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Après-ski: Cross-country skiing and dining out in Canada
There’s a whole world to explore on two skis. Mix sport, outdoors and fun with these top destinations for ski (and après-ski!) in Canada.
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Visit Montréal
Discover Montréal's European charm!
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Take advantage of our daily offers to begin your journey to Montreal. Rest your head comfortably in your seat, get some shuteye and listen to some tunes while relaxing en route to discovery.
The train offers you a travel experience that allows you to relax and enjoy various entertainment services thanks to its Wi-Fi on board. You’ll arrive at your destination fresh and ready to start exploring.
Montréal Central Station train station gives you easy access to downtown, and several destinations are accessible by public transit.
What to do in Montreal
Après-ski: Cross-country skiing and dining out in Canada
There’s a whole world to explore on two skis. Mix sport, outdoors and fun with these top destinations for ski (and après-ski!) in Canada.
Our suggestions for things to do in Montreal
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
Pointe-a-Calliere, the birthplace of Montreal and a National Historic Site, offers visitors the opportunity to explore history through an original underground circuit.
- All year long
The Old Port of Montreal is one of the most popular tourist attraction in the country with more than 50 activities and 6 millions visitors every year!
- All year long
Sainte-Catherine Street is divided in two parts by Saint-Laurent Boulevard: East and West. It is home to shopping, entertainment and some of the most important skyscrapers of Montreal.
- Various dates
Onboard Services
We offer various services on board VIA Rail trains: meals, free Wi-Fi and children's activities.
Montréal Central Station train station
Montréal Central Station is located downtown. Many hotels and attractions are walking distance from the station. Better yet, you can easily access public transportation, grab a snack, get help with directions, or withdraw money from one of the on-site bank machines.
Montreal Central Station
Need transport to destination?
Montréal Central Station is well located. You can access public transport, car or bicycle rental or taxis to ensure your trip is hassle-free once at your destination.
See all the services available at Montréal train station
Shuttles
Car rental
Taxi
Bus
Suburban Train
Carpool services
Subway
Bike services
Parking
Walk Score
The Walk Score tallies points according to the distance from the main amenities (grocery store, restaurants, laundry, hairdressing, etc.) up to a maximum of 30 minutes of walking. The higher the score, the easier it is to get a hold of everyday goods by walking. Here we show you the score from Montreal Central train station.
895 Rue De La Gauchetière Ouest
Walker’s Paradise
Make the right choice
Using the train means choosing a mode of transportation that respects the environment. Traveling by train means a smaller carbon footprint than traveling by car or plane. More and more people choose this transportation deliberately in order to reduce their carbon footprint.
289,177
tonnes of CO 2-e of carbon avoided by VIA Rail trains in 2019 when compared to car travel.
4x
less energy used on average by trains when compared to road transport.
Travel packages
Looking for an all-inclusive package? Through partners we give you access to a vast selection of train/hotel/activity packages. Enjoy the comfort of VIA trains and an all-inclusive vacation package.
*VIA Rail is responsible for only the rail transportation it provides in connection with the tour package. VIA Rail disclaims liability and is not responsible for any accommodations, services, or features provided or sold by the tour operator or other transportation included in the tour package.
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