Taking the TRAIN across CANADA - Nova Scotia [Ep. 2]

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Edited by: ‪@MattMort‬ & ‪@NicholasReid‬
0:00 - Intro to Nova Scotia
1:18 - Halifax Station
2:13 - The Cabot Trail
3:37 - Eskasoni Cultural Journeys
6:55 - Boarding The Ocean by VIA Rail
10:10 - Log rolling with lumberjack Darren
15:42 - Emma points out her house
16:48 - Lobster Fishing
18:51 - Surfing
19:30 - Tru Earth
21:01 - Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
23:00 - Next week on DownieLive Travels by Train

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@moniquemelanson1114 2 года назад

You have the gift, there is no doubt. If cbc was on the ball they would snap you up and have you touring throughout Canada. Well done! Keep up the level of effort you are putting in and you will continue to see much success.

@williamw1907 2 года назад

Good god, I hope not. They will ruin it.

@James27Simko Год назад

he gets paid wayyyyy more doing RU-vid

@rebeccal1025 Год назад

If CBC picked him up i would never watch another video.

@rpalmer274 Год назад

CBC is terrible

@MrPerfesser 2 года назад

Mike, the train station in Halifax is connected to the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, where we stayed on our last visit. Directly behind the hotel is Pier 21, which is Canada's Ellis Island. More than a million immigrants got off the boat there to set foot in Canada for the first time. And they could literally walk to the train that would take them to Montreal, Toronto, and all points west in their new country. Halifax has the most amazing history!

@frankgreenfield7206 2 года назад

So great you mention this my mother arrived this way

@frankgreenfield7206 2 года назад

From England

@Jon14722 Год назад

Pretty cool man

@pattimercer9357 2 года назад

Well Done showcasing Indigenous cultures in each province! Excellent work!

@rbel 2 года назад

7:10 Brazilian National Anthem playing in the background got me really confused for a moment 😂 Great episode. I'm loving this series, Michael.

@AurorWorf 2 года назад

Yeah... Got me too Rafael!!! Was a nice surprise. Great video. Hello from Brazil 🇧🇷

@Gugapazp 2 года назад

🇧🇷

@JJLiu-xc3kg 2 года назад

In his other video he had the Spanish national anthem in!!! Maybe he likes Spain & Brazil? 😳

@BiaVieiras 2 года назад

Verdade kkkk

@isabelleoliveirapereira7834 2 года назад

Whats going on?? Lol

@syedmustafa3145 2 года назад

As a haligonian thank you for giving us exposure and even teaching me about my own province! We’re always skipped over and it’s amazing to see how much we have to offer

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Any time!

@dianeboileau2026 2 года назад

I found that the people of the maritime provinces were some of the friendliest people I have ever met! Beautiful country that we live in! Proud to be Canadian.....eh!

@lynfl9814 2 года назад

I am from the US; right now I wish I was a Canadian. Love Canada and Nova Scotia; gorgeous places on our globe.

@TheBonbonny 2 года назад

until you hire local contractors..... really screw the nice reputation of maritime

@davidyoung8875 2 года назад

@@lynfl9814 You should see British Columbia. It would blow your mind.

@lynfl9814 2 года назад

@@davidyoung8875 I would love to see that area of the world, as well.

@HonestMan112 Год назад

Thats why it was unfortunately so easy for Britain and france to colonise them. They were so welcoming

@thomasnc 2 года назад

I moved to Nova Scotia a year ago from Toronto. In my opinion this is the most beautiful place in Canada!

@ArranMcKeown 2 года назад

Little history on Windsor Junction. The tracks you pointed out was actually the CN dartmouth subdivision. The tracks that go to Windsor are long abandoned. Those tracks were called The WHRC (Windsor and Hansport Railway company) and used to run gypsum trains for the CN trains to pick up at windsor junction.

@colindewolfe3647 2 года назад

I could see your confusion. The visible track at 16:03 is the start of the Dartmouth subdivision, but then she points to the other side of the car to say that's the track to Windsor. It's still there, it's just that the switch which gives you access to the wye has been yanked with the eastern side of the wye. I drive past it every day.

@Sprouht 2 года назад

I think I’m going to become a pro logroller… I was clearly too good at it😅

@wildaxetv9211 2 года назад

Hey Will, you definitely had hands full with Mike but trust me, you wood make a great roller. You're very zen. Balance and Focus are key. You have that in Spades. Now axe throwing! That is where you Axecell! Totally untouchable. Good to host you guys at wild axe park!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Ahhh Darren, you always have a way with words. Thanks again!

@Sprouht 2 года назад

@@wildaxetv9211 Well said, Darren! I’ll have to come back next summer and give her another go. Hope you and Suzy are well for now!

@thatgoodguy8072 2 года назад

Thank you for showing NS, I feel like we aren’t shown to the world as much as we should be.

@AA_8184_1 2 года назад

The Ocean is on my “bucket list”! Love the video, as always!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

It's so good!

@michaelfisher6354 2 года назад

@@DownieLive I have taken the Ocean from Halifax to Montreal to complete the eastern end after riding from Montreal to Vancouver

@frankgreenfield7206 2 года назад

Get to an ocean near you brother it will be amazing

@frilansar 2 года назад

Oooh. I wish you would do a longer version of these too. Canada seems SUCH an amazing country to travel in.

@andrepaulo2310 2 года назад

Brazilian national anthem making its presence felt, a hug from Brazil

@RedMapleCanada 2 года назад

Nova Scotia is beautiful! Greetings from the other side of Canada! 😊👍

@jeffspoehr1757 2 года назад

I loved this. In 2019, my wife and I drove from Wisconsin (entering via Sault Ste Marie) to Cape Breton for a Celtic Music Festival. If you've never been to that, Mike, put that on your bucket list. We stopped in Montreal and had our first poutine. We stopped in New Brunswick in Moncton. (I hope you visit "Magnetic Hill"). We found a cidery in Nova Scotia, and a choclatier in a town called Appleton (which is our hometown in Wisconsin). We've now been in every Canadian Province that touches the US. Can't wait to come back. And looking forward to more episodes!

@jonnymac8925 2 года назад

I hope you enjoyed your stay here in Cape Breton!

@tytn9978 2 года назад

My grandfather was a locomotive engineer, taking the Paris-Berlin Express from the German-Belgium border to Berlin and back again. I still have a dream to go all the way across Canada by train ... some day when Covid is behind us.

@freedomlife3623 Год назад

Me too, wish Canada has nicer tourist trains like in Europe and Japan.

@waynegarton3478 Год назад

The best of all travel vloggers. The difference lies in the attitude. You keep the little boy alive in everything you do and and that is heartwarming

@frankgreenfield7206 2 года назад

So well produced Mike love the work that you are doing

@EpicDestructionHD Год назад

I’m from Eskasoni and thank you for visiting our Goat Island!! You sure did have a blast!

@frankgreenfield7206 2 года назад

Also loved that you are sharing native culture it’s so important

@kaylafournier1045 Год назад

came to visit in 2013 and by 2015 i had graduated university, moved myself out & never looked back. there is something magical about this sleepy province that i'll always be drawn to

@memechoi 2 года назад

I'm loving this series!! Can't wait to learn more about Canada!

@BigBeerBellyBen 2 года назад

This content is incredible, the editing, production, the shots. Amazing work, thanks for uploading to a free service like youtube

@douglasreeves9938 2 года назад

In the US, the conical structure would be called a teepee. Wigwams are more permanent wooden structures with reed, animal skin, bark, etc roof structures. Great learning about other cultures. As an aside, my great, great, great grandmother was Cherokee, originally from North Carolina.

@DrMarten 2 года назад

My Husband and I were Married in Halifax, NS in 2009 (We're from the US.). We took the Via Rail from Halifax to Montreal as part of our Honeymoon. Though we didn't stop and do all the things you did, the Via Rail will always be such a huge part of our lives! Thank You!!!

@prcid202 2 года назад

I am a indian but I don't know English I see your all video only learning English thank you so much

@littlepastelkitten Год назад

I can appreciate the restroom coat hook, I can hang my purse, any bag that I might be carrying, or a longer coat that might interfere with my doing the business… I think that's why it's there

@RedHillian 2 года назад

Wow, what a way to see a province as well! Loving the sights you're bringing us each week - it's been worth the wait!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@HYPTravel 2 года назад

Thanks for the virtual tour of Nova Scotia and the detail view of the train! Would love to take the train and travel around east coast when I get a chance!

@niceguyali 2 года назад

Ever since seeing the musical, Come From Away, I've wanted to visit this part of Canada. This series is just making that desire even greater. Loving the videos (also the ones you did in my homeland, Scotland).

@Dalts1985 2 года назад

Ali, you won’t regret it… I cruised Eastern Canada 🍁 10Nights: NYC to Quebec Sept. 2018 Honestly; I couldn’t get enough; then did Quebec -> Montreal, Montreal -> Toronto, Toronto -> Jasper with VIARail🍁Canada 🇨🇦 then Rocky Mtneer Jasper -> Kamloops -> Vancouver I can’t wait to go back in 2025

@delusionaldilly 2 года назад

cant wait for the rest of the series.. the videos are always super hooking to watch and very informative. love learning more about our beautiful country, keep rockin it dude !!

@deadghoul613 2 года назад

So glad I found your channel! Your energy is so uplifting and amazing! Absolutely stunning videos and quality content you are creating. I look forward to watching the rest of thus series and more videos. I have been binge watching since I found the video of your travels with your father for his birthday. Such a delight!! 😊

@sonicshubham 2 года назад

Another great episode. So much more to explore in NS when I go back there.

@JoeOsChannel 2 года назад

Awesome, awesome video!! I've been looking forward to this on since Episode 1 from Newfoundland. Being originally from Nova Scotia, this makes me want to move back again later this year! This entire series is going to be just the best!!!

@petemichael4512 2 года назад

So many wonders to see and experience. All we have to do is get out there and do it . Thanks Mike. This is such a wonderful series.

@zacky123ization 2 года назад

Mr. Downie, Thanks for another amazing video and thanks for making me homesick for a province i spent years in. I love your videos! keep up the great work!!

@lesleyharris5437 2 года назад

Thank you. For spending time in my home province. I, along with a friend from New York, took the train from Guelph to Halifax ((return). It was an amazing way to travel.

@mikegyver6265 2 года назад

I'm glad to find this series! And this episode is of my home province!! I have traveled from coast to coast by car many times but I am happy to experience this through your eyes on a train, I've always wanted to travel this way

@WonderRachy 2 года назад

The Cabot Trail in early/mid October is the most picturesque you could imagine, and you could easily spend a week just doing the trail and all of the Celtic Heritage spots there are. Plus some of the most beautiful golf courses and wineries. Cant wait for next video in my home province of NB

@yelyint5620 2 года назад

Sunset by the Lighthouse in Nova Scotia; how heavenly is that! And, really thank you, Mike, for shining light on Eskasoni Culture, one of my favorite segments of the episdoes. Bravo!

@candacejackson5044 2 года назад

Another great one with fun adventures and learning about the indigenous people.

@jedidr4918 2 года назад

The how cranberries are harvested video which I was genuinely curious about has shown me the best youtube travel videos ever. This past year watching has been great, and you being the heads grounds keeper was definitely a favorite. Every week I say you can’t out preform last weeks video. But you keep doing it! I love this channel

@PierreCC1 2 года назад

I too am glad you are doing this series by rail vs get on a plane and go to another country. This I can see myself doing for a real vacation!

@patriciabourque 2 года назад

Wela'lin for sharing your adventures, and for sharing Mikmaq teachings. Looking forward to your visit to Epekwitk 🙏🏽

@j8oue Год назад

Just discovered this series and I love it. Thank you for showing the beauty of Canada. I am a proud and thankful Canadian.

@lisaeveleigh658 2 года назад

I was born in New Brunswick but moved to Ontario when I was three. I loved spending my summers on the east coast. I loved taking the train from Toronto to New Brunswick. Thanks for sharing your journey, brings back a lot of great memories. Absolutely love the smell of the ocean.

@catherine4423 2 года назад

Kind of grand and kind of quaint at the same time is sort of the perfect description for Nova Scotia! Glad you enjoyed our little province

@aaronbarclay4781 2 года назад

The energy and well thought videos makes me want more. I can’t wait for more of this series and whatever adventures you go one next! The end slogan is what draws me in. Thank you for sharing!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

More to come!

@mayfleur36 2 года назад

I’m so happy Mike, that you and your friend had the opportunity to experience the hospitality of the people from Eskasoni First Nation ❤️ I’ve gone to a couple of pow wows there, and they welcome you very warmly. And I was excited you showed the Skyline Trail. It’s the best place ever, to get a super spectacular view of the ocean. I grew up in Cape Breton, too.

@davidmartin9039 2 года назад

I am enjoying this ride across Canada. So much to see in this country of ours.

@HELENation 2 года назад

YAY!!! New episode!!! 😍

@anhpam9205 2 года назад

An absolute delight to watch you having so much fun. You have a wonderful personality and so much great energy and are no less blessed with great looks too. This from a 60 + lady who grew up in Halifax, like your mom did. What a special place Nova Scotia is, indeed. Even though I moved over 50 years ago and now live on another continent I will always remember and appreciate the Maritimes. I love the song: Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea-bound coast[n 2], let your mountains dark and dreary[n 3] be. for when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed, Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me? (more stanzas on line)

@DeGoya 2 года назад

so cool to see all those places I've been to. 24 hours railwaytrain ride from montreal -> halifax, pegis cove, cape breton, skyline trail

@oBrunoFarias Год назад

I'm from Brazil and I've noticed and appreciated the samba on the beach bit. As well as Brazil's National Anthem (!) around 7min. ❤️

@irenebaker8263 2 года назад

This is just what I need right now! A train trip across Canada🇨🇦 True north strong and free!

@amandalynne9023 Год назад

I’m hooked on your channel now. It is as good, actually better, than a tv production! Professional, and you have the voice and personality that makes it perfect.

@phyllisogis129 2 года назад

Thanks for this trip Mike! I was also born in Halifax, like your mum. There used to be rail lines all around Nova Scotia. Sadly most of them have been removed. In 1966 I travelled back from Vancouver to Halifax with two toddlers. Again the service was first class, and affordable.What a grand land we live in. I’m still rooting for an upgraded train line coast to coast to coast, efficient and affordable.

@Ajlikestraveling 2 года назад

I’m so stoked to see the other episodes!! I’ve watched your channel since 2020, really got me through hard times, thanks for always being positive and showing the beauty of Canada!!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@nbrowser 2 года назад

The best series from Mr.Downie here! Luckily living in Vancouver I've seen it all on the TV station from Victoria BC, CHEK TV, this is seriously good entertainment here.

@maysmith4906 Год назад

Fantastic video. I've been to many of these places and have taken the Ocean's Sleeper Class almost a dozen times.

@carynmcentee6725 2 года назад

I was I believe 10 years old or so when I took the ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia with my parents. I remember taking the week long trek all around NS and I always wanted to go back. One day, I believe I will. Great video and I wish I was on a group tour with you

@theemmabee14 Год назад

Snuck in a little Sackville, New Brunswick at 9:49 I see haha! The people in the distance on the left are standing at a lookoff point we call "broken bridge" (because the old structure used to be a bridge!), it overlooks marshlands. It's a popular place for university students to hang out and take photos at. A breathtaking place at sunset, especially. I've even walked across the train bridge a few times (it's surreal at night!). I have a lot of memories there, so it's cool that it was included.

@verasileikis17 2 года назад

Hi Michael! I sent a link to this video to my friend Shirley who lives in Digby, Nova Scotia. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed it and told her about your connection with Wirth Hats. Thanks for another great visit and I’m looking forward to the rest.

@meaganmike8063 2 года назад

I'm so incredibly happy that you pay respects to indigenous people as you travel our beautiful land ❤

@youjustgotcarled 2 года назад

When I lived along an Amtrak line I worked next to it and it was super cool seeing my work from the train

@chadicusroboticus3115 2 года назад

This video was oddly nostalgic for me. It's hard to believe I was about a week ahead of you. I spent a day on the Cabot Trail and even hiked out on the Skyline Trail. By the time I made it out there, it was pretty foggy. So - not the best views when I got to the end. It's TRULY amazing how big Nova Scotia is. There is a TON of stuff to do! I'm happy that you've incorporated a cultural component to your journey!

@ryfreedman 2 года назад

RU-vid suggested one or your videos yesterday and I’ve been loving them! I enjoy traveling and you’ve really opened my eyes to a method that would save me quite a bit if money from time to time.

@andrewmichie3728 2 года назад

Been waiting all week for this 👏🏻

@alexweech451 Год назад

I visited Nova Scotia a while ago and went to Kejimkujik National Park and absolutely loved it. It felt like being in a rainforest without having to go to the tropics or Alaska. Also I loved hearing about bits of the Micmac culture from a teenager. Teenagers are more honest about these things I think. Great video!

@britterztv 2 года назад

This was so cool to see! I live not far to the tracks in Windsor Junction myself! Been hearing the train every day for 22 years! :) When I saw the preview for this episode last week I didn't think Emma's house would be in Windsor Junction but that's awesome!!

@michaelmacdonell4834 2 года назад

Man alive! Just watching your intro wears me out! I live your energy, boss.

@mariannemiller2874 Год назад

Hey, thanks for these great videos! Your commercials are personal and don't feel like commercials, and we love your upbeat and fun adventures in your beautiful country!

@DownieLive Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@byronwarren7779 2 года назад

Excellent Mike....loved it and look forward to the next episode!!

@jillipepper5353 2 года назад

We used to call it The Ocean Limited, not sure why the limited but that’s what it was. My grandfather and my father worked at what used to be CNR or Canadian National Railway. My grandad was a radio operator originally using Morse Code to send messages along the line, he worked during WW2 as well. My Dad was a station agent , running a station at the very end of a line in a nice little rural community named Musquodoboit. The name means foaming to the sea probably because of the river which runs all the way to the coast.

@LunaNyaVT 2 года назад

Thank you for making this series, always a great time watching your videos! ❤️

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@nadinemaclellan5333 Год назад

Loved seeing this! I am a fisherman in Nova Scotia so I was happy to see your experience on the water. It’s too bad you missed the Train-station Inn in Tatamagouche. Maybe next time!

@andrewkast4087 2 года назад

Thank you for the trip! It was very scenic and adventurous and looked like a great time! Can not wait to see the next province!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@seanstampley9739 2 года назад

Just Brilliant!! So good to see you on the move again!!

@siobhancrawford7236 2 года назад

What a fantastic episode! Loving the series so far xxx

@petermladinic8249 2 года назад

Some breathtaking scenery! I love Nova Scotia and for a year lived only 30 Miles from New Brunswick. Would love to go there again.

@johnallred716 2 года назад

Another great episode Mike. Great you and Will featured a First Nation segment too. Looking forward to more great travels vids with your addictive enthusiasm. Cheers from Mexico.

@lightkeeper1238 Год назад

I visited Halifax on a cruise once. It's beautiful. I loved the citadel and Maritime Museum

@guilhermemiranda3011 2 года назад

Brazil’s national anthem playing on the background starting around 07:00 🇧🇷

@reginaweldon8725 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing Mike and Will

@iancanuckistan2244 2 года назад

Hey Mike, You're killing it! I thought Newfoundland was great and it just keeps getting better. I haven't been to the maritimes in 35 years and it's long overdue for another visit.

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Sounds like this was the reminder you needed!

@fellbell1390 2 года назад

Lawancetown is 5mins from home! Happy place listening to the rocks roll☺️ #easternshore #NS

@ambulyd 2 года назад

One of my clients was a Fredericton head office major. I used to hear names like Moncton and Cape Breton, st Johns all the time during meetings etc. now suddenly it was so nice to see this places in this video Thanks to have made me add this to my bucket list to do in wonderful Canada Cheers !

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Interesting!

@ambulyd 2 года назад

@@DownieLive 👍🏼

@phillipgalvan5475 Год назад

started with future episodes. Truly enjoy your channel/Adventures

@DarthSmirnoff 2 года назад

15:29 I live like a ten minute walk from the Nine Locks Brewery, so was cool to see them represented!

@teammeteamus.8315 2 года назад

Wonderful video as always. The water you went swimming and surfing in looked freezing though!

@didisinclair3605 2 года назад

Such a fantastic episode!!!!! I'm hoping to take the Canadian from Toronto to Edmonton this fall. Praying the pandemic is over!!! Can't wait for your next episode!!

@lynfl9814 2 года назад

Another fantastic adventure, Mike. You brought back some lovely memories; my husband and I toured Nova Scotia and Cape Breton many years ago. It was a breathtakingly beautiful and romantic place to visit.

@DownieLive 2 года назад

That is awesome!

@wasatchrangerailway6921 Год назад

Of all the travel blogs out there, I like yours the most!!!

@williamthawley9251 2 года назад

amazing, I visited Peggys Cove about 40 years ago, not much has changed, still a beautiful place to be

@carlmuhm3896 2 года назад

Michael & Will, thank you this was a fun trip. Thanks again for letting us journey with you.

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@SteveBryanFL 2 года назад

Thank you for the Nova Scotia travelogue. Great video as always. Saturday: coffee, bike ride, and DownieLive. Life is good.

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@eekee6034 2 месяца назад

I can't believe the connection car isn't full of bikes or something. :) It looks very much like what we called the gaurd's van on British trains in the 80s. Early in the decade, it carried oversized luggage; stuff you couldn't fit in the overhead racks. No doubt that was its traditional use. Theft must have been rare. Towards the end of the decade, there was little luggage as people were afraid of theft, but it would usually have 2 or 3 bikes even on a short trip.

@terrynewell8968 2 года назад

Wow! Can't wait for next week!

@DownieLive 2 года назад

Me neither!

@Mjr1752 Год назад

I’d love to see this series in other countries that aren’t known as major travel destinations, this is so beautifully made and super entertaining! Absolutely amazing job on this series!!