Canadian Catch Out
Added 2024-10-31 19:32:38 +0000 UTCSince I discovered trainhopping, riding across Canada has been a dream. The untouched nature, the long double-stack container trains, and the vast, remote landscapes seemed incredible. Last September, after saving up for a while, I finally turned that dream into reality, thanks to you guys, and prepared to cross Canada from Montreal all the way to Vancouver. A stretch of roughly 4,800 km. Initially, I planned to go solo, but as it happened, a Canadian rider I’d been following on Instagram was nearby with the same plan. We decided to meet up and ride together.
After I arrived, I spent some time wandering around Montreal, getting a feel for the city’s vibe. It was cool to be in a place I’d only known from movies and videos. Jet lag hit hard, especially since I’d barely slept the night before my early-morning flight. After wandering around in the city and buying some ridiculously overpriced groceries, I headed to the outskirts where Jay, the Canadian rider, was waiting with a girl. She was friendly and fun to hang with, though she didn’t want to be filmed.
We headed to a catch-out spot and waited for our train. A few hours passed, and then, dark silhouettes emerged from the treeline, it was a group of other riders. That’s when it really hit me: trainhopping in Canada was a whole different game than in Europe. There were more riders, and the catch out spots were well established. But they were friendly. We chatted, shared food, and swapped stories. They told us they’d let us catch the train first, since we’d arrived before them. Nine people on one train is just asking to be spotted.
Around midnight, we heard the rumble of an approaching engine and picked up the radio communications between our train and RTC (Rail Traffic Control). It was our train. We split up, found a ride, and climbed on. Finally being on a North American freight train felt special—surreal, almost. The high speed carried us through the night, and after an hour of soaking it in, I crawled into my sleeping bag and drifted off. The adventure has begun.
I hope you'll enjoy!
Comments
YO WHAT WAS THAT YOU ATE THE BLUE STUFF IN THE BAG??
Jay Miata
2025-02-28 18:54:06 +0000 UTCMan I’m loving this series so far
Benny Jackson
2024-11-09 12:30:56 +0000 UTCthats beautiful
Max Von Ardelean
2024-11-09 02:38:31 +0000 UTCHey if you ever did any riding in the states, would highly recommend Colorado. Some of the highest and most beautiful routes in the country (:
chloe
2024-11-09 00:30:04 +0000 UTCHey! Absolutely love your content, but with the current attacks across YouTube with their new detection system, will a different, more secure site be used as a backup for this?
[UNKNOWN] Seraph
2024-11-07 13:19:56 +0000 UTCAmazing video! Hope you enjoyed my home country <3 Excited to see the rest of the journey and if you ended up in my home city as well, keep it up!
Ben Chenier
2024-11-05 03:48:23 +0000 UTCLet's go!! Hope you enjoyed your trip here. Wasn't sure it you'd make it here!
HeyGuyBuddy
2024-11-05 01:45:19 +0000 UTCCanada is pretty
Max Von Ardelean
2024-11-04 08:56:25 +0000 UTCI'm a dad now so my travelling days are very much on pause. But these videos take me places I cannot go. I love the random shots out windows of the trains. Gives of such a unique north American feel that I haven't experienced since my youth.
Rogue Intruder
2024-11-02 22:08:33 +0000 UTCProbably way too late, and you’re home and editing, but if by chance you’re in America still, this video will give you some context regarding laws in Canada (like freight hopping) and how to handle any situations you may find yourself in. The biggest thing is. “Do not speak”. https://youtu.be/99EBOF7sFQA?si=J9LFdbZY4sQx1ywt Obviously this is about knives and you like trains, but the similarities are bountiful.
B Ack
2024-11-02 04:22:18 +0000 UTCJust watched it through on YT, Poison. Great fun. You were so near me in Toronto a couple of times. Looking forward to Part 2 as you head north into my part of Ontario. Cheers, John
John Fisher
2024-11-01 16:41:01 +0000 UTCWhen I saw North American trains I got excited, and then selfishly let down when I realized it was our friendly neighbors to the north. Next time!
no no
2024-11-01 15:05:11 +0000 UTCHappy Hallowen i mean Christmas
Jacob HF
2024-11-01 14:05:05 +0000 UTCDude, the stairs thing is GOLD WTF? Your videos are changing my life, I really enjoy them. I supported out of a selfish need for more! Be safe
B Ack
2024-11-01 08:05:24 +0000 UTCBet you are feeling so much doing this ride, to do a big mission overseas is great pleasure in life. I also travelled to North America to do a 4000km dream hike and can relate to what you are seeing with the strange but familiar culture
Jack N
2024-11-01 07:04:54 +0000 UTCcome down to Baltimore sometime man, I wanna get you a mean chicken box.
Bodhi A
2024-11-01 05:20:08 +0000 UTCHey idk if it’s too late to let you know but I heard the cp line to Vancouver is more scenic compared to the cn line
Alex hill
2024-11-01 04:58:19 +0000 UTCIt's so awesome to watch this and know all these spots.
Headfood
2024-11-01 02:41:46 +0000 UTCAm I tripping or did Gifgas eat some blue stuff he found in a bag next to a bin. I am not sure if eating an unknown substance is very sensible, but then again he is mad train surfer so it might be normal for him.
Ian M
2024-11-01 01:10:57 +0000 UTCIt's like new Europe right. not better than the original though.
Asher
2024-11-01 00:58:12 +0000 UTCHappy Halloween, Poison!!! Can't wait to watch this masterpiece!!! Thank you, John
John Fisher
2024-10-31 23:41:42 +0000 UTCNice! Train hopping is seriously illegal here. I got arrested and seriously fined ($1500) with 30 days in jail in 1984 after multiple arrests and beatings at the hands of the CP/CN Police. Happy Hallowen!!
Brian Stauffer
2024-10-31 22:02:06 +0000 UTCThank you! I will let you know if I'm in the neighborhood.
Thomas Verschueren
2024-10-31 21:11:26 +0000 UTCHappy Halloween! :)
Thomas Verschueren
2024-10-31 21:10:31 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to watch this one
Benny Jackson
2024-10-31 21:08:01 +0000 UTCLET'S GOOOOOO
rune
2024-10-31 21:00:26 +0000 UTCVery enjoyable with great camera work. I am happy & pleased that you are living your dreams & sharing them with your viewers. It's a pleasure supporting your efforts!
Peter Migliorini
2024-10-31 20:17:43 +0000 UTCyayyy
chloe
2024-10-31 20:05:20 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to watch this after work!
Kaileb Owen
2024-10-31 20:05:06 +0000 UTCHappy to see this. I enjoy hearing your perspective on the contrast between Europe and North America. Glad this could happen for you finally.
Myke Dye
2024-10-31 19:46:28 +0000 UTCThis is exactly why I got the globetrotter membership to help make this trip possible ❤️
Jeremy Smith
2024-10-31 19:42:37 +0000 UTCStoked on this one, the boys and I are about to have a great night. If you’re on the east coast US, I’d love to give you some supplies and food. Much love brother
Swole
2024-10-31 19:40:46 +0000 UTCHappy Halloween!!
sammy
2024-10-31 19:36:42 +0000 UTCYesssss! Already watching on YouTube right now! So excited
Poison4President
2024-10-31 19:35:25 +0000 UTCIf you ever stop by Seattle, WA, USA, let me treat you to dinner! Long time viewer and it is cool to see you get close to my home. Best of luck on your journey!
Drew Henson
2024-10-31 19:35:22 +0000 UTC
