Retired Nomads - Part 2 : VIA Rail Corridor Train from Toronto to Montreal

July 14

Greg grabbed chocolate croissants and brought them back to the room. We got packed up and walked our bags across the street to the train station. We were to have a 5-hour train ride to Montreal, and we boarded about 10:30.

We had business class on VIA Rail's Corridor Train, so we made use of the comfy lounge until boarding time. Business class had more roomy and comfortable seats which were worth it.

I instantly got sick on the train. Sinus meds is my guess. I dry hurled and ate some pretzels when they came around with them. When lunch was passed out, the smell instantly made me want to hurl again. I ate the roll and skipped the meal. Seats were facing so we were riding backwards. We enjoyed the scenery as we passed through open farmlands and along the shores of Lake Ontario. I finally started to feel better and was glad I saved the cookie from lunch.

We have 2 nights in Montreal at Hotel Bonaparte in the historic district. Built in 1886, this hotel is a historic gem in the center of Old Montreal. It put us within walking distance of the harbor front and the many restaurants and sights.

Business Class Lounge

sights from the train

Of course, the train was a few hours late. We got settled in the small European style hotel and went out to find dinner and walk about the area.

Hotel Bonaparte

lobby

restaurant & bar

cozy little room

Greg found a Polish restaurant named Stash Cafe that was one of the top-rated restaurants and was an easy walk from our hotel. I had Debutant (3 kinds of Pierogi) and they were very good. Greg had Golabki. (2 cabbage rolls filled with pork and rice, served with tomato sauce, potatoes and choice of salad) He said they were quite good.