Just completed a circle trip on this route on Monday May 26 , 2014! I took train # 50 to Montreal via Ottawa and had 2:20 minute layover in Montreal and took # 67 back to Toronto direct through Cornwall bypassing Ottawa.
The scenery on both routes is not really great. a lot of trees and fields
. Leaving Toronto and Montreal is quite interesting.
Here is a tip for you go first class go at least one way through Ottawa or both ways. Some times it's cheaper to go via Ottawa than direct to Montreal! You maybe able to save $50 to $100 doing this.
It takes anywhere from 1:15 to 1:30 longer but is well worth it!
I was served breakfast on train # 50 and when we left Ottawa I also got lunch!
too! They also serve in wine with lunch and coming back I had 2 shots of scotch, more wine for lunch and another scotch finishing up with a shot of Irish Cream!
I did all of this on $201.00, taxes included!
I booked this on March 11/14. The fares are always changing so keep checking every day. By the way the first class cars that are refurbished have 2-1 seating and are really nice..
Have a great trip if you go!