The Chaleur

Pass details

Why buy this

The Chaleur travels between Montr�al and Gasp� Peninsula three times a week, year round, on a route that takes passengers through the enchanting village of Perc� after wandering along the St. Lawrence River, the Matapedia Valley, and the Chaleur Bay. This is a part of Canada that is very popular with French speaking Canadians and if you want to appreciate the full experience of 'French' Canada then this has all the facilities you could want as well as being literally at the end of the line, at least as far as the Chaleur is concerned.

And what better way to get here than on the Chaleur with its comfortable sleeping accommodation, dining car and observation car.

What you get

There are two levels of service on the Chaleur:

Comfort (Economy) Class with its roomy seats, is synonymous with comfort and enjoyment.

• Comfortable seat in the coach car
• Footrest
• Headrest
• Reading Light
• Large picture windows
• Pillow and blanket on overnight services
• Access to the dining car between Montreal and Matapedia
• Access to the Skyline Caf� where you can purchase meals and snacks to eat in or take away
• Access to the Skyline Car with a panoramic dome and 360 degree view

Comfort Sleeper Class is quite simply the most pleasant way to get to Gaspe.

• Comfortable sleeping quarters supplied with pillows, blankets and duvets
• Choice of a berth, single, double or triple bedroom
• Access to the Dining Car
• Access to the Skyline Coffee Shop and Snack bar
• Enjoy a light meal in your room if you prefer
• Access to the Skyline Car with a panoramic dome and 360 degree view
• Access to a shower with complimentary shower kit and towels

What you don't get

Almost every need is catered for on the Chaleur - the only things you may need to buy are:

• All food is charged extra in Comfort and Comfort Sleeper Class
• All drinks are charged extra in Comfort and Comfort Sleeper Class
• Souvenirs

How it works

You will be issued with a voucher, which must be exchanged at the departure station for your actual ticket. Before boarding the train you must take your voucher and passport to the VIA Rail ticket office where they will issue you the ticket for your journey. Please arrive at the station at least 1 hour prior to the departure of the train. VIA Rail only sell the same number of tickets as there are seats on board. If you do not have a reservation you will not be allowed to board unless there is space available - standing is not an option.

Cancellations and refunds

Vouchers which are lost, stolen or validated/exchanged cannot be refunded. Refunds are only accepted on vouchers returned to International Rail before the start of their validity. Vouchers returned for cancellation or alterations have a standard 15% cancellation/exchange fee in addition to an administrative charge per ticket. Cancellation/alteration fees will be charged on each voucher returned. Duplicate or replacement vouchers cannot be issued under any circumstances.