How to Book Train Travel From British Columbia to Quebec

Canada's bilingual culture and history can be seen when you travel by train from British Columbia to Quebec. Going from an area nearly untouched by French culture to the heart of the largest French-speaking community in North America, a traveler can see several centuries of history unfold during a single train trip. Booking train travel from British Columbia to Quebec is a good way for travelers to learn about Canada's unique culture.

Things You'll Need

  • A computer with access to the Internet for research and reservations.
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Instructions

  1. Book Train Travel

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      Use the VIA Rail Canada line from British Columbia to Ontario in order to travel to Quebec. There are no direct lines from Vancouver to Montreal. However, Toronto's train station has a direct VIA line to Quebec and a variety of train and bus bookings to Montreal.

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      Book your travel online at VIA's Web site (see below for the link). Take advantage of discounts when you do so. For example, children between the ages of 2 and 11 book for half fare on seats in Comfort Class sections of VIA trains.

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      Ease into the comfortable seats of VIA's First Class, available on the Toronto to Montreal route. After a long trip from British Columbia, travelers can book luxury service between 2 of Canada's great cities. VIA train fares on this route usually cost around $150 Canadian for one-way trips.

    Travel by Train

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      Gaze at the beautiful countryside between Toronto and Montreal aboard VIA's Renaissance cars. These comfortable and modern cars have large windows for sightseeing. Visitors can marvel at the 150 kilometers per hour pace of the train from the comfort of their train seats.

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      Find convenience at the various stops along the Toronto to Montreal VIA route. With stops in cities like Belleville, Dorval and Ottawa, this route allows travelers to reach any major destination in northern Ontario and southern Quebec.

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      Unwind at Montreal's train station. Travelers can walk out of the station onto the beautiful streets of downtown Montreal. As well, tourists can enjoy the station's convenience store and bank.

    Follow the Rules for Train Travel

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      Respect the comfort of others travelers by observing VIA Rail's policies on noise-making devices. Cellular phones should have the ringer option disabled, and conversations should be kept short. Travelers who want to enjoy music need to use headphones.

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      Protect traveling children by observing ticket requirements for children of all ages. All children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a parent. Children over the age of 8 must meet a number of requirements, and their parents must pay a booking surcharge for passage on VIA Rail Canada.

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