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We are pleased to announce that all our trains offer a completely smoke free environment. This policy is effective everywhere on our network since November 1, 2004, when the last of our western trains became non-smoking. This change is in line with the industry's standard policies. We wish to thank smokers for their understanding and cooperation.

To know if smoking is permitted in our stations or at certain stops along the way, please select the following links:

Trains in southern Québec and southern Ontario
Since there is no smoking car available in southern Québec or southern Ontario, smoking is prohibited aboard all trains operating between Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Oakville, Niagara Falls, London, Sarnia and Windsor. You will not be allowed to smoke during station stops or along the way.

The Ocean (Halifax-Montréal) and the Chaleur (Gaspé-Montréal)
The Ocean and Chaleur are non-smoking trains. Those who wish to smoke will be able to do so when the train stops in Charny, New Carlisle, Campbellton and Moncton.

The Canadian (Toronto-Jasper-Vancouver)

The Canadian offers an entirely smoke-free experience. Along the way, you can get off the train to smoke during stops at Capreol, Hornepayne, Sioux Lookout, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Kamloops.

The Hudson Bay (Winnipeg-Churchill)
The Hudson Bay is a non-smoking train. However, those who wish to smoke will be able to do so during regular station stops at The Pas, Thompson and Gillam.

Other trains
Smoking during station stops is prohibited on the Malahat (Victoria-Courtenay), Skeena (Jasper-Prince Rupert), Lake Superior (Sudbury-White River), Abitibi (Montréal-Senneterre) and Saguenay (Montréal-Jonquière).

Stations
Smoking is prohibited in all stations, except in specifically designated areas.

Enforcement of smoking regulations
VIA personnel are bound by law to enforce regulations. If you wish, you may follow this link for information on sanctions applicable to offenders. Thank you for your understanding!


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