10 Secret Tips Via Rail Canadian Train

10 Secret Tips Via Rail Canadian Train - Toronto To Vancouver

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10 tips to make the most of your Canadian train Via Rail journey from Toronto To Vancouver. What you need to know before boarding The Canadian Train #1 sleeper class cabin for two.
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@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

This is a follow up to our Via Rail train journey, Toronto to Vancouver, 4 nights, 5 days on the transcontinental Via rail train #1 "The Canadian". The full video of the trip is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZ52grRop5fVfH0.html

@idil_mussa Жыл бұрын

Great video! You should pin this comment so it remains in the top spot of the comment section.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

@@idil_mussa We did have it pinned then edited it so it got unpinned thanks for pointing it out Idil have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🍺

@joliettraveler 11 күн бұрын

Took it. It is probably the greatest train ride in the world!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 11 күн бұрын

That’s awesome isn’t it a wonderful train 🚂 trip Jolie 🙂🍷

@plskie9527 Жыл бұрын

I did the Vancouver to Toronto train last summer in 2022. We started on a monday, and arrived in Toronto on friday and continued on to Montreal to catch the Ocean line all the way to Halifax. I had never been to eastern Canada before and it was the longest trip I'd ever taken.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds great Pierce we would love to do the Ocean train trip too Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@kan-zee 9 ай бұрын

My partner and I , are heading out there from Toronto to Montreal (2 days) then to Halifax ...total time is 27 hours on the Train.

@stevewilson5292 Жыл бұрын

Regarding Tip #2 - staying close at hand to the morning departure point.... I'm with Tina on this. There's much peace-of-mind for me in being near the station or airport the night before departure. We normally book low-cost non-refundable fares worth thousands of dollars and it just stresses me out to think we might miss a flight due to weather, car trouble, or extreme traffic congestion. By the way, we think of you two every time we take your earlier exercise advice and park in the wide open spaces at the Mall at a far distance from the entrance.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

We are so glad we booked the Delta it was great just being a 9 min walk to the station through the skywalk, when we were cruising we would fly down the night before and stay in a hotel Steve what an amazing trip Cheers 🍷🚂🍺🙂

@gkennedy2998 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your travel tips. Once, I took the Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Calgary. I agree that everyone should see the Canadian Rockies before leaving the planet. Congratulations on your wonderful trip.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! yes everyone should see the Rockies they are awesome have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@MissDashwood1 Жыл бұрын

Our neighbour gifted his English parents with a Rocky Mountaineer trip as his father is a train fanatic and has done rail journeys all over the world. His father was brought to tears with the majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies, he said is was the most beautiful rail trip of his life.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s wonderful and to think we live in this wonderful country 🇨🇦what a huge plus thanks for sharing 🍷🚂🙂

@heatherchannel7157 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the Vid! My Mom started taking me on the train when I was about 8, we always took the "day nighter" they use to call it,, we could turn around 1 seat so we could face each other and have an extra seat to put up our feet have our sandwiches and enjoy the view, in the eve we would get out the transister radio and try to tune into local radio stations... great memories of my Mom. I started taking my daughter on the train when she was a teenager , i didnt realize the train from Halifax to Toronto were commuter trains bought from the UK. no reclining or turning those seats around, we had to sit bolt upright all night to Montreal (which by the way has a lovely hotel directly above the train station in Montreal). So we started gets Berths to travel over night.. they are awesome , your own little room. We loved the Cafe on the train you could get a coffee and watch the scenery or go down to the cafe when a movie was playing. We love the train! Im glad u had a good trip and thanks for the tips!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds like some wonderful memories Heather thanks for sharing , we loved the trip and would like to do the Halifax to Montreal trip Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@MrSteveblue824 Жыл бұрын

Well said! Wishing you both the best of health!✌️😊

@rickelliott3277 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thank you

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Rick have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🍻

@robinwaldman5707 Жыл бұрын

I’m taking this trip in October. Thank you for the tips.

@annbridge9173 Жыл бұрын

Oh I am going to put this on my bucket list! Love train travel!

@janelucas382 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks 😊

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! have a wonderful weekend Jane Cheers 🙂🍷🚂🌺

@Bertil_Lundin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your follow up of the Toronto to Vancouver train trip! Have a good weekend! // Bertil.

@iany2448 Жыл бұрын

Very practical and useful tips. Thank you!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Ian have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@RetiredLovingIt Жыл бұрын

That looked like such a fantastic trip for you guys! Great tips that you shared!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! we had an amazing time guys you should take a look and come up and see us it’s a trip of a lifetime Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🚂🇨🇦🙂🌺

@onemashedlife4313 Жыл бұрын

Just amazing.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

It really was 🚂 thanks for watching Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@markolwick2223 Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Mark!

@NA-fk7cc Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips guys, thank you!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🌺

@crios5 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Cheers 🚂🙂🍷🌺

@susankay497 Жыл бұрын

So pleased you had a lovely time. Thanks for the travel tips!!! ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! have a great weekend Susan Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@joanmoore3018 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a fantastic trip. Thanks for the tips.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! have a great weekend Joan Cheers 🍷🌺🚂🙂

@BeFree-BeFrugal Жыл бұрын

Glad your had a great time.😊

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🚂🍷🌺🙂

@adrianmortimer3369 Жыл бұрын

Once again you are both a breath of fresh air, so glad you enjoyed a fabulous trip. Great tips, thank you.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! have a great weekend Adrian Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@bobfmirvine6652 Жыл бұрын

Very good tips. Thanks for thinking of us! Glad you had a wonderful time.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! have a great weekend Bob Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🍺

@denischeevers9429 Жыл бұрын

Love your tips on everything ,really helped us on our winter in Portugal.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! great you had a wonderful time Denis Cheers 🍷🙂🇵🇹🇨🇦

@yvettefluehr493 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful trip. That’s for sharing your experience 💕

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! thanks for watching Yvette Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🚂

@deborahdownie8039 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Many things I would never think of. 👍

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! have a wonderful weekend Deborah Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@dipaknadkarni62 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Exactly what I am thinking of. Now, winter or summer or both.

@dstevens518 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, glad you two had a great trip and stayed at some nice places at both ends.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! have a wonderful weekend Dan Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@northernsteph Жыл бұрын

Did the train from Van. to Toronto back in the 80's with my British boyfriend when we were in our early 20s. Very little $$ back then so we did the cheap 'sit up all the way' version with cheese and crackers from our backpacks being main menu for just over $100 each.😅 I'm Canadian and it's really the best way to show a newcomer how vast and varied the Canadian landscape is. Fast forward 35 years and we are still together and now I need to do the upmarket version of this trip. Sleeping in a cabin and eating in a dining car with white tablecloths watching the country go by, is my dream trip. We've driven across Canada from our Yukon home to Toronto numerous times, which is also a journey recommended, but trains are such a relaxed way to travel.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Wow what a story fast forward to now ,yes you need to experience what we did with the cabin for 2 , white tablecloths , amazing food ( like 5 star restaurants) beautiful scenery so hope you can do it , it was amazing 🤩 Cheers 🙂🌺🚂

@LookNook2020 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you Norm ant Tina, Have a wonderful Easter!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Happy Easter to you too 🐣🐇🍷🌺🙂

@robertross8565 Жыл бұрын

Great tips gang.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! have a great weekend Robert Cheers 🍷🚂🙂

@wendybakker504 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Tina and Norm. You make me want to pack my bags and go today. This trip will be added to my bucket list. ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Please do! it was an amazing trip we hope you get to do it Cheers 🍷🙂🚂🌺

@pmmurf101 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey on the train Toronto to Vancouver! Just so pleased to hear your stories of the trip, tips and tricks, and just general info of the journey! Thank you again!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Pam have a great weekend 🍷🙂🚂🌺

@ahmadmohamadamin4208 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back , have a good great times and enjoy .

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you! we had a great time Ahmad Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@cindysquirrelloffgrid9514 Жыл бұрын

thank you for the tips

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure glad it was helpful Cindy 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@royberger2259 Жыл бұрын

Tip in advance is always the best advice.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Agree definitely worked in this case Roy Cheers 🍷🙂🚂🌺

@MathieuFortier1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome tips guys! Some I'll keep in mind next time I take the train 😊 Love the view from your dowtown Toronto hotel

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mathieu have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🚂🌺

@elizabethgriffith2702 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, I’ll have to watch again when I’m going on a cruise or train trip. Thank you.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching glad you enjoyed it Elizabeth Cheers 🍷🙂🚂🚢✈️🌺

@sudburydrone466 Жыл бұрын

👍👍✌️ Sounds like a great start to your trip. You do a good job planning everything. The view from your room was amazing.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Yes it was a great view, we used to work as sales reps and planning was an everyday occurrence. Have a great weekend.

@JanKishkon 9 ай бұрын

Good tips. I did stay at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel! What a fabulous experience! And, when I phoned the hotel directly to book my room and told the woman on the phone that this was my 70th Birthday Trip and that I was boarding The Canadian the next morning, she said "Oh, we like special events here.". Well! I arrived to find that they had upgraded me to a gorgeous SUITE with marble bathroom. There was champagne and special honey chocolate wishing me Happy Birthday! There was an invitation to a complimentary hors d'euvres tasting event from 5 - 7 pm (which I missed out on because my train from Windsor was late arriving in Toronto), as well as an invitation to a complimentary dessert tasting event from 8 - 10 pm (I did NOT miss out on that one!). The worst part of the whole experience was that I had to leave after only 13 hours when I could have enjoyed a few more. I've never stayed there before. Who knows if I will ever have that luxury again. But wow, wow, wow. They outdid themselves in treating me very, very well. And all I had to do was walk across the street to my hotel when I arrived in Toronto at Union Station, and again when leaving in the morning. It couldn't be more convenient, that's for sure. Enjoy your videos. thanks.

@ThisIsOurRetirement 9 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds wonderful Jan it’s nice to be treated special and Congratulations to The Fairmont Royal 🥳🥂for what they did . Congratulations on turning 70 and hope you enjoyed The Canadian Train 🚂 trip we had a great time Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🥂🌞

@JanKishkon 9 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I had the time of my life and met new friends from all over the world. I recommend it to anyone and everyone!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 9 ай бұрын

Awesome

@drobangjungla2672 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Definitely it is in my bucket list.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!🐣🙂

@christopherbarker976 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tina & Norm sounds like a wonderful trip thanks for all the tips . Regards Christopher Barker

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! it was an amazing trip Christopher some of the other passengers were from Ireland 🇮🇪 and the UK 🇬🇧 have a great weekend and thanks for watching Cheers 🇬🇧🚂🙂🇨🇦🍷

@lezhu6856 3 ай бұрын

Tips summarized: -Take public transit to Toronto Union station -Some hotels in downtown toronto connect to Union station by the underground PATH -Union station business lounge does not provide food, but there are many options in Union station -Get to the business lounge at Union earlier, 2 hours early if possible (Via recommends 90 minutes early), to get better sittings for dinner -You can ask the restaurant manager for Table for Two (which is normally reserved for Prestige guests) -Air freshener is useful for in-cabin washrooms -Press and close the sink drain to reduce cabin noise -Keep the door of the cabin open to have access to the hallway window -The dome car is a bit exposed to the elements, dress accordingly especially for window seats -Personal alcohol is allowed on board but can only be consumed in-cabin -No hotels in Vancouver near the station itself

@ThisIsOurRetirement 3 ай бұрын

Great summary thank you Cheers 🙂

@patticarter731 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered what that trip was like. Also, thanks for the tips

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

It was amazing Patti everyone should do it once the scenery , food and service is great Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@NoteConference 11 ай бұрын

Epic Train trip!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely it was we loved it Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🍺

@karryhuston1321 Жыл бұрын

So pretty in pink Tina...cheers and have a great weekend you two.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too! Cheers Karry 🍷🚂🌺

@karenlowes7802 Жыл бұрын

Great play by play of your Via train trip. This sounds like a very doable holiday for us.❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗 we hope you do it it was amazing have a great weekend Karen Cheers 🍷🚂🙂

@mikeedwards9306 Жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for another bucket list try the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth. Did last summer and it appears to be similar to Canadian . I agree on tip 2.

@loisthornton8618 Жыл бұрын

I love you guys! Watching you is like sitting down with the neighbours. Last fall we did a cross Canada road trip from Fredericton to Vancouver Island and back. What a trip! The Canadian is on our radar. Thanks for the tips.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! we had a wonderful time Lois have a great weekend and Happy Easter 🍷🐣🙂

@markbajek2541 Жыл бұрын

Smart move with the air freshener. I took the ferry from NS to NFLD and the cabin and the hallways didn't have a faint smell of feces but a pretty strong one...8/9 hours each way smelling that wasn't very pleasant...I wish I had a can of something to cover that smell.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Oh yikes 😱 Mark ! we thought it might be a good idea to take it Cheers 🍷🚂🍻

@faygallagher8425 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for those great tips. The Skywalk was under construction when we arrived from UK in 2020, looking forward to using that. We did the drive through Rockies in 2006 just beautiful. You both look very refreshed from your vacation ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

We had a wonderful time Fay we would highly recommend it have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@travellingrenee1656 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great trip. Thank you for braving a winter train trip across the nation and sharing it! Just to add some details as this can really make a difference for some visitors: it’s 23 minute walk from Hilton Hampton on Robson to Canada Place Cruise ship terminal. Thanks for all the tips, stories and videos.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and as the weather was nice that 23 min walk was lovely after being on a train for 4 days LOL😂😂Cheers 🍷🙂🚂🌺

@ChrisR_72 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tina and Norm. I saw your previous video about your trip. Looks like a great time. I’ll have to put it on my list. I also like the idea of visiting Daytona beach. I think you guys did a bus trip on that one. Cheers!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

The train trip was amazing Chris we would highly recommend it , great scenery, food and service a real Canadian thing to do , hope you are well Cheers 🍷🙂🇨🇦🚂🌺

@davidoickle1778 Жыл бұрын

Very Entertaining!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks David glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@Niaa6146 Жыл бұрын

Awww you two are adorable. Hey from Toronto!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 we glad you enjoyed our video Nua Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@Numismaniac_Canada Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video! I haven’t figured out how to do things like you do with my wife. She’s from Manchester and hasn’t been home since 82. Glad you had such a wonderful time! Looking forward to more of your exploits!😊

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Manchester has really changed but then again everywhere has, we don’t have family left in Britain anymore. It is important to find common interests with each other, we have a love of travel and photography, we also cook together. Maybe start doing the grocery shop together and planning your meals, the seeds will grow. Is there a side of coin collecting she might like? Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. 😀😀💕

@patriciacorlis8488 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips. I am taking The Canadian in September so I will be using a couple of the tips for then. Also thanks for the video of your train ride, it is the most up to date one and gave me a very good idea of how I will be travelling this fall.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! we hope you have a lovely time Patricia Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@herbchandler8939 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the additional video, I will be travelling September 24th in a Cabin for 2. I'll be travelling solo but it's my birthday present to myself, I turn 60 the day before, so I was able to secure the "old age" price by one day!😂 Looking forward to my trip!

@davidmaclachlan Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always! We did the trip like you in March. I would like to do more in winter than in summer. Not sure I could take being cooped up for four days during nice weather. There used to be a convenient tunnel from the RY into Union but it's been closed for about 20 years now. You can open your windows at the RY and at one time could see across to the lake. Always so pricey there nowadays and the rooms and bathrooms are small. Love the Library Bar tho! Glad you enjoyed your trip. Keep posting your videos!!!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed your train trip and our video David have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@azarzolfaghari9529 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 🎉

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! have a great week Azar 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@ellend9739 Жыл бұрын

Wow , you where here in Vancouver ? Happy to hear you had nice weather ! So far we have been very lucky with sunny days ! But today Sunday we have a rainy one but our forecast looks good ! Nice to know that the train was lovely to take ! Good tips Tina and Norm ! Hi from Vancouver !

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

We loved arriving in Vancouver and spent a lovely 24 hours there Ellen we had to get back for medical issues Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺🍺

@Northern_Squirrel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and tips Tina and Norm. Hoping to see Norm wearing a Blue Jays T-shirt next time😀

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, he has a Jays hat that is a little worn! Go Jays!

@Jocantral Жыл бұрын

Very good tips - thanks. And yes Norm, "Madame" was indeed right about the decision to overnight close to Union Station. :)

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

So true Jo ❤️ the hotel room was amazing (Tina ) 🤩Norm did agree it was awesome and so glad we did it , plus a great Pizza what a great start to our trip Cheers 🇺🇸🚂🍷🇨🇦🙂

@cindearbuckle6074 Жыл бұрын

I think you give great tips . Sometimes small things can make trips better . Glad you had such a wonderful host that made it even better. Enjoyed hearing about all of this. Small town USA 🇺🇸

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! we agree Cinde small things can really mean a lot , our host was awesome she made our trip so wonderful. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🚂🇨🇦🙂

@torycook1215 11 ай бұрын

You are a lovely couple and a pleasure to watch and follow. 😊🙏

@ThisIsOurRetirement 11 ай бұрын

You are so kind 💕

@mikemiskiman4743 Жыл бұрын

When I travel on the Canadian I like to site by my self during the evening meal as I have a hard time hearing the dining car crew are always trying to make it happen for me ,they are the best !!!

@buffycat4641 Жыл бұрын

Your two best tips for me were the Delta Hotel in Toronto and the lowering of the plug in the sink. Wish I had known that when I was on my trip. I am not really a people person, but I did enjoy sitting at a table with other people to learn where they were from, and if from Canada or elsewhere trying to answer their questions about America. Have a tour booked up in Canada this coming September that I am looking forward to into Calgary, Banf, Jasper with a brief trip down to Glacier National Park in Montana. Hoping to see some wildlife while there. Thanks for another great video,

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome we hope you have a great trip with us in Canada 🇨🇦 Cheers 🍷🚂🇺🇸🙂🇨🇦

@barbaralienhard3490 Ай бұрын

Thank you, planning an anniversary trip next spring, 2025, from Vancouver to Toronto, great tips for us!!!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip, Happy Anniversary

@rosiej9231 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips. Now we’re considering this next time a dirt cheap TO-VAN comes up. Smart move to get a hotel close by. The GO into the city sometimes has delays because of incidents. Not too long ago I was stuck on the GO into TO because of a person hit at one of the stations. Luckily we were at a station where we could get off to Uber the rest of the way.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Rosie thanks for sharing your thoughts Tina was very comfortable and in the end we thought it was the right thing to do Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@lobstahchowdah8920 Жыл бұрын

Fun videos on your train travels! We are very excited to fly up to Toronto from Halifax later this month to embark on the same journey. If we’d known you were going, we would have rescheduled our trip so we could travel with you! Next time, perhaps!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

That is so sweet of you ! funny thing is we are thinking of taking the Ocean Train trip and perhaps we will be in Halifax in the next couple of weeks have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@lobstahchowdah8920 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement That’s great! You will have a fun time on that journey too. Let me know if you need any recommendations on where to eat, what to see while you’re in my neck of the woods. Happy travels!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@timewellwasted3341 Жыл бұрын

Greetings From Orillia. Watched your Toronto to Vancouver video, we care considering it. We may also winter in Portugal next year based on your other adventures (pre covid...)

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! we loved ❤️the train trip it was amazing and we hope to be back to Portugal next year too have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🇵🇹🇨🇦🙂

@dorisbetts3012 Жыл бұрын

Good info. We honeymooned on Vancouver Island and are considering returning, perhaps by train, for our 30th anniversary in 2025. We will be coming from Nova Scotia, however. My sister and her husband took the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper, got off there and then took a bus tour to Vancouver because we have family to visit along that route. They loved it.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! so you could do The Ocean train , then Montreal to Toronto then The Canadian wow great a anniversary idea Doris have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@newworldgirl Жыл бұрын

As I’ve said, before your trip to Vancouver is one of my favourite videos about the train, but thank you so much for the tips, especially the one about holding down the plug on the train……. I’ve stayed in those rooms a few times and wish I had known that

@newworldgirl Жыл бұрын

On the drain rather.😁

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Sandra glad you enjoyed both of them Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@IamaDutch-Kiwi Жыл бұрын

What a great trip. I’m sure the tips will be helpful for those contemplating such an adventure. All our train journeys have been short ones to date. Not to mention the steam train fun rides. It must be nearly trailer time….here the campings have opened for the season. Spring is in the air 😎🌞though that wind is 🥶. Have a great Sunday. And enjoy the week ahead. 💐🇳🇱🙋🏼‍♀️🇳🇿🍷🍷

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

May is when we get to go back to the trailer, it’s still cold here but getting warmer. The train trip was fun and one of the few in the world that can go 4,400km in just one country and 4 time zones! Have a nice Sunday, must be tulip time in Holland! 🌷🇳🇱💕🍷🚂👍😀😀

@NickP16 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I’m taking this train trip in just about a month! I’m flying in from Minnesota to Toronto, and my folks are going to take the Amtrak train in Chicago and Buffalo, New York. All three of us are going to meet up together in Toronto, and take the epic journey of the Canadian all the way to Vancouver! I can’t wait to get to Canada. I’ve been to Vancouver once before, but I’ve never been to any other part of Canada 🇨🇦!

@JaneDoe-lq3du 9 күн бұрын

Vancouver is a lovely city. Lots to see there that beats the inside of a train ;)

@jeanwhite2705 Жыл бұрын

Loved your tips, just as much as watching your trip experience. Loved the practical ness of your car air freshener and asking about the possibility of a table for two. Sounds like a sweet DR manager. Also the tip of plugging the sink drain, Very Smart. Would not have thought of that. I’m the cold one in our partnership but my husband does carry a ball cap with him everywhere, as he sports the same haircut fashion as Norm. Loved hearing about your trip🤗

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! we thought the trip was amazing Jean hope you are enjoying a nice weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@sjwitts1 Жыл бұрын

Super nice ! Will go in the fall and thanks for the Porter recommendation. Can get an uber from the island to Burlington . Thanks guys !!!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! actually the Porter flight ✈️ comes into Pearson Airport Stephen not the Island as they are larger planes so maybe the Go Go train to Burlington 🤔Cheers 🚂🍺

@sjwitts1 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Cheers guys , just noticed the pearson return. Problem is getting a cabin for 1 on via, such a popular trip! Will need more research to book lol

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

We are amazed how the Cabins for 1 and 2 get so booked up keep looking 🙂

@sjwitts1 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement A long time ago ( guessing 30-40 years ) the Canadian ran every day Now it’s once every 4 days Will keep looking . Thanks guys !!!

@brigittecrawley1872 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. The price for the trip was also amazing. Hope to do this trip from Vancouver to Toronto one day.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

You should! it definitely was a great deal Brigitte Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@billsnyder1021 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips. We are also Hilton members and are staying at Hampton in Van. Doubletree in TOR Our first trip on Canadian, but 100,000 miles on Amtrak. Taking Alaska cruise from VAN next day. Best wishes

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! have a wonderful time Bill Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🚂🇨🇦

@MrGman2804 Жыл бұрын

I did enjoy seeing that trip. I have never done any long trip like that on any mode of transport. The longest journey I have ever done is flying between the UK and Australia which isn't really comparable. It would be a great trip for both Canadians and visitors. Anyway, I myself am in Albufeira at the moment and watching your reports from Portugal was how I came across your channel. You may wish to know it is unseasonably mild here..... low to mid 20's and sunny. And also I saw my first ever Tim Hortons on Monday in Leicester in the UK. I had never previously heard of it!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful glad you are enjoying your stay 🇵🇹 and our channel , we have done 24 hours on a bus 🚌 to Daytona Beach that was a fun trip too, we love Tim Hortons the Boston Cream donut is our favourite Cheers 🍷🚂🇵🇹🇬🇧🇨🇦🍺

@MrGman2804 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Oooh yes. I like Daytona and Fl. Lucky you. When I was younger and we made trips to the US I often ended up in Dennys for breakfast, and found it quite hard not to gain a couple of pounds. Enjoy the spring sunshine!

@darrylmcleman6456 Жыл бұрын

Take a tour or two of Victoria by way of KZfaq videos.Lot of walking tours on YT.Also Butchards Gardens . Inner Harbour and the Empress Hotel !!! We enjoyed your train trip! CHEERS from HERE!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

We were just there one night Darryl , glad you enjoyed the train 🚂 video we loved it , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@martik778 Жыл бұрын

We used to take the train from Vancouver to Alberta almost every year when we were kids for something like $20. Remember the observation car and lack of sleep well!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Great memories think we were rocked to sleep LOL 😂Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@maxinemcivor4974 Жыл бұрын

I watched your train trip videos and found it very interesting as usual.. I'm in UK and in September we're travelling to Canada on a tour Toronto to Vancouver. And on Rockie Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver. So excited!! Also because of your blogs we spent 3 weeks in Portugal in January. Fabulous. Thanks for being so helpful ☺️

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Maxine glad you enjoyed Portugal 🇵🇹 and we hope you have a wonderful time here in Canada 🇨🇦 Cheers 🇬🇧🍷🚂🇨🇦🌺

@maxinemcivor4974 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm m sure we will. Happy travelling ✈️ 🚉 x

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@pensacola321 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal where this American and wife are visiting before our cruise back to Florida. And one of these days there will be a train trip.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Have fun! and enjoy your cruise 🚢 back Vp, the train 🚂 trip is awesome Cheers 🍷🚂🇺🇸🇵🇹🇨🇦🙂

@macdaddymgiarc Жыл бұрын

THank you for a great video you two! I live in Hamilton and always take the GO when I am off to Pearson. I have not been any other way since probably 2014. It is way more convenient to take a 1 hour GO Bus than even having a friend drop my off. Never any traffic on the 407 and the cost of gas is way more than the $13 bus fare. I am glad you used public transit the whole trip too. Happy Sunny Sunday 🙂

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, public transit in Canada is underrated we loved leaving our car back home. The Pearson UP train link is something I think we will be using in the future. Have a nice Sunday it’s a lovely sunny day!

@sjwitts1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen very kind of you have a great weekend Cheers 🚂🙂

@LT-hj4cg Жыл бұрын

OH YOUTWO !! We have been following you for the past 2 years, and you have given us some great advice We are retiring soon and moving back to our home in B.C. We were going to drive through some States and made a tour of it, and then we saw this video... we have spent the rest of the day booking our train tickets! Thank you for this .

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! we hope you have a great time and we wish you a wonderful retirement Cheers and Happy Easter 🍷🐇🐣🌺🙂🚂

@LT-hj4cg Жыл бұрын

Norm and Tina, I noticed you mentioned asking for a table for two. Will you be seated with other passengers otherwise? Thank you, W & L

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Yes you will there is 4 to a table unless you do what we did Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@TravellingNomad81 5 ай бұрын

I just booked Toronto-Edmonton in a lower Berth for July 2024, staying in Edmonton for a few days, then Edmonton-Vancouver in an upper Berth and I am able to use VIA points for this leg of the trip. It's 8 months away and the wait is really tough!!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 5 ай бұрын

We hope you have a wonderful time we loved the train 🚂 trip Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🚂

@lenashaw6697 Жыл бұрын

Norm & Tina another great video - following up on your trip to Vancouver - Thank You!😎😎 You mentioned the hotel(s) and the upgrades yet how long did you stay in Vancouver? Did you fly back? Because you are both great travellers - I would suggest a map of the trip especially for overseas and travel away from Canada 😎😎

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! we stayed just one night as we have been there lots of times Lena , we flew back with Porter thanks for the suggestion of a map Cheers 🍷🚂🌺✈️🙂

@bridletowneparkchurch8466 Жыл бұрын

Loved your video and watch you regularly. Would appreciate you sharing how to find/search for times when cabin for 2 are available . Did you use the via rail site or something else. Last few days we have been trying to search but only get dates out for about 10 weeks.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

We searched on Google for "Sleeper Plus Deals" then clicked the Via Rails website, sleeper plus comes up put in your dates and keep your fingers crossed 😂😂, we got a sleeper plus cabin for 2 discount. They are only available in the off season, that's why we went in March, there are some deals in April. Good luck!

@ddavidson5 Жыл бұрын

Great tips on "plug in the sink" and the "Little Trees", things I never would have thought of. Regarding the hotels in Toronto certainly the Delta is a good choice but $1,700 seems to be a lot of money for the Royal York, maybe all the regular rooms were booked. Looking it up for an August date (only because we'll be in Toronto then) a regular room at the Royal York is CA$466. Not cheap but more than $1,000 less than what you were quoted, maybe when you were enquiring all that was left was a top of the range "Gold Suite". Planning ahead on the hotel might save some money.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

The problem was we booked the trip within two weeks of going that’s why we got such an amazing deal on the train , it was Saturday night and there was a Miners convention that put all the hotel rooms up in price . If we do it again we might try the midweek one think it’s Wednesday 🤔 the rooms would be a lot cheaper . Also the train costs a lot more in the summer and limited time in the dome car which we really enjoyed being in .Have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@billyb5057 Жыл бұрын

interesting to know about the train journey my friends *full view always😎Au🤖a big like for you👍*

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting😀😀🇦🇺🇨🇦

@bobjohnson205 9 ай бұрын

I've stayed at the Royal York Hotel many times throughout the years and I never paid anywhere near what they were asking you to pay for a room. Yikes! I think the last time I was there in the summer of '80 I paid less than $50. (I was a CPR employee and because of that I would receive a 50% discount.) It was a great price for a nice room in a lovely hotel. I used to work on the 'Canadian' when it ran on CP lines. I would also receive meals in the dining car for half price. At the time my favourite dinner was 'trout almondine'. It would cost me about $2.50! You should have travelled with me on your trip...I could have saved you a lot of money! 😀

@caroleanne8529 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video and for wonderful tips for the trip. I can tell by the look on both your faces when you talk about the trip that you had a good time Who would have ever thought that most of the noise would come from the drain or that there would be no electricity in the toilet?

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! guess it’s all a learning experience Carole we had an time enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🚂🌺

@robertfoerster566 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that VIA biz lounge is still doing this. Pre-covid there were snacks in the lounge and I'm not sure why they haven not returned them! Cheers, thanks for the video!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Robert thanks for watching Cheers 🍷🚂🌺🙂

@suerobinson844 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia. We are crusing to Vancouver next May and looking at options to Toronto. Thanks for your information

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds a great idea we loved it , would be a good way to get to Toronto if you have the time Sue have a great weekend Cheers 🇦🇺🍷🇨🇦🚂🌺

@suerobinson844 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thanks happy Easter

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

You too🍷🐣

@albertalakeland Жыл бұрын

Via Rail also travels the Skeena River in BC to Prince Rupert. The best time is in September.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🍷🚂🙂

@ie6370 Жыл бұрын

Great video you two...my wife and I have been planning on doing this trip soon.....we love your trains tips, especially the sink tip and alcohol in your room tip....we like Baileys in our evening coffee so that tip will come in handy. Regarding the Delta, we have stayed there many times, great hotel. We are going to watch your RV trip Toronto to Vancouver now as we plan to do an RV repositioning trip either end of this year or next year..any tips on that trip??......only one more year till we retire

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and we hope you also have a great time , another tip you do go through we think 4 time zones if you have a watch ( not digital) it helps as there isn’t WiFi on the train 🚂 Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@Nancy-mk4bb Жыл бұрын

Adding this immediately to our list of holidays! Live in Saskatoon,Saskatchewan but have great friends that relocated to Listowel so will fly out to visit- do the train and fly home from Vancouver! So enjoy your videos!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Sounds wonderful Nancy we hope you enjoy it as much as we did have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🚂🙂🌺

@RossJohnsonVIA1 Жыл бұрын

I have done this train 136 times and I’m going on it again eastbound Vancouver to Toronto April 17 in sleeper as well cabin for 1 it’s my 137th time onboard so much fun

@ThisIsOurRetirement Жыл бұрын

Wow Ross that’s amazing we loved the trip hope you have a great time Happy Easter 🚂🐣🌺🍺