This station is west of Nepean. It is 15 mins away from the main Ottawa train station…read more There is plenty of parking. There are no any covered passenger waiting areas outside of the main station. When we arrived, it was cold, damp and starting to rain.

If you're taking the train in or out of Ottawa, I would absolutely recommend travelling via (ha!)…read morethe station in Barrhaven. Yes, it's small, but it's cozy, and I find it much cheerier and cleaner than the city station. I agree with Fauve - I think taking the train is the most pleasurable and civilized way to travel. No checked baggage, no taking off my shoes for security and free wifi. If I could take the train everywhere, I totally would. Note that this station is also a major transit hub, so there's a ton of buses to get you anywhere in the city you need to be. The service here is good, and it has a much more calm and relaxed feeling than any airport I've ever been in. Don't be alarmed - it is, in fact, right next to a field.

The car was spacious and clean. One by two seating so that you are guaranteed a good seat…read more Lunch service included pork tenderloin, cheese and salmon. The tuna salad was the best I have ever had on a train

This is no critical comment to Via Rail Brockville, but a general comment on Via Rail. Trying to…read morewatch the Raptors parade on CBC or CP24, but the internet on Via Rail is super slow. Hate to miss such a historic event. Hopefully they can improve the internet speed in the future.

TL;DR/The Short Version: The Business Lounge at the Ottawa…read moreVIA Rail train station has been newly renovated (around 2020) and is much bigger with a few private meeting rooms. The Long Version: This lounge is for VIA Rail passengers travelling VIA 1/Business Class. There's a front desk where you must show them your ticket before entry. This lounge underwent major renovations which started in 2019. I'm not entirely sure when they were completed because my next visit after 2019 was in 2024, lol. I'm pretty sure it didn't take 5 years. Haha. The new lounge is much more spacious, has lots of different set ups when it comes to seating, from desks, to couches, to tables, to even a couple of mall private meeting rooms. They have several Van Houtte coffee dispensers that make coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, etc. They have several varieties of teas, as well as sodas and juices. The only food they have is apples. They have lovely sinks for you to wash your hands near the food area, but no soap (!) Like they didn't have any soap dispensers, not they ran out of soap. Please install some soap dispensers. Luckily they have soap in the washrooms, which are all gender-neutral/unisex and wheelchair accessible. They are all single rooms, not stalls. There are several televisions in the lounge some show the news (with closed captioning) and some show a slideshow of Canadian landscapes. There's also a screen that shows the station's departures. The lounge is big, bright and clean. I like it. My only complaint is lack of soap by the sinks in the food area. Review #30 (2025)

My wife and I took VIA business class across and between Ontario and Quebec four times in early…read moreNovember and it was truly top notch. Spacious seating is way better than plan and even beats Amtrak Acela. They also have great meals with beer, wine, and cocktails. Their staff has been very helpful with helping us and our bags board and inboard the train with our disabilities and my wife got to ride with me for free as my caregiver which made this a great deal. The lounges are very nice as well and provide free coffee, apples, and juice. We even made a new friend as the lady in front of us ok our first ride from Montreal to Ottawa is autistic and recently married like us.

This is a medium sized train station. It is halfway between Toronto and Montreal. Many university…read morestudent will use this stop.

The seats nearest to the toilet stank for the entite trip, not helped by the fact the the arrival…read moretime was delayed by a whole hour.

Beautiful and easy to navigate OC Transpo LRT Line One station that is a also a transfer station to…read moreLRT Line Two. There are no public restrooms at this station. Be aware there is no parking nearby. In case of weather, there is little shelter on the Line Two platform. Plus there are nil amenities inside the station. Simple and rustic perhaps, but it is a fully functional transit station!

Convenient OC Transpo LRT Line One station built right into the CF Rideau Centre. The entrance…read moreclosest to the intersection where the Fairmount and CIBC is located has a tunnel with an art in the underground exhibit, showcasing how local art has been incorporated into all the LRT Transit Stations. Note there are no public restrooms or any other amenities in the Transit Station, so do everything you need to do before entering the station!