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4 Days on the VIA Rail Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver ... was it worth it?

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πŸ‘οΈ 8K viewsπŸ“… 8 months ago⏱️ 35:32
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❀️ Best for CoupleOther · 4 nightsFrom TorontoFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We absolutely loved it. I would do it again.

The prairies was probably my favorite part which I would have never thought to be true.

Get there early. That is those were the highlights of every single day.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring power banks for charging devices.
βœ“Download music, ebooks, or podcasts for offline entertainment.
βœ“Get to the dome car early for the best views.
βœ“Bring good earplugs for sleeping.
βœ“Dress in layers as the train can be cool.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sleeping on a moving train β€” Use earplugs and try sleeping on your side; it gets better after the first night.
No Wi-Fi or internet access β€” Download content beforehand and enjoy unplugging.
Stops may have limited amenities β€” Be aware that some stops are just parking lots with no services.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas the VIA Rail Canadian train trip from Toronto to Vancouver worth it?
QWhat are the accommodations like on the train?
QWhat is the food quality on the train?
QWhat are the stops and stations like?
QWhat are some tips and hacks for the trip?

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YouTube Video Description↓

The first leg of our Retirement Nomad Adventure began with a 4-day train trip across Canada. We share our experiences with: accomodations, stops, food, scenery, and share some tips, recommendations, and hacks that will make your trip the best it can be! 1:44 Accommodations/Sleeping 5:54 Power/WiFi 10:10 Food/Dining 17:46 Stops/Stations 24:18 Scenery/Experience 29:21 Dome Car 31:28 Clothing/Earplugs 33:43 Comments, please. 😊 We are retired GenX Canadians who are setting off to slow-travel the world without setting foot in an airport. Join us on our journey and share in our adventure! Keith's Career Coaching Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianCareerCoach #noflyzonenomads #retirementlife #nomadlife #slowtravel #genx #cruiselife #traintravel #southeastasia #canada #cruise #train #retirementtravel #retired