Ontario will soon be home to a fast, reliable and affordable connection between downtown Toronto and cottage country thanks to the return of the legendary Northlander train, which just took another huge leap toward opening. But, stakeholders have since decided to revive it to meet demand, with a draft plan created in 2020 now coming to fruition ahead of an expected 2026 launch. Yes, that's right: you should be able to grab your favourite book and your duffel bag and get to Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville or even further north, no car required, within the coming months. The line will run 16 stops between Toronto's Union Station to Timmins and Cochrane, usually a 7.5-hour-plus drive. The first of the Northlander cars will be delivered in early 2026, which will be followed by a few months of testing and commissioning.