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I Spent 105 Hours on Canada's Most Iconic Train Journey

Chloé and sometimes Ludvig

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🚂 Train Snacks Starter Pack → https://trainsnacks.lemonsqueezy.com Everything I actually pack for overnight train travel. My very first digital product. Join me on an epic 105-hour train journey 🚆 across Canada on VIA Rail's iconic The Canadian route! In this train travel vlog, we'll be travelling from Vancouver to Toronto, covering a whopping 4,466 kilometres.🇨🇦

Along the way, I’ll take you off the beaten path to soak up the insane beauty of Canada — think breathtaking trackside views of the Canadian Rockies, snowy stops that we've never heard of, and travel tips galore for your own rail adventure. We'll check out the food 🍽️, the amenities, the service, and of course, the different sleeping cabins onboard (from tiny to fancy!).

If you’ve ever been curious about taking the second longest train ride in the world, this video is made for you. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea if that's your thing) and let’s embark on this scenic cross-country journey by train together! 🎥

#trains #viarail #traintravel

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Hej hej allihopa! ("Hey everyone" in Swedish) I'm Chloé, the Kiwi, and my husband Ludvig, the Swede, often joins me on my travels. We met at a ski resort in Canada and have since been exploring the world together. I primarily travel solo, but Ludvig tags along for some adventures. My aim is to provide you with helpful travel tips and entertainment from around the globe, hopefully inspiring you to EXPLORE MORE! I love adventure with a touch of luxury, focusing mainly on filming trains, cruises, road trips, and flights. Join me on my travels and let's discover the world together!

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20 Comments

@chloeandludvig Creator 2 months ago Pinned

A note from me, having now done this journey and approximately one thousand hours of train riding research: I finally made a proper guide. 🚂 The Train Snacks Starter Pack - everything I actually bring on long overnight journeys, after learning some very important lessons the hard way.
Grab it here → https://trainsnacks.lemonsqueezy.com

@KrahQahnaarin 11 months ago

You know someone's not from North America when they get excited by Canadian Geese

@michellelaitinen2527 1 year ago

BTW they are Canada Geese, not Canadian Geese. They do fly south for the winter!

@geraldb9706 1 year ago

I’m Canadian and worked for the railway for 36 years. I’ve always wanted to travel this route and still do. But I also know the on time performance of Via Rail is not good. This is mainly because of the enormously long freight trains getting priority as they can’t stop in some sidings. So Via gets put in the siding. Also very old equipment. But if you have the time the beauty and scenery of this country is amazing. I kind of always feel bad for visitors from Europe and other countries that have exceptional high speed trains and on time service. Especially if they are on a tight vacation timeline. In the end I’m glad you and your brother enjoyed the trip and thanks for sharing my country with your viewers. Peace and Calm to all. P.S. Saskatoon is my hometown. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

@matthewrobertson4141 1 year ago

Your YouTube videos are exceptionally well-produced, and the content you share is truly top-notch! Thank you for generously sharing your experiences and offering some of the best travel recommendations out there—they're always inspiring and incredibly helpful. Your family is absolutely wonderful, and we’ve all grown quite fond of your brother—he brings such great energy to the screen! That said, we do miss seeing your spouse, Ludvig. Sending warm wishes and looking forward to more of your adventures!

@coralgwyn-williams9933 2 months ago

" a step above amtrak" is a pretty funny line...walking is a step above amtrak

@TheVeryWorstWhatever 1 year ago

My brother passed away during the pandemic. I’d LOVE to take a train ride with him. ❤

@toma5153 1 year ago

Did this journey from Toronto to Vancouver in September 1968 on Canadian National railway. Accommodations were a sleeper -basically it looked like a coach car and pairs of seats converted to lower and upper berths with a curtain isolating you from the central aisle. So, it looked like a moveable dormitory! I paid student fare, and I recall it cost about $80 to a $100, meals included.

@levih109 6 months ago

INCREDIBLY REASONABLE PRICE!!

@corigraves 1 year ago

Saskatoon - my home town. The City of Bridges :)

@CheleinSF 1 year ago

I’m taking this trip in September. I was born in Vancouver though grew up and live in the US. I’ll be 65 on my birthday this year and this is a bucket list trip for me. This video reinforces all the good feels and anticipation. Thanks!❤️

@DizMO-j9k 1 year ago

When I did this trip and first saw the hallway sleeping berths with the curtains I had to laugh because it reminded me of Some Like it Hot and I kept thinking of Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe partying in one of the upper bunks!

@CanadianyesleK 9 months ago

It's funny when people say all the way across the country in regards to Toronto......but that's only half way. LOL.

@schoonergirl2658 1 year ago

My husband and I took the train from Edmonton to Halifax for a family reunion in 2019. We reversed the trip on the way home. It was also a retirement gift to myself, I’ve always wanted to take the train. Enjoyed every minute of it!

@Rorydoesntcare 1 year ago

Will I ever go on this train? Nope. Do I love watching these videos? Yep!

@pariselevesque5826 1 year ago

The whole of the country of Canada does not end in Toronto.

@lilchibi91 1 year ago

The random tp placed in by the light is hilarious

@mgrizz2386 1 year ago

I am so happy you enjoyed our train! You were riding in a piece of history. Lovely video, as always.

@cq6754 1 year ago

On Wednesday ,September 17, 2025, my wife and I leave Toronto to Melville, Saskatchewan, for 15 days, then on to Edmonton, Alberta. I am a retired railway employee and love riding Via. Thank you for the lovely video.😊

@mikellock 1 year ago

I did this in 1995 solo from Vancouver to Nova Scotia. No sleeper car for me… I lived in the bar (observation) car and met people from across Canada and around the world.