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Photo Credit: Railway Association of Canada
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Agence
métropolitaine de transport
L’Agence metropolitaine de transport is the transportation
system that serves the Montréal metropolitan area and plays
an important part in Québec’s economic, social and
cultural life. The AMT contributes directly to the region’s
vitality by enabling almost 750,000 people to travel effectively,
economically and ecologically every day. The commuter trains connect
metropolitan Montréal with Deux-Montagnes, Dorion-Rigaud,
Blainville and Saint-Hilaire. The Downtown terminus, Windsor Terminal
is located near the historic Windsor station. AMT has in the past
operated a tourist train tour, Le Riverain, and is exploring the
possibilities for the future. For more information on AMT’s
fares and schedules please visit
www.amt.qc.ca 
500, place d'Armes, bur. 2550
Montreal, QC H2Y 2W2
(514) 287-TRAM
1-888-702-TRAM
www.amt.qc.ca
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Photo Credit: EXPORAIL
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EXPORAIL
Located south of Montreal, the Canadian Railroad Historical Association
has been gathering and preserving many documents and railway objects
for the last 50 years. This collection of artifacts tell the story
of the role railway played in the development of Canada, including
skills and challenges the railway employees faced. The museum's
collection includes over 250,000 artifacts. Each piece of the collection
represents a key period, event or person in the Canadian railway
history.
Location: Delson is located on the southern bank of the St-Laurent
river vis-a-vis Montreal, more precisely located between St-Constant
and Candiac, it is also near the Town of Ste-Catherine.
120 Saint-Pierre
Saint-Constant, QC J5A 2G9
450-638-1522
www.exporail.org
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VIA Rail Canada
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Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train
Hop aboard one of Canada’s last remaining authentic steam-powered trains and climb the Gatineau hills as did the pioneers at the turn of the last century. Built in 1907, the country’s oldest excursion locomotive carries thousands of visitors, railfans, nature lovers and adventurers to the picturesque tourist village of Wakefield. Relax comfortably in climate-controlled cars and let the sounds of the steam whistle and the “clickety clack” of the wheels carry you back to a by-gone era; a memorable and fun-filled journey for the entire family.
Location: The City of Hull is located in the National Capital Region just seconds from Ottawa.
165, rue Deveault
Hull, QC J8Z 1S7
819-778-7246
www.steamtrain.ca
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The Canadian Railroad Historical Association
The C.R.H.A. is a volunteer non-profit charitable organization. Its aims are the preservation and dissemination of information concerning railway heritage in Canada as well as the acquisition of artifacts and archival material which depict the historical or technological development of Canada's railways.
Location: Delson is located on the southern bank of the St-Laurent river vis-a-vis Montreal, more precisely located between St-Constant and Candiac, it is also near the Town of Ste-Catherine.
120 Saint-Pierre
Saint-Constant, QC J5A 2G9
450-638-1522
www.exporail.org/association
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Club Animation Tours
Club Animation Tours specialize in the Quebec province, and in particular the Montreal Monteregie, Eastern Townships, Beauce and Quebec City corridor. They offer many first class rail tours throught these regions.
96 Rue Principale, Suite 205
Granby PQ J2G 2T4
800-363-8974
www.clubtrs.ca
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Chaudière
Appalachian Tourist Train
Operating out of Vallée
Jonction on Quebec Central railway tracks the train rolls through
the beautiful hills of Southern Quebec. While enjoying the scenery
passengers are able to learn historical information about the area
and be treated to live musicians.
Location: Vallée Jonction is located 45
minutes south of Quebec City.
399, boulevard J-M. Rousseau
PO Box 639
Vallée Jonction, QC G0S 3J0
418-253-5580
www.beaucerail.ca
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La
Vieille Gare du Papier de East Angus
The designated heritage station was built
by the Quebec Central Railway in 1914. The restored station now serves
as an interpretive centre for the pulp and paper and railway industries.
Location: East Angus is approximately 15 km from
Montréal, 110 km to from Québec City and 15 km from
Drummondville.
221 Saint-Jean Ouest
East Angus, QC J0B 1F0
819-823-2221
www.vieillegaredupapier.qc.ca
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Musée Ferroviaire de Vallée Jonction
A division of the C.R.H.A, the Railway Interpretation Center's railway museum showcases the Quebec Central Railway company and offers visitors the chance to discovering the area's rail history.
397, boulevard Rousseau
P.O. Box.477
Vallée-Jonction, QC G0S 3J0
418-253-6449
www.garevalleejonction.ca/musee.html
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Orford Express
Entirely renovated, the two autorail-restaurant cars can accommodate up to 140 persons, comfortably seated. The chef will always conjure up a sumptuous dinner-at-dusk or fashion his tasty and zesty afternoon delight.
720 Minto St.
Sherbrooke, QC
(819) 575-8081
www.orfordexpress.com
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Train
Haut-St-Francois
As you ride the Budds, guided activities
will introduce you to the sites and historical events shaped by
the trains that once ran down the Quebec Central Line. The Train du Haut-Saint-François travels the Quebec
Central Line year around.
Location: East Angus is approximately 15 km from
Montréal.
221 Saint-Jean Ouest
East Angus, QC J0B 1F0
819-823-2221
www.vieillegaredupapier.qc.ca
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