Apple Picking in Montreal Without a Car: Pommes-en-Train

You don't need a car anymore to go apple picking near Montreal! For a fixed price, the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport offers an "apple orchard tour" with train fare and the cost of a ten-pound bag of apples for each apple picker age 13 and over included in the price (apple pickers ages 12 and under are allocated a 5-pound bag of apples). Just remember to pack a lunch to go as this particular Montreal train escapade does not include meals.

When
Every Saturday from September 3 to October 8, 2011 as well as Thursday, September 22 and Thursday, September 29, 2011.
Thursday train departures at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday return trips arrive back in downtown Montreal at 4:15 p.m.
Saturday train departures at 12 p.m.
Saturday return trips arrive back in downtown Montreal at 5 p.m.

Where
All departures at the Gare Centrale at 895 de la Gauchetière West, between Mansfield and University; Bonaventure Metro (map).

Cost
$31.15 (18 to 64 years old)
$28.15 (13 to 17 years old)
$28.15 (seniors ages 65+)
$11.85 (6 to 12 years old)
Free (kids ages 5 and under)
$73 family rate (2 adults, 2 kids ages 6 to 12)

More INFO
Call (514) 287-7866 from Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to reserve seats and for more information. Please note that reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Details on the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport website.