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VIA Rail - Train travel in Canada

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 Montréal and Jonquière 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.


	Pass details 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. Potential stops / Your itinerary Exciting gateways to Northern Quebec these trains run as one as far as Hervey and then divide before following their separate routes. If you are traveling on a full fare ticket you may break your journey at any point en-route. If you are traveling on any form of discounted ticket (including student tickets) you cannot break your journey. Why not break your journey at one of these stops? The Abitibi and the Saguenay Montreal Ahuntsic Pointe-aux-Trembles Joliette Shawinigan Hervey The Abitibi La Tuque Fitzpatrick Weymont Parent Clova Senneterre The Saguenay Riviere-a-Pierre Lac-Edouard Chambord Hebertville Jonquiere These trains allow outdoor enthusiasts to get off anywhere they want, even where there is no scheduled stop! How? Simply by requesting a special stop, but you need to do so in advance! What you get Comfort (Economy) Class, is the only class available on this route, in Comfort class you get: 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. 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.