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Montreal Tours by Train

You'll love this French-Canadian hub of cuisine and culture

Montreal is one of the most vibrant and fascinating cities in Canada. It has a thought-provoking art scene, superb dining, a calendar packed with festivals and a collection of world-class museums.

From this European-inspired city, you can take a train journey to Toronto — another Canadian hub for shopping, dining and culture. Or travel to Quebec City and fall in love with the historic architecture of one of North America's oldest cities.

Personalize your Montreal travel packages with special activities, from wine tasting at Niagara Falls to gastronomy tours. There's so much to see along the way.

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These are some suggested train experiences for your Montreal adventure

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VIA Rail Train
The VIA Rail trains connect Canada from Vancouver to Halifax, with four different train routes. Major city stops include Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Jasper, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and Halifax. The trains run year round. Depending on the route, they offer daylight or overnight sleeper train experiences.
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The Ocean Train
VIA Rail
The 1350 km (839 mile) journey between Montreal and Halifax takes approximately 21 hours and operates three days per week in both directions. Inaugurated in 1904, the Ocean is the oldest continuously operated named passenger train in North America. The famous Park Car is a vintage gem at the rear of the train. Built in 1954 for the Canadian, its vista-dome and luxury lounge set the scene for some classy wilderness-gazing.
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Sleeper Train
VIA Rail
There are two train routes in Canada which allow you to sleep on the train. Travel between Vancouver and Toronto on [The Canadian](https://canadiantrainvacations.com/explore/the-canadian-train), with stops in Jasper or Winnipeg. Or travel the East Coast of Canada on the Ocean train [from Montreal to Halifax](https://canadiantrainvacations.com/explore/train-trips-east-coast). Both sleeper train routes are available all year long. Sleeper trains in Canada are equipped with special panoramic viewing cars to provide you with the best view of the scenery day or night.

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