95 hours on Canada’s BEST train! (Vancouver to Toronto on Via Rail)

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The creators document a 96-hour rail journey from Vancouver to Toronto aboard Via Rail's Canadian. Traveling in Prestige class, they provide an extensive tour of their accommodations, which include a Murphy-style bed, a swivel coffee table, and a bathroom featuring heated floors and a high-pressure shower. The creators compare this experience to their previous travels on Amtrak, noting that the Canadian offers superior amenities, including unlimited drinks and high-quality dining. Throughout the trip, they highlight the diverse culinary offerings, ranging from tofu scrambles to Canadian-made wines, and emphasize the inclusive nature of the Prestige ticket. The journey traverses the Rocky Mountains and various provinces, offering scenic views from both their private room and the observation cars. Despite experiencing significant delays due to freight traffic and winter weather, the creators conclude that the trip is one of the best train journeys they have ever experienced. They note that the combination of luxury, stunning landscapes, and value makes it a standout travel experience.
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this journey on the Canadian is Superior in every way
train travel does not get better than this
this is so much better than Amtrak
this might have been the best day on a train ever
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