Book your tickets on the Via Rail Canada Web site (see Resources below.) You can also book reservations by calling 888-VIA-RAIL.
Prepare for an overnight stay. The trip takes approximately 21 hours.
Pick a language. New Brunswick is the only one of Canada's provinces that's officially bilingual. Both French and English are recognized as official languages. You'll find that people living here commonly understand both.
Save some cash. The most economical seats aboard the Ocean are found in the comfort class.
Travel in style. The comfort sleeper class offers private accommodations while the easterly class comes with a Maritime learning experience, 3-course meals and exclusive car access.
Decide where to book your arrival. The Ocean's first stop in Quebec is in Matapedia. The last is in Montreal.
Brush up on your French. Quebec is the sole Canadian province that recognizes only French as its official language.
Consider expanding your travels in Montreal. It is Quebec's largest city and VIA Rail's headquarters. Travelers can continue on other train routes within Quebec. You can even take lines that run to New York City.
