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85-M10048E-3151 (02-2009) Montréal-Senneterre Montréal-Jonquière and Route Guide yours to keep yours This guide chronicles the points of interest along the Montréal-Jonquière and Montréal-Senneterre train routes. For 16 SUMMIT CLUB and SuMMiT many years, these two trains were night trains, making it difficult to appreciate the scenery. Since their renovation in 1996, Mile: 106.2/107.2 they have been on a daytime schedule, providing year-round comfort and excellent service. Enjoy your opportunity today The resorts established here are located on the region’s highest elevation (at an altitude of 446 metres). This area is also the to discover these regions and their history, which has been forged by the railway for more than 100 years. Bon voyage! boundary of three drainage basins: the Saint-Maurice River (Bostonnais River* 117.3), Lac Saint-Jean (Métabetchouane The Montréal-Jonquière train covers 510 km. It crosses the island of Montréal, heads through the St. Lawrence River River) and the St. Lawrence (Batiscan River). From here, you Valley to Lanaudière and on to the regions of La Mauricie, Portneuf, Haute-Mauricie, Lac-Saint-Jean and Saguenay. head down to Lac Saint-Jean through Brooks (110.8), Lac Kiskissink (115.0 to 117.1), Van Bruyssels (118.1), Lac des Roches The Montréal-Senneterre train covers 717 km. It is joined with the Montréal-Jonquière train up to Hervey Jonction, (122.8), Kondiaronk (123.9), Lac au Mirage* (128.0 to 130.0) and then heads northwest on its own to Haute-Mauricie and Abitibi. Lizotte Club (130.0). Most of the localities in this guide were founded with the arrival of the railway. The section of track between Rivière-à-Pierre 17 LAC-BOUCHETTE Mile: 143.0 Population: 1,311 and Chambord was first completed in 1888, followed by the Chambord-Jonquière section in 1893. The southern section Founded in 1882. Located on the banks of Lac des Commissaires, also expanded progressively: Shawinigan to Saint-Tite in 1898, Saint-Tite to Rivière-à-Pierre and Joliette to Shawinigan it offers attractions such as its Centre Vacances-Nature and in 1901 and Montréal to Joliette in 1904. Construction was completed on the Hervey to La Tuque line between 1908 L’Ermitage Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue, a pilgrimage and renewal centre since 1907, which also offers lodging. Its museum houses and 1909, followed by La Tuque to Sanmaur in 1910, Sanmaur to Clova in 1912 and Clova to Senneterre in 1913. treasures of Québec’s religious heritage. In the distance to the The points of interest along a railway line can be identified in various ways: scheduled stops are usually main stations northeast, you can now see Lac Saint-Jean* (157.0), which covers 1,275 km2 and is known for its ouananiche, a freshwater staffed by VIA personnel, or secondary stations without personnel that provide a sheltered waiting area. salmon. Requested stops: Often the stop or the point of interest is only indicated by a black and white sign along the railway 18 CHAMBORD track, and the train only stops if a passenger wishes to board or leave the train. Many of these stops have the term “Club” Mile: 159.5 Population: 1,690 in their name (Club Bélanger, Sisco Club, Iroquois Club); these private hunting and fishing clubs disappeared in Québec Founded in 1857. Gateway to Lac-Saint-Jean region. In addition to its public beach, there are 11 caverns close to this municipality, in 1978 and were largely replaced by self-administered non-profit controlled operating zones known as ZECs called the Grotte de Chambord, that offer a total of 700 metres of (Zones d’exploitation contrôlées) or by outfitters’ lodges. More than 35 of these outfitters’ lodges in northern Québec passages full of fossils and hydrologic curiosities. are accessible by train and offer accommodations, meals, guides and the full infrastructure required for a successful A few kilometres from here, the historic village of Val-Jalbert commemorates the 1901 installation of a pulp mill followed by adventure trip. For information: www.naturemauricie.com or toll free number 1 877 876-8824. the uprooting of the workers when it closed in 1927. Leaving Lastly, unscheduled stops occur deep in the forest where no other mode of transportation is available. Train stops upon Chambord, for the next 24 km you follow the shoreline of 4 L’ASSOMPTION 6 SHAWINIGAN 7 GRAND-MÈRE 13 PONT-BEAUDET spectacular Lac Saint-Jean and the Métabetchouane* (164.6), request to pick up or drop off a passenger. However, it is recommended that you let VIA know at least 24 hours in Mile: 117.4 Population: 16,738 Mile: 49.5 Population: 18,390 Mile: 44.2 Population: 13,889 Mile: 69.9 Keospeganishe* (169.5) and Belle* (174.4) rivers to the beach advance by calling 1 888 VIA-RAIL. The Seigneurie Saint-Pierre-du-Portage-de-l’Assomption was The heart of La Mauricie was founded in 1901. The name is derived Founded in 1898 and merged with the city of Shawinigan since Former site of the Windsor Loghouse, headquarters of the at Saint-Gédéon* (174.6). Alongside the railway track, you will founded here in 1724. Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier from the Algonquian term for “portage on the crest” referring to the January 2002, this town owes its name to a natural wonder: a company responsible for building the railway in 1886, Pont see “La Véloroute des bleuets” bicycle path inaugurated in June In the following pages, the rail mileage (or milepost) given after a place name represents the distance in miles to a given (1841-1919) attended its college. The town of L’Assomption was waterfalls found here before construction of a dam. Its numerous rock in the shape of an old woman’s head, called “kokomis” in Beaudet simply consisted of a farm, a general store and all the 2000, circling Lac Saint-Jean for 256 km. point. The mile countdown is reset to zero in two places: Garneau and Fitzpatrick. White signs posted alongside the built on a bend of the L’Assomption River, used as a portage path hydroelectric installations also earned it the nickname Ville lumière Algonquian, “grand-mère” in French, and “grandmother” in English. equipment needed to supply the workers. Soon, the train leaves by the First Nations. You then cross the Achigan* River (114.5). (light town). Since 1997, La Cité de l’énergie (city of energy) with its Following construction of the dam in 1916, the rock was moved to the Batiscan River to travel through Saint-Hilaire (70.0), Bi-Ma 19 HÉBERTVILLE track indicate each mile. Locations followed by an asterisk(*) are not scheduled stops. You will see the town of L’Épiphanie* (114.4) to the north and the 115-metre-tall hydro-electric pylon (equal to 38 storeys) attracts a city park. Like many centres along the Saint-Maurice River, a (71.8), Lac-Malouin (72.8), Iroquois Club (74.5), Lac aux Rognons* Mile: 181.4 Population: 2,421 Saint-Esprit* River (113.4), then cross Crabtree* (107.0), home of a thousands of visitors. This is also the birthplace of Jean Chrétien, pulp and paper mill is found here. Grand-Mère’s suspended bridge (76.0), Stadacona (76.4) and Sanford (80.7). We return to the Founded in 1849 and located on the old fur trade route, it became Scott paper products factory, and the Ouareau River. former Prime Minister of Canada. was the first of its kind in Canada (1929). Leaving, you cross the 10 RIVIÈRE-À-PIERRE Batiscan further along, at Pearl Lake (84.2), Hirondelle (84.9) the cradle of colonization and agriculture for Lac-Saint-Jean. ALMA (pop. 29,998). Located 10 km north of Hébertville, Alma You cross the Saint-Maurice* River three times (50.0/46.0/43.5). This Garneau rail yard (40.6) and the village of Hérouxville* (3.0). Mile: 39.9 Population: 694 and Club Nicol (87.9). 5 JOLIETTE welcomes you with the Dam-en-Terre tourist centre featuring river is the backbone of the entire region’s industrial development, Founded in 1897, this village now exports granite around the world. Mile: 101.9 Population: 19,044 8 SAINT-TITE 14 CLUB-TRITON cruises on Lac Saint-Jean and package rates for a variety of and with nine hydroelectric dams over its 523 km length, it is the It is also the gateway to the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve, created County seat of Lanaudière. It was founded in 1823 by Barthélémy Mile: 7.3 Population: 3,826 Mile: 90.7 activities. The Jardin Scullion (garden) is another must-see in world’s most harnessed river. From 1901 to 1995, it was used to in 1968, that you will cross for the next 35 kilometres. This is where Joliette and named Joliette in 1864. From 1850 on, it welcomed This village, founded in 1910, is known for its Western Festival. This station serves La Seigneurie du Triton, a 50-room hotel the area. You then cross Rivière-aux-Sables* (200.6), which float logs. Since then, it has been cleaned up and transformed the 68-km-long Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf bicycle path starts. 1 MONTRÉAL 2 POINTE-AUX-TREMBLES the second stretch of railway in Canada (between Joliette and Every September since 1967, its rodeo and parade attract more located in the forest, 4 km downstream from the river. In 1886, overflowing has particularly hard hit the region during the July Mile: 74.1 Population: 1,620,693 Mile: 127.8 Population: 107,556 into the spearhead of the area’s recreational tourism industry. From mile 51.0 to 69.9, you travel alongside one of Québec’s Lanoraie). Joliette’s prestigious Festival international de Lanaudière than 400,000 visitors, more than 100 times its population. The most beautiful white water rivers, the Batiscan. White water the engineer in charge of railway construction, A.L. Light, 1996 floods. Founded in 1642, Montréal is the engine of the Québec economy. Founded in 1905 and merged with Montréal in 1982, Pointe-aux- The train comes to the Saint-Maurice River again in 125 km, at showcases inter­nationally renowned artists in classical music characters in Emilie (the English version of Les Filles de Caleb) enthusiasts have nicknamed this place “hell’s gates” for a erected and founded the Triton Fish and Game Club here. The This vibrant metropolis blends European refinement and the Trembles is a residential area located on the eastern point of the La Tuque (Montréal-Senneterre train). 20 JONQUIÈRE performances. Its open-air amphitheatre is one of the most beautiful spent much of their lives here; this is where the love story between particularly wild stretch of rapids, shoals and cascades. Warning: first Club House was built in 1897. Since then, many celebrities dynamism of large North American cities. With its lively bistros island of Montréal. Named for its trees by Jacques Cartier, the Mile: 201.5 Population: 54,842 in North America. Also not to be missed are its art museum and, in Ovila Pronovost and Émilie Bordeleau occurred, which inspired Beginners, stay clear! have visited it, including Winston Churchill and several American and avant-garde fashions, Montréal defines joie de vivre like no first European explorer who reached the Montréal region in 1535. winter, skating on L’Assomption* River (101.6), the longest skating a very popular novel, and television series written by Arlette presidents. It now attracts numerous tourists from around the Train terminal. Founded in 1847, Jonquière was merged with other city. “Trembles” is French for poplars, also known as aspen trees, which rink in Québec (9 km). Cousture. Further along to the west, you see the church in the 11 MIQUICK world. There are no roads or paths; it can only be reached by Chicoutimi to become the city of Saguenay (pop. 146,641) were very abundant in this region. Leaving the island of Montréal, in February 2002. Its industry is based primarily on paper You discover Montréal from a unique point of view by train, crossing You now head out of the St. Lawrence River Valley toward village of Sainte-Thècle* (14.8). Mile: 59.1 water, notably from the station. From here, you can also reach you cross two branches of Rivière des Prairies (125.8/125.2) and mills and aluminum smelters. It had previously merged with through its numerous industrial and residential areas. Montréal La Mauricie, passing through a number of small towns: Sainte- “Bear” in Algonquian. Many canoe and kayak expeditions depart the Innusit Village, which offers stays in tepees in the very on the east side, you see the Le Gardeur* Bridge. You enter the 9 HERVEY-JONCTION Kénogami and Arvida in 1975. Lively and teeming with cafes- Central Station is located beneath the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. A Élizabeth* (95.5), Saint-Norbert* (90.5), Saint-Cuthbert* (88.2), from the campsite on the island across from it, Île-à-la-Croix. heart of the forest. Lanaudière region through Charlemagne* (124.0), where Céline Mile: 18.7 Population: 300 terraces and disco-bars, it hosts one major event after another transfer hub for several commuter and intercity trains, you can Saint-Barthélémy* (82.8) and Saint-Justin (78.1). On the south side, Dion grew up. Built in 1905, this station is at that time the track junction for 12 LINTON* 15 LAC-ÉDOUARD throughout the year. The city has become famous for its mega- also board a train here for New York, Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, the waterfalls at Chutes Sainte-Ursule* (73.4) on the Maskinongé trains from Montréal en route to Québec City and the Saguenay– Mile: 61.9 Population: 32 Mile: 95.3 Population: 155 shows and festivals. CHICOUTIMI (pop. 60,008) – Located Gaspé, Halifax and, of course, Jonquière or Senneterre. River are especially spectacular in the springtime. Soon after, you 3 LE GARDEUR Lac-Saint-Jean, Haut-Saint-Maurice and Abitibi regions. Today, From 1907 to 1949, Linton was the railway transfer point from The village was founded in 1885. The 28-km-long lake is the 10 km from Jonquière, Chicoutimi is an important cultural and After departure, the train heads southwest through Pointe-Saint- come to Sainte-Angèle-de-Prémont* (71.4) and Saint-Paulin* (68.0), Mile: 122.3 Population: 19,694 the train stops for a few minutes to perform the split switch and Québec City to La Tuque. You will see the remains of the old bridge source of the Batiscan and Jeannotte rivers. In times gone by, economic centre: the Old Port of Chicoutimi, La Charles*, Verdun* and Saint-Henri* then turns north toward the then the Du-Loup* (65.1), Yamachiche West* (61.0) and East* (58.1) The town of Le Gardeur (known as Saint-Paul L’Ermite until 1978) separation of the two passenger trains (Montréal-Jonquière on the southwest side of the Batiscan, a few hundred metres to this village had a sanatorium for people with tuberculosis. Today, Pulperie, painter Arthur Villeneuve’s home, the Cross of borough of Saint-Laurent*. From the Taschereau* rail yard (146.1) rivers, Charette (62.2) and Saint-Boniface* (55.9). At mile 50.7, you was founded in 1857. In the heart of this bedroom suburb, to and Montréal-Senneterre). Following departure, you enter an the north. This section of the river is magnificent and, if you look like the many outfitters’ lodges found here, it accommodates Sainte-Anne, the Carnaval-Souvenir and excursions on the it continues alongside the industrial sections of Montréal North, go through a 185-metre tunnel near the Shawinigan River* (50.0). “adventure country” dotted with rivers, lakes and wild forests then heads east and stops close to Sauvé and Saint-Hubert streets the north, is SNC Industrial Technologies, an arms factory. You closely, you may see rock climbers on the majestic cliffs. On the tourists who wish to make the most of the region’s natural Saguenay fjord are just some of the many activities to enjoy in and a few vacation cottages. Continuing along the Batiscan River, at the Ahuntsic station (139.5). VIA trains have followed this route are now leaving the suburban, densely populated outer ring of other shore, look for the mouth of the Jeannotte River* (65.9). You beauty. You then come to Cherokee (100.2), Caribou (101.6) and this one-of-a-kind city. you cross the villages of Lac-aux-Sables* (23.4), Montauban* since 1990, when the tunnel under Mount Royal was reserved for Montréal for farmland. then cross Jacques-Cartier Club (67.1) and Falrie (68.8). Club Grégoire (103.8). (28.0) and Rousseau (31.8); you will return to the Batiscan River electric commuter trains. later at mile 51.0.