Rocky Mountaineer

The west of Canada lends itself perfectly to rail travel and the region is home to some of the most spectacular rail routes on earth, including Canada’s most famous tourist service, the Rocky Mountaineer.

GoldLeaf Service

Seats located on top level of bi-level cars which have full-length domed windows
Gourmet à la carte breakfast and lunch served in dining rooms on the lower level
Gourmet snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
A large, open-air vestibule on the lower level from which you can view the beautiful scenery
Transfers and baggage delivery to your hotel in Kamloops, Whistler and Quesnel
Upgraded hotels (excluding Quesnel and Kamloops)

SilverLeaf Service

Single-level rail cars with partialy domed windows
At seat dining at breakfast and lunch
Snacks served to your seat throughout the day
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Transfers and baggage delivery to your hotel in Kamloops, Whistler and Quesnel
Moderate standard hotels in Kamloops, Whistler or Quesnel
Outdoor viewing areas between coaches

Routes

There are three Rocky Mountaineer Routes which can easily be added to your Canada itinerary:

Journey Through the Clouds: 1 night between Vancouver and Jasper via Kamloops
First Passage to the West: 1 night between Vancouver and Lake Louise or Banff via Kamloops
Rainforest to Gold Rush: 2 nights between Vancouver and Jasper via Whistler and Quensel

Need to know

The journey time on the Rocky Mountaineer routes can vary as tourist trains often have to wait for freight trains to pass. This can also delay departures and arrivals.

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First Passage to the West rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer

The First Passage to the West route features two enthralling full days on board the Rocky Mountaineer to Lake Louise or onward to Banff, with an overnight stop in Kamloops.

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Rail & Sail: BC Explorer rail journey

This 12-night itinerary takes you around British Columbia and over into Alberta’s famous mountain parks of Banff and Jasper by train, sightseeing road transfer, ferry and plane.

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Rainforest to Gold Rush rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer's Rainforest to Gold Rush route features two full days on board as you travel from Vancouver to Jasper, with overnight stops in the mountain resort of Whistler and the small riversid...

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Mountain Rails rail journey

This seven-night rail and road journey takes you on one of the most iconic routes through the Rocky Mountains and landscapes of Western Canada.