FIRST CLASS TRAIN Across Canada 🇨🇦 (4 Nights, 97 Hours!)

Welcome onboard one of the World’s Greatest Rail Journeys! This First Class Train across Canada has it all!

Watch this video before booking Via Rail’s “The Canadian” train from Toronto to Vancouver! On our journey through vast forests, over endless prairies, and up breathtaking mountain passes, we’ll cover nearly 3,000 miles over almost 100 hours!

The Canadian should be at the top of your travel bucket list. In this video, we’ll leave Toronto on Wednesday morning at 9:55 and arrive in Vancouver on Sunday morning. Along the way, we’ll travel in a First Class train car with every amenity you can imagine (and some First Class Luxuries to surprise you!).

Onboard the Prestige Class experience, we’ll have our own dedicated Concierge Team to take care of our every need, a HUGE bed with a massively comfortable mattress, and delicious food.

Our room is in the Park Car, right next to the unlimited premium, first class bar complete with snacks and other treats along our journey.

We even had the opportunity to get out and explore the area around Jasper in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, which also marked the start of one of the most visually stunning days we’ve ever experienced from the rails!

You’ll see the sights, the food, and gain insight into what it’s like to travel on this incredible First Class Train: The Canadian.

0:00 Introduction
1:45 Day 1
11:43 Day 2
20:08 Day 3
25:49 Day 4
37:05 Bloopers

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Music:
Not Getting Younger (Instrumental Version) - Maybe
The Harbor - Mhern
It Feels Like Summer - Sum Wave
Know Me Like That - Jones Meadow
Kwick Baby - Young Community
Byron Bay - Jones Meadow
Getting Out of My Own Way - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Bender - Dylan Sitts
Don’t Close Your Eyes (Instrumental Version) - Luwaks
Learning to Sleep - DEX 1200
Peaceful Embrace - Jon Bjork
Riddle Me This - _91nova
Know That Smirk - RaFa Sessions
Tell It Later - Kikoru
Bingo - Traditional
Simply Be Here - Dye O
Commencing Attack - Experia
Lucy’s Trail (Don’t Give Up) - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
CUPID (Instrumental Version) – Adelyn Palk
the blame game (Instrumental Version) - dasloe
Keep on Shining (Instrumental Version) - Zorro
Our Song (Instrumental Version) - Adelyn Park
Wasted Time (Instrumental Version) - Ooyy
Morning Hike - Lindsey Abraham
Big Bad Surpise (Instrumental Version) - DAJANA
Emo Love Affair (Instrumental Version) - Zorro
Flying Kites - Station Story
Turquoise - Dye O
Parallax - Luwaks

[GreenerGrass]

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!

[electguitarz]

I think including prices is good since it helps those wanting to go on these kinds of trips know what kind of budget they will be working with. Though, for people like me, I’m here for the adventure and views. I can’t really afford these kinds of trips, so going on an adventure vicariously through you has been fantastic!

[JanKishkon]

So, I just did this trip myself at the end of May! I travelled Sleeper Plus Class, which includes a comfortable bed every night to sleep in and all of your meals, exactly the same as the meals in Prestige Plus Class. I am a Senior, so I got a bit of a discount, but I am extremely thrilled to say that I only paid $1, 307. for MY 4-day and 4-night experience on this same train. (Prices went up by $150. across the board just a few days later for the 'high' season.)
I wouldn't recommend staying in your own private cabin, for the very reason that it causes you to be a lot less social with your fellow travellers. I met people from all over the world and thoroughly enjoyed the interactions. Every day I ate meals with different people. I came home with new friends from Ireland, England, Australia, Germany, India, the Netherlands, etc., etc. My sleeping berth was private and very comfortable. Taking showers was pleasant and easy and you are provided with large towels, soap and shampoo.
Booze is not included in the pricing for Sleeper Plus Class, so you pay as you go for wine with dinner ($10./glass) or any other drinks you may wish to have. All non-alcoholic drinks are included, though.
I did this trip alone because I don't have a travel companion. I felt safe and secure the whole time and was treated very, very well by all of the VIA Rail Staff. I would do it again in a heartbeat! (Next time, I think I'll do it from Vancouver to Toronto!)
This is the train journey of a lifetime and I highly recommend it. 😎

[ZebaKnight]

Yes, definitely include prices! I just watched your SF-to-Chicago video. It was great to see the range of prices for different levels of luxury. I especially liked that you posted prices for solo travelers.

[judywidick]

My husband and I carried my 90 year old dad on the Canadian Railroad trip from Vancouver to Calgary. It was probably one of our favorite vacations, the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. I would recommend this trip to everyone.

[jankirschke]

An American couple was driving through Canada. At one point they became lost but saw a gas station up ahead. As they pulled into the station the wife told the husband to go inside and ask the clerk where they were. He did so, and the clerk replied, “Saskatoon Saskatchewan”. Upon returning to the car the wife asked her husband what he had found out. Her husband replied, “He doesn’t speak English”.

[janetanderson]

I've been blessed to have done this VIA train twice. Absolutely wonderful. Went off season, just as gorgeous. Better prices.

[susanfernandes]

I'm a Canadian. Back in 1981 I took the train from Toronto to Vancouver. I had a roomette. It was the best experience ever! The food was divine, the staff were amazing. The bar car was a non-stop party with a load of people who had travelled from Atlantic Canada. At that time, the train went through the Rockies via Banff and Revelstoke. This is the absolutely most awesome scenery. The Spiral Tunnel was amazing. You could see the front of the train going in one direction while the back of the train was going 90 degrees in the other direction. Unfortunately, that route is now used by the Rocky Mountaineer which most Canadians can't afford to take. The trip took 2.5 days. This Jasper route is much longer and different scenery. Definitely, take the train across Canada!

[lgwhittaker]

As a musician I’ve played on the VIA rail’s Entertainment On Board program a few times. The best gig ever. It is definitely some of my fondest memories ever.

[vernfraser]

As an 80 year old Canadian I must say that your report of one of Canada’s proudest assets YOU DO US PROUD. There were several moments in your EXCELLENT (as always) video that it actually sent shivers of pride through my aging body. THANK YOU!

[nickmooreHDR]

I don't think people understand how much work you put into filming, editing, and doing voiceover for this. Excellent job

[bamadad]

An American here. Really enjoyed your video. I’ve never been to Canada but you provided some of the most beautiful countrysides I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

[sandranilsson]

Did this trip 20 years ago, glad to hear it’s still amazing we loved and will do it again, 70 this year time flys x we live in uk, met folks from all over the world, food was amazing 🤩 And what a brilliant history to learn of this amazing railway x

[alcrowder]

I seldom look at any picture and think "I want to be that guy" but the video photo of the guy lying in the spacious bed gazing out of the window and enjoying the view is absolute GOALS right now 👍

[mojgan]

As a Canadian I’m very proud to say we have a stunning country

[ppageau]

It’s a wonderful trip, I’ve done this trip at least 10 times decades ago when I was in my 20’s. I lived in Ontario then hopped on the train to move to Vancouver. I’m thrilled it’s back in motion.

[reginabradyredfeather]

I was IL 😢laying on my bed , joined with you on the four day ride.. helped me feel better. Beautiful country ❤

[angelamarie]

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. ❤

[AbsentWithoutLeaving]

Since you ask, YES, please do consider adding basic cost information to your videos! Even a ballpark figure, if the prices are subject to frequent change, would be appreciated, because it's certainly a time-saver (and a dream-saver, for those of us thinking long-term) to have at least some idea to base realistic plans upon. Knowing at the start that the trip is something you simply can't afford right now still lets you watch with pleasure while you add the trip to a bucket list!

[dfijtfj]

I am elderly now and have longed all my life to take a train across Canada. It was close to the real thing, with my imagination along for the ride. Thank you for this pleasure! (If I could only buy a bottle of that mountain air!)