VIA Rail “The Canadian” | (Part 1/2: Toronto - Vancouver)

Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals/winginit - Enter promo code WINGINIT to get 83% off + THREE EXTRA MONTHS for free! Here you go - here's Part 1 of 2 of my epic, FOUR DAY trip from Toronto to Vancouver on VIA Rail's Train 1, the Canadian. This is one of the world's greatest train journeys and is an essential bucket list item for any self-respecting rail enthusiast. Who knows how long the original Budd 1955 rail streamliner cars will continue in service? Follow me on Twitter: @paul_winginit ¦ twitter.com/paul_winginit Follow me on Instagram: paul_winginit ¦ www.instagram.com/paul_winginit

Bucket list item. Love, love, love trains and this one looks fabulous!

We did this trip in 2016 with a stopover in Jasper. Was a fabulous journey !

I have done it in July, 2017 from Toronto to Vancouver, and it was awesome!

This is something I would absolutely love to try out one day, as a Toronto native.

I commuted for years through Union Station and I never got tired of seeing the great hall.

I’m taking the Canadian from Edmonton to Vancouver in June for my birthday! Can’t wait to see the second part of this!

I just did this trip at the end of August 2022, amazing experience, took #2 in that cheaper bed and couch deal. Still get all the food and drinks as other sleeper passengers

I did this trip as a commuter trip for the better part of four years and loved it every time I used it to get to work in Vancouver

Obviously, the opposing train was wondering if you had any Grey Poupon.

Hi Paul, By far your best yet, however I am biased. I worked for VIA rail during a "gap" year at university in 1985/86. Based in Toronto I'd be an "extra" to cover on all VIA's routes, including as a waiter in the dining car between Toronto and Winnipeg. Back then VIA used CP rail's tracks that hugged the north shore of Lake Superior between Sudbury and Winnipeg. Breathtaking! After my work stint was done at VIA, I dreamt of taking The Canadian all the way from Toronto to Vancouver as a guest some day. I did exactly that in autumn of 2002. The same roomette and route that you took, also as a solo traveller. I'm so happy there's still no wifi on board. Back then it really didn't exist but even still everyone kept their mobile phones off and just enjoyed the scenery and making new friends. I've travelled the world and so far taking The Canadian was the most relaxing and tranquil travel experience I've ever enjoyed. I'm thrilled you got to enjoy it as well, and as a Canadian I am humbled you selected it as your top travel experience of 2022. I'm looking forward to part 2 of your journey, and to all your future vlogs. I hope to cross paths with you some day in some far off corner of our planet.

Have always wanted to do the Canadian, but good god if you think Amtrak rooms are expensive, just wait till you check Via prices. 🙃

These Vids reignited my love of traveling to the west coast .I have driven and flown there many times but this trip looks spectacular so much so that I have booked this EXACT trip for April ! Thank You for giving me the travel bug once again !

The Liverpool reference got me good. Dietmar Hamann, lays it off to Riiiiseeeeeeeee

6:45 that Amtrak shade 😂

one of the best train rides, did this in january 2002, cold, but warm on the train, got to see snow and beautiful scenery, everyone should take this, via rail the food is excellent.

I just love these very long-distance trains of North-America! Can’t wait for part 2!

Wow! What a great trip and scenery to look at.

This is very nice and comfortable train service.

Such a great ride. Looked extremely relaxing.