🇨🇦 Montreal Central Station Guide | Must-Read for VIA Rail Travelers

Montreal’s Gare Centrale has way too many entrances (some closed for renovations!) + connects to underground malls → Easy to get lost! Here’s how to navigate it like a pro: 📍 1. The ONLY Entrance You Need • Official address: 895 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest – but Google might mislead you! • Use this pin instead: 📍 "Affaires Via Rail Canada" → Main open entrance (others may be blocked!). 🚂 2. Finding Your Train • No "waiting room" – the main hall IS your boarding area. • Check the big screen for: Your Train # Destination + Track # (e.g., Ottawa → Track 17) • Go to your Track’s gate → Follow signs downstairs (stairs/elevator) when staff call. ℹ️ 3. Key Facilities 🚻 Restrooms: Men’s: Outside main hall Women’s: Inside hall 🍔 Food: Plenty of cafés/restaurants for pre-train snacks. 🧳 Luggage Storage: Available for layovers . 😤 VIA Rail Reality Check My Quebec City train was 50 mins late (30-min delay + 20-min boarding chaos). Classic VIA efficiency! #CanadaTravel #MontrealTrain #VIArail #TravelTips #NoMoreGettingLost