The Canadian is the most famous transcontinental train on the planet. It covers Vancouver to Toronto over 5 days but I'm heading from Winnipeg to Vancouver in Sleeper Class. Experience Prestige class, dining car and views like you've never seen it before. Have you ever taken the Canadian?
@RossJohnsonVIA1
Жыл бұрын
Yes I’ve done the trip 136 times and have more to come
@statusworldchanger595
3 ай бұрын
One of the best journeys in the world for the Christmas holidays!!
@trav4oilers
3 ай бұрын
It truly is! I'm doing a series on the grand railway hotels of Canada starting next month. If you liked my videos on The Canadian, you'll love them. Thanks for watching :)
@kalk6256
Жыл бұрын
I’ve taken a train twice: Amtrak back in the 80s (not good, just above a bus) and VIA in 2017. VIA was so good, comfortable and we enjoyed it very much.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Which route did you take? Thanks for watching man. Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@stastnyjurko
Жыл бұрын
OMG, Canada nature is a beauty. One day, we will see it there for sure
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
So truly naturally beautiful!
@KaosABC123
Жыл бұрын
If I recall correctly the classes on the train are a carry over from when there was no AC. For cool fresh air you needed to open the windows. The further from the engine, the better the air due to being further from the exhaust.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
That would make a lot of sense but to be honest, I don't mind hearing the train horn in the middle of the night. Just me. Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@wesleykelly7226
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Trav! So cool to see what VIA can really offer. And you presented it so well, thanks!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Wes. Via does a great job on the canadian.
@Niteskate1
11 ай бұрын
I traveled this past June in Sleeper Class from Vancouver to Toronto on train 2 and from Toronto back home to Vancouver on train 1. You are correct you really do get treated like a king by all the staff, the service was second to none, and the food was amazing, There is no better way to see all the incredible scenery that our country has, and it was very special meeting people from all over the world.
@trav4oilers
11 ай бұрын
IT is fit for a king but would be awesome if there was a way to take the southern cp ROUTE AGAIN!
@janicechristensen8003
Жыл бұрын
My daughter and I took this trip in 2019. It was amazing and we met people from all over the world.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
An amazing mother daughter experience! What route did you take and thanks for watching Janine :) hope you enjoy my other videos as well
@dgp2012
Жыл бұрын
Great video Travis. It was great to hear that VIA upgraded your ticket for you and your gf free of charge. I just did the via Canadian from Van to Edmonton this past weekend. Even though I was in economy, the trip was fantastic. We were sure rocking and rolling west of Edmonton travelling 69mph trying to make up time. Glad to hear your surgery went well and wishing you a speedy recovery
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thats awesome man. How was the weather? Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@DannySnipes22
Жыл бұрын
Dudes a savage at 2:47 “you don’t got any lips” hats off lad 😂
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
HAHAH victoria is awesome, she puts up with all of my shit :)
@upgtx
Жыл бұрын
As someone who works freight rail, the sunrises and sunsets are one of the perks.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Do you work for CP or CN? Thanks for watching man, hope you enjoy the other videos I got :)
@munt3565
Жыл бұрын
Burst out laughing from the brutal pronunciation of Watrous!
@michaellerch
Жыл бұрын
Can you spell out how it should be pronounced? Curious what it's supposed to be :)
@michaellerch
Жыл бұрын
Googled - Sounds like Wattress?
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm not from there but I'll do better next time :) Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@swedreamhack5308
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great trip! Happy to hear surgery went well and hope the recovery will go smooth as well! Excited to see where you go next.👍
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Hoping to have the hip surgery video up for Sunday!
@JimmyCallaghan
9 ай бұрын
I did Vancouver to Toronto last year, it was awesome experience and the staff made me feel special as had birthday on the train. Took hundreds of photos
@trav4oilers
3 ай бұрын
A memory of a lifetime! I'm doing a series on the grand railway hotels of Canada starting next month. If you liked my videos on The Canadian, you'll love them. Thanks for watching :)
@OutWestwithJeff
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I love train travel, and have done this journey round-trip to Toronto, and then back home to Vancouver a few times! The trip used to be a day shorter a few years ago, making the economy experience somewhat easier, but there are ways to make it manageable. The rail cars and ever-changing scenery are incredible, and it's nice to be disconnected from the outside world - I highly recommend it! The rails are an important part of our Canadian history, too.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jeff! The canadian is a time machine and a masterpiece at that! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@AdamJBell
Жыл бұрын
What an adventure! Love your commentary and storytelling 🤙🏔
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your support brother. Looking forward to seeing you next week!
@danabruce4460
Жыл бұрын
Trav, I'm Happy For You! Heal Up And Get Ready For Next Season!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dana :)
@BobbyT.
Жыл бұрын
As a Life long Pittsburgher who can’t take 3 steps without walking up a 90 degree grade, I have to agree there’s something so serene and calming about the open prairies and flat Midwest terrain. It’s just neat to me seeing “nothing” for as far as the eye can see and think people don’t appreciate that kind of scenery enough
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
You know whats up Bobby, thanks for watching and being an OG my friend!
@scott88
Жыл бұрын
The view of those mountains, is amazing.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
It truly does not get any better. A visual masterpiece. Thanks for watching Scott. Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@brehojojordan7259
Жыл бұрын
great video!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jordan, Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@brehojojordan7259
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers although I came to your channel for hockey, I don’t mind staying if you’re talking trains! Can’t wait to see you back in the crease, though.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
@@brehojojordan7259 awesome dude! Hoping to get a new video out this Sunday!
@slanginthebizkitpodcast
Жыл бұрын
Who doesn’t love the canadian and a good travel vlog?
@TheNelsonfromnelson
Жыл бұрын
your best train vid yet! Happy healing...
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much buddy. More to come forsure. see ya soon!
@BlueHeron654
3 ай бұрын
I've done toronto to winnipeg in the 90's Will do it again in November!
@trav4oilers
3 ай бұрын
Enjoy it! It's awesome. I'm doing a series on the grand railway hotels of Canada starting next month. If you liked my videos on The Canadian, you'll love them. Thanks for watching :)
@hudson.ratliff44
Жыл бұрын
Hey tray I’m glad you finally got the surgery and can’t wait for you to get better and see what you post next every week
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to be back and share all of it with you soon my friend :)
@timothysroot82
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I took sleeper class from Vancouver to Toronto a few years ago. We loved it.
@chip7796
Жыл бұрын
You guys go to pound town?
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thats awesome. How was the weather?
@BrightFame09
Жыл бұрын
An excellent video. Thanks 👍
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man :) hope you enjoy my other via rail videos :)
@peterdebad1
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see surgery went wel!. Hoping rehab does as well. Thanks for documenting the Canadian. Such a beautiful trip and it brings back a lot of memories. Treat your lady well. She took great care of you. Looking forward to seeing you on the ice again soon. Peace!!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I got an amazing woman and am very lucky!
@devonhague6114
3 ай бұрын
Vancouver has been the superhero capital of Canada since hosting the 2010 winter Olympics by creating a lateral entry program for superheroes from all over the country Canada wide that are interested in relocating to bc and establishing Vancouver and the lower mainland as their base of operations for example Winnipeggers prefer Vancouver as their base of operation because of the warm weather in bcs lower mainland superhero and Vancouver is the first city in Canadian history to create a lateral superhero entry program and the 2010 winter Olympics and being the superhero capital of Canada will always be part of Vancouver's history
@morgangentle1515
Ай бұрын
Amazing I would love to take my daughter from Edmonton to Ottawa
@trav4oilers
Ай бұрын
Have you taken the train before?
@murmac7856
Жыл бұрын
Great video, so nice to hear some love for the prairies! I agree there is something so peaceful when travelling through Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I've watched countless videos on the canadian. Never once have I seen any love for the prairies so i'm happy to be the 1st :)
@ryana3679
Жыл бұрын
The wife and I are going with the Prestige Class trip(Toronto to Vancouver) in the spring. She’s never been east of Toronto.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Hey if you got the 10k it would be a magical trip!
@daledemanchuk7920
Жыл бұрын
glad you and the 'wifey' had a great trip guy!🥞🧇🥗🍗🍖🫕🍲☕😆
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
We had an amazing trip DD!
@carolbamforth7475
Жыл бұрын
I’ve often wanted to travel VIA again, the last time I travelled was 1984. When yi travelled with 5 small children from Calgary to Winnipeg
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
It's changed a lot since then, I wish i could have experienced your trip but this one was def awesome. Hope you enjoyed this travel vlog and you enjoy the ones I have to come Carol :)
@odiecalodie
10 ай бұрын
There definitely a correlation with butterfly style of goaltending and hip issues.
@trav4oilers
3 ай бұрын
absolutely!
@joemeyers3127
Жыл бұрын
What a great trip! Thanks for sharing.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Joe! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@merc340sr
Жыл бұрын
Finally got a sleeper!...loll...Before you were always cramped in day coach. Congrats!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I kinda wish I didn't because I'll never wanna try coach again. It's a life changing experience in sleeper
@louversabater9768
Жыл бұрын
Wow, its amazing journey and the view is stunning. Living in winnipeg but never try the rail yet.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
It truly is man! What end of town do you live in?
@kanemckane2985
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome content, you just gained a new subscriber and I’m also from Winnipeg too 😃
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kane. Whereabouts in Winnipeg? I grew up in St Vital. Welcome to the channel, hopefully with have more travel vlogs soon :)
@Matfast32
Жыл бұрын
My girlfriend keeps nagging me about going across Canada, maybe one day we'll pack our bags and go visit this amazing country! Happy to see that you're recovering well! See ya on the ice soon buddy!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I promise you'll love the trip. It's pretty good right now.
@glenngrandy7084
Жыл бұрын
What a great trip and a beautiful train. Enjoyed the vlog. You’re so lucky u could sit - I had to avoid 90 degree sitting for about 2 weeks!!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I was very very lucky. Thanks for watching Glenn. Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@northface-3044
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see they gave u that upgrade. I couldent imagine u sitting in those chairs for that long post op… good to see u are feeling well
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Oh man that would have been unbearable otherwise so shout out to VIA. they were awesome!
@northface-3044
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers stay well brother. Movement is medicine. Keep that hip loose, youll be back in no time.
@Fourandaquarter
Жыл бұрын
This is on my bucket list
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
It's an absolute must try trip! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@plifpyb
Жыл бұрын
Great video. A lot of guys reminisce about what could have been; fewer accept that they'll never be an NHL all-star but that's OK because at the end of the day, you're getting paid to play hockey and you're soaking up different cultures and experiences that the game is exposing you to. My old high school coach is the brother of a hall of famer. He had his cup of coffee too, though his career took him to Europe with a much lower paycheque. But he appreciated the experience for what it was and he seemed truly happy with his path in life. And that is what it's all about. P.S. love the train content, if you're not in a rush there is absolutely no better way to travel.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the new train vlog, I agree. Love the game and nothign beter ;)
@brbertram
Жыл бұрын
What a cool trip! Glad surgery went well. Hope your rehab goes well.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bertram :)
@NickP16
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Trav! Im planning on taking the Amtrak from Minnesota, and connecting over to Toronto in May 2024. So I bring my parent's with me so the three of us can experience this Great Canadian train together We've been all over the USA on Amtrak, so it will be a first time on VIA Rail for us!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching nick, it's an amazing journey. Hope your trip is awesome!
@dragan4658
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video, i love train travel, its calming and exciting. I haven't been on a train since I left Europe in 1968. Train travel is expensive now unfortunately. I hope your hip surgery went well and that it was a success.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man! Trains are so awesome. Surgery went smooth, hopefully will have an update on sunday. Waiting for pictures from my surgeon. Hope you enjoyed this travel vlog and you enjoy the ones I have to come
@goaliehugh1217
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Videos. FYI Watrous is pronounced "Watt Truss".
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Hey now I know :) thanks for watching man
@raha1277
Жыл бұрын
First class is generally in the front because it moves less not for safety, being connected close or directly to the engines weight stabilizes it more the closer to the front you are.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
So I wonder why it’s at the back of this train then? 🤔
@raha1277
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers might not have a proper train yard to Turn it
@darknightelf2
Жыл бұрын
Amazing Video and Trip Trav! Cheers from MTL.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Cheers right back to MTL. Hope you enjoyed this travel vlog and you enjoy the ones I have to come
@tysonwildeboer42
Жыл бұрын
Trav you make the best travel videos Man I hope recovery is going fast and that your back to the fed soon brotha Heal quick stay safe man
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Back to the FED next year my friend!
@thompsonriverrailfan
Жыл бұрын
Nice video sir, thanks for giving me credit.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome clips to help tie the story together. Happy to promote you anytime ;)
@planbee1979
Жыл бұрын
Great video some day I really wanna take the Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
You gotta try it my friend! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@stackthepadsgoaltending
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Now I want to do this trip and I have absolutely no reason to go to Vancouver
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
That sawesome, thanks for catching up Johnny :) come on down to Van City!
@cprtrain
Жыл бұрын
Super video.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man :) Hope you enjoy the ones I have to come
@connorf7122
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome editing!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Connor, got a few more VIA travel vlogs just like this. You should check em out :)
@3mjay577
Жыл бұрын
Great way to travel Speedy recovery my guy
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind wishes Jay!
@derekfrisicchio5653
Жыл бұрын
This is now on my bucket list. My best friend and I took a train trip from Seattle to Chicago and the Chicago to NYC. The views from VIA Rail seem on another level though!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
That Amtrak trip look awesome. So many trips to take! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@derekfrisicchio5653
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers Thanks for the welcome! I've been following you for years though!
@cheyennereimer7737
Жыл бұрын
Now I know why the price for a sleeper car is slightly pricier,, that food looks amazing!! Thanks for the insight,, it's enough for me to splurge my next trip :)
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
HAHA thats awesome! Rivers to Vancouver? Sleeper birth gets you all the perks a cabin would. Hope you enjoyed this travel vlog and you enjoy the ones I have to come :)
@roddyspence7550
Жыл бұрын
“It’s so cold I can’t feel my lips” “You don’t have any lips” 😂😂
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
hahah we have a very unique relationship but I got an amazing girl ;) thanks for watching and welcome to the channel, hope you love the other travel vlogs :)
@patrickalphonso1000
Жыл бұрын
Great vlog Trav. I work for VIA and I'm also a goalie that's been following you for a while now. Always love the videos but seeing this is awesome ;) Very nice resume.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man, what do you do for via? Thank you for following me and all the support. I love VIA!
@patrickalphonso1000
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers I'm in their IT Dept. I can tell you love VIA ! :P If you ever plan to come to Montreal, Quebec, hit me up ;)
@keyshiacole953
Жыл бұрын
I wish taking the train was as exciting as how it look in the video. I took it once and promise myself I would never take it again, it doesn’t go fast and a one hour flight, take like 6 hours on the train, plus they have to stop and let the cargo train go by and this can also take awhile, unless u want the experience, it’s way better to book a flight
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I think the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I look at the train at the destination itself and I love the trip so I enjoy it just as much as the video. I think that comes across. Hope you can get to experience the same thing!
@joshuajuhl5951
Жыл бұрын
i took the trans continental train a long while back during when the 2010 Olympics were in Vancouver took it from Toronto to Vancouver and it was a stunning journey and would so do it again if i get the chance to
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Trans continental stopped running decades ago man . Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :
@colinbarrett3016
Жыл бұрын
Great video!! And the meals on the Canadian are absolutely fantastic. I am a big junior hockey fan (Saint John) so I was wondering where you play hockey
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Hey go sea dogs! I currently play for the Motor City Rockers in the FPHL but obviously done for the season with the hip surgery. Hope you enjoyed this travel vlog and you enjoy the ones I have to come and pro hockey vlogs colin ;) welcome to the channel
@elainefiveland1462
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! We took the Toronto-Vancouver Canadian in May a few years ago and loved it!! The food was fantastic, the staff gracious, the scenery beautiful. I'd do it again any time of the year.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
It all cannot be beat. Thanks for watching and hope you see you back soon :)
@irvinepoker3187
Жыл бұрын
my granny was a cook on that train for years. wonder what it was like lol
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Its a fascinating setup they have. its bigger than youd think
@DDDDDDDDDD12
Жыл бұрын
Hello trav. You should definantly look at comming to the danish metal liga. I Think it would fit you perfect😁
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
What is the danish metal liga? 💭
@DDDDDDDDDD12
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers its the biggest danish proffesional icehockeyleague. You should definantly look in to it as i believe that we are missing some good goalies. They also often take goalies from other countries and pay Them okay😁
@randomuncreditedquotes3609
Жыл бұрын
1-“You get the cause of death?” 2-“We’re pretty sure it’s the knife in his back sir.”
@raha1277
Жыл бұрын
Dude when your done hockey in a couple years you could do a travel vlog.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I would LOVE too!
@daledemanchuk7920
Жыл бұрын
the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS does ;)
@anthonybear4097
Жыл бұрын
Watrous is pronounced Watt-triss lol
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up Anthony :) Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@fxw122
Жыл бұрын
I want to save up money so that I can do a round trip from Toronto to Vancouver. I take it regularly about twice a year between Toronto and Jones (special stop request) in Northern Ontario to visit family. I remember when Economy used to get meals in the diner cars. :/
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I was told it may be a summer thing when economy can come to the dining car again but it was an awesome experience. Thanks for watching and hopefully I'll bump into you :) Welcome to the channel
@ryana3679
Жыл бұрын
I figured the Prestige Class was at the back because it was the quieter/smoother section of the train.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
That would make sense but I don't think the track gets any smoother towards the back
@nelsonfernandes1593
Жыл бұрын
Hope the hip is starting to feel better Trav!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Doing much better my friend :)
@bernardobellini4947
Жыл бұрын
More GF in future videos please! Also, would love more info on the surgery. The process, any pain during any pain afterwards, came you notice the mobility difference right away? Good to see you're in good spirits.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
She will be in lots to come my friend :) Will hopefully have my surgery video this sunday!
@Violencegod61
Жыл бұрын
Ohh boyyyy can't wait to hear about how the ol lady had to wipe your shitter the whole trip!! 🤣😂 she's a keeper
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
shhhhh we are still trying to forget about that element of it :)
@michaellerch
Жыл бұрын
How does the dinning car seating work? Looks like you were across from some nice elderly couple the one day and your girlfriend was sitting next to the gentleman across from you the next day. I'm sure everyone gets nice and friendly on a train trip and who cares where you sit. Just curious :) That food looked amazing! Props to VIA for taking care of ya and your lady. Hope you're having a good recovery.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
1st come 1st serve in the seating department. We sat by ourselves for breakfast and brunch. But it's not bad sitting with other people if you're with a cool couple or cool group!
@andrewohare8550
Жыл бұрын
It is definitely a bucket list of mine, I’d actually want to do the Winnipeg to Churchill run, that will be fun, kool video, your pro hockey player, that’s kool, I’m a pro basketball player, we both athletes
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
That run would be great especially in sleeper! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :) where do you play basketball?
@andrewohare8550
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers I will definitely check out your other videos, I am subscribed to your channel, I actually started a KZitem channel as I am also doing travel vlogs. I play basketball in Cambridge Ontario, the gym I go to has a small league which is where I play, i used to play on the high school team, but it was always hard for me to get into teams because I’m short, I’m only 5”5 but I’m good, im fast and I usually get the ball in the net, even three point shots, not trying to brag or anything but it’s just people always underestimate me and I just don’t think it’s fair, just because I’m short doesn’t mean I’m no good, oh well, I just make the best of it, I love my basketball no matter. Anyways, I look forward to seeing more of your videos in the future,
@APV878
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks AV!
@JuanSanchezGuerra
Жыл бұрын
Who was handling the dining car and Park car on your trip? I was on the Canadian from Vancouver from Edmonton in November, and we had an excellent, Winnipeg-based service crew that was very memorable.
@JuanSanchezGuerra
Жыл бұрын
The placement of the cars is a very old convention dating back to the oldest steam and diesel locomotives. Due to their very loud noises, railroad management put the sleeping cars in the back so as not to disturb their overnight, high-paying guests.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I think almost everybody is Winnipeg based so they can do the winnipeg to toronto portion or winnipeg to vancouver portion. It's pretty cool. Wahida, claire and Claudia were taking care of my car :) Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@JuanSanchezGuerra
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers I belive that at least one of the service crews is positioned out of Vancouver. When I was on the Canadian a few months back, Wahiba had the dining car helm, and was an excellent steward. I also received a Prestige class tour, provided by the Park car attendant who looked quite similar to the one in your video.
@pickleballer1986
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to Kamloops for chl championship in May I'm debating if sleeper or not hmm 🤔🤔
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhhh now that would be a great trip for the Mem cup!
@gmdaskham
Жыл бұрын
I'm learning a lot about Canadian geography with these VLOGs. Any reason why it goes north-west via Edmonton rather than through Calgary? I'm assuming there's a natural hazard in the way. I'm Australian so I get the vast distances and all of that, but snow and proper mountains are a little bit foreign to most of us.
@chrisjohnson7929
Жыл бұрын
Politics. Before the early 90's they had trains on both the current route (called the super continental at the time) and the one through Calgary which was called the Canadian. Then there were cutbacks and they kept the more northern route. They claimed that it was because this line served more remote areas, but I've also heard that more politicians of the party in power represented areas along the current route at the time.
@gmdaskham
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisjohnson7929 Thanks for the response. Makes sense... kinda. LOL! Good 'ol politics getting in the way of anything logical hey?
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
As chris mentioned, same thing the politicians are the reason I heard before. I hope they bring back the old route!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I heard the exact same thing. Thanks for watching chris :)
@donaldinho62
Жыл бұрын
From 1955 until 1978, The Canadian was the principal transcontinental train (Montreal/Toronto-Vancouver) of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Their main line goes through Thunder Bay ON, Regina SK, Calgary and Banff AB. Most consider this a more scenic route than the Canadian National Rys.' more northerly route through Saskatoon SK, Edmonton and Jasper AB. In 1990, due to government cuts to VIA Rail's budget, The Super Continental train that ran over the CNR main line was cancelled, and The Canadian was moved on to that route in its place. There were a number of reasons given for doing so, but as previous commenters mentioned, the CNR main line ran through the ridings of two powerful federal cabinet ministers. Also, Canadian Pacific Ry. was happy to no longer have to host passenger trains on its main line. Unfortunately, Thunder Bay, Regina, Calgary and Banff were left without regular scheduled passenger train service.
@kencostello5443
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I would like to take my 92 year old mother from Toronto to Vancouver. Is the train assessible for the elderly? Are the stairs difficult to navigate? Is there room for the use of a mobility walker on the train? Thanks again.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I don't think there is a lot fo room for mobility walker on the train in the halls. They do room service but it may be tough to experience.
@kencostello5443
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers Thanks for the response. And best of luck to you!
@elipur7416
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome !! I want to take this trip for fun with my wife ! Going on the via rail website to check it out .. anyone at via I can email to tell them; YOUR responsible for this American looking at a Canadian vacation!!!
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Make sure you tell them! Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@buddha_6925
Жыл бұрын
Just wondering seeing you were in a wheelchair for some of it are the are wide enough to get a wheelchair through the halls asking because I am in a wheelchair and what's the cost from Winnipeg to van I am in calgary but would love to do that trip it looked super beautiful
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Wheelchair won't fit in the cabin hallways. They were nice enough to give me wheelchairs service but it was a tight chair. I put the cost in the video ;)
@buddha_6925
Жыл бұрын
I must of missed that sorry I will watch it all over again not like that's a bad thing tho
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
@@buddha_6925 Goodluck :)
@joedauginas84
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Glad to see all the positives. Hopefully you didnt add to many pounds during your 70 hour food feast.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I def put on some weight but wow, what a trip :) Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@joedauginas84
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers def looking into a trip like this with my wife
@mikeaxon2059
Жыл бұрын
If hockey doesn't work out pro travel Vlogger is a good option
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to try Travel vlogging and document all the train trips like this but I also love playing hockey. Thanks for watching Mike!
@afw249
Жыл бұрын
Just watched Mike's new video on Downielive
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Mike is the man! He resparked my love and passion for trains 2 years ago.
@afw249
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers looking forward to yours.
@glennsantarin1323
Жыл бұрын
Hi how much is the train tickets from WINNIPEG to Vancouver?
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
They range from 250-3000 depending on what you want
@josephinegagnon
Жыл бұрын
Nice touque. Staff uniform issue.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man :) you see my jacket? ;) hope you enjoyed my economy class travel vlog here as well :)
@josephinegagnon
Жыл бұрын
@@trav4oilers You should see my wardrobe...LOL!.......I worked on that train for 40 years. Lived that journey a million times. I was the SM on Mighty Trains.🥰
@billyd5159
10 ай бұрын
How much was the trip for two in total?
@trav4oilers
3 ай бұрын
About $700. I'm doing a series on the grand railway hotels of Canada starting next month. If you liked my videos on The Canadian, you'll love them. Thanks for watching :)
@audreyhamel7604
Жыл бұрын
Professional athlete lol he never played a game professionally
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
You didn't look very hard?
@madguitarist
Жыл бұрын
It's pronounced Wa-truss.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
My apologies, thank you for watching brother :) Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@danwerner9016
Жыл бұрын
Yea you definitely do have a beautiful girlfriend. 😂😂
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
I have the best girl in the world but I am biased 😉 Hope you check out my other travel vlogs on the train and through my pro hockey season. See ya soon and welcome to the channel :)
@afhyoutube
Жыл бұрын
"I'm also a professional athlete." Bro, you make $125 a week and cash your checks in the Ghetto. Calm down.
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
What do you call hockey where they give me money, free gear and covering living expenses in exchange for playing for the team and fans pay to watch me?
@morgangentle1515
Ай бұрын
Exactly Travis , this guy is just ignorant, you are a great goalie , hope your still planning on another season , keep up the good work
@audreyhamel7604
Жыл бұрын
Guy will take freebies whenever he can. Wonder how much money he gives back to charity. I bet zéro….about how many saves he makes
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
You lov the train too?
@chrisbrown2668
Жыл бұрын
solid vid dude
@trav4oilers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching man. Hope you love my other via travel vlogs and the april one I have coming up!
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