Ottawa Citizen 12 May 2009
All aboard for an adventure
One
of Canada's last remaining authentic steam-powered trains, the
Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train is back this season to offer scenic
sightseeing excursions along the Gatineau River. A minor derailment
last weekend was not expected to cause continuing problems and repairs
to the track were to be completed by Wednesday. Long weekend departures
are at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday from the station on Deveault
Street in the Hull sector of Gatineau. Then it's a leisurely 90-minute
chug up to Wakefield, followed by a two-hour stopover in the
picturesque village. You'll be back by 3 p.m. Family rate (two adults,
two children) is $110. Info: 1-800-871-7246 or www.steamtrain.ca |
