The Chaleur

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The Chaleur

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The moment you board the Chaleur in Montreal your adventure begins. From Montreal to Gaspe you have a 1,041km journey to the coast to enjoy: travel along the south shore of the St. Lawrence to Matapedia, viewing the beautiful Baie des Chaleurs that gave the train its name.

    

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The Chaleur

The Chaleur departures are specially timed to ensure you have the maximum daylight viewing of the beautiful Gaspe region. This whole area is a relatively undiscovered piece of paradise with jaw dropping scenery, a great collection of national parks and the continents longest hiking trail.

The Appalachian Trail starts in the Forillon National Park and ends in Mt Springer, Georgia USA. The best bit about travelling by train is that you can either stop off and enjoy it all or just sit back, relax and stare in wonder from the comfort of you seat.

Why buy this

The Chaleur travels between Montreal and Gaspe Peninsula three times a week, year round, on a route that takes passengers through the enchanting village of Perce 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 in Comfort (Economy) Class:

• Comfortable & roomy 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 Cafe where you can purchase meals & snacks to eat in or take away
• Access to the Skyline Car with a panoramic dome and 360 degree view

What you get in Comfort Sleeper Class:

• 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

• 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.

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0845 344 7630