the economy class tickets as well.
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Thanks for the prices as is was just contemplating going to the via rail website. Man as a canadian on a disability pension ill never get to do this trip, why dont you put the economy class tickets as well.
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General
Leuke trip! Maar jongens. jullie zijn zo onecht! Weinig authenticiteit aan deze personen die denken dat ze Hollywood acteurs zijn. Wees echt ipv onecht! Wees jezelf ipv iemand te denken te kunnen zijn!
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Leuke trip! Maar jongens. jullie zijn zo onecht! Weinig authenticiteit aan deze personen die denken dat ze Hollywood acteurs zijn. Wees echt ipv onecht! Wees jezelf ipv iemand te denken te kunnen zijn!
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Mary
Thanks for all the information, and yes giving the cost help me to frame what we can do. It would also be interesting to know if you recommend booking through a Travel Agent or direct with the rail
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Thanks for all the information, and yes giving the cost help me to frame what we can do. It would also be interesting to know if you recommend booking through a Travel Agent or direct with the rail
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Katsch
Thanks for this. I appreciate your showing the size of the shower. Was the toilet manageable? As a person of size, i have found the US Amtrak toilets extremely hard to use comfortably.
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Thanks for this. I appreciate your showing the size of the shower. Was the toilet manageable? As a person of size, i have found the US Amtrak toilets extremely hard to use comfortably.
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Jeffery
WOW! those beautiful mountains. I would love to make that trip, but, $9500 per person is a bit more that I would pay for a train ride. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
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WOW! those beautiful mountains. I would love to make that trip, but, $9500 per person is a bit more that I would pay for a train ride. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
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Chris
Jeb, you shouldve saved the reason for marrying Susan until the 40th or 50th anniversary. I married mine for her skill at slot machines but I mightve misjudged her talent, alas.
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Jeb, you shouldve saved the reason for marrying Susan until the 40th or 50th anniversary. I married mine for her skill at slot machines but I mightve misjudged her talent, alas.
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Angela
I'm an American who has traveled extensively. Of all the countries I have visited, I can tell you I've never had a bad experience in Canada. They're such beautiful people.
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I'm an American who has traveled extensively. Of all the countries I have visited, I can tell you I've never had a bad experience in Canada. They're such beautiful people.
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Brian
The price you paid on the date of the video is important as it gives an idea of value. Maybe a small table showing the differing prices per class would also be helpful.
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The price you paid on the date of the video is important as it gives an idea of value. Maybe a small table showing the differing prices per class would also be helpful.
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Jeb
Thanks for your patience, Jetsetters! We've taken a few weeks away from publishing because we've been filming some MASSIVE videos (like this one. More to come. promise!
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Thanks for your patience, Jetsetters! We've taken a few weeks away from publishing because we've been filming some MASSIVE videos (like this one. More to come. promise!
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Eugenio
Definitely include the prices in everything! We know it won't be the same fare all the time, but it definitely gives an idea and helps budget for the experience!
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Definitely include the prices in everything! We know it won't be the same fare all the time, but it definitely gives an idea and helps budget for the experience!
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Dan
yeah. most of us don't have the discretionary income to book the type of travel you enjoy so it's important for you to include that in your narrative
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yeah. most of us don't have the discretionary income to book the type of travel you enjoy so it's important for you to include that in your narrative
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mary
Beautiful scenery. Love Suzannes gum wrapper solution. I always pack a pad of black post-it notes to cover those pesky red lights. Safe travels.
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Beautiful scenery. Love Suzannes gum wrapper solution. I always pack a pad of black post-it notes to cover those pesky red lights. Safe travels.
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Aaron
I've never seen beauty like the Canadian rockies driving from Edmonton to Seattle. Makes me tear up just thinking about that brief adventure.
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I've never seen beauty like the Canadian rockies driving from Edmonton to Seattle. Makes me tear up just thinking about that brief adventure.
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Michael
Absolutely wonderful! You've captured everything so beautifully. I live in Calgary and really enjoyed everything about this train trip.
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Absolutely wonderful! You've captured everything so beautifully. I live in Calgary and really enjoyed everything about this train trip.
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Quantumflyer800
Awesome video, and yes including prices is very helpful, of course with the understanding that they change. Safe journeys!
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Awesome video, and yes including prices is very helpful, of course with the understanding that they change. Safe journeys!
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VMXGroove
The cabin was nice. Roomy and the shitter was nice too. You could drop coal in there without stinkin out your buddy.
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The cabin was nice. Roomy and the shitter was nice too. You could drop coal in there without stinkin out your buddy.
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Sheryl
This sounds amazing but a question - how much do you miss at night or when sleeping? Id hate to miss the mountains!
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This sounds amazing but a question - how much do you miss at night or when sleeping? Id hate to miss the mountains!
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Romana
Thanks for this Video-Journey, and I liked to share the Joy that You both spread, to tell everything so nicely.
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Thanks for this Video-Journey, and I liked to share the Joy that You both spread, to tell everything so nicely.
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Henrik
Would you say, its important to make this trip in one part or with an overnight stop in between of the journey?
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Would you say, its important to make this trip in one part or with an overnight stop in between of the journey?
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24bidy
One way per person in CAD inc tax Prestige class sleeperToronto to Vancouver (or vice versa): From $4, 655
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One way per person in CAD inc tax Prestige class sleeperToronto to Vancouver (or vice versa): From $4, 655
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Anne-Marie
Is the price for round trip tickets or you can stay acouple of days and come back on a returning train
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Is the price for round trip tickets or you can stay acouple of days and come back on a returning train
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