DownieLive Travels by Train
Season 1
Overview
Join Michael Downie as he takes us across Canada by train, stopping in every province to explore what makes them unique. Mike had spent the last five years documenting his travels around the world. His latest adventure was born out of the pandemic as a way to safely explore Canada by rail on a 10 week cross-country trip which he turned into a show.
Episodes
1. Newfoundland's Lost Railway
Mike finds the last trains in Newfoundland, and sends his mom a postcard from Dildo, NL.
2. Riding the Ocean: North America's Oldest Passenger Train
Mike rides The Ocean, and competes against a 7-time world champion lumberjack and his mom.
3. New Brunswick's Largest Tourist Attraction
Mike takes us to see New Brunswick by sea, land, and air. Oh, and there are covered bridges too!
4. The World's Largest Potato and a Spinning House in Canada's Smallest Province
Mike goes potato farming and stays in a spinning house in Canada's smallest province.
5. Quebec Has Canada's Oldest, Newest, and Fastest Trains
Mike rescues a buoy in the St. Lawrence and visits the oldest, newest and fastest trains in Canada.
6. Ontario Has Canada's Most Southern Point
Mike takes us to Canada's MOST Southern Point and into a NEW $25M helicopter simulator.
7. Manitoba's Exciting New Ways to Relax
Mike gets turned upside down in Manitoba, then throws stones.
8. Saskatchewan has the Cutest Puppies
Mike tries kicking a CFL field goal, making a panini and fat biking in Saskatchewan.
9. Alberta: Horses, Hoodoos, and Hiccups
Mike goes to the Badlands, the Hoodoos, and North America's Largest Mall.
10. British Columbia Has Hockey and Hovercrafts
Mike rides on a hovercraft with the Coast Guard before riding the train through the Rocky Mountains.
