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Canadian Rail Journey
VIA Rail — The Ocean
North America's oldest continuously operating named train, tracing the St. Lawrence and the Acadian coast overnight to Halifax.
Journey overview
The experience
North America's oldest continuously operating named train, tracing the St. Lawrence and the Acadian coast overnight to Halifax.
- Chaleur Bay views
- Acadian coastline
- Overnight sleeper cabins
Quick facts
- Route
- Montréal → Halifax
- Duration
- 22 hours
- Best season
- May – Oct
- Style
- Comfort
- From
- from $250 CAD
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Best time to travel
May – Oct
Who this journey is best for
Anyone who values the journey as much as the destination — landscape lovers, photographers and slow-travel explorers.
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