The Abitibi and the Saguenay

only  £34.00

The Abitibi and the Saguenay

A nature lover's fantasy. Departing from Montreal, these trains travel across the island, head through the St. Lawrence River Valley to Lanaudiere and on to La Mauricie and the Portneuf region before arriving in Hervey Junction where they go on their respective to Senneterre or Jonquiere.

    

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The Abitibi and the Saguenay

Explore the wilds of Northern Quebec with the Abitibi from Montreal to Senneterre or the Saguenay from Montreal to Jonquietre.

The Abitibi train between Montreal and Senneterre covers 717 km. It travels with the Saguenay as far as Hervey Junction and then heads northwest on its own to Haute-Mauricie and Abitibi.

The Saguenay train between Montreal and Jonquire covers 510 km. It travels with the Abitibi as far as Hervey Junction and then heads on its own to Haute-Mauricie, Lac Saint-Jean and the Saguenay region. For some of the villages that you stop at or pass through the only way in or out is by rail, there are no roads and no airstrip.

Why buy this

Departing 3 times a week these sister trains travel through a beautiful land of turbulent rivers, countless little lakes lost in deep forests and, depending on the season, the countryside will either be decked out in shades of green or covered by a thick white blanket of snow.

The Saguenay river region boasts some of the most dramatic scenery in the province. Tiny scenic villages nestle between towering cliffs, deep fjords and icy waters. The Abitibi region is a sparsely populated land of lakes that was one of the last in Quebec to be settled. It's a place where dreams and hardships go hand in hand.

What you get in Comfort (Economy) Class:

• Comfortable seat
• Footrest
• Headrest
• Large picture windows

What you don't get

Food and drink are not included in the fares on these trains and there are no on board dining facilities so please take your own.

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.

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0845 344 7630