Northeasterners, is a getaway to Montreal on your travel list? The Canadian metropolis is known as a unique enclave of world-class dining, unparalleled nightlife, and thriving devotion to the arts that remains firmly linked to its French cultural roots. But while all of this makes it a popular vacation destination, there’s a way to make the journey there just as memorable: Skip the car and travel by train.⁠ ⁠ In April, Amtrak relaunched its Adirondack train service between New York City and Montreal for the first time since the COVID pandemic derailed the route in 2020. The leisurely trip isn’t for those in a rush, billed as an 11.5-hour ride, which is considerably longer than the six-hour drive or one-hour flight that would also land you in the same place. But those who choose to take their time are rewarded with jaw-dropping views you can’t get on the highways as the train meanders through the northern reaches of New York, providing stunning vistas of the Hudson River before hugging ...