Things to Do in Canada 192 (Trains)

October 02, 2024

Good morning!

Did you know? Via Rail operates the longest train route in North America and the second longest in the world. Known as “The Canadian”, it travels between Vancouver and Toronto for a total of 4,466 km (2,775 miles), taking roughly 96 hours to complete.

Speaking of “The Canadian”, we did this trip with our parents and our two baby girls back in May of this year. However, we took it two steps further, going coast to coast by taking the train between Toronto and Montreal and the train between Montreal and Halifax. All three videos are now up, which you’ll find below in the 192nd edition of the Weekly Goose.

Enjoy!

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Watch

After spending a week travelling across the country with Via Rail and our twin babies, all three videos are now up, giving you insight into the three trains that take you from coast to coast, including “The Canadian” from Vancouver to Toronto, the short-haul train from Toronto to Montreal, and “The Ocean” from Montreal to Halifax. Enjoy!

Beaver Bites

  • If your flight was diverted by WestJet, you might be entitled to a whopping $16.17. At least that’s what they initially offered to passengers who had a flight diverted, stating that 98.84% of the flight be completed.

  • Toronto sports are about to get a lot more…monopolized. Roger is paying Bell $4.7 billion to buy out its stake in sports ownership group Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment (MLSE). If the deal goes through, Rogers will own a controlling stake with almost an 80% share. In addition, the company also has strategic partnerships with three other NHL teams and owns 100% of the Toronto Blue Jays.

  • Speaking of Toronto, if you’re looking for a fancy feast before a sports game, these are the Toronto restaurants that made the 2024 Michelin Guide.

  • Locals and tourists alike are not pleased with the highways in and around Toronto. After all, the city has some of the worst gridlock in North America. To curb that issue, the Ontario government will begin studying the feasibility of building a tunnel as long as 60 kilometres under Highway 401, which would be one of the world’s longest tunnels, and perhaps the most expensive as well.

  • Asking seasoned travellers for advice can score you some great tips but here is some typical travel advice that you should probably ignore.

  • We pay for most of our trips with points, so if you’re sitting on a stash of points or looking to enter the game, here are some tips on making the most of your travel rewards points.

Read

If you do travel across the country with Via Rail, you’ll want to take some time to explore some of the cities you pass through. Here are some travel guides to get you started…

38 of the Best Things to Do in Vancouver

Looking for things to do in Vancouver? From Vancouver museums to incredible parks and beaches, this travel guide features it all.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-vancouver

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things To Do in Toronto

As the biggest city in Canada, there are loads of fun things to do in Toronto. Find out the best in this Toronto travel guide.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-toronto

35 of the Best Things to Do in Montreal

As one of the most famous cities in Canada, there are lots of things to do in Montreal. From food tours to history, this is what should know.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-montreal

The BEST Things to Do in Halifax

As one of our favourites cities in Atlantic Canada, there's no shortage of cool things to do in Halifax, including museums, parks, and more.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-halifax-nova-scotia

Just for Fun

  • Canada Goose might be known for its uber-expensive clothing, but now they’re also getting into eyewear, including sunglasses and optical wear. The glasses will not contain any Goose, however.

  • Three years ago, we stayed a night at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, enjoying beautiful views and tasty food. That same year, however, someone also decided to steal an OG print of Canadian photographer Yusuf Karsh’s famous portrait of Winston Churchill from the lobby. After more than 1,000 days, the photo is on its way home after police tracked it down in Italy.

  • Hot dogs are a big part of baseball games, especially when they only cost $1. Inflation be damned, 727,819 Loonie Dogs were consumed at Toronto Blue Jays games this season.